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

[SteveCangialosi123]

I'm counting on a Siegenthaler rebound, especially is we go with Keefe. 2023-24 was a bad year for him but he dealt with a lot of crap. Dougie went down 20 games in, he got hurt himself and the system was total garbage. He's nowhere near as bad as he was last year, count on that. I can see making a move for another LHD that provides size/toughness but counting Siegs out would be a massive mistake, honestly.

I’m hoping we can land a lefty that moves Bahl into the Brendan Smith #7 role. I’m relatively comfortable with the group as is, but it would be a lot better if we found our lefty version of Marino. Maybe that’s Samuelsson? I think I’d prefer someone with less term though.

 

[beekay414]

I’m hoping we can land a lefty that moves Bahl into the Brendan Smith #7 role. I’m relatively comfortable with the group as is, but it would be a lot better if we found our lefty version of Marino. Maybe that’s Samuelsson? I think I’d prefer someone with less term though.

I'm just afraid we're going to overpay Big Z lol

 

[ZYXWVUT]

Samuelsson has been injury prone. No thanks. And its idiocy for Nichols to even put him out there as an idea for 10 OA.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I'm just afraid we're going to overpay Big Z lol

Would be all over Zadarov if the term/money is smart but it won't with his playoffs and dmen cost a pretty penny in UFA

 

[Rhodes 81]

I would do 10OA for Chychrun if an extension is in place (or fairly safe assumption there will be one). Not as a rental. I'm also wary of him getting an AAV higher than his actual worth, as he's been closer to a #2/3 than a #1/2 but I think he'll get paid like that.

I've said it a couple of times, but focusing on improvement to the forward group and hoping Seigenthaler/Marino bounce back in a new system is not the worst way to go about things this offseason.

 

[NjDevsRR]

I’d showcase The Dano Exhibit for Chychrun, who says no?

 

[beekay414]

Would be all over Zadarov if the term/money is smart but it won't with his playoffs and dmen cost a pretty penny in UFA

It's gonna be a brutal contract

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

It's gonna be a brutal contract

100%, would've been all over getting him and Markstrom mid year for CGY along with a proper coaching change (a la Oilers/Islanders) but it's too late for the Zadarov move imo. Need someone way more sturdy on that side/younger

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I have always been a fan of Z the player (in the right role), but Z the free agent contract I am surely going to hate

 

[beekay414]

100%, would've been all over getting him and Markstrom mid year for CGY along with a proper coaching change (a la Oilers/Islanders) but it's too late for the Zadarov move imo. Need someone way more sturdy on that side/younger

I'm just afraid that Fitz is going to be obsessed with physicality and toughness in some sense and make a dumb move. If that only move is bringing back MacDermid to waste a roster spot, fine, that's less damaging but I'm still terrified.

 

[R8Devs]

trading 10oa for Samuelsson is crazy. and his contract for how many games he has already missed in his career gives you pause too. the devils cost of acquisition for guys like Marino, Siegenthaler, and Graves were much lower and they have given exactly what you would hope that a guy like Samuelsson would do.

Anyway, look at some of the low pairing defenseman the remaning playoff teams are icing - a lot of them just were buy low candidates/young guys. Devils don't need to spend prime assets on guys for the 3rd pair to get good results from them.

I think a guy like Hattaka would be fine in the 7th defenseman role too.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I'm just afraid that Fitz is going to be obsessed with physicality and toughness in some sense and make a dumb move. If that only move is bringing back MacDermid to waste a roster spot, fine, that's less damaging but I'm still terrified.

Whoever the cup winner will have the league trying to copy cat their roster, just the nature of the beast with sports. The Avs were built like the Pens of yesteryear, so were the Leafs but they've been less successful.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Lets get crazy and package something for Brady AND Chychrun

 

[Better Call Sal]

Me when we run it back with the defensemen on the roster and we make the playoffs under a new coach.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Me when we run it back with the defensemen on the roster and we make the playoffs under a new coach.

 

[Oneiro]

I wouldn’t mind Dillon on the right contract but not sure if he’s an East coast sort of guy.

I just don't think you can gift Bahl a spot. Make him outplay somebody.

 

[beekay414]

As long as we do not bring back Brendan Smith, I will be fine. I cannot take one more second of that man after last season.

 

[ZYXWVUT]

Hatakka should be on the roster IMO, presumably as the 7th guy. Do not want to lose him on waivers. Still think he could be a late bloomer & become a solid depth D at the very least.

 

[Bcap88]

Marty does too much talking to begin with

Less talking and more doing, like firing rogalski

 

[Billdo]

I don't get why anyone wants Chychrun. He's not good defensively.

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

I don't get why anyone wants Chychrun. He's not good defensively.

Yeah, I agree. Of those three, Theodore is the only guy I'd consider to trade #10 pick. He is better defensively and offensively than Chychrun. The downsides are that we already have offensive defensemen and his next contract will probably be too expensive for the Devils.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

the main concerns with Theodore are A) he'd likely cost more than simply #10 B) he only is signed for 1 more year and C) he has played a LOT of hockey over the past few years

 

[RNCDevil]

If the Canes cannot come to term on Chatfield, he remains my Miller/Kulikov trade.

 

[Billdo]

If the Canes cannot come to term on Chatfield, he remains my Miller/Kulikov trade.

I wish there was a left handed Miller available. I liked Miller.

 

[theguybro]

i would target McNabb or Hague from Vegas bc they are tight on cap space with Hanifin contract . Bahl or Hatakka as #7