Confirmed with Link: Devils acquire Marcus Johansson from WSH

[JimEIV]

Henrique, #packyoursh*t

Not sure he would return the kind of Dman we want now?

 

[SeidoN]

the second kuzzy signed that deal ray was on the phone lol

Sliding in them DMs before the ink was dry

 

[OmNomNom]

Henrique won't get a top 4 d. No way. I'd rather go to Toronto and unload our vet junk for JVR, dead contracts and a high pick.

idk if we need JVR right now. i feel like our forward situation might be solved for this offseason/upcoming season

rico might not get us a top 4 alone, but would rico + kovy + a prospect?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Not sure he would return the kind of Dman we want now?

We would need to add and potentially retain some salary.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Can not think of a more fitting "hold my beer" meme than Shero pulling this deal out of his ass after yesterday's disappointment.

 

[Bleedred]

I've been worried about Henrique's next deal before almost anybody, but I'm fine with keeping him for this year if we can't get somebody good on D.

It's not like we can't use his scoring, since our offense would still be pretty bad.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

So now, no one can say that the Marc Savard trade was the "worst of the cap dumps" because we turned the pick we got for taking him into MarJo

 

[NJDevs26]

One of the first thoughts that crossed my mind was that we got an unproven potentially low risk high reward guy in Mueller for a 2nd and a 4th yet we got a significant player who is well established and proven for the same but a 3rd instead of a 4th

Weird indeed

That's more an indicator how ****ed up the market for D is.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Not sure he would return the kind of Dman we want now?

Alone, no. Perhaps to the right team with salary retained + pick(s). I'd move the 1st for the right player as painful as it may be.

 

[OmNomNom]

So now, no one can say that the Marc Savard trade was the "worst of the cap dumps" because we turned the pick we got for taking him into MarJo

glad i'm not the only one who prefers to call him marjo instead of mojo

 

[SeidoN]

Upgrade the D and we may not be tanking after all....

 

[Zippy316]

According to Whyno on twitter, this deal was finalized yesterday.

 

[VoidCreature]

Everyone saying there's another move coming... I'm not sure. We were 3rd last in goals last year. We just got a big boost with this trade and all our youngsters coming in. I don't want to give that up unless we're getting something really good back.

Hall-Zajac-Palmieri
Rico-Hischier-Mojo
Zacha-McLeod-Noesen
Wood-Boyle-Blender

Or somesuch looks really good to me.

 

[Emperoreddy]

That's more an indicator how ****ed up the market for D is.

Indeed. I want to upgrade the D as much as anyone, but who is even available right now? Never mind how expensive they have been.

 

[JimEIV]

Alone, no. Perhaps to the right team with salary retained + pick(s). I'd move the 1st for the right player as painful as it may be.

I'd move the 1st in a second for legitimate top pairing guy.

 

[JrFischer54]

If achinder bounces back and doesn't even suck half as much as last year then it's already a huge win for the defense. I'm fine keeping Henrique and seeing if severson really takes hold and becomes the man if mueller pans out to a legit top 4.

 

[StnTwnDevil]

I hope we can spare Rico and accomplish a defenseman with Kovy

Same here, Even if Kovy is traded for picks, maybe Devils can parlay that into a D-man

 

[NJDevs26]

I'd move the 1st in a second for legitimate top pairing guy.

It would have to be an absolute no-doubter that's like 27 or younger (and under team control for more than two years) to risk moving a potential lottery pick.

 

[VoidCreature]

Why does getting MoJo mean we have to immediately jettison Henrique?

Remember when Rico was on the third line? Remember depth?

 

[Devils Army]

i think speers has a serious chance at startig as the 3RW, they seem to really like him, has had time to develop a bit

 

[MNDevilsfan]

Genius trade...nice job, Ray.

And yeah, I don't think this impacts Henrique at all. All about shoring up the right side. I don't know Adam is going anywhere unless there's a young kid pushing for his spot.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Why does getting MoJo mean we have to immediately jettison Henrique?

Remember when Rico was on the third line? Remember depth?

And where does Zacha play? And guys like JQ, Wood, and Blender wouldn't even have a shot out of camp.

LW is turning into a logjam.

 

[JimEIV]

Why does getting MoJo mean we have to immediately jettison Henrique?

Remember when Rico was on the third line? Remember depth?

I love Henrique but if we can address the Defense in s significant way, you do it.

 

[day1devilsfan]

If CBJ is rumored to be on Kovy's list try and get Ryan Murray straight up. If not I think Ray signs Cody Franson and calls it a day before camp.

Either way very happy to see Ray working his magic!!! #inraywetrust

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Why does getting MoJo mean we have to immediately jettison Henrique?

Remember when Rico was on the third line? Remember depth?

He doesn't have to, but someone has to be moved for D. Remember defensive depth?