Devils talking to Campbell

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Devil GM Lou Lamoriello has already made an early, sanctioned, start at trying to land a top star in today's opening of unrestricted free agency, where his team shipwrecked last year. The Post has learned that Lamoriello took advantage of permission San Jose granted last week to woo defenseman Brian Campbell, widely regarded as the top prize in today's unrestricted crop. Landing Campbell is a longshot, although not as prohibitive as the odds against signing Marian Hossa. If Lamoriello doesn't sign Salvador ("a distinct possibility," agent Carlos Sosa said last night), ex-Devil Mike Commodore is his likely target.

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July 1, 2008  06:53 AM ET

I figured all along this guy was going to come to the East if they couldn't resign him. Somehow I don't see him with the Devils though. I figured this might be a guy that Chicago would try to grab up, ( I know I know..they're in the West) or maybe Philly

As soon as they start to move...come on over and check out the blog. Good place to discuss all the moves without having to post up on 10-15 threads.

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July 1, 2008  07:16 AM ET

More like tire-kicking. I don't see ol' Lou forking out the kind of dough Campbell will want. He's never done it before and I don't think he's about to get started now. Lou is famous for showing the door to any player who asked for outrageous amounts of cash.

July 1, 2008  08:43 AM ET

or maybe Philly
mhwings

I could see him being a good fit with the Flyers. That seems to be an area of need for them, no?

July 1, 2008  09:38 AM ET

I think Campbell's value is way over inflated due to the shortage of decent UFA D-men! He totally disappointed in San Jose.

I'm happy the Oilers picked up Lubomir Visnovsky in a trade with L.A. I'd rather have him than Campbell. He's very mobile. Good on the PP. He's a more talented version of Bryan Rafalski!

July 1, 2008  09:43 AM ET

No telling where this one will end up...it will be expensive though, whoever signs him.

July 1, 2008  10:15 AM ET

Visnovsky is nowhere near the player Campbell is, not even close. Campbell is a stud and whoever gets him is going to strenghten their D a lot.

July 1, 2008  10:43 AM ET

Why would Campbell want to go to the Devils? He will be the team leader in points for defensemen with 8 goals and 16 assists!

Devils hockey makes me throw up a little in my mouth.

GO WINGS!

July 1, 2008  10:47 AM ET

It almost sounds like Lou is beginning to regret not resigning Rafalski...

July 1, 2008  10:48 AM ET

'Devils Talking To Campbell'
knowing cheap ol' Lou, that probably means he's saying " hey Brian, how's it goin' eh?"

BETTMAN S***S OUT LOUD

July 1, 2008  10:51 AM ET

On 2nd thought let him go there and rot. Why can't the Sharks spend any $ to upgrade?

July 1, 2008  11:04 AM ET

lewdogg21 are u still bitter about 1995? let it go man..enjoy ur cup this year

July 1, 2008  11:09 AM ET

This guy will sign in Ottawa.......you heard it here 1st.

July 1, 2008  11:31 AM ET

Who Ever Wants Him Can Have him he is an over achiever in the regular season But the playoffs, Thats what we are all about in SJ, NOT SO MUch.....

July 1, 2008  11:33 AM ET

to. lewdogg21

The SHARKS ONLY SPEND MONEY ON GUYS THAT PLAY A COMPLETE SEASON, that includes the playoofs. and that was not the case for our soon to be former, RED HEADED STEP CHILD...

July 1, 2008  11:34 AM ET

This guy will sign in Ottawa.......you heard it here 1st.

bostongm
Especially when redden signs in NY (I hope)

IT AMAZES ME HOW MUCH BETTMAN S***S

July 1, 2008  12:13 PM ET

A poem:

When Bettman was King
And the Owners went "Ka Ching"
A very bad nickname was a very good thing.
Politically correct? Not in this time.
When Midgets and morons make namecalling sublime.

July 1, 2008  12:14 PM ET

It almost sounds like Lou is beginning to regret not resigning Rafalski...
MaplePenguin

If he's not he should be.

But why is Campbell deemed the solution?

 
July 1, 2008  12:28 PM ET

No way he signs as a Devil plain and simple.

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