Rumor: NJD interested in Josh Anderson?

[Colezuki]

In terms of his playstyle I actually think it fits perfectly with jersey so I understand why Jersey wants him, he plays a high speed game and those who aren't watching us he's playing with Money hands and Dadanov/ Armia who aren't exactly the "quickest" to compliment his style.

With that said he's like the perfect middle six PWF winger on a contender. Beyond that, every single insider says the same thing "Teams are always calling about Josh Anderson", I'm literally listening to Dreger right now on 690 and he just said it again and added to get him out of Montreal it would take a big package BUT he adds that contracts would need to match. So there is clearly value there

I think any package for Anderson is a 1st, B Prospect and a contract to offset Andersons at a minimum.

In terms of Jersey, I actually like the fit for the player and team, but there are too many people in here looking at stats and not knowing the player.

 

[Blender]

At 50%, Anderson is a very valuable player. Nice chart though.

At 50% he's closer to what he's worth, but he doesn't fit the Devils still.

In terms of his playstyle I actually think it fits perfectly with jersey so I understand why Jersey wants him, he plays a high speed game and those who aren't watching us he's playing with Money hands and Dadanov/ Armia who aren't exactly the "quickest" to compliment his style.

With that said he's like the perfect middle six PWF winger on a contender. Beyond that, every single insider says the same thing "Teams are always calling about Josh Anderson", I'm literally listening to Dreger right now on 690 and he just said it again and added to get him out of Montreal it would take a big package BUT he adds that contracts would need to match. So there is clearly value there

I think any package for Anderson is a 1st, B Prospect and a contract to offset Andersons at a minimum.

In terms of Jersey, I actually like the fit for the player and team, but there are too many people in here looking at stats and not knowing the player.

Saying he's fast and therefore fits our team fundamentally misses what our style of play is for just being fast. It's not just about speed, it's about possession. Quick and accurate passes when we have the puck, and hounding the opposition all over the ice when we don't. Anderson hasn't been a strong possession player over his career, so he doesn't fit the top 6 here and makes way too much for the bottom 6.

 

[My3Sons]

In terms of his playstyle I actually think it fits perfectly with jersey so I understand why Jersey wants him, he plays a high speed game and those who aren't watching us he's playing with Money hands and Dadanov/ Armia who aren't exactly the "quickest" to compliment his style.

With that said he's like the perfect middle six PWF winger on a contender. Beyond that, every single insider says the same thing "Teams are always calling about Josh Anderson", I'm literally listening to Dreger right now on 690 and he just said it again and added to get him out of Montreal it would take a big package BUT he adds that contracts would need to match. So there is clearly value there

I think any package for Anderson is a 1st, B Prospect and a contract to offset Andersons at a minimum.

In terms of Jersey, I actually like the fit for the player and team, but there are too many people in here looking at stats and not knowing the player.

It’s hard to see thr NJ GM moving a first. He’s been a bargain shopper. What I could see is NJ offer a second and say someone like Jesper Boquist who is skilled and young but hasn’t quite found His footing with NJ. Assuming NJ thinks Bernier is on LTIR the rest of the year they don’t need to send back any salary.

 

[Nocashstyle]

A lot?

No

At 4,5 mil he's right there, because of the (not so) intangibles he brings to the table.

If it was all about points in the NHL, then guys like DeAngelo and Gostisbehere would be highly valuable.

Legitimate top 3 players are worth 8-13 mil these days

Middle 6 like Anderson are more like in the 3,5 to 6,5 mil range, depending on what they bring to the table

Anderson might not be a perfect player, he has some obvious flaws.
But he has qualities that are in high demand too.

Again, he’s signed until 2027…that’s the issue. He’s not the type of player that ages particularly gracefully.

If the Devils want to do something dumb for “grit” they might as well just extend Wood.

I’ve never seen a fan base so adamant about trying to convince another team that they should want a player.

Not one reputable insider has stated the Devils are in on Anderson