GDT: 2022 NHL Free Agency

[JrFischer54]

This man left millions of dollars and a more competitive team horizon on table for Columbus, Ohio. I can't even begin to understand what Gaudreau's motivations were for this move. Astounding stuff.

I don’t buy the “boyhood hating devils” for not joining us. It’s a business and he has only so long to make the most he can. Heck he could’ve signed here for short term until the cap goes up and flyers had room for him that would’ve made more sense.

 

[FooteBahl]

 

[LoktionovMVP]

If Laine isn't a devil by tomorrow Fitz should be arrested.

 

[Devils090]

We just got pantsed by the goddamn Blue Jackets, when will the pain end

 

[JrFischer54]

Shows that JG did not want to come here. The Devils and Flames were used to up the asking price.

But he took less then what was being offered. The jackets knew the minimum to get him was probably 9 so he squeezed a little more out of them?

 

[Unknown Caller]

If Laine isn't a devil by tomorrow Fitz should be arrested.

Columbus is moving out other bodies. They'll keep both.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I don’t buy the “boyhood hating devils” for not joining us. It’s a business and he has only so long to make the most he can. Heck he could’ve signed here for short term until the cap goes up and flyers had room for him that would’ve made more sense.

If you’re not deleting the account you should at least change the username to JrFraud54

 

[JrFischer54]

Man that’s really cold

 

[Lou Bloom]

Id disagree whole heartedly. If the Devils are looking forward to the 2023 draft then maybe we should look towards new management.

No Devils fan wants to be told 'yeah next year we may be bad again, but dont worry were growing!'. At some point it becomes a case of never wanting to take the next step for fear of mistakes, as everyone we have ages another year over each time the offseason comes around

The Colorado Avalanche went from being one of the worst teams in the league into a perennial playoff contender from one year to the next just off the backs of MacKinnon, Landeskog and Rantanen improvement. Players like Hughes, Hischier, Bratt, Holtz, Mercer, etc... continuing to improve is what will determine if this team is ready to compete or not, not a singular UFA signing/trade.

As for never wanting to take the next step for fear of mistakes that has nothing to do with what I said. I said the Devils should just continue to build and make smart moves. A smart move could mean a big upgrade in free agency or trade or a smaller move, my point wasn't to not bring players in but not to act desperately and let the market come to you and only make a move if you think it's worth it.

 

[Unknown Caller]

We just got pantsed by the goddamn Blue Jackets, when will the pain end

The Blue Jackets have owned us forever at this point, dating back to the early Panarin years.

 

[Trobler]

He had a career year. Let’s hope he’s back to where he was before that

He had 99 points in 2018-2019. Also over a ppg the year before. It's ok to be angry but dont spew bs.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

If Laine isn't a devil by tomorrow Fitz should be arrested.

gross. No interest.

 

[JrFischer54]

If you’re not deleting the account you should at least change the username to JrFraud54

Nah don’t worry we still remember you said debincat has peaked at age 24 and will decline. At least I apologized for being wrong on a player taking less money to play elsewhere lol. Who would’ve known.

 

[Devils090]

*cat staring out window at snow.gif*

 

[devilsfan35]

Bedard michkov and fantilli are looking good

 

[OmNomNom]

I’m hoping fitz didn’t hedge all his bets on gaudreau

THIS I will 100% agree on

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Columbus is moving out other bodies. They'll keep both.

I was looking at Voracek, his goal scoring has cratered I don't know who wants him at two more years. Not sure what they are gonna do.

 

[Classic Devil]

It's just bizarre. He turned down more money from CGY, NJ, and NYI. There's clearly something about CBJ specifically that enticed him.

But whatever, there's nothing you can do now. Go get Nino.

Maybe his wife got a job. Or an uncle lives in Ohio. Or he really, really likes Jeni's ice cream. Or he's a fan of the Columbus Crew. Or he wants to finish his degree at Ohio State. Who knows?

*shrugs* After losing Panarin, Columbus deserved a little happiness. It would have been nice to be the the beneficiary of a reverse-Parise, but what can you do.

I was never sure Gaudreau was a good idea anyway. I wish we'd been in on Marchment, but Niederreiter would be a good add. Let's get him.

 

[goonybird]

Why isn't Meier on this roster right now

 

[Forge]

What is the evolving hockey projected contracts for Palat and Niederreiter for anyone who has access?

Curious to see where those two likely come in at

Haven't been able to find them but I also don't have the premium subscription to their site.

 

[Mgd31]

Laine isn’t going anywhere. Also if they wanted to move assets out they should have done it for Fiala or Debrincat who are better players. Laine is too much of a passenger and won’t be worth the deal he gets.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Bedard michkov and fantilli are looking good

If we're picking top five next season I might actually get to my breaking point lol

 

[Unknown Caller]

Bedard michkov and fantilli are looking good

Not happening. We're good enough to not have a high pick and bad enough to not make the playoffs. I can see the Devils finishing with about 88 points and picking 15th.

 

[Oneiro]

It'll be interesting to hear the pressers from Jarmo, Johnny and Fitzy. Very curious.

 

[SKNJD9]

Clb already said they plan on keeping him through at least this season they'll work out an ext

If Laine isn't a devil by tomorrow Fitz should be arrested.