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

[dgibb10]

Hertl is on some trade boards - meh though

A lineup like this and I'd be happy

 

[ScottyK]

Would imagine Vegas would want to move Hertl to give them flexibility. They'll be in heavy on Werenski when CBJ makes him available soon.... they need to give Doro a raise.

Hertl has bounced back but his age and contract should give teams pause.

 

[Devils Trap]

Would imagine Vegas would want to move Hertl to give them flexibility. They'll be in heavy on Werenski when CBJ makes him available soon.... they need to give Doro a raise.

Hertl has bounced back but his age and contract should give teams pause.

If we go for an Old C from a cap dump team, Id rather take Brock Nelson

 

[dzubrus8]

Any speculation about William Karlsson or Hertl out of VGK?

Was thinking the same thing I’d love either as a better Haula ie 3C who can play with Jack or be a top 6 C if needed.

 

[dgibb10]

Was thinking the same thing I’d love either as a better Haula ie 3C who can play with Jack or be a top 6 C if needed.

Exactly. Wing+faceoff guy for jack that steps in to be competent 2C in case of injury

 

[TrufleShufle]

Was thinking the same thing I’d love either as a better Haula ie 3C who can play with Jack or be a top 6 C if needed.

 

[TrufleShufle]

robertson is an RFA

I am the least grammar/literate caring person you could meet. But appreciate the use of "an" in front of R instead of a. Not enough people do it and it always feels like a speed bump when reading.

 

[longislanddevil]

Gotta do that deal but I’d try damn hard not to include Grits. The thought of Grits being a long term secondary scorer for us behind Robertson and Jack is such a sexy thought. Feels like we’d finally score to our ability consistently and then some

I’d much rather include Mercer than Grits. I want Robertson bad.