Devils 2018-19 team discussion (news and notes) - part XVIII

[NJDevs26]

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[MichaelJ]

Buffalo just traded Montour for a young LHD (Guhle). If they survive the deadline I’d have to think some Anaheim LHD will be available in the offseason if the team is going into full rebuild.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

It would be nice if Andy Greene was dealt for something. We need to upgrade the left side, and with Smith likely here next year and Butcher, he should be the one to go.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

I don't think the Devils will win a Severson trade for multiple reasons. Mainly that he wasn't a first round pick, has a reputation for being so-so defensively, and has good but not great offensive numbers. Never mind the fact that he's been a play driver, has had god awful d partners and is signed to a good, long-term deal.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Trading Greene would upgrade our left side 5 on 5.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

A mod just DM'd me and said to post this

NO trade proposals, especially awful ones

 

[DerekDevils30]

Buffalo just traded Montour for a young LHD (Guhle). If they survive the deadline I’d have to think some Anaheim LHD will be available in the offseason if the team is going into full rebuild.

Apparently Cam Fowler has been less than impressive since signing a contract extension prior to last season. He's a guy I've always been enamored with but I have to admit I haven't watched much of him the past couple of seasons. Seems like the type of guy who would fit our current style of play but I'm not sure how viable an option he is

 

[MichaelJ]

Apparently Cam Fowler has been less than impressive since signing a contract extension prior to last season. He's a guy I've always been enamored with but I have to admit I haven't watched much of him the past couple of seasons. Seems like the type of guy who would fit our current style of play but I'm not sure how viable an option he is

As long as he doesn’t cost an arm and a leg in a deal

 

[NJDevils#4]

If Greene were to be a UFA, maybe. But his contracts sucks. And a frigin NTC...lol doesn't get any worse than that.

 

[DerekDevils30]

As long as he doesn’t cost an arm and a leg in a deal

I'm hopeful his struggles have everything to do with that relic Randy Carlyle and his awful system. On paper, Fowler seems like the perfect fit for our style of play.

 

[NJDevs26]

Yeah there's really next to no chance Greene gets traded, unless you're dealing him off to Long Island for nothing perhaps.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

I'm hopeful his struggles have everything to do with that relic Randy Carlyle and his awful system. On paper, Fowler seems like the perfect fit for our style of play.

Buy low on Anaheim's young players. Buffalo made a very shrewd deal today.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Buy low on Anaheim's young players. Buffalo made a very shrewd deal today.

Shero has history with Murray and rumors are swirling that Ray is going to be active.

You think Fowler would be able to bounce back here?

 

[Triumph]

Cormier getting signed to an NHL ELC that includes this year suggests to me that the Devils are thinking about moving Kinkaid. I agree that it would be unusual for a team to pick up a goalie like that but there could be deals out there.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Cormier getting signed to an NHL ELC that includes this year suggests to me that the Devils are thinking about moving Kinkaid. I agree that it would be unusual for a team to pick up a goalie like that but there could be deals out there.

I mentioned that on twitter, I'm wondering if San Jose is kicking tires.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Shero has history with Murray and rumors are swirling that Ray is going to be active.

You think Fowler would be able to bounce back here?

Absolutely, I haven't watched any of Anaheim's games but from looking at the stat line it appears he has stopped the bleeding following the firing. if you can get him on the cheap for something like Reilly Walsh, and our 2nd rounder then you jump at it. I prefer trying to convince Murray to trade Hampus Lindholm.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Absolutely, I haven't watched any of Anaheim's games but from looking at the stat line it appears he has stopped the bleeding following the firing. if you can get him on the cheap for something like Reilly Walsh, and our 2nd rounder then you jump at it. I prefer trying to convince Murray to trade Hampus Lindholm.

Lindholm would probably cost an arm and a leg. Ty Smith would definitely be a part of a rather large package to get that done.

Would love to try to get something done for Fowler. It's hard to gauge exactly what Murray is trying to do in Anaheim.

 

[Billdo]

It would be nice if Andy Greene was dealt for something. We need to upgrade the left side, and with Smith likely here next year and Butcher, he should be the one to go.

Relying on those two unless the upgrade is major isn't a recipe for success.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Relying on those two unless the upgrade is major isn't a recipe for success.

Like I said, Greene is no longer an NHL defensmen outside the PK. Trading him doesn't affect the rebuild at all, well actually it speeds it up.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Relying on those two unless the upgrade is major isn't a recipe for success.

Butcher is good so I disagree. And leaning on Greene is not a recipe for success, we know that already. He is dreadful. Butcher will be here, Smith has been too dominant in the WHL to go back, so...what happens to the left side if Greene doesn’t go?

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

On top of KK being on the block, I believe with the absolute bare defense crop remaining that Severson could be moved tomorrow. It could also happen at the draft or in the summer but I really don't think he makes training camp next season.

 

[NJDevils17]

I wonder what Severson would bring back...

 

[Ripshot 43]

I wonder what Severson would bring back...

Probably another defender that the majority will complain about

 

[TheUnseenHand]

On top of KK being on the block, I believe with the absolute bare defense crop remaining that Severson could be moved tomorrow. It could also happen at the draft or in the summer but I really don't think he makes training camp next season.

What would you expect or hope for in return in a deal involving Sevs?

I don't really think I understand the desire to ship him off. What would you hope to accomplish by trading a young, cost controlled NHL defenseman?

 

[Billdo]

Butcher is good so I disagree. And leaning on Greene is not a recipe for success, we know that already. He is dreadful. Butcher will be here, Smith has been too dominant in the WHL to go back, so...what happens to the left side if Greene doesn’t go?

On top of KK being on the block, I believe with the absolute bare defense crop remaining that Severson could be moved tomorrow. It could also happen at the draft or in the summer but I really don't think he makes training camp next season.

Like I said unless the upgrade is significant you're then asking Smith, who hasn't played a NHL game and Butcher who hasn't exactly shown a ton of progress to step in and play much larger roles than he's accustomed to. Greene sucks don't get me wrong but I don't know if subtracting him UNLESS THERES A LARGE UPGRADE makes relying on Butcher and Smith the right move.