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

[JrFischer54]

f***, we’re going to overpay for him, just like we over overpaid for Palat.

For all his good qualities, Fitz’s lack of patience is going to kill us. Please prove me wrong, Fitz.

lol palat is such a good pickup by this team its really remarkable how much people hate him because the salary

 

[Devs3cups]

I listened to the Podcast.

Some of the extras were:

Confirmation of at least 1 team saying they’d trade for Meier without needing to talk extension with the agent.

They assume once the trade offers are down to a few finalists that the agent will get to discuss contracts with teams.

——————-

So no crazy revelations buts the process is still ongoing.

It’s coming quickly. We’re almost 2 weeks away,

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Geez, when is this kid Jack getting back in the lineup. I know our foes love it and call him weak, but I’m starting to get concerned about this kid handling the rigors of the NHL, especially come playoff time.

 

[Devs3cups]

f***, we’re going to overpay for him, just like we over overpaid for Palat.

For all his good qualities, Fitz’s lack of patience is going to kill us. Please prove me wrong, Fitz.

What?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Geez, when is this kid Jack getting back in the lineup. I know our foes love it and call him weak, but I’m starting to get concerned about this kid handling the rigors of the NHL, especially come playoff time.

dude hes missed 2 games...............

 

[Mgd31]

going to be a longgggg 17 days

hours* hopefully

 

[Devs3cups]

Man the takes are FLYING in here this morning. Holy moly.

 

[Saugus]

I listened to the Podcast.

Some of the extras were:

Confirmation of at least 1 team saying they’d trade for Meier without needing to talk extension with the agent.

They assume once the trade offers are down to a few finalists that the agent will get to discuss contracts with teams.

——————-

So no crazy revelations buts the process is still ongoing.

Thanks for the recap. The only thing that concerns me is the other team that would be willing to trade for Meier without an extension in place.

Because that might be SJ's backup plan if Meier tries to force his way here by asking for different terms on his extension with different teams.

Otherwise, I assume SJ wants to maximize their return, so they would prefer to trade him extended.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Geez, when is this kid Jack getting back in the lineup. I know our foes love it and call him weak, but I’m starting to get concerned about this kid handling the rigors of the NHL, especially come playoff time.

We really need him back for this tough matchup against the worst team in the league to satisfy the concern trolls.

 

[NJDevs26]

lol palat is such a good pickup by this team its really remarkable how much people hate him because the salary

Well the years more than the salary, but agreed otherwise

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Oh no we're going to squander the HFboards dream of running a team entirely on their ELCs!

 

[Alaskanice]

f***, we’re going to overpay for him, just like we over overpaid for Palat.

For all his good qualities, Fitz’s lack of patience is going to kill us. Please prove me wrong, Fitz.

A Sharks fan coming in peace.
For all the talk about giving too much…
Meier is going to come in and be a core player, a top line player for right now and many years. He won’t be cheap but he’s worth it.
Holding onto a drafted player that won’t help for years because he’s cost controlled defeats trading for Timo. You’re getting him to win NOW. Next year, the next few years.
Off my soapbox.
This truly hurts.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Man the takes are FLYING in here this morning. Holy moly.

Gotta stay quick on your feet to avoid them

 

[Better Call Sal]

Opens up team thread.

 

[njdevil26]

I hate hearing shit like this because it makes me feel like I should start refreshing Twitter every 5 minutes LOL

 

[NjDevsRR]

I hate hearing shit like this because it makes me feel like I should start refreshing Twitter every 5 minutes LOL

Nothing beats the summer of Kovy

 

[Blackjack]

....dude what lol "lack of patience"? We've been talking about Meier for months.

That has absolutely nothing to do with it. Patience is letting other teams bid up and overpay for their trade targets and identifying players that are undervalued and getting them for minimal return.

Meier is the prize this year, before that it was Eichel, Hall, Stone, etc etc.

Boston is the patient team and they have Hall for $6 million. See how that works?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

That has absolutely nothing to do with it. Patience is letting other teams bid up and overpay for their trade targets and identifying players that are undervalued and getting them for minimal return.

Meier is the prize this year, before that it was Eichel, Hall, Stone, etc etc.

Boston is the patient team and they have Hall for $6 million. See how that works?

I truly have no idea what you're talking about man.

 

[Blackjack]

A Sharks fan coming in peace.
For all the talk about giving too much…
Meier is going to come in and be a core player, a top line player for right now and many years. He won’t be cheap but he’s worth it.
Holding onto a drafted player that won’t help for years because he’s cost controlled defeats trading for Timo. You’re getting him to win NOW. Next year, the next few years.
Off my soapbox.
This truly hurts.

It’s not how the top teams function, bottom line. It’s nothing against Meier.

NJ is also playing terribly and has been for months. Carolina and Boston are the teams that should be making the win now trades, NJ took a step forward this year, but their real window probably opens in a year or two.

I truly have no idea what you're talking about man.

Sorry

 

[Cheddabombs]

f***, we’re going to overpay for him, just like we over overpaid for Palat.

For all his good qualities, Fitz’s lack of patience is going to kill us. Please prove me wrong, Fitz.

He hasn't even done anything yet lol

 

[Blackjack]

Oh no we're going to squander the HFboards dream of running a team entirely on their ELCs!

How many ELCs do we have on the roster? Like two?

 

[MasterofGrond]

It’s not how the top teams function, bottom line. It’s nothing against Meier.

NJ is also playing terribly and has been for months. Carolina and Boston are the teams that should be making the win now trades, NJ took a step forward this year, but their real window probably opens in a year or two.


Sorry

Who shit in your cornflakes this morning, goddamn

 

[Nocashstyle]

Nothing beats the summer of Kovy

That was absolutely brutal. “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. Wow, it happened!” Wait now it’s not happening? Is it going to happen? It happened again!”

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

That has absolutely nothing to do with it. Patience is letting other teams bid up and overpay for their trade targets and identifying players that are undervalued and getting them for minimal return.

Meier is the prize this year, before that it was Eichel, Hall, Stone, etc etc.

Boston is the patient team and they have Hall for $6 million. See how that works?

Palat was a moderate overpay and even that doesn’t matter because we’re at least a year ahead of schedule than what most expected. He’s here now, contributing when we need him to. I don’t give a shit if he stinks in a couple years when his contract is a way smaller percentage of the cap (plus it’s not guarantee he falls off hard).

 

[Saugus]

It’s not how the top teams function, bottom line. It’s nothing against Meier.

NJ is also playing terribly and has been for months. Carolina and Boston are the teams that should be making the win now trades, NJ took a step forward this year, but their real window probably opens in a year or two.

But a trade for an extended Meier is more than just a win now trade. If we were talking about giving up significant assets for a pure rental, I'd agree that it's not time for that.

But this is for a genuine first line forward in his prime, who fills a need we've had for years, and would instantly elevate our core. It's absolutely the type of move that is prudent for both now and the future.