Devils 2021 team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part XXVII

[NjDevsRR]

What UFA goalies do we have a shot at that won’t break the bank? Raanta? Is Halak too old?

Id say Ullmark?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Adding Power, Hughes, or Clarke does a lot to this build IMO.

Smith looks like a stud. You got some D prospects that show promise to be solid NHLers to round the bottom out.

Add in one of those kids and you got a blueline that can win.

Most likely need another vet to stabilize it all, but you can make that move when it's time to start doing win now moves.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

What UFA goalies do we have a shot at that won’t break the bank? Raanta? Is Halak too old?

Dreidger
Mrazek
Grubauer (will likely re-sign with COL)
Ullmark
Bernier
Raanta

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[Unknown Caller]

Dreidger
Mrazek
Grubauer (will likely re-sign with COL)
Ullmark
Bernier
Raanta

Browse - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

I think Buffalo already told Ullmark they want him back as well. Didn’t realize Dreidger is a ufa. Can’t imagine he hits the market, but we need to be all over it in the event he does.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I think Buffalo already told Ullmark they want him back as well. Didn’t realize Dreidged is a ufa. Can’t imagine he hits the market, but we need to be all over it in the event he does.

Florida has Knight (made his NHL debut and won tonight) and obviously Bob

I highly doubt that they can keep them all

 

[Unknown Caller]

Florida has Knight (made his NHL debut and won tonight) and obviously Bob

I highly doubt that they can keep them all

He would be my preferred option by a decent margin then. I’m sure every team that’s in the goalie market will be targeting him though.

 

[Saint Beaurivage]

We have 3 of the top 8 rookies in points this season. We have a lot to look forward to. Sharangovich, Smith and Kuokkenan.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The kids have the stuff. It's about building the right team around them.

High end D in this draft goes a long long way.

 

[The Wumpus]

Of the four 1st rounders that were traded at the deadline, the one we received is the highest. They're pretty close together, though.

 

[youryeah]

that was a nice finish by foote for his first goal

[pause]

maybe he and merkley can re-ignite some chemistry from their kelowna days

 

[Blackjack]

Of the four 1st rounders that were traded at the deadline, the one we received is the highest. They're pretty close together, though.

Isles win tonight was not great for our draft pick, but it was nice to see Rangers get rinsed.

 

[Nico Hischier]

The lottery odds for finishing 2nd worst are much much greater then finishing 3rd worst because of Seattle. Here’s to hoping we get some help from Anaheim tonight

 

[beekay414]

How high of an AAV and what kind of term would you guys go for on Dougie Hamilton? He turns 28 in June. Cam Robinson of EP thinks he's going to pull more than Carlson did which was 8x8. For me, that makes no sense considering 1) the flat cap and 2) Carlson is better than Dougie.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The lottery odds for finishing 2nd worst are much much greater then finishing 3rd worst because of Seattle. Here’s to hoping we get some help from Anaheim tonight

So far zero out of town help on that front. Everyone lost or is losing.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

How high of an AAV and what kind of term would you guys go for on Dougie Hamilton? He turns 28 in June. Cam Robinson of EP thinks he's going to pull more than Carlson did which was 8x8.

if Hamilton said he would sign with the Devils, I would theoretically give him whatever he wanted tbh

we have literally no crippling contracts (minus Johnsson but I still don't think he is as bad as he has been this year, and Seattle might take him)

 

[Blackjack]

How high of an AAV and what kind of term would you guys go for on Dougie Hamilton? He turns 28 in June. Cam Robinson of EP thinks he's going to pull more than Carlson did which was 8x8. For me, that makes no sense considering 1) the flat cap and 2) Carlson is better than Dougie.

Only Carolina can offer the 8th year, right? I'd go 7 x $9, it's probably too much, but he's exactly what the team needs.

 

[Emperoreddy]

There is probably an upper limit, but I would give Dougie almost whatever he wants.

 

[beekay414]

So we think Dougie is worth Carlson/Pie money?

 

[Nico Hischier]

Only Carolina can offer the 8th year, right? I'd go 7 x $9, it's probably too much, but he's exactly what the team needs.

I would love to add Hamilton but I wouldn’t say he is exactly what the team needs. He is an offensive defenseman and a better one then severson. I think the team needs a good shutdown rh defensemen especially down the road if we draft an offensive LD in Luke Hughes or for right now to pair with ty smith. I would not mind bringing back Adam Larsson I believe he is a ufa

 

[Nico Hischier]

Hamilton would be a great add if we draft someone like Owen power

 

[Nubmer6]

I would love to add Hamilton but I wouldn’t say he is exactly what the team needs. He is an offensive defenseman and a better one then severson. I think the team needs a good shutdown rh defensemen especially down the road if we draft an offensive LD in Luke Hughes or for right now to pair with ty smith. I would not mind bringing back Adam Larsson I believe he is a ufa

I remember in that draft I really, REALLY wanted to trade down to pick Hamilton instead of Larsson and pick up a nice sweetener in the process.

 

[SKNJD9]

So we think Dougie is worth Carlson/Pie money?

Probably not but to us right now......i wouldnt hate it

 

[Nico Hischier]

I remember in that draft I really, REALLY wanted to trade down to pick Hamilton instead of Larsson and pick up a nice sweetener in the process.

I wanted landeskog so bad but when Larsson fell to us it seemed like a no brainer to draft him. I feel like we killed his development though. He never saw any power play time and became a defense only defensemen. I’ll never forget the playoff goal he scored against philly as a rookie

 

[Alex NJD]

Regarding the whole drafting a LHD and needing RHD thing. Didn't Smith play a decent amount on his offside in the past. I feel like we discussed this during the preseason?

 

[TheDuke93]

So we think Dougie is worth Carlson/Pie money?

He's one of the best puck movers in the whole league. Our biggest defensive issue is actually getting the puck out of the zone, better out let passing helps that. How many times a game do we create a forecheck for the other team because we have bad breakout passing.