Devils discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part III
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Hmm. Okay. I thought he was under contract. I guess it's dependant on Habs plans to resign him or not. But yeah, if he is a UFA he is not worth a 2nd either. Agreed.
None Shall Pass
Dano moisturizes
We're at an interesting crossroads.
We have our core talent locked down for a few more years, while our divisional rivals are making their big moves now and spending good assets to do so.
Do we push in now and try to catch up? Or wait a year and make the big jump then while they're weakened?
(We need centers regardless.)
Gonna be interesting to watch. I don't think there's a wrong answer there.
We have our core talent locked down for a few more years, while our divisional rivals are making their big moves now and spending good assets to do so.
Do we push in now and try to catch up? Or wait a year and make the big jump then while they're weakened?
(We need centers regardless.)
Gonna be interesting to watch. I don't think there's a wrong answer there.
I think a potential route I'd take is going for players that you think can be multi-year fits, rather than for one run.
Clam Jensen
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Doing something for the sake of doing something typically ruins teams.
Bone Density
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Zajacs Bowl Cut
Lets Go Baby
so you want Fitz to do something even if it hurts the team in the long run? Sure sounds like a solid plan!
The Grinder
No Respect
I get the feeling of seeing rivals making moves to improve their roster and then getting impatient with the lack of moves on our part. But my honest read of the situation is this team hasn’t earned that type of move. I really don’t think this year’s roster for whatever reason has the type of killer instinct needed to win in the big moments. They seem to wilt and lose a lot of one goal games, giving up the tying or go ahead goal late consistently.
Go spend assets and get a 3C and see how that stabilizes the roster. Even with that I think they could compete decently if they solve their lack of finish issues.
Go spend assets and get a 3C and see how that stabilizes the roster. Even with that I think they could compete decently if they solve their lack of finish issues.
Omar Little
Omar comin yo
The silver lining is that it should cost less, and less folks will be competing after the remaining assets
We were never in on JT Miller. It doesn’t fit cap (even with the increase because that was factored in already) wise. The Devils name was floated out there by Vancouver to get leverage on the Rangers where he was always going.
You make deals and trades based on the need of you team and situation. You don’t make deals because other teams made “flashy” moves.
I still think the target should be Brock Nelson.
You make deals and trades based on the need of you team and situation. You don’t make deals because other teams made “flashy” moves.
I still think the target should be Brock Nelson.
Devil X
Call me Nostradamus
Why are we trading Tatar with an asset you can waive him and send him down or Bastian or MacD and clear out most or all of the money. I’d rather have hurt feelings then looks a 2nd like that.
Oneiro
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It's tough because more than a few potential sellers are on the bubble. You're waiting for reality to set in for some of them.
I don't mind Fitz taking it down to the wire, as long as we make some kind of addition.
I don't mind Fitz taking it down to the wire, as long as we make some kind of addition.
Dylan9z9
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The Wumpus
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Oh no the Rangers got better. They could even be a bubble team if they stopped losing so often. Do something Fitz.
Something kind of like Tampa trading for Coleman back in 2019.
Everybody would like to see him add something to help the team. But it shouldn't be as a panic or response to other teams making trades, some of which you were never in on to begin with.
NJDevs26
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What kind of big move are the Devils supposed to make without a current year first rounder? Timo and Markstrom were big moves, you only get so many of those before you have to reload powder. They could trade Casey I suppose but you don’t trade him or Nemec for a middle six player, you trade them for impact guys with at least a year plus of term. We exactly don’t have a lot of prospect forwards to trade.
If there is a fit yes, but also perhaps going for 27-29 year old potential free agents and looking to extend them (i.e., Evans), rather than a pure rental like Nelson or a player that doesn't fit your window beyond this year based on their age vs. contract that they will get.
Forge
Blissfully Mediocre
No way am I moving Casey for a rental.
I'd be reticent to move any "quality" piece for a rental this year
Mgd31
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What is the fascination with Boeser? He is slower than Toffoli.
Zajacs Bowl Cut
Lets Go Baby
yes, absolutely and if he doesn't by the time the trade deadline passes, then sure we can be annoyed. Until then? I'd rather keep banking cap space.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
The deadline is in a month. You don’t make moves just to make them. He won’t stand pat the whole way.
Agreed. Absolutely 0 interest whatsoever. Gourde (although injured) or Bjorkstrand are much better targets.
