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Madden is a royal pain to play against and I'd love to have this guy on my team. I can't believe the Devils are thinking about letting him go.

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  06.03 by LGP: Stanley Cup Champs

Madden is a royal pain to play against and I'd love to have this guy on my team. I can't believe the Devils are thinking about letting him go.

Nope. I am good with all of our Centres for now, although our third liner better start putting them in the net a little more! He is young, will give him a little time, but not much more!

Madden is a good checking line center. He has lost a step and in this NHL that is big. The Devils signed Zubrus to a long term contract and though I would prefer Madden to him, he is the one with the signed contract. So move Zubrus to the checking line position which he is better suited for and save the 2 to 3 mil that they would give to Madden. Will miss Madden but as Madden took Holik's job and Holik took Bobby Carpenter, it's what happens in the NHL.

Sounds like he's done in Jersey.

I know that pro sports are just a business these days, but being a lifetime Devils fan from NJ, it makes me sad to see a guy who gave his heart and soul to the team for so many years being treated like this. At least tell the guy you're not re-signing him, but don't ignore him.

Maybe NBC could sign him to announce games?

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Originally posted 01:42 PM ET  06.03 by The Duke of Awesome

Maybe NBC could sign him to announce games?

BOOM!

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Originally posted 12:47 PM ET  06.03 by torque1

Sounds like he's done in Jersey.

knowing Lou, he proabably asked for another $50 a week

His number should be retired by the devils, they better not let him go, hes been vital his whole career

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Originally posted 09:50 AM ET  06.03 by PensFan-DWI

Nope. I am good with all of our Centres for now, although our third liner better start putting them in the net a little more! He is young, will give him a little time, but not much more!

With a player of Madden's caliber out there for relatively cheap, the Pens could move Staal to either Malkin's or Crosby's wing and still have a great defensive 3rd line center and add an excellent penalty killer. Just a thought, ain't gonna happen though.

he's been with us for to long. the devils can't keep playing the old way anymore. the devils need younger and faster players to keep up.i'm tired of all the expierence talk they need more goals in the net.

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Originally posted 06:55 PM ET  06.03 by LGP: Stanley Cup Champs

With a player of Madden's caliber out there for relatively cheap, the Pens could move Staal to either Malkin's or Crosby's wing and still have a great defensive 3rd line center and add an excellent penalty killer. Just a thought, ain't gonna happen though.

If Staal doesn't bring up his numbers, I am thinking he is getting traded next year, so..

Over the years I have seen too many Madden breakaways that end in a little slap shot right into the crest of the goalie. This is not the old NHL where teams can match lines. All of a team's lines need to be able to generate at least a little bit of offense and maintain puck control. It's sad to say, but unless Madden takes a pay cut, he's outta here.

Non story. Madden hasn't been relevant in in three years.

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Originally posted 04:39 AM ET  06.04 by XX

Non story. Madden hasn't been relevant in in three years.

Ouch

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Originally posted 08:40 PM ET  06.03 by PensFan-DWI

If Staal doesn't bring up his numbers, I am thinking he is getting traded next year, so..

Not quite sure why you Pens fans seem so down on Staal. I'd take him in a heartbeat on Deadmonton. 22 goals as a 3rd line defensive centre works for me.

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Originally posted 08:40 PM ET  06.03 by PensFan-DWI

If Staal doesn't bring up his numbers, I am thinking he is getting traded next year, so..

Sorry DWI, but I beg to differ on Staal. He's only 20 years old and plays a very significant role on this team. The Pens would be crazy to trade him any time soon.

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Originally posted 10:48 AM ET  06.04 by Hank Kingsley

Not quite sure why you Pens fans seem so down on Staal. I'd take him in a heartbeat on Deadmonton. 22 goals as a 3rd line defensive centre works for me.

Well what do you know? Hank and I agree on something! :)

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Originally posted 12:23 PM ET  06.04 by LGP: Stanley Cup Champs

Well what do you know? Hank and I agree on something! :)

He is one of several Pens I like.

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Originally posted 12:47 PM ET  06.04 by Hank Kingsley

He is one of several Pens I like.

I know, I was just poking a little fun.