Devils sign Larionov

[cmw00]

I bet there are a few mad redings fans about now..

Devils sign Larionov to 1-year deal

TSN.ca Staff


9/10/2003

A day after losing out in the Joe Nieuwendyk sweepstakes, TSN has learned the New Jersey Devils have signed unrestricted free agent centre Igor Larionov to a 1-year deal.

"Since joining the NHL over a decade ago, Igor Larionov has established himself as one of the league's best two-way players," said Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello.

Larionov, who won three Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, is the oldest player in the NHL and will celebrate his 43rd birtday in December.

Last season, Larionov scored 10 goals and added 33 assists for 43 points in 74 games.

The native of Voskresensk, Russia gained notoriety as the centre on the famed KLM line with Vladimir Krutov and Sergei Makarov. He joined the Vancouver Canucks in 1989 for thee seasons before moving on to the San Jose Sharks for three campaigns and ultimately the Red Wings, where he toiled for eight seasons.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=53439

[moonstomper]

Now not only do I get to see the Professor in my dreams (beating Irbe high in the 3rd overtime of game 3 nooooo!) but now we get to see him 4 times a year with our other rivals

[CaniacManiac]

Now another reason to hate the devils! Like I really needed one! :mad:

[Shell]

yay, good for Larionov.. Other than "the goal" I love to see a 42 year old man play that well.. he gets props in my book.

[StormShaman]

Damn.

[Turbulence]

Too bad he went to the Devils...The Professor is (was? :p) a good guy.
Like Shell said...good for him. One more year in the league.

[Jeff O Rocks]

yay, good for Larionov.. Other than "the goal" I love to see a 42 year old man play that well.. he gets props in my book.

oh lordy..THE GOAL....why, why, why did he score it??? I still feel sick when I see it!! :sick:

42 and still playing hockey?? pretty cool..

[Stormbringer]

yay, good for Larionov.. Other than "the goal" I love to see a 42 year old man play that well.. he gets props in my book.

oh lordy..THE GOAL....why, why, why did he score it??? I still feel sick when I see it!! :sick:

42 and still playing hockey?? pretty cool..

The feeling my brother and I had when Larionov got "the goal" is one we'll never forget...it was a combination of heartbreak, shock, and the downright saddening feeling that it was the beginning of the end for the Canes. I still had hope that the Canes could win the Cup, but deep down knew it would be hard because of the triple OT practically draining the Canes' energy. :sad:

I'm also still convinced that my VCR cursed the series...if only I had turned it off. I'll never forget the pit that formed in my stomach when I wanted to see Ronnie's GWG again the next morning, and realized what happened. Everything seemed to go wrong after that...not to mention how I think I'll never be able to get that particular game recorded. All ESPN Classic ever shows from that series is Game Five, dagnabit... :mad: :sad: :roll:

Anyway, despite how much his infamous goal (does her best John Cleese) makes me MAD, mad, mad...I can't help but be proud of Larionov for how he keeps trucking in the NHL. Now there's a dude with a heart for the game.