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

[njdevils1982]

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[njdevils1982]

noesen for coleman...who's with me? let's f***ing go sunny

 

[HBK27]

FWIW...

Winners and losers of NHL’s blockbuster trades: Tkachuk brothers, Kyle Davidson, and more

Let's dive into some of the big trades we've seen over the last few days and crown some early winners and losers.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Devils Army]

Connor Zary for a 2nd? Don't hate the price but guessing Sunny would have added him in the nemec trade if he liked him

 

[RANDOMH3RO]

the caps were already a struggle for the devils, they’ll be a very tough team to beat next year. Disappointing to see a divisional rival improve so much.

 

[Devils02]

Looking at our forward core, I dont see how Mercer / Noesen arent traded.

Grits - Nico - Timo
Jesper - Jack - XXXX
XXXX - Glass - Lenni / Brown
XXXX - Bjug - Lenni / Brown

There just isnt room for all of them. Noesen and Mercer both right handed shots means we wont play them on the LW most likely.

Id rather take a risk with Lenni at 900k then keep the cap hits

I guess its possible they think Brown works with Jack and Jesper and move Timo back to LW. But then it just still needs 1 Top 6 trade

Timo - Nico - XXXX
Jesper - Jack - Brown
Grits - Glass - Lenni
XXXX - Bjug - Noesen !??

why is jack 2C?

 

[My3Sons]

why is jack 2C?

He's got things askew. Just slot in Hischier where Glass is and bump Jack and Glass up a line and you are good to go.

 

[Bcap88]

Connor Zary for a 2nd? Don't hate the price but guessing Sunny would have added him in the nemec trade if he liked him

Think he would rather not burn the gained cap space on Zary and ia probably aiming higher

 

[Captain3rdLine]

 

[Devils Army]

Think he would rather not burn the gained cap space on Zary and ia probably aiming higher

Seems to be swinging for the big fish. Our depth scoring is never there though, looking at a team like the Canes, their whole lineup has guys that can skate. I'd like to balance the line up a bit more. Trust in Sunny though

 

[Devs3cups]

Us??? I wonder...

 

[Devils Trap]

Seems to be swinging for the big fish. Our depth scoring is never there though, looking at a team like the Canes, their whole lineup has guys that can skate. I'd like to balance the line up a bit more. Trust in Sunny though

Zery is ehh - mediocre underlyings and not a great skater

 

[MasterofGrond]

Knies please

 

[Mgd31]

Why is Toronto moving Knies given where they are at?

 

[Devs3cups]

Why is Toronto moving Knies given where they are at?

I keep wondering the same thing lol

 

[MasterofGrond]

Why is Toronto moving Knies given where they are at?

Because where they’re at is “not good”

 

[Devils Army]

All in on Knies. Price seems high but perfect fit for our current skillset

 

[Ripshot 43]

I’ve been waiting for a trade for a player who is looking for more ice time rather than the big names set to make big money. An analytic GM should be primed to find these players. Like the Palmeri trade.

 

[Devils Trap]

I’ve been waiting for a trade for a player who is looking for more ice time rather than the big names set to make big money. An analytic GM should be primed to find these players. Like the Palmeri trade.

I think the Top 6 role is too important to take a risk. I could see them try that for a 3rd liner however

 

[Zacha37]

What can we realistically offer to make it worthwhile to Toronto compared to some of the other assets other teams may have on the table? The current going rates have somewhat concerned that we’ll have to wait til the TDL to move these Nemec picks +

 

[Bcap88]

Why is Toronto moving Knies given where they are at?

I think it’s all smoke until someone forks up a Byram type package

 

[Elias2626]

Man, with FLA & WSH shaping their forward groups up the way they are (size and skill) and CAR the defending champions who always give us fits ... not to mention TB, MTL, BUF are formidable ...

Devils really need to improve the lineup here. Knies would be a great way to do that.

 

[longislanddevil]

Bold prediction: We send Mercer with first round picks (perhaps an additional 2nd) to land Robertson. Dallas then flips the picks to acquire Larkin. They can then afford to keep Bourque, as well. I would feel better about this if Yzerman were to receive a roster player though. Detroit should embrace a rebuild but he may be on the hot seat.

 

[Bleedred]

noesen for coleman...who's with me? let's f***ing go sunny

Coleman’s dirty joke strap for that old ballsack.

 

[Mgd31]

Because where they’re at is “not good”

I just mean why are they trading of a top 6 piece. If anything they should be going all in and adding.