Devils discussion (news, notes and speculation) - 2026-27 offseason part III

[Devils Trap]

grits is one of my favorite guys, but i’ll hogtie him to the roof of my car and drive him to dallas if that’s what it takes.

I agree, Im in the same boat BUT it will also be a a big add ontop of him

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

The Robertson trade is the timo trade X3. It's a huge gamble and will be career ending for the GM if it doesn't work out. I doubt Sunny makes that type of huge move this early.

Tbh, it's not the trade for Timo I was not a huge fan of, but the contract. So for me, if it's true he wants 14 million / year...thanks but no thanks. He's not that good.

 

[devilsblood]

The Robertson trade is the timo trade X3. It's a huge gamble and will be career ending for the GM if it doesn't work out. I doubt Sunny makes that type of huge move this early.

Robertson would be very expensive, but not a gamble. Guy doesn't miss games and puts up big production every year.

 

[Devils Trap]

Tbh, it's not the trade for Timo I was not a huge fan of, but the contract. So for me, if it's true he wants 14 million / year...thanks but no thanks. He's not that good.

Im not going to lie to you, I thought the same but looking at Jrob's total body of work...... he might be worth 14 million

Hes an other wordly player IMO

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Of the players reasonably expected to be available, who are you willing to part with 12OA to go get?

For me:
Definitely: QH, Robertson, Marchenko
Probably: Larkin, Thomas, Debrincat
Maybe: Tippett, McTavish

Would also be looking at Rakell or Rust for 35OA and a future 2 but not willing to give 12 for either

Yes to any of those except McTavish. The only way we'll get upgrades without losing good younger players, which won't make it a sidegrade but will still leave holes, is to trade the pick.

Although...we'll prob lose good younger players anyways

 

[devilsblood]

Im not going to lie to you, I thought the same but looking at Jrob's total body of work...... he might be worth 14 million

Hes an other wordly player IMO

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But there is the contract, and then there is the trade return to get him here. Very very expensive.

I just think you have to focus on Quinn. Until that is resolved one way or the other, I think smaller moves at fwd will have to suffice.

 

[Zacha37]

Man I’m letting myself get excited. Hopefully Sunny cooks.

 

[MartyOwns]

Tbh, it's not the trade for Timo I was not a huge fan of, but the contract. So for me, if it's true he wants 14 million / year...thanks but no thanks. He's not that good.

he’s worth every penny.

 

[Devils Trap]

But there is the contract, and then there is the trade return to get him here. Very very expensive.

I just think you have to focus on Quinn. Until that is resolved one way or the other, I think smaller moves at fwd will have to suffice.

This is fair, which I wonder - if Sunny wants to keep players and say F the picks.... Do we just offer sheet him?

Here you go Dallas, here is our next 4 years of picks and we still have First Rounders in 2027 / 2028

 

[devilsblood]

I would give up 12 for QH, Robertson, Thomas, Werenski.

Im not giving up 12 for the others, Larkin is a close one only because I think if we get him we lock up Quinn. Sooo I would potentially say yes to Larkin even though I dont think hes worth it

Why a no on Larkin? Age and contract?

A center who has scored 30+ goals 5 years running would otherwise be a slam dunk for the 12th oa.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Im not going to lie to you, I thought the same but looking at Jrob's total body of work...... he might be worth 14 million

Hes an other wordly player IMO

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How much C does Draisatl play? I actually don't know. But either way, C vs W.
I know some people here are gunna scoff at a 2 million difference, but I think every $ counts. $12 mil / year for him is good, $14 eh.

 

[devilsblood]

I haven't really dug into it, but just the names I've heard that have moved thus far, is it fair to say this has been a very active start to the offseason?

 

[Devils Trap]

I haven't really dug into it, but just the names I've heard that have moved thus far, is it fair to say this has been a very active start to the offseason?

Yea its been an insane start and we arent at the draft nor July 1st yet

 

[Devils02]

Markstrom gone by tonight Sunny - MAKE it happen pls

Marky, Kovy and Dougie gone too. Would give us real cap to work with. Im fully in support of the devils trading dougie to SJ for 2OA. I think stennberg is going to be a stud.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

But there is the contract, and then there is the trade return to get him here. Very very expensive.

I just think you have to focus on Quinn. Until that is resolved one way or the other, I think smaller moves at fwd will have to suffice.

I'm not really worried about the trade one bit. Much better to just get Robertson than betting on prospects / younger players that might hit in 2-3 years (and by hit I mean being as good or better than Robertson). Outside Jack/Nico/Bratt (and I guess Luke for nepo reasons), anyone is open for a trade for Robertson for me. All draft picks open

I do agree about Quinn in one aspect. They need to get that resolved sooner than later because the moves they do depends on that.

 

[TrufleShufle]

 

[Devils Trap]

Marky, Kovy and Dougie gone too. Would give us real cap to work with. Im fully in support of the devils trading dougie to SJ for 2OA. I think stennberg is going to be a stud.

Dougie does NOT have that type of value. But with costs going up I think we can snag SJS 27th Overall + a Prospect

 

[Devils02]

Dougie does NOT have that type of value. But with costs going up I think we can snag SJS 27th Overall + a Prospect

yea sorry lol, there would def need to be pieces included but i was more so saying that dougie could be the center piece of that trade. SJ needs a right shot defense like we need a top 6 scoring winger.

 

[Better Call Sal]

I got excited when I saw a Devils alert just come across my phone. Alas, it’s the preseason schedule.

 

[MartyOwns]

Im fully in support of the devils trading dougie to SJ for 2OA.

 

[Devils Trap]

If Sunny doesnt make another move today, I say we petition for a new GM

 

[Nubmer6]

Of the players reasonably expected to be available, who are you willing to part with 12OA to go get?

For me:
Definitely: QH, Robertson, Marchenko
Probably: Larkin, Thomas, Debrincat
Maybe: Tippett, McTavish

Would also be looking at Rakell or Rust for 35OA and a future 2 but not willing to give 12 for either

Knies, if yes actually available, would be a definite for me. He seems to be EXACTLY what we need on Jacks wing.

 

[Triumph]

The Devils don't want cap to work with, that's what's so strange about what's happening in this offseason. Teams have plenty of cap - you don't get a trade like the Byram deal in an even moderately restricted cap environment. The Devils don't quite have enough cap for everything they might want to do this offseason, but they don't want that much more, either.

 

[Nubmer6]

If Sunny doesnt make another move today, I say we petition for a new GM

We didn't petition already?

 

[devilsblood]

I'm not really worried about the trade one bit. Much better to just get Robertson than betting on prospects / younger players that might hit in 2-3 years (and by hit I mean being as good or better than Robertson). Outside Jack/Nico/Bratt (and I guess Luke for nepo reasons), anyone is open for a trade for Robertson for me. All draft picks open

I do agree about Quinn in one aspect. They need to get that resolved sooner than later because the moves they do depends on that.

Probably just in terms of Grits.

Of course you have to be willing to trade grits for a player as good as Robertson. But to trade Grits, who you can make a case was our best fwd last year, for a guy you then have to give a huge contract too? Less palatable.