you dont got enough dudes on the roster

It’s sad that all of them together don’t make as much as karlsson

Roster minimum is 18 skaters, 2 goalies.
But doesn't count injuries

When Lou was GM, Devils would frequently dress fewer than 18 skaters.

Nov 9, 2006 vs hawks (only 4 d-men)
Mar 8, 2007 vs pens (only 16 skaters)
Mar 10, 2007 vs sabres (only 17 skaters)
Oct 11, 2010 vs pens (only 9 forwards)

I remember these games happening...f*ck man...we've gone 4 D in our rec league (typically have 9 fwds, 5 D...it's a high paced league that is made up of ex JR B/Jr A/QMJHL/CIS/a handful of guys who played pro in Europe), and we get absolutely gassed. That's with no hitting. I cannot imagine trying to do that in an actual professional league.

After the string of games in early 2010-11, the league opened a public investigation of Lou for putting too few guys on the ice.
This was right after they penalized NJD for Kovy contract.
And was only confirmation that the league was singling out Lou/Devils