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

[Zippy316]

Yeah absolutely. What if we traded for Robertson and then Dallas flips those assets to acquire Larkin. Would you be upset? If we traded for Robertson I would hope we could resign him for 12.5 max. These new numbers are too high for me. I think he’s really good but not 15 aav good which is probably why Dallas would be willing to trade him even though they are contenders

I wonder if a three way trade could make sense. Robertson to NJ, Larkin to DAL, and roster players + picks to DET.

 

[NJDevs26]

Are we really penciling in Grits on the top 6?? Really?

This is why we get in the situations we get in:
-Holtz
-Mercer
-Rango

13 Goals in 66 games. That's all we saw.

Love the kid but let's see what he can do on the 3rd line for a season OR move him for a guy we can confidently assume will hit 40 goals AND play every game

While I don't disagree on principle, there's one big difference with Grits and the others you mentioned, he seems like a dude who's willing to work and do the little things. Holtz never was, Mercer coasts for weeks at a time, Rango while we all love the dude's personality off the ice seems content with being the one-dimensional streaky scorer that got him his contract in Calgary.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Hands off my future starting goalie. If goalie prospects dont have much value, then figure out another piece.

 

[Devils Trap]

Are we really penciling in Grits on the top 6?? Really?

This is why we get in the situations we get in:
-Holtz
-Mercer
-Rango

13 Goals in 66 games. That's all we saw.

Love the kid but let's see what he can do on the 3rd line for a season OR move him for a guy we can confidently assume will hit 40 goals AND play every game

Yes I would. His underlying numbers were as elite as they come.

He scores 20/25 with good linemates and more ice time

 

[Emperoreddy]

Is there anything legitimate that we are actually pushing hard for Robertson?

 

[longislanddevil]

Quick comment proves Sunny Mehta expected this offseason to go differently

The New Jersey Devils are preparing for a busy few days. With the 12th-overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Devils might hold the best pick that could still be ha

pucksandpitchforks.com

 

[Devils Trap]

Quick comment proves Sunny Mehta expected this offseason to go differently

The New Jersey Devils are preparing for a busy few days. With the 12th-overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Devils might hold the best pick that could still be ha

pucksandpitchforks.com

I dont think or believe anything that the team decided can go on social media is worth any thought.

 

[JrFischer54]

Are we really penciling in Grits on the top 6?? Really?

This is why we get in the situations we get in:
-Holtz
-Mercer
-Rango

13 Goals in 66 games. That's all we saw.

Love the kid but let's see what he can do on the 3rd line for a season OR move him for a guy we can confidently assume will hit 40 goals AND play every game

tale as old as time around here.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Hard to know if Larkin would even be open to a move to NJ. He's apparently friendly with the Hughes clan but he may want a southern no tax locale.

Would be great if NJ, did away with state taxes. And I’m not just talking about a good hockey destination.

 

[BostonDevil]

While I don't disagree on principle, there's one big difference with Grits and the others you mentioned, he seems like a dude who's willing to work and do the little things. Holtz never was, Mercer coasts for weeks at a time, Rango while we all love the dude's personality off the ice seems content with being the one-dimensional streaky scorer that got him his contract in Calgary.

I do think Grits is better than those guys.

I just like Robertson for this team, at this time, better.

 

[Devils Trap]

I do think Grits is better than those guys.

I just like Robertson for this team, at this time, better.

Ill pass on Jrob, to many question marks around his new deal. Id rather keepo Grits and the assets

 

[theoptimist]

The Metro is getting better each day. I hope Sunny can keep up.

 

[Rebel Devil]

Is there anything legitimate that we are actually pushing hard for Robertson?

No

 

[BostonDevil]

Ill pass on Jrob, to many question marks around his new deal. Id rather keepo Grits and the assets

What question marks? He wants to get paid like a guy who puts up 100 points and plays 82 games a season?

How dare he!!!

 

[Devils Trap]

Is there anything legitimate that we are actually pushing hard for Robertson?

Feels very Twitter fans willed. Which somehow worked with Gusev and Meier.

 

[Devils Trap]

What question marks? He wants to get paid like a guy who puts up 100 points and plays 82 games a season?

How dare he!!!

Yea, Id rather keep that cap for other opportunities. Also keeping Grits

Put Grits in the Top 6 and used the saved 9 million to improve the depth pieces

 

[My3Sons]

Would be great if NJ, did away with state taxes. And I’m not just talking about a good hockey destination.

Yes, I often wish my taxing authorities did away with all my taxes from the federal down to the county and even city level.

 

[My3Sons]

The Metro is getting better each day. I hope Sunny can keep up.

Sunny doesn't seem like he wants to match other teams investment in hookers and blow.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Alright what's the scoop, we getting McDavid or what

 

[Devils Trap]

Alright what's the scoop, we getting McDavid or what

Better, MacDermid

 

[None Shall Pass]

Expecting everything to get fixed in one offseason, let alone the week leading up to the draft, is a good way to fill your diaps for no reason.

 

[Basement Cat]

Better, MacDermid

McTavish!

 

[Nico Hischier]

I want to have Robertson on the team but not if he is going to cost so much and have a massive contract. I’m sick of my favorite team giving out huge contracts with nmc I’m jealous of all the other teams with 15+ million in cap space. Buffalo is my guess to get Robertson. They just got rid of byram and tuch and have the 4th overall pick just seems like a fit. I hate the kovacevic and markstrom extensions so much!!

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

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tale as old as time around here.

I can’t recall a Devils player that showed what Gritsyuk did last year and then went on to not be good.

Holtz and Sharangovich as comps? Nah, what he has going on under the hood is closer to young Bratt. And he turned into one of the better wings in the NHL with more opportunity.

 

[NJDevs26]

Expecting everything to get fixed in one offseason, let alone the week leading up to the draft, is a good way to fill your diaps for no reason.

Everything no, but it'll be a disappointment if we're going into July 1 with all our picks and no other real adds.