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

[NjDevsRR]

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Any Nico sightings?

He participated in full practice yesterday

 

[Cheddabombs]

He participated in full practice yesterday

OH MY

 

[Better Call Sal]

 

[Cheddabombs]

Just a few injuries away from top 6 Big Mac

 

[Devils731]

Just a few injuries away from top 6 Big Mac

How can you argue with his record? Really good case for team MVP.

 

[Cheddabombs]

How can you argue with his record? Really good case for team MVP.

I would've promoted him sooner!

 

[Bleedred]

Okay, so that’s 4 weeks.

Maybe he will be ready for one of the first two games. It’s a back to back.

 

[CalamityX23]

Just read up on AATJ blog about Utah Hockey club and what they can offer.

Nick Bjugstad is a player that really interests me... his size at center seems awesome. Now does it move the needle idk but a change of scenery can do wonders.

Alex Kerfoot, his speed is something I would luv back here.... a winger/all around F..... familiar with the system already actually, so it makes sense.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I would be very underwhelmed with Nick Bjugstad and would hope they'd aim higher tbh

 

[TheBeerNerd]

Just read up on AATJ blog about Utah Hockey club and what they can offer.

Nick Bjugstad is a player that really interests me... his size at center seems awesome. Now does it move the needle idk but a change of scenery can do wonders.

Alex Kerfoot, his speed is something I would luv back here.... a winger/all around F..... familiar with the system already actually, so it makes sense.

Bolded was your first mistake. Utah isn't the kind of trade partner we should be approaching. They're probably going to stand pat for the trade deadline, possibly maybe even be small buyers, before going in on a splurge in the offseason. Admittedly, Kerfoot interests me....

Fitz will likely hit up true seller teams to plug some holes down the lineup on forward.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

I think the Stillman and Brennan recalls are strategic with Fitz wanting to have a meeting with them.

Something like if you don't show something in the 2nd half of the season, you're probably getting traded in the offseason.

If they don't "show anything" who is trading for them? Believe it has more to do with cap math and analytics.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

It's still crazy we have Jack at 8 million through 2029-30.

Crazy from what perspective?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Crazy from what perspective?

crazy as in he is one of the top forwards in the NHL and is signed to a drastically under-market contract?????

 

[New Jerseys Devil]

All I want is if we trade for a center that they actually be able to win faceoffs; im over the center-adjace types! I know its not seen this way anymore by some but I still believe in the importance of faceoffs. Plus itd help Nico not needing to be out there for every single crucial take

 

[My3Sons]

Presumably Bratt rejoins the team before Saturday for a practice? I imagine Jack doesn't show up until Saturday win or lose tomorrow.

 

[Bleedred]

I think the Stillman and Brennan recalls are strategic with Fitz wanting to have a meeting with them.

Something like if you don't show something in the 2nd half of the season, you're probably getting traded in the offseason.

I don't think that's why they're here, but Fitz could have also had that meeting with them at some point. He's still away in Boston for four nations right now, so it couldn't have been an in-person meeting, unless he came back in the meantime and is returning by tomorrow.

Wouldn't be surprised if he had that meeting with them at some point though. I don't think anyone is trading for either of them on their own. But we see throwaway pieces like this as throw-in's to the bigger trades all the time.

 

[New Jerseys Devil]

What is this in reference to?

 

[CalamityX23]

I would be very underwhelmed with Nick Bjugstad and would hope they'd aim higher tbh

I get the lack of flash approach but cost wise it feels withing our budget without moving big pieces. What fancied me was the inevitable playoff matchup(knock on wood we're in the playoffs) vs Carolina and their size. I could see Nick being a difference to our unit due to lack of C and size in the bottom 6.

Bolded was your first mistake. Utah isn't the kind of trade partner we should be approaching. They're probably going to stand pat for the trade deadline, possibly maybe even be small buyers, before going in on a splurge in the offseason. Admittedly, Kerfoot interests me....

Fitz will likely hit up true seller teams to plug some holes down the lineup on forward.

we'd have one more week to figure out true sellers right?

This time around doesn't feel a lot of options are out there realistically. Especially a presumed budget of ours.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Love this guy

 

[billingtons ghost]

And can we please get all our power back on here in Jersey?! What a cruddy way to end the weekend!! Its almost impossible to build a Starry Night lego set in the candle-lit dark

Did you say Starry Night Lego set? Is there like a great art Lego series? Gotta Google this.

Edit: and I'm pretty sure the only romantic way to build that thing is by candle light. Wtf is wrong with you? Gustav Klimt incoming. My house is populated with my son's star wars ships and LOTR landscapes

 

[OmNomNom]

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Looks like Pesce is on his way to Boston (for the 4 nations tournament, not a trade} with Tage Thompson.

MSN

 

[New Jerseys Devil]

Did you say Starry Night Lego set? Is there like a great art Lego series? Gotta Google this.

Edit: and I'm pretty sure the only romantic way to build that thing is by candle light. Wtf is wrong with you? Gustav Klimt incoming. My house is populated with my son's star wars ships and LOTR landscapes

Thats right! And the what's wrong with me part is poor vision lmfao; but it did feel fitting, at least! Cant say we got very far though

My fingers dont remember legos being as harsh as a kid; ill always be a Lincoln Log guy!

 

[devilsblood]

All I want is if we trade for a center that they actually be able to win faceoffs; im over the center-adjace types! I know its not seen this way anymore by some but I still believe in the importance of faceoffs. Plus itd help Nico not needing to be out there for every single crucial take

Winning faceoffs has been an important factor in who plays center for the Devils for years. Some here think Lazar is better as a winger, but he has been a decent faceoff guy in the last 5 or 6 years.

Haula is really good.
Nico is excellent.
McCleod was excellent.

It's really only Hughes, and the team does a fair amount to limit when and how often he is out there taking a draw.

So the Devils definitely value the importance of winning faceoffs. All teams do really.

 

[Eggtimers]

In regard to trade moves Fitz may make , I think it will be for someone we didn’t expect / wasn’t really rumoured to be available . Someone like Tuch ( just an example ) . Someone with term left in their contract . I can’t see Futz making a trade for a rental ( unless it’s just a depth move for the bottom 6 like Evans)
I can’t see him giving up major assets on a rental like Nelson . It would be for someone with term left or confident he can resign the player before he gives up any significant assets .