Confirmed Signing with Link: [NJD] F Ondrej Palat signs with the Devils (5 years, $6M AAV)

[AHockeyFanatic]

Great signing other than it’s 2 million more per year than what he’s worth, which is why Tampa didn’t resign. I’ll miss him in Tampa.

 

[DFC]

He'll be worth every penny of 6 for a few more years.

 

[bov]

One thing is very clear after reading much of this thread...

So many posters don't have the slightest clue how good Ondrej Palat really is. It's amazing how confidently people can say such ridiculous things.

 

[T REX]

What makes Palat special is how he can take an okay line and turn it into one of the hottest lines in the league. Like 90% of the hot TB lines have had Palat on them, going back to the Triplets. I think Palat-Filppula-Callahan even predated that.

How hot is never hitting 50 pts. He has timely goals for sure but I don't think he has produced to his potential. Jmho...liked palat but always thought he underachieved

 

[Unpredictable1]

The Rangers can’t even fit his $6M in their cap lol

Even with Palat the Devils have nearly $18M in cap space.

I think you missed the point that's more than ok. Cheers

 

[Synergy27]

He’s the type of player that does stuff that doesn’t always show on the scoreboard, and also the type of player that does stuff that does show up on the scoreboard at important times.

He’s a bit old. His best days are probably behind him. The AAV is a little high. But this is exactly the type of player the Devils need to balance out their high octane, allergic to defense forward corps.

This Ranger fan is not happy about this deal.

 

[AHockeyFanatic]

How hot is never hitting 50 pts. He has timely goals for sure but I don't think he has produced to his potential. Jmho...liked palat but always thought he underachieved

How can a 7th rounder underachieve??

 

[Rschmitz]

How hot is never hitting 50 pts. He has timely goals for sure but I don't think he has produced to his potential. Jmho...liked palat but always thought he underachieved

You may want to double check on that

423 points in 628 games is nothing to scoff at when on every line he's on he is the one who is doing all of the hard work in the corners and defensively.

 

[T REX]

You may want to double check on that

423 points in 628 games is nothing to scoff at when on every line he's on he is the one who is doing all of the hard work in the corners and defensively.

know he had 53 one yr...tko line...6 years ago

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Great signing other than it’s 2 million more per year than what he’s worth, which is why Tampa didn’t resign. I’ll miss him in Tampa.

Frank Saravelli said Palat went to the Bolts and told them he's willing to sign the same contract as Nick Paul to stay with the team. I find that a bit hard to believe but that's what he said and he's pretty credible.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Pace is a fake number. You are what your number say you are...not hitting 50 points in 6 seasons...stop it.

Fine....72 PPG. Is that a fake number too?

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

He’s the type of player that does stuff that doesn’t always show on the scoreboard, and also the type of player that does stuff that does show up on the scoreboard at important times.

He’s a bit old. His best days are probably behind him. The AAV is a little high. But this is exactly the type of player the Devils need to balance out their high octane, allergic to defense forward corps.

This Ranger fan is not happy about this deal.

I don't disagree but the Devils were an average 5v5 defensive team, their goalies utterly shit the bed. 3 goalies that played a good chunk of games that were .890% save

 

[Stammertime91]

Frank Saravelli said Palat went to the Bolts and told them he's willing to sign the same contract as Nick Paul to stay with the team. I find that a bit hard to believe but that's what he said and he's pretty credible.

I find that hard to believe too....


Link?

 

[John Pedro]

He's gonna show the kids what it takes to be a great team, proven winner. AVV is about 1m more than ideal but doesn't really matter for the Devils right now.

If he can put up 50pts, play great d and be a role model to our kids, it's a nice deal

 

[DFC]

How hot is never hitting 50 pts. He has timely goals for sure but I don't think he has produced to his potential. Jmho...liked palat but always thought he underachieved

Yeah but he turned Kucherov into a playoff monster. Or at least had a big hand in it.

Frank Saravelli said Palat went to the Bolts and told them he's willing to sign the same contract as Nick Paul to stay with the team. I find that a bit hard to believe but that's what he said and he's pretty credible.

Seravelli has been great for a couple of years now but I really dont buy this one.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

I find that hard to believe too....


Link?

At 26:10. Not really concrete as much as it’s just a rumour he heard.

 

[Rschmitz]

Frank Saravelli said Palat went to the Bolts and told them he's willing to sign the same contract as Nick Paul to stay with the team. I find that a bit hard to believe but that's what he said and he's pretty credible.

Man, I can't believe this. If true, I'm even more depressed and angry

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Palat has to be the consistent 5v5 scoring rates in the history of the league. This is his 5v5 P/60 over the past 7 years:

1.94
1.88
1.82
1.83
1.90
1.85
1.96

I've never seen anything like that...

Guy just turned 31, and was on pace for 65 points last year when Kucherov was out and he was able to take his PP spot.

With the opportunity he's going to get in NJ, I think he'll be a 60-70 point pace over the next 3 years.

which...is what everyone has been saying. It's the last 2 years where he'll fall off a cliff imo. I don't quite think it's that big of a deal but if the devils aren't in playoffs next season and start competing, I just don't see the point of this deal. Palat isn't a franchise player that you don't pass the opportunity to sign, like JG and Hamilton.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

which...is what everyone has been saying. It's the last 2 years where he'll fall off a cliff imo. I don't quite think it's that big of a deal but if the devils aren't in playoffs next season and start competing, I just don't see the point of this deal. Palat isn't a franchise player that you don't pass the opportunity to sign, like JG and Hamilton.

He'll still be a very good player those last 2 years.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

He'll still be a very good player those last 2 years.

I disagree

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Devils needed more NHLers, Palat is a fine one

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

How hot is never hitting 50 pts. He has timely goals for sure but I don't think he has produced to his potential. Jmho...liked palat but always thought he underachieved

wasn't he a 7th round pick? Pretty sure he exceeded his potential

Devils needed more NHLers, Palat is a fine one

yeah he'll help that lineup, even if he's not a superstar. They need solid wingers.

 

[Forge]

Good structure here. Top heavy with a decent buy out after year three, no ntc or nmc for cap dump purposes

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Good structure here. Top heavy with a decent buy out after year three, no ntc or nmc for cap dump purposes

They basically think he has another 3 good years in him or if he shows signs of decline in 24-25 then you can easily trade them to a rebuilder. NMC or NTC is a win too.

 

[Ruutu Tootoo]

I would think hes definitely going to play with one of Hughes or Hischier. If it were me, I would probably roll Palat-Hischier-Bratt as they would be a monster possession line

Honestly id like to see Palat-Hischier-Mercer. Put Bratt with Jack and make a run at Matthew Tkachuk if available. The Devils are truly in position now to make a run at a top 6 winger via trade.