Devils discussion (news, notes and speculation) - offseason edition

[Rhodes 81]

But who to target? The FA list didn’t look too good…

Make a list of every good center under $5 million on a bad team and go down it offering our next first for 50% retention

 

[Zippy316]

Make a list of every good center under $5 million on a bad team and go down it offering our next first for 50% retention

If we move Hamilton, I wouldn’t mind taking an overpaid center like Compher/Copp in return.

 

[jkrdevil]

Will the hiring of Foote keep Quinn in Vancouver ?

He doesn’t seem like the type to bolt after influencing the coaching hire at least short term anyway

I think the Foote hiring was more management thinking that will making him happy than Quinn demanding or even expressing opinion on it.

 

[jkrdevil]

As for people asking about Marner, we don’t have the money and adding another winger when we need center depth is a mistake. Positions matter.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Marner would be interesting but have no idea how the team would make room for that. We need more than marner - we still need a center.

 

[My3Sons]

Marner would be interesting but have no idea how the team would make room for that. We need more than marner - we still need a center.

What about Meier?

 

[MadDevil]

What about Meier?

Don't say that too loudly, Fitz might be lurking around here.

 

[Whaddagoal]

What about Meier?

Meier is your true new 3C?

Nico has become the formally healthy 3C, to now the limping faux 3C?

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Canes, they're my sleeper team for him, but I have no idea what their thinking is

I can't see them doing it. They're way too cheap. They'll probably offer him something low though for sure lol

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

I expect Fitz to be very aggressive. Depth being the last thing on his list last year, it should be the top priority this summer.

It didn't even seem to be on his list at all

 

[Devils Trap]

Assuming we could dump Dougie and buyout Haula, kinda like this as a baseline of a team:

This has 3.2 million in cap space left over, not sure how much Giroux would cost as a UFA so just add there (I didnt bother adding the years)

 

[theoptimist]

It didn't even seem to be on his list at all

Correct. He said he didn't know we had a depth issue. Pretty embarassing for a guy who saw Lazar center Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer in 23-24 and then watched Just-In Dowling do the same this year.

 

[devsfan8]

It didn't even seem to be on his list at all

I know instead when he said we will not bring back the same group he meant it will be a worse team. lol. Can you please stop being ridiculous?

 

[devsfan8]

Assuming we could dump Dougie and buyout Haula, kinda like this as a baseline of a team:

This has 3.2 million in cap space left over, not sure how much Giroux would cost as a UFA so just add there (I didnt bother adding the years)

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Who would we trade for Roy? He would be a nice add as a 3C. Under contract for 3 more years at $3 mill per.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Make a list of every good center under $5 million on a bad team and go down it offering our next first for 50% retention

What team is actively trying to not be competitive next year? Even San Jose I think is ready to try to be decent. Islanders need to regroup which makes Pageau a nice target, but a 1st for one year of a 32 year old pageau at 50% retention I'd be unhappy with even if I think that's possibly below the going rate.

 

[Devils Trap]

Who would we trade for Roy? He would be a nice add as a 3C. Under contract for 3 more years at $3 mill per.

With Karlsson, Hertl and Eichel it just seems overkill for their 4C tbh. I think he can be cheaper then you think BUT I would offer them like our 2nd + 3rd in this years draft. If we have to throw in a prospect so be it.

I dont think he would be that pricey and Idk why, I just see them clearing cap for Marner this offseason

 

[thebeernerd]

I know that we got Cotter out of the deal and that it's been working better for us than Vegas, but only a fool willingly approaches them for a trade.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

 

[Devs3cups]

Oh well. He was seen walking with a slight limp, so I’m guessing nothing too major. Rest up and get ready for camp.

 

[Guadana]

I visited hockeydb and saw Mercer as the most recent popular profile. I thought some trade happened. Opened twitter and there were no news about him... only habs talks.

Analyst Proposes Bold Trade Between Canadiens and Devils Involving Dawson Mercer and Simon Nemec

The Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils are two teams with young assets that appear to be available for a trade.

www.habsfanatics.com

Habs are the same. Sorry for this link.

 

[Cheddabombs]

This f***ing team. I am eagerly waiting the news of someone tearing their achilles in July shutting them down the months.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I visited hockeydb and saw Mercer as the most recent popular profile. I thought some trade happened. Opened twitter and there were no news about him... only habs talks.

Analyst Proposes Bold Trade Between Canadiens and Devils Involving Dawson Mercer and Simon Nemec

The Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils are two teams with young assets that appear to be available for a trade.

www.habsfanatics.com

Habs are the same. Sorry for this link.

that trade makes absolutely no sense from NJ's perspective. and I dislike Mercer probably more than anyone on this board lol

 

[Devils Trap]

that trade makes absolutely no sense from NJ's perspective. and I dislike Mercer probably more than anyone on this board lol

Im right there with you, but this trade makes no sense.

I dont think they trade Mercer as much as I wish they would

 

[Guadana]

that trade makes absolutely no sense from NJ's perspective. and I dislike Mercer probably more than anyone on this board lol

Classic crazy habs part. Not telling they are all the same, the are not, but special part is always there. I dont understand why Anderson is not in this rumor instead of Reinbacher.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I’m not quite sure I get the Mercer hate and think it has more to with not meeting the expectations people had as is often the case with exciting first round picks.

He’s underwhelmed but he’s still a solid player who is always healthy and works hard. I think it’s entirely feasible he finds more offense again at some point, he’s a versatile player, and he’s probably worth what he’s paid.

Should we be counting on him being a top 6 forward? Not at all but he’s not the worst fill in there when players get hurt and I don’t see any good reason to rush to ship him out. There’s far bigger issues and players aren’t that easy to replace.