Devils discussion (news, notes and speculation) - offseason part II

[Alex NJD]

The hype for the draft is building up. 10th overall isn't nothing. We have a pretty good chance of snagging a very useful player that's not too far from the core's average age.

Oilers drafted Evan Bouchard at #10 7 years after taking RNH #1. We're taking our guy at #10 7 years after drafting Nico at #1. (Think we are in a much better spot than Edmonton was in 2018)

 

[Maine Fan]

I always enjoy your outlook and positivity for the team as well as your kindness to other posters here. Thank you for sharing your insights and as @NjDevsRR said, much more is to come in the upcoming months! Your contributions are always appreciated and I know many others agree with me!

Thank you very much. Have a nice day.

 

[Maine Fan]

@Maine Fan stay strong and hang in there and this team will give you something nice to watch in a few months

Thank you very much. Your comment is appreciated. You keep sharing with your talents.

 

[Maine Fan]

I hope you find comfort and peace through it all. And long enough for a cup win!

Thank you, appreciated.

 

[Maine Fan]

Sorry to hear that, cheers and hope your last months/years are enjoyable

Thank you for your thoughts. I hope as well for less pain, makes the day easier.

 

[MartyOwns]

Why didn't Fitz just draft Askarov? Is he stupid?

the worst move he made as our GM, especially considering who we picked instead

 

[NJDevs26]

Why didn't Fitz just draft Askarov? Is he stupid?

People are talking as if drafting goalies is any more of a sure thing than drafting skaters and like Askarov is already some proven asset (granted, nobody develops goalies like Nashville so he'll probably hit), he's had three starts in the NHL and been okay in the AHL so far - granted he's still ridiculously young but our own guys we've drafted who've already seen a lot more of the NHL are still fairly young too.

Goalies are voodoo, he didn't want to draft one with a top seven pick for the same reason he doesn't want to go shopping at Neiman Marcus for mostly okay-ish 'proven' options, especially when at the time we had ****ing Blackwood at 23 who was coming off of two solid years to start his career on crap teams. Amazing yet not surprising how quickly that timeline is forgotten given how badly Blackwood's career turned right after that.

What would be the narrative here if Askarov was still in Utica with meh numbers on a bleh AHL team while Holtz was popping in 20+ goals elsewhere in an organization not looking at him to be Jere Lehtinen?

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Akira Schmid has proven more at the NHL level than Askarov at this stage. The fact that goalies are voodoo is reason enough to explain avoiding picking one in the top 10.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

I really like Seamus Casey however, Winnipeg has a large need for right handed defenceman and a Casey package might be enough to get Rutger without giving up the 10th overall pick.

 

[Normal Devil]

I really like Seamus Casey however, Winnipeg has a large need for right handed defenceman and a Casey package might be enough to get Rutger without giving up the 10th overall pick.

I'd be up for that if possible. Casey is an interesting player, but at the end of the day he's very diminutive and has a lot of better players ahead of him.

 

[devilsblood]

Is this McGroarty talk based on anything?

I'd think a trade of high end prospects between two teams that expect to make the playoffs(I almost said good teams but then remembered we sucked this year) is pretty rare.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Is this McGroarty talk based on anything?

I'd think a trade of high end prospects between two teams that expect to make the playoffs(I almost said good teams but then remembered we sucked this year) is pretty rare.

I would say he is going to get traded and NJ has a glut of what Winnipeg is looking for (RHD). It makes them a good match for trading. Additionally NJ has an opening for him in the top 9 and he is everything they need in a prospect. All this said, it’s all speculation.

 

[Mgd31]

Can McGroarty walk back on his decision to go back to Michigan if he wants to play in the NHL next year?

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Can McGroarty walk back on his decision to go back to Michigan if he wants to play in the NHL next year?

He can leave college any moment he wants

 

[Zacha37]

Can’t see us moving Casey right after signing his ELC. Would be Fitz throwing the nice guy reputation he’s tried to build out the window sending him to Winnipeg right after getting him to sign here, where there’s already a logjam at RD.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Can McGroarty walk back on his decision to go back to Michigan if he wants to play in the NHL next year?

Easily yes.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Can’t see us moving Casey right after signing his ELC. Would be Fitz throwing the nice guy reputation he’s tried to build out the window sending him to Winnipeg right after getting him to sign here, where there’s already a logjam at RD.

Marino + in a trade for Rutger is also an option.

 

[Zacha37]

Can McGroarty walk back on his decision to go back to Michigan if he wants to play in the NHL next year?

Logan Cooley verbally committed to returning to Minnesota last season but switched up on that later in the offseason.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Why are we talking about trading Marino?

 

[Zacha37]

Why are we talking about trading Marino?

Friedman mentioned in his 32 thoughts that NJ could be a team interested in Brett Pesce once he hits the market.

Marino + in a trade for Rutger is also an option.

With a worthy Marino replacement being signed I would be for it, but I assume Winnipeg might want a return similar to what Cutter Gauthier received, a younger NHL ready piece +.

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

@Maine Fan hang in there Sir. Living to be 88 years plus is a blessing. I know many that didn't even make it to half of that age.

I hope the Devils can make a Cup run this upcoming season and you are able to watch every game.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Friedman mentioned in his 32 thoughts that NJ could be a team interested in Brett Pesce once he hits the market.

They could be but probably aren’t and I don’t think that means for a second that Marino is being shopped/traded

 

[devilsblood]

Can McGroarty walk back on his decision to go back to Michigan if he wants to play in the NHL next year?

Ah, so that is the reason for the trade rumors? Makes sense then.

Marino + in a trade for Rutger is also an option.

Then we go after Pesce.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

Friedman mentioned in his 32 thoughts that NJ could be a team interested in Brett Pesce once he hits the market.


With a worthy Marino replacement being signed I would be for it, but I assume Winnipeg might want a return similar to what Cutter Gauthier received, a younger NHL ready piece +.

Id sooner look to moving Casey+ for McGroarty because our right side is just as clogged and Im not sure paying Pesce is wise when we will need to pay Luke and Simon

Plus, I know Casey is good, but Im not a fan of his size for a player whod be behind Dougie Luke and Simon for the PP

Though odds are we keep Casey

 

[Zacha37]

They could be but probably aren’t and I don’t think that means for a second that Marino is being shopped/traded

If we aren’t truly in on Pesce? No chance he gets moved. If we truly are interested though where would a spot for Marino be in the lineup?