Confirmed with Link: Devils acquire Kyle Palmieri - NOW OFFICIAL

[Zippy316]

Right handed, RW, 24.

Sign me up every day of the week. He's going to have all the opportunity in the world to break out next year.

 

[NJDevs26]

I'm glad Shero got us out of the doldrums

 

[Colin226]

And I feel like Kyle has always played well in NJ. Didn't he even score a GWG against us?

 

[HBK27]

Is his jersey already hanging at the Rock with the rest of the NJ born players?

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

The guy is pretty much an established NHL-er, could honestly be a top 6 player for us next year. I take this deal everyday of the week, I don't care how deep this draft may be it's still a risk to say the 41st pick would even make the NHL, let alone our 3rd next year.

Great, great move!

Right now, I'd slot him in as a top six RW for us.

 

[NJDevs26]

Right handed, RW, 24.

Sign me up every day of the week. He's going to have all the opportunity in the world to break out next year.

Yeah, you can't really complain about trading a two since we did get a >25 year old player at a position of need, and what's giving up a 2016 3rd when we still had two

 

[SeidoN]

What a steal.

Does anybody have Palmieri's contract specifics? I'm wondering why they let him go so easily.

BTW Ray, if you want to warm yourself to the NJ faithful, this is a damn good start.

signed through to 2016, cap hit of 1.46M

 

[Chessarmy]

First line is looking like Cammalleri-Zajac-Palmieri. It has the look of ZZPops, could we see a Travis resurgence?

I like the trade. He's not an elite player, but those don't grow on trees.

 

[GeNeXt]

Posted in the draft thread, but here's his scouting report from THN.

"Displays energy, speed and excellent scoring upside. Can play either wing position, and has also played center earlier in his career. Boasts great wheels and a penchant for attacking at all times."

Just what Dr. Hynes ordered.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

He'll fit right in then, go hand in hand with Henrique

Just wondering, who were his linemates for most of last season?

Anaheim bingo balled all the young wingers all over the place.

 

[tANNERRRR54]

He'll fit right in then, go hand in hand with Henrique

Just wondering, who were his linemates for most of last season?

It's all over the place with Boudreau. Different every game. But in the playoffs he was on the 4th line most of the time.

 

[New Jack City]

Palmieri is an amazing trade for us. He was extremely underutilized in ANA. Kid has skill no doubt about it. 33 Goal scorer in the "A" as a 21 year old and then never got a fair crack on the ducks.

As for Beleskey: Why not? Love his game as long as we dont overpay

 

[Andre Palot]

I like Palmieri. Hard nosed worker. Played decent on top line, could slot into the 2nd. Game more suited for 3rd, but has shown ability to play up...

 

[Missionhockey]

signed through 2016, cap hit of 1.46M

Awesome, looking forward to seeing more of this.

 

[Colin226]

Trades for JVR and Gaudreau incoming......

 

[Zippy316]

Yeah, you can't really complain about trading a two since we did get a >25 year old player at a position of need, and what's giving up a 2016 3rd when we still had two

Like I said.

It's basically Jagr for Palmieri.

If you look at it that way, can you complain at all?

 

[Bologna 1]

I think I definitely like this one. Good start for shero i would say. Gotta make a good pick at 36

 

[Davegarri]

Anyone know where in NJ he's from?

This kid I went to high school with's cousin is dating Palmieri. So that's pretty cool

 

[Tretyak 20]

Cool! And we still have #36.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Right now, I'd slot him in as a top six RW for us.

Yup, I think I would as well!

And who knows, maybe he'll thrive being one of the "go-to guys." Let's be honest he didn't really need to be with the likes of Getzlaf, Perry, and Kesler last season. He'll definitely be given more offensive responsibility, hopefully he thrives.

 

[Tundra]

First line is looking like Cammalleri-Zajac-Palmieri. It has the look of ZZPops, could we see a Travis resurgence?

I like the trade. He's not an elite player, but those don't grow on trees.

I'd drop down Zajac. Don't want him with skilled players. He'd probably do better playing a simpler game with less skilled players.

 

[tANNERRRR54]

Palmieri is an amazing trade for us. He was extremely underutilized in ANA. Kid has skill no doubt about it. 33 Goal scorer in the "A" as a 21 year old and then never got a fair crack on the ducks.

As for Beleskey: Why not? Love his game as long as we dont overpay

Definitely wasn't underutilized at all in my opinion. He had plenty of chances on the top line and couldn't finish there either. Although, he plays a much different game than Getzlaf and Perry.

 

[NJDevs26]

Like I said.

It's basically Jagr for Palmieri.

If you look at it that way, can you complain at all?

No although I wouldn't have minded Jagr around in general now that we drafted Zacha

Matt with the freudian slip haha

Matt Loughlin ‏@MattLoug 4m4 minutes ago
Nick Palmieri fits a position need (RW), a speed need (quick), an age need (25 in Feb.). Not a prolific scorer but is a VG addition.

 

[SeidoN]

Matt Loughlin ‏@MattLoug 4s5 seconds ago
Palmieri was born on Long Island but raised in NJ. Grew up a Rangers fan however.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Anyone know where in NJ he's from?

This kid I went to high school with's cousin is dating Palmieri. So that's pretty cool

Montvale, NJ. Played HS at St. Peter's Prep.