Proposal: Nj - MTL

[Sinner]

To Mtl:
Merrill
2nd in 2017 (turns into a 2017 1st round pick on the condition the Devils make the playoffs)




To Nj:
Markov


Back up plan 2.0

To Bos:
Quenneville
Merrill
2nd 2017


To Nj:
Chara
3rd 2017



This is a back up plan if the Devils don't land Shattenkirk

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[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

Completely neutral fan here, but don't see any reason for NJ to do this. Markov is a couple years from retiring and Desharnais isn't needed with Henrique and Zajac on the roster, and guys like Zacha getting closer to the NHL.

 

[SeidoN]

wow a Devils fan posted this?

 

[Sinner]

Completely neutral fan here, but don't see any reason for NJ to do this. Markov is a couple years from retiring and Desharnais isn't needed with Henrique and Zajac on the roster, and guys like Zacha getting closer to the NHL.

we need a top 4 dman. preferably a vet to teach our inexperienced D
we have Greene to babysit Severson, who do we have for Santini?

 

[SB84]

Terrible for NJ. Why would they do this? They have no need for DD and Markov is retiring in a year or two. To give up assets for that package is laughable.

 

[bleuetbio]

Honestly, whats the beef guys with Merrill. I was a fan of him on his draft year. He has decent number but seems not a NJ'S fans favourite. I just wonder why?

 

[britdevil]

That's atrocious. No chance.

 

[Sinner]

ok forget out about DD. updated proposal

 

[Sinner]

boy are late 1st round picks overrated on here

 

[Ripshot 43]

I see it took you 3 days to give up on Chara.

 

[Baruch]

Value wise i'd do it ...
But that means that this year our LD: Beaulieu-Emelin-Merrill/Barberio and that's the dealbreaker

 

[SeidoN]

boy are late 1st round picks overrated on here

boy is Markov overrated by you

why are we giving up Merrill and potentially a 1st for a 37 year old

starting to think this thread was started by the shadow of NJ-era Lamoriello

 

[Sinner]

I see it took you 3 days to give up on Chara.

NEVER!

update OP for you

 

[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

we need a top 4 dman. preferably a vet to teach our inexperienced D
we have Greene to babysit Severson, who do we have for Santini?

Why not sign a veteran UFA?

 

[Sinner]

boy is Markov overrated by you

why are we giving up Merrill and potentially a 1st for a 37 year old

starting to think this thread was started by the shadow of NJ-era Lamoriello

Markov is a 40 point defenseman... When is the last time someone hit 40 points on our blueline, I don't care about the age, we can get 2 years of serviceable hockey out of him or Chara for almost certain.

Severson - Greene
Moore-Lovejoy
Markov/Chara- Santini

Chara's stats last season: GP:80 G:9 A:28 P:37
Markov: GP:82 G:5 A:39 P:44

 

[mike30]

surely ur not a devils fan

 

[pezcore]

Great value for Mtl no question but it decimates our LHD.

 

[Sinner]

Great value for Mtl no question but it decimates our LHD.

Merrill has potential and he is young, I was under the impression the Habs had some decent NHL ready prospects on D

 

[pezcore]

Merrill has potential and he is young, I was under the impression the Habs had some decent NHL ready prospects on D

The closest prospect that could be ready NHL read would be Sergachev. Juulsen is still 2 or 3 years away and the rest of our prospects are further than that and not really top 4 material (although some might say Mete).

We're hoping that Sergachev can take Markov spot. I think one more year in the OHL and then he should be a full time NHLer but I also doubt they throw him in the top 4 in his first year.

 

[Ripshot 43]

NEVER!

update OP for you

So I officially know that you are just doing this to get a rise out of people. Doesn't work on me lol. Enjoy stirring the hornets nest though

 

[Sinner]

So I officially know that you are just doing this to get a rise out of people. Doesn't work on me lol. Enjoy stirring the hornets nest though

you don't realize how much I like Chara

I use to like the Senators, was a big fan... until they made the choice of Redden over Chara... what a **** up that turned out to be

 

[VoidCreature]

Markov is a 40 point defenseman... When is the last time someone hit 40 points on our blueline, I don't care about the age, we can get 2 years of serviceable hockey out of him or Chara for almost certain.

Severson - Greene
Moore-Lovejoy
Markov/Chara- Santini

Chara's stats last season: GP:80 G:9 A:28 P:37
Markov: GP:82 G:5 A:39 P:44

Marek Zidlicky in 2013-14, who we gave up a bunch of busts and a second for.

Getting a D will be a priority, but there's no reason to overpay.

 

[vipernsx]

Both Markov and Chara are beloved by their organizations and fanbase. Oh and both of those teams need to add quality blueliners, not give them up.

 

[Sinner]

Marek Zidlicky in 2013-14, who we gave up a bunch of busts and a second for.

Getting a D will be a priority, but there's no reason to overpay.

Zidlicky is a good example of how older players can still be effective, he was a solid Devil

 

[AfroThunder396]

Zidlicky is a good example of how older players can still be effective, he was a solid Devil

He was completely one-dimensional, and heavily sheltered.

Any player can be useful in the right context, that doesn't mean trading young assets for over the hill D is a good idea.