Proposal: Evans to the Devils

[Nevins]

Hello Devils fans. Just wondering if there is zero interest in this or if it's something you would consider. Devils appear to be solid at RD and have Nemec developing in the AHL. Devils are rumored to have Evans on their target list.

* Habs or Flames 1st (whichever is best but lottery protection... probably falls around 10-15 range)
* Evans with extension (pretend it's a deal you like... maybe 5x $3.5M?)
* One of Mailloux or Engstrom (RD or LD... your choice)
for
* Nemec

Habs can retain on Evans to give you the most cap space possible for your run. Devils can either keep the 1st the Habs give or use it on another trade for a bigger TDL add.

Nope from the Habs

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

I still think we should be able to get a more solid piece in trading Nemec than a 10-15 pick. While I think we would probably be able to lock Evans up I think we have other assets that can be used to get him.

Maybe even Gritsyuk and a 2nd or something for Evans makes sense since he’s Demidov’s teammate in SKA.


I want Brady Tkachuk

I'd personally turn that down. Watched a lot of SKA this year because of Demidov and I don't believe Gritsyuk will translate well to the NHL at all.

 

[Xirik]

Biggest nope ever.

Nemec is worth more then that. The only thing the devils want in that is Evans. Getting some mid or late 1st round pick does nothing to make the Devils better and two the two mid prospects that could be roleplayers in a year or two don't move the bar.

 

[Forge]

Also, just want to say....I like that this topic is "Evans to the devils" rather then "nemec to Montreal". For some reason I just get a kick out of that

 

[McDuffz88]

As much as I like Evans you don't ship out a 2nd OA RD for a bottom 6 player even with the additions. It's just crazy talk. You only trade Nemec if you're landing a premium asset like Tkachuk. Nemec had a phenomenal rookie year with us, this year he started off injured so he didn't make the club but he's healthy now (the AHL stats even prove the theory he was injured early on because his numbers have rocketed in recent time). Idk why people on this board think his value has dropped since he didn't make the team while injured (an absurd take). He's still one of the most coveted prospects in the league. If I'm Fitz I'm using all my 2nds to land a 3rd line center and winger combo. Off season we ship out Hamilton & bring up Nemec full time. Now if a player like Tkachuk becomes available you offer Nemec, Mercer etc anything to get it done. Otherwise we keep our Nemec.

 

[BleedBlue14]

No, you're observation about Evans is about right. What you're missing is the first and Engstrom/Mailloux on top of it whitch are more valuable than Evans itsefl imo

Yeah I put that in the following post, with it being an Evans to New Jersey post it was pretty easy to misread that. Not really Evans to NJD but instead Nemec to MTL post.

 

[Nico Hischier]

Not really interested in trading nemec and not really interested in acquiring jake evans.

Jake Evans is the midget that schieffle killed when he scored into an empty net during the covid cup.

The devils could use a 3c with haula out but trading nemec to upgrade haula does not seem like a wise move. As good as kovacevic has been, I think it’s unlikely he gets resigned and nemec takes his spot.

I also think there could be a chance the devils trade Casey instead of nemec. And I’d like to believe any trade involving Casey or nemec has a really great return for NJ not Jake Evans being the main piece.

 

[HuGort]

Hello Devils fans. Just wondering if there is zero interest in this or if it's something you would consider. Devils appear to be solid at RD and have Nemec developing in the AHL. Devils are rumored to have Evans on their target list.

* Habs or Flames 1st (whichever is best but lottery protection... probably falls around 10-15 range)
* Evans with extension (pretend it's a deal you like... maybe 5x $3.5M?)
* One of Mailloux or Engstrom (RD or LD... your choice)
for
* Nemec

Habs can retain on Evans to give you the most cap space possible for your run. Devils can either keep the 1st the Habs give or use it on another trade for a bigger TDL add.

This Habs fan passes.

 

[Nico Hischier]

I'd personally turn that down. Watched a lot of SKA this year because of Demidov and I don't believe Gritsyuk will translate well to the NHL at all.

I haven’t seen enough of him besides some odd YouTube clips but there are some fans on the devils board that are very hyped about gritsyuk. He might come over during the playoffs. No one truly knows yet if we are getting a kaprizov or panarin kind of player or another gusev until we see him in the nhl.

 

[Chose]

Not really interested in trading nemec and not really interested in acquiring jake evans.

Jake Evans is the midget that schieffle killed when he scored into an empty net during the covid cup.

The devils could use a 3c with haula out but trading nemec to upgrade haula does not seem like a wise move. As good as kovacevic has been, I think it’s unlikely he gets resigned and nemec takes his spot.

I also think there could be a chance the devils trade Casey instead of nemec. And I’d like to believe any trade involving Casey or nemec has a really great return for NJ not Jake Evans being the main piece.

+ the mid round 1st pick is the most valuable piece in the OP actually, not Evans...

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Jake Evans is the midget that schieffle killed when he scored into an empty net during the covid cup.

he looks pretty alive to me

 

[Habs Halifax]

I initially misread the pick as in Nemec or a lottery 1st. But still...

