Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - 2023 offseason part II

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Nice lottery ticket for San Jose to get Blackwood for a 6th. If he continues to be injured/suck, who cares. You're tanking anyway and gave up a nothing asset. If he somehow gets healthy and reverts to being a decent 1B, that's found money.

I don't get why San Jose would qualify him at 3.4m though. If they do this and Blackwood's unwilling to agree to whatever contract they want they need to have the balls to walk away and look stupid.

That probably won't happen though and they'll give him a bad contract.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I’m glad it’s over. I’m sure Mack will have a ton of fun in California getting lit up behind that defense.

 

[Unknown Caller]

I don't get why San Jose would qualify him at 3.4m though. If they do this and Blackwood's unwilling to agree to whatever contract they want they need to have the balls to walk away and look stupid.

That probably won't happen though and they'll give him a bad contract.

I haven't looked at capfriendly, but I would have to think that they need to take on salary to hit the cap floor regardless. Especially once Karlsson is out the door this summer.

So the higher qualifying number is probably a benefit to them if nothing else.

 

[FooteBahl]

I’m glad it’s over. I’m sure Mack will have a ton of fun in California getting lit up behind that defense.

It’s a shame he went to somewhere actually more liberal than NJ

 

[Darkauron]

It’s a shame he went to somewhere actually more liberal than NJ

You love to see it. I cant wait

 

[Dialamo]

Seeing the 8 game schedule for October, we gotta secure at least 5 wins there.

 

[My3Sons]

I know .... he'll consistently be a good goalie ... in this league. It'll be an up season, like Jonathan Quick had in 21-22

One last time for fun.....

 

[MasterofGrond]

If you’re not gonna be good, 3.4 for blackie doesn’t matter at all

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

FWIW, that PLD to LAK knocks out another suitor and arguably the biggest one for Hellebuyck. Really hope we get a Timo situation where the Jets just come to us for a rental deal.

 

[forceten]

Any chance of a Graves and/or Wood trade for picks? We have two days...

 

[TrufleShufle]

I really like how we are essentially sellers right now, but not in the firesale tank sense, but because we got all new nice furniture finally and have no space for the old stuff. I love that butt curve created in the old lazy boy, but the new one has a cup holder.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Any chance of a Graves and/or Wood trade for picks? We have two days...

 

[njdevils1982]

I really like how we are essentially sellers right now, but not in the firesale tank sense, but because we got all new nice furniture finally and have no space for the old stuff. I love that butt curve created in the old lazy boy, but the new one has a cup holder.

just a cup holder? not enough.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I don't get why San Jose would qualify him at 3.4m though. If they do this and Blackwood's unwilling to agree to whatever contract they want they need to have the balls to walk away and look stupid.

That probably won't happen though and they'll give him a bad contract.

Because they have the cap space and no reason not to. Low risk move for them with some upside if he turns things around.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Any chance of a Graves and/or Wood trade for picks? We have two days...

Graves could happen, but I don't think anyone is desperate enough for his skillset to both pay the large amount he's gonna get and also give up a pick for it.

Wood, no chance.

 

[Devs3cups]

Now…

Where Timo?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Any chance of a Graves and/or Wood trade for picks? We have two days...

There were rumors they were shopping his rights. Possible no one is really interested.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I really like how we are essentially sellers right now, but not in the firesale tank sense, but because we got all new nice furniture finally and have no space for the old stuff. I love that butt curve created in the old lazy boy, but the new one has a cup holder.

Exactly. Getting back some assets just because some guys have been pushed out and become deadwood.

If we could get a mid or early 2nd in this draft for Sharangovich that would be nice. Bit of a recoup from the Meier late 1st traded. Which in a deep draft could get us a player worthy of a late 1st if we pick well. Need to keep some prospects coming in that could be valuable on their ELC’s in a few years.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Don’t know if it’s been discussed but how would people feel about Max Comtois as a middle/bottom 6 UFA addition? Probably pretty cheap and has some decent speed and size. Don’t honestly know a ton about him

 

[Forge]

Don’t know if it’s been discussed but how would people feel about Max Comtois as a middle/bottom 6 UFA addition? Probably pretty cheap and has some decent speed and size. Don’t honestly know a ton about him

I don't know where we put him. I don't really have concerns about the bottom six and I'd rather have Foote in there at that cheap contract. Would rather try and add a top six guy that may push someone out / off outright.

 

[Bcap88]

Now…

Where Timo?

Hopefully soon

It’s like midnight in Switzerland right now so hopefully tomorrow

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Hope we can get one of those Avs picks that they got for Newhook for Shara

 

[Brodeur]

Don’t know if it’s been discussed but how would people feel about Max Comtois as a middle/bottom 6 UFA addition? Probably pretty cheap and has some decent speed and size. Don’t honestly know a ton about him

I wouldn't hate it, maybe not getting qualified will light a fire under him. But not sure if the team is intending to save a spot for Nolan Foote.

 

[OlfactoryHughes]

I wouldn't hate it, maybe not getting qualified will light a fire under him. But not sure if the team is intending to save a spot for Nolan Foote.

I don’t think we should save a spot for anyone. Foote’s gotta outplay lazar at least, to make this team.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I don’t think we should save a spot for anyone. Foote’s gotta outplay lazar at least, to make this team.

Doubt it. It’s extremely likely Lazar and Foote start on the opening roster.


No reason not to but I doubt it’s worth anything more than a late pick if it works out.