Value of: 3C to New Jersey

Zajacs Bowl Cut

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the Devils are in desperate need of another center. Erik Haula looks toast (0 pts since Thanksgiving) and he is dragging down the rest of the team.

They have three 2nd round picks in 2025 to dangle plus other pieces. Lets keep it realistic and not ask for Nemec or Silayev or something (unless its for a young player with term).

Who would fit the bill that is available?
 

crackdown44

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Honestly I’d love to see Backlund retire a flame but if he wants to chase a cup I think he’d be an ideal fit and the Flames should do him a solid if there’s an offer from a legit contender (like jersey)

That being said if he’s happy to ride off into the sun in Calgary I don’t think it’s in the cards and the flames are in the mix for a wild card spot too which makes it even less likely

Maybe next year when he’s a pending UFA
 
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toddkaz

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Peyton Krebs? I am not sure he is a 3C although he has the potential.

Too good to be a 4C not good enough to be a 3C. I also think Ruff has shifted him to the wing recently. 54% on faceoffs this year.

Buffalo looking for a defensive defenseman coming back. Also trading Krebs could be a bit controversial.
 

Zajacs Bowl Cut

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Peyton Krebs? I am not sure he is a 3C although he has the potential.

Too good to be a 4C not good enough to be a 3C. I also think Ruff has shifted him to the wing recently. 54% on faceoffs this year.

Buffalo looking for a defensive defenseman coming back. Also trading Krebs could be a bit controversial.

intriguing. I think I'd look for a more established guy though.

Sissons out of Nashville?

he looks to be having an even worse season than Haula, so I'd pass.
 

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the Devils are in desperate need of another center. Erik Haula looks toast (0 pts since Thanksgiving) and he is dragging down the rest of the team.

They have three 2nd round picks in 2025 to dangle plus other pieces. Lets keep it realistic and not ask for Nemec or Silayev or something (unless its for a young player with term).

Who would fit the bill that is available?
Copp
Veleno
 

DingDongCharlie

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Jake Evans would be a good target. Just ignore the Habs fans saying for a 1st rounder. If he's not extending in Montreal a 2nd+ should be enough I'd imagine, and he's having an excellent season. Could be a number of teams willing to grab him or Brock Nelson so maybe the cost runs up a bit with the plsu to the 2nd.
 
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oh come on, @Zajacs Bowl Cut you and I both know Sissons would excel under Keefe.

You can expect to hit on value trades if you don’t take risks
 

Gaylord Q Tinkledink

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Evans for a 1st.

But remember, you guys acquired Allen and he was better for you than anticipated.

You guys got Kovacevic and he was way better than expected.

So, imagine how great Evans would be.

Or you can have Dvorak and a 7th
 
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HuGo Sham

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Jake Evans would be a good target. Just ignore the Habs fans saying for a 1st rounder. If he's not extending in Montreal a 2nd+ should be enough I'd imagine, and he's having an excellent season. Could be a number of teams willing to grab him or Brock Nelson so maybe the cost runs up a bit with the plsu to the 2nd.
Habs most likely resigning him.
You can have Dvorak for Jack Hughes' enchanted jockstrap
 

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What would the Devil's offer for Coleman and Backlund? They have great chemistry together and are dynamite both 5 on 5 and on the PK.
 

Zajacs Bowl Cut

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Brock Nelson for Casey and a 2nd round pick.
Casey wouldn't be available for a rental. I'd likely do two 2nds for Nelson though.
Two 2nds for Granlund sounds about right.
I don't hate it.

Jake Evans would be a good target. Just ignore the Habs fans saying for a 1st rounder. If he's not extending in Montreal a 2nd+ should be enough I'd imagine, and he's having an excellent season. Could be a number of teams willing to grab him or Brock Nelson so maybe the cost runs up a bit with the plsu to the 2nd.
I do like Evans a lot, and he has been brought up by a few on the Devils board.
What what Gourde cost if available ?
Kraken fans have said he hasn't been playing C nor should we want him there. I wasn't aware of that because otherwise, I like the player a lot.
What would the Devil's offer for Coleman and Backlund? They have great chemistry together and are dynamite both 5 on 5 and on the PK.
Unfortunately we wouldn't be able to fit their cap hits. I would absolutely love to have Coleman back somehow though.
 

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