Confirmed with Link: Kovacevic Traded to the Devils for 2026 4th Round pick (Highest of the three 4th Rounders the Devils own)

[EXPOS123]

Don’t understand this. I complained yesterday that we should have traded for Holtz, who was had for nothing. So couldn’t we have simply traded Kovacevic for him? Would rather a young forward with upside who needs a change of scenery than another draft pick

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Hutson is the only one who legitimately can force himself onto the team, at this juncture. No need to rush the others.

Reinbacher and Mailloux have the potential to do so as well.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Hutson is the only one who legitimately can force himself onto the team, at this juncture. No need to rush the others.

A big problem is that Hutson should be on the PP and Matheson will take all the pp time..

 

[HabbyGuy]

Big season for Barron, we're gonna see how he responds. Now or never kid.

 

[vokiel]

Selecting Florian Xhekaj in the fourth round would tend to disprove this generalization. ‘

I put that in the luck department.

Plus we're not sure of anything yet.

 

[Agalloch]

So now, are you ok for the d-men or we still have one too many ?

I guess we will keep 8 d-men to begin the year ?

Matheson-Guhle
Hutson-Savard
Xhekaj-Struble/Harris
Barron

Big minutes in Laval for Reinbacher and Mailloux.

Is it the time to trade Savard ? (big value)

 

[HabbyGuy]

Reinbacher and Mailloux have the potential to do so as well.

Not with the logjam... He's not going to give away Barron and Harris until he gives them as much time as possible.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Don’t understand this. I complained yesterday that we should have traded for Holtz - so wlcouldn’t we have simply traded Kovacevic for him? Would rather a young forward with upside who needs a change of scenery than another draft pick

Maybe Hughes doesn't want Holtz for the same reason that the Devils no longer wanted him. This is not a fantasy league, there is a lot of information that we are not privy to.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Farewell sweet prince

Barron won't be waived.

 

[The Nightman]

So now, are you ok for the d-men or we still have one too many ?

I guess we will keep 8 d-men to begin the year ?

Matheson-Guhle
Hutson-Savard
Xhekaj-Struble/Harris
Barron

Big minutes in Laval for Reinbacher and Mailloux.

I think one of Harris or Barron still gets traded. I’m guessing Barron

 

[HabbyGuy]

A big problem is that Hutson should be on the PP and Matheson will take all the pp time..

We'll see how that all evolves. Hutson could easily usurp Matheson is MSL is pleased with his progress.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

I guess in hindsight it makes some sense, as he's probably got more value than the Harris/Strubles of the world.

Still not expecting too much, and he is definitely a useful bottom pair guy.

Not even close.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Feel like we gonna miss the train on Matheson this off-season

We'll se how that all evolves. Hutson could easily usurp Matheson is MSL is pleased with his progress.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Not with the logjam... He's not going to give away Barron and Harris until he gives them as much time as possible.

We are out of time and there is a very good chance that one of Barron , Struble or Harris is moved this summer imo.

 

[Bomatane]

All in for :

SEAN WALKER​

 

[Agalloch]

Not with the logjam... He's not going to give away Barron and Harris until he gives them as much time as possible.

Agree, we are still not ready to compete... so let the kids play BIG minutes in Laval.

I would keep the d-men for now... even Barron.

 

[HabbyGuy]

So now, are you ok for the d-men or we still have one too many ?

I guess we will keep 8 d-men to begin the year ?

Matheson-Guhle
Hutson-Savard
Xhekaj-Struble/Harris
Barron

Big minutes in Laval for Reinbacher and Mailloux.

Is it the time to trade Savard ? (big value)

Struble can be sent down, I see them carrying 7 D not 8.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I think one of Harris or Barron still gets traded. I’m guessing Barron

Moving only Kovacevic and Barron does little to ease the logjam which is exclusively at LD at this point in time.

 

[Gillings]

A 4th in 2026, couldn't make it a 2025 pick? Major L for HuGo.

No. This pick is on point. lol

 

[Rapala]

Selecting Florian Xhekaj in the fourth round would tend to disprove this generalization. ‘

I never pay attention to anything after the first round anyways. I prefer to wait until the project skates before my eyes.
In Florian's case I initially thought it was a good gesture because nobody was talking about him before the draft and we certainly heard complaints after.
It wasn't until camp that I remarked on him and it was all positive.
Lo and Behold he proceeds to breakout in Hamilton in what was a fine season.

 

[HabbyGuy]

We are out of time and there is a very good chance that one of Barron , Struble or Harris is moved this summer imo.

Sure it's possible if Hughes likes the return.

As for out of time, moving Kovy and putting Struble in Laval buys time.

 

[Gillings]

Welp, New jersey takes Allen money and Kova Money for a 3rd and a 4th. We owe them one

 

[OnTheRun]

Not with the logjam... He's not going to give away Barron and Harris until he gives them as much time as possible.

Well that's the thing, Barron and Harris missed theirs opportunity to cement themselves on the roster last year. That make them vulnerable to be leapfrogged by other prospects. One of them could be very much gone by the end of the camp (if not sooner).

 

[Steve Shutt]

Makes sense to move Kovacevic but he always felt like great value at 766K and a pretty ideal bottom pairing dman. Wishing him well with NJD

 

[HabbyGuy]

Well that's the thing, Barron and Harris missed theirs opportunity to cement themselves on the roster last year. That make them vulnerable to be leapfrogged by other prospects. One of them could be very much gone by the end of the camp (if not sooner).

Anything's possible...

But D's need time, there's no leapfrogging unless completely necessary. This is the year for them to cement their places. There's no need to Rush Reinbacher and Maiilous after time and effort trying to develop Harris and Barron this far.