New Jersey's situation about to explode

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Ledger_NJDevils Rich Chere

It appears Jamie Langenbrunner is not playing tonight for the Devils. There is no equipment in his locker stall. A possible trade?

3 minutes ago

supposidly rumored Jackets or Flyers.

[kook_10 1,705]

Ledger_NJDevils Rich Chere

It appears Jamie Langenbrunner is not playing tonight for the Devils. There is no equipment in his locker stall. A possible trade?

3 minutes ago

supposidly rumored Jackets or Flyers.

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2011/01/jamie_langenbrunner_wont_play.html

Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello has asked captain Jamie Langenbrunner to waive his no-trade clause and is on the verge of dealing the veteran right winger.

Langenbrunner will not play in tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

"I've been in discussions with the team (about waiving the no-trade clause)," Langenbrunner said via telephone. "The fact that I'm not there tonight probably means a trade will be happening sooner rather than later.

"I'm in limbo waiting."

As of 5:30 p.m. ,he had not been traded.

Lamoriello was unavailable for comment as he worked to finalize a trade.

Langenbrunner has spoken over the last few days about the possibility of being traded. He would have to waive his no-trade clause, so a deal would be to a contender in either conference. The 35-year-old native of Cloquet, Minn., is earning $2.8 million in the final season of his contract. He can become an unrestricted free agent July 1.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

wonder who there whipping boy is now once hes gone.

[kook_10 1,705]

updated from the above article

The Flyers were believed to have offered two draft picks, but Lamoriello has never made a trade with the division rivals.

[edicius 3,269]

I read that the only places Langenbrunner had agreed to waive his NTC for were Dallas, San Jose or St. Louis. So I don't see Columbus or Philly being in the mix.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Would be a smart move for Dallas to pick him up, as long as they dont give up Neal/Benn.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Too bad, I would have been interested to see him in Detroit.

[Shaman 713]

Too bad, I would have been interested to see him in Detroit.

Sorry but an aging forward to a team that is already full of aging forwards? I love the wings, but, the last thing the team needs is to trade away youth/draft picks for someone like him. I honestly think its time to start giving some of the depth in GR a shot over some aging veteran. I know this probably isn't a popular opinion, but sometimes you got to throw the kids in the fire and see if they have it or not. Oh and rumor is the Wild got him (which would make sense because hes from Minnesota).

Edited January 7, 2011 by Shaman464

[Din758 371]

why are they so interested in trading away their captain? are they trying to give him a chance to win elsewhere, or are they thinking its better for the team?

[xtrememachine1 795]

With Brodeur getting demoted to back up, at least temporarily, I'm wondering if he could be on the chopping block. They need to free up some cash for Parise for next year and I'm sure some contender out there could use Marty. I see this being like another Patrick Roy situation where he gets traded and does really well somewhere else.

[edicius 3,269]

With Brodeur getting demoted to back up, at least temporarily, I'm wondering if he could be on the chopping block. They need to free up some cash for Parise for next year and I'm sure some contender out there could use Marty. I see this being like another Patrick Roy situation where he gets traded and does really well somewhere else.

Eh, I doubt that. If it's not a particularly talented defensive team, he'll perform just as poorly. Also, when Roy got traded, he was still relatively young - 29, I believe. Marty's almost 10 years past that.

That said, I really, really doubt Lou would trade Marty. I don't know if any team would be desperate enough to give up anything of worth for him this season either. Goaltenders are a dime a dozen and they can be had for cheap now. Marty's contract is through next season for $5.2M and I can't see any team taking that on for a 38 year old Brodeur.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Parise to the Wings.... get er done.

[edicius 3,269]

Looking like Dallas now.

TSNBobMcKenzie

Nothing official yet, and if that changes I will let you know, but signs point to Langenbrunner returning to DAL. But deal is not yet done.

[Travis 576]

Dreger is reporting the same:

@DarrenDreger: Dallas still seems like Langenbrunner's likely destination. Boston is not involved.

[Rivalred 630]

I am kinda excited at all the happenings with NJ

[edicius 3,269]

I really wanted to root for Jersey this season too because, damn it, I want a good chance to see the Cup! Hell, John Madden brought the Cup to a local burrito joint over the summer (one that I happen to frequent), but I didn't find out until shortly afterward.

Edited January 7, 2011 by edicius

[Rivalred 630]

I really wanted to root for Jersey this season too because, damn it, I want a good chance to see the Cup! Hell, John Madden brought the Cup to a local burrito joint over the summer (one that I happen to frequent), but I didn't find out until shortly afterward.

I am a fan of a few players on the Devils, but I am kinda happy they are changing the team. Hopefully guys will be sent to teams where they can flourish.

Kovy was the last nail in the coffin as it seems

Edited January 7, 2011 by Rivalred

[edicius 3,269]

I am a fan of a few players on the Devils, but I am kinda happy they are changing the team. Hopefully guys will be sent to teams where they can flourish.

Kovy was the last nail in the coffin as it seems

I was really planning on getting a Parise jersey this season (living here, I should really have a Devils jersey - already have Rangers and Isles) but I'm glad I waited. If he ends up signing a sufficient-term deal with the Devils, then I'll pull the trigger. But if not...well, good luck to Parise wherever he ends up (except Pittsburgh, of course).

[kook_10 1,705]

I was really planning on getting a Parise jersey this season (living here, I should really have a Devils jersey - already have Rangers and Isles) but I'm glad I waited. If he ends up signing a sufficient-term deal with the Devils, then I'll pull the trigger. But if not...well, good luck to Parise wherever he ends up (except Pittsburgh, of course).

Well, you know...

It really wouldn't be a "Jersey" jersey if it wasn't a foul in some respect. Why not get an EDI #69?

Edited January 7, 2011 by kook_10

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@dchesnokov

Kovalchuk on not playing RW anymore: "The time for experiments is over, thank God."

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

If what the FSN Detroit feed on my computer said right during the game today, 5-0-1 in their last 6 games is New Jersey. All but too little/too late for their playoff chances but they'll probably be playing us with a ton of confidence next game.