I won't comment on your childish jab but you and I both know that Casey and a first obviously doesn't get you a sniff at Slafkovsky , as for Nemec that's great news for the Devils , I really hope the kid puts it all together and turns into the player he was drafted to be . Doesn't change my mind though because he hasn't done enough to merit that type of return right now which makes the trade too risky for both sides .
Proposal: MTL & NJ
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Slaf is a great young player, and St Louis has done a great job giving him opportunities to succeed. But I'm not even sure I'd move Casey straight up for Slaf, nevermind adding a pick. He's like a defensively responsible Lane Hutson - Hutson will probably be the more productive player, but he takes a lot more risks than Casey.
And before calling me a homer, I had Casey ranked 4th in 2022 before the devils even drafted him.
But I would consider adding a pick to Nemec for Slaf. Something along the lines of:
Nemec
Gritsyuk
2026 1st
for
Slafkovsky
2025 3rd
Obviously Montreal has no reason to move Slaf short of overpayment. Devils likely feel the same way about Nemec.
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It says Mailloux or Calgary's 1st. But whichever it is, Hage is probably the main piece in this deal right now, not Mailloux.
Anyways, this does not come close to fill a need for NJ right now.
That Flames 1st... isn't that really more like Florida's 1st?
Those late 1st rounders are tricky. You'd like to think they have a lot of value, but the hit/miss ratio on those is scary.
Mailloux may still develop into a good NHL player. He's just 21 and he is a productive AHL player. He's not ready for the NHL yet, but he could get there.
Hage is just 18 so his NHL timeline is several years away. It's not a shameful offer from a value standpoint, but it does nothing for NJ's current roster and it's still risky for the Devils. It's too early to assume Hage and Mailloux will become NHLers of any substance. It's too early to write them off as busts. A team with a longer timeline would be more interested in them than one like NJ that needs to compete today.
Being high on a kid like Casey , especially that early doesn't make you a homer , he's small , skilled , smart and plays with heart and determination also his ability to handle the big , bad NHL at such a young age is impressive , what's not to like ? I think your comparison to Hutson is accurate . As for your proposal , the entire package that is Juraj Slafkovsky is just too interesting to move on from and people now talking about him switching to center just makes him that much more intriguing . I would be sorely disappointed if the Habs traded him , even for an overpayment .
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I think you've come to the wrong place, there is no room for level headed, cohesive and accurate posts on this site. LOL
Nemec also needs more seasoning , he seems to be a year or two away from becoming an effective NHL defender . The trade makes no sense for either side . The Habs are a team trying to improve now and get a player who doesn't help in that respect . The Devils are a team in win now mode and get nothing in the deal that helps them win now . Both teams pass . On a speculative note , I wonder if the Devils dangle Nemec to get what they feel is the missing piece at the deadline ? When healthy they look to be set on defense without him .
Nemec was an effective NHL defender last year.
He's not going to get it.
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1. Say that Devil fan's don't know Hab's players and prospects.
2. say something that clearly shows that he knows nothing about Nemec.
3. Get offended and say you are jabbing him
4. Say something that clearly shows he hasn't followed Nemec at all again.
5 ???
Did the song and dance once, Don't need to do it again.
That's an opinion I just don't agree with it . I may be wrong but I think if Hamilton had been healthy , Nemec would have played most of last season in Utica .
Okay but hamilton wasn't healthy, and Nemec played 20 minutes a night effectively as a 19 year old
Makes sense. If all these guys switched teams, doesn't make either team better this season.
If Nemec is traded, you do figure it's for someone ready to step in the next night and be a real contributor.
Bo Byram was a lot farther along than Nemec with the Avs traded him to Buffalo, but the Avs got back their 2C for the next game/balance of the season. I think New Jersey would want a similar type impact player for Nemec.
And that type of player does not exist on the Habs roster.
The Habs don't have good trade assets this year. Savard is playing like trash, Dvorak is extra meh. Evans is someone they should probably resign. Dach and Newhook aren't going to return what the Habs paid to acquire. Nor will Barron. Anderson has no value and Gallagher's contract makes him unmovable. Armia has no value.
A little sensitive there big guy ? Settle down , there's no need to get bent out of shape and butthurt over a comment by a stranger on the internet , we hardly know each other , relax , it's just a friendly discussion !!!
I think if the Habs make a move it'll be for bottom pair , bottom six veterans with grit and leadership which is easily acquired with picks and/or prospects , something they have an abundance of . The team is too young and inexperienced and veterans like Gallagher , Dvorak , Anderson and Matheson just aren't getting it done in the leadership department .
Yeah. I'm surprised and disappointed. I thought the Habs would be better this year and make some moves towards a playoff spot. They still look like one of the worst teams in the NHL. Not getting nearly enough from the middle of the roster. Anderson, Dach, Matheson, Newhook, Barron, Arima, Savard, Xhakji... not a single one of these guys is having even decent season so far.
Evans, Dvorak and Gallagher are just playing so-so hockey, but not terrible hockey.
Guhle is just solid, but not great.
It's a one line team. And that's it. I like Suzuki, but he's not what I'd want as my 1C. Same with Caufield as a wing... these two are what I'd describe as high-end 2nd liners on better teams.
Slaf is about the only guy on this roster that I see as a potential legit 1st liner. There is nothing close to a top pair defender on this team. Guhle seems like a very good middle pair guy as his ceiling.
Probably time to find a better coach.
