Proposal: Chi-Buf , Chi-NYI and Chi-NJ

[Blackhawkswincup]

I don’t think Hall fills a particular need for the Devils to pay that price. Personally, I would only offer a 3rd + prospect like Salminen at most.

Devils bigger needs are forwards who can finish and/or a potential 3C option. Hall is more or less a lot of what the Devils have, guys who create a ton of chances but aren’t the best finishers.

There could be some value in adding Hall as a 3LW, but we’d still need a 3C since Haula isn’t cutting it this year. It still wouldn’t address the Devils issues of turning expected goals into goals.

Jets 2nd is basically an early 3rd given how their season is going and fact they are likely to make run in West

 

[Smitty426]

I don’t think Hall fills a particular need for the Devils to pay that price. Personally, I would only offer a 3rd + prospect like Salminen at most.

Devils bigger needs are forwards who can finish and/or a potential 3C option. Hall is more or less a lot of what the Devils have, guys who create a ton of chances but aren’t the best finishers.

There could be some value in adding Hall as a 3LW, but we’d still need a 3C since Haula isn’t cutting it this year. It still wouldn’t address the Devils issues of turning expected goals into goals.

I agree on that you're saying but not giving anything but a mid rounder for Hallsy. No prospect added.

One of these Cs- Evans, Donato, Granlund, Nelson, Frost
Add a winger- Tanev, Gourde, Frederick and my fav Olivieri

 

[seabass45]

Last time the Isles made a trade like this they got Engvall from the Leafs for a third round pick. We know how that ended. I’ve got PTSD from the contract that followed.

For that reason alone, no thanks.

These really aren't comparable trades. Engvall was a pending UFA who yes, got signed to a dumb extension. Reichel is a seemingly (I haven't paid attention to him) underperforming former first round pick. It's a buy-low on the hope that a change of scenery will get him back on track.

(No opinion on OP's offer but if the Isles end up in a retool they'll likely need to make trades like this to get younger)