Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - 2023-24 season part III

[My3Sons]

I’d rather have Seamus and a 1st than Markstrom. No deal

This sort of move would be too little too late just like the defensive adjustment. They really botched this season.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

I think they paid up to get retention and to dump Vanecek, who would cost assets to dump this offseason regardless.

Its gonna hurt.

 

[Andre Palot]

Vitek sucks but if this is the cost to get 34 year old Jacob Markstrom, I say roll Daws for the rest of the year.

Mercer + Casey + Holtz and whatever the f*** else. Give me a f***ing break.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Yeah I'm very scared at this return, definitely think Fitz got hosed here

 

[Oneiro]

I'm preparing myself to not like this at all, if it's even happening.

You wonder if ownership saw how intense the fanbase gets when we're good (lot of pent up millennial money), the revenue from last year vaulting us to 5th or 6th or whatever it was overall and said, "Shoot the J, Tommy. Shoot it."

 

[NJDevs26]

Why are we assuming the trade is us to begin with? Someone else could have swooped in, not like we’re the only team needing a goalie. The leaked story about us being ‘close’ could have prompted someone else to overpay

 

[Emperoreddy]

It's probably not a done deal yet. Everything I read says they want a roster player

 

[Emperoreddy]

Why are we assuming the trade is us to begin with? Someone else could have swooped in, not like we’re the only team needing a goalie

Mostly because we apparently have been the furthered along, someone could have. It also might not be done yet.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Btw, like I said on the GDT, it would make sense why Lindy is running Daws into the ground if he got told by Fitz that he's getting a goalie soon.

 

[Oneiro]

Why are we assuming the trade is us to begin with? Someone else could have swooped in, not like we’re the only team needing a goalie. The leaked story about us being ‘close’ could have prompted someone else to overpay

Flames insiders from the CalgaryPuck board specifically mentioning us. They've called stuff before supposedly.

 

[My3Sons]

It's probably not a done deal yet. Everything I read says they want a roster player

I could see Holtz moving. Hopefully it wouldn’t be Mercer

 

[NJDevs26]

I could see Holtz moving. Hopefully it wouldn’t be Mercer

I hope it is Holtz…let him and Rango party in Calgary lol. I’m tired of waiting for the fossil to give him a real chance above the fourth line here

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Markstrom hasn't gone into a game he's backing up in with the score of 6-3 SJ, yeah this is probably looking like a trade to NJ soon

 

[Bleedred]

Mercer barely played tonight. Lowest ice time in a while.

Did he spend a few minutes off the ice getting checked out after crashing into the boards? I just hope it isn’t him in the deal.

 

[NJDevs26]

Btw, like I said on the GDT, it would make sense why Lindy is running Daws into the ground if he got told by Fitz that he's getting a goalie soon.

It would be just like us

Vitek with an .860 save percentage - everything is fine!

Daws with three great games in a four day span - now let’s do that blockbuster goalie trade!

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Fitz should be fired on spot if it's Mercer, would be utter stupidity

 

[Emperoreddy]

Markstrom hasn't gone into a game he's backing up in with the score of 6-3 SJ, yeah this is probably looking like a trade to NJ soon

Wouldn't shock me if it's very close, but I would also be shocked if Holtz isn't the roster piece.

I really doubt Fitz is trading Casey unless Hanifin is coming back with an extension.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I think it's Casey and the 2025 first for some reason, just a gut feeling

 

[Bleedred]

I’d be fine with Holtz, because he seemingly has no future here.

Okay. The game is over. Can we hear about it now? Or do we have to wait until tomorrow?

 

[Bcap88]

Mercer barely played tonight. Lowest ice time in a while.

Did he spend a few minutes off the ice getting checked out after crashing into the boards? I just hope it isn’t him in the deal.

They had 5 power plays

Dawson only played 6 seconds on the power play

Otherwise he had 10 plus minutes at 5 on 5 which was about the same as Bratt

 

[NJDevs26]

I’d be fine with Holtz, because he seemingly has no future here.

Okay. The game is over. Can we hear about it now? Or do we have to wait until tomorrow?

It’ll be when most of us are asleep cause that’s how things work in the NHL lol

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Yeah if this doesn't come through within the next half hour, I'm heading to bed. I'm not young enough to stay up all night on a what if trade possibility lol

It’ll be when most of us are asleep cause that’s how things work in the NHL lol

Lol timing of our posts

 

[Emperoreddy]

I doubt it comes tonight. Maybe tomorrow if they are really at the finish line.

Guessing it's a 1st+Holtz+middling prospect and Vitek for Retained markstrom and maybe some AHL fodder.

We might have had to throw a 2nd or 3rd in there.

Don't think Mercer or Casey is part of this.

 

[Devilsfan992]

Fitz should be fired on spot if it's Mercer, would be utter stupidity

When there were rumors last year about Timo for Mercer, Fitz said Mercer was untouchable. I'd be a bit shocked if things changes for a 34 year old goalie.

 

[NJDevs26]

When there were rumors last year about Timo for Mercer, Fitz said Mercer was untouchable. I'd be a bit shocked if things changes for a 34 year old goalie.

I mean Mercer has kinda played his way out of the future core player category this year but yeah I’d still be floored if Fitz gave up on him after a bad 1/2 season