There are a lot of very reasonably good 3Cs who are good on faceoffs and good pkers. I just don't buy the you have to watch him play to understand his real value. If this was a guy consistently putting up 45-55 points I could really buy that argument, but it's not. He's an inconsistent scoring player, like many other matchup 3Cs.

I get the supply and demand argument of it. But by the same token if it doesn't make sense for the Habs for a 2nd round pick to move Evans, why in the world would it make sense for the Devils to trade Nemec for a defensive 3C when it's to replace Haula who is better on draws than Evans and outscores Evans.

I think it's perfectly reasonable to expect a 2nd from Evans. But I think it's odd to make an Evans to the Devils trade thread when in all reality this is Nemec to Montreal. I just don't see why if the Devils target were an expiring UFA they would care to be moving the best asset in the deal for an expiring player who frankly isn't an upgrade on what they're trying to replace.

Pay attention if Evans is traded. You will be surprised at the return. It's very similar to the Lehkonen situation where fans were saying... nah.. he's he's only worth a 2nd at best. Where is your comments about the 1st being in this offer? You wrote a lot about Evans devalue and how Nemec has a lot of value but no talk about a 10-15 range 1st. It's weird. Just a one liner about a lottery protection. This is not some back of the bus 1st rounder eh?

I'm more concerned at what the Devils say but thanks for your angle on it.
* We agree on Nemec having lots of value
* We don't agree on Evan's value
* You should be talking about the value of the 10-15 range first and the prospect added a bit more right? Very little context and that's the biggest dangle before Evans.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...Calgary's 1st + Evans + Roy for Nemec; sign me up...

 

[Habs Halifax]

Also, just want to say....I like that this topic is "Evans to the devils" rather then "nemec to Montreal". For some reason I just get a kick out of that

It doesn't matter. Nothing is being hidden if you can read. Some of you need to stop nit picking stuff to derail any genuine talks.

Talk about how you like the deal or not. There is no hidden agenda here.

 

[Treb]

I still think we should be able to get a more solid piece in trading Nemec than a 10-15 pick. While I think we would probably be able to lock Evans up I think we have other assets that can be used to get him.

Maybe even Gritsyuk and a 2nd or something for Evans makes sense since he’s Demidov’s teammate in SKA.


I want Brady Tkachuk

Wingers have little value to Montreal considering the current logjam and upcoming prospects.

The needs are an established 2C and a top4 RD, the rest is all luxury.

 

[Chose]

Tough negociators. Ok, we give you 50% retention, you get him close to league minimum and with the 1st, you can still upgrade another position of need with those 5M$ remaining on the cap as well while Roy grows in the AHL. You know, you'd be best armed with +1 10-15 range 2025 1st to go big name hunting.

 

[Habs Halifax]

This Habs fan passes.

Fair comment. It is a very large offer for Nemec who has not earned a full time NHL job yet. Former #2 OA pick playing on an AHL team that is not very good. Personally, I would make this move but understand how it can back fire if Nemec doesn't reach his potential.

 

[Forge]

It doesn't matter. Nothing is being hidden if you can read. Some of you need to stop nit picking stuff to derail any genuine talks.

Talk about how you like the deal or not. There is no hidden agenda here.

If this is your response to my post, you should take a step back. You're being triggered way too easily, my guy.

 

[TT1]

Habs need a physical/defensive RD on the top pair, Nemec isn't that guy. We already have a similar player in Reinbacher (puck moving but less offense/better defense most likely).

Hutson / XXX
Guhle / Reinbacher
Xhekaj or Engstrom / Carrier or Mailloux
Struble

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Habs need a physical/defensive RD on the top pair, Nemec isn't that guy. We already have a similar player in Reinbacher.

Hutson / XXX
Guhle / Reinbacher
Xhekaj or Engstrom / Carrier or Mailloux
Struble

...Reinbacher's game was physical; he didn't cream people but he laid the body alot (before injury, anyway)...

 

[Chose]

Habs need a physical/defensive RD on the top pair, Nemec isn't that guy. We already have a similar player in Reinbacher (puck moving but less offense/better defense most likely).

Hutson / XXX
Guhle / Reinbacher
Xhekaj or Engstrom / Carrier or Mailloux
Struble

I think Reinbacher is actually that big defensive high IQ you are looking for to pair with Hutson.
Nemec with Guhle sounds good to me as well...
Leaves Carrier with Xhekaj, which fits too.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

Wingers have little value to Montreal considering the current logjam and upcoming prospects.

The needs are an established 2C and a top4 RD, the rest is all luxury.

I get it. I just can’t see the Devils doing a quantity deal for Nemec. Has to be something of equal or better value coming back.

 

[TT1]

I think Reinbacher is actually that big defensive high IQ you are looking for to pair with Hutson.
Nemec with Guhle sounds good to me as well...

maybe down the line but they're not gonna get paired for a few seasons, we actually have to see him play before that

 

[Jerzey Devil]

I'd personally turn that down. Watched a lot of SKA this year because of Demidov and I don't believe Gritsyuk will translate well to the NHL at all.

I personally haven’t watched him much so I can’t really say one way or the other.