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CalvinKlein

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Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 10:46 p.m.
Thread: Dubois
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Just overpaid a touch, which I attempted to correct.



Three teams would be a red flag for some players, but Columbus and Winnipeg are hard markets for some players. If he was pushed off two other winning clubs, it would be more worrisome…but they both kind of stunk while he was a member.

Also…he does have connection to Hughes’ (including Jim’s camp).</div></div>

With all respect I think the argument you made, actually makes the idea of trading for Dubios even worse. The issue isn't that he didn't want to resign in Columbus or Winnipeg as an RFA, that's completely fine I have no problem with that. The issue is his lack of effort at times, which has been noted in LA, and more importantly that he's QUIT on teams in the past to force his way out- specifically Columbus.

It also shouldn't matter how good the teams were, if he came to NJ and the Devils struggle, does that mean he'll pack it in and force his way out again? This isn't a one off, it's 3 teams now, and the fact that there was even a discussion about potentially buying him out after year 1 of an 8yr deal, should tell you everything you need to know.

BTW all 3 of the teams he played on went to the playoffs at least once, so it's not like they were horrible.

TLDR: PLD is supremely talented, but a headcase that I wouldn't want any part of.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 21 at 12:15 p.m.
Thread: Taking advantage of cap crunch
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Fitzgerald should operate to make the team in the best possible spot. If a goalie like Ullmark is available at a reasonable price, go for it. But I would strongly hope he doesn't overpay on a goalie just for the sake of some casual fans and a percieved risk of losing his job (which I don't think he will regardless)</div></div>

I get what you're saying, but I think you're looking at this too narrowly and not seeing the big picture, because if you think Fitz is 100% safe even if they miss the playoffs again next year, I think you're wrong. This team just missed the playoffs by a fairly significant margin, primarily due to poor goaltending.

Were there other factors involved? Sure, but goaltending was the biggest issue and Fitz was the one who failed to address that position both in the offseason and during the season. Forget casual fans. If Fitz doesn't add a proven veteran starter in net and goaltending costs the team a playoff spot again, Devils ownership is not going to be okay with that. Failing to address a position of weakness 2 years in a row is a fireable offense. Plus, at the TDL Fitz alluded to making a big move in net during the offseason so I think he knows he's gotta do something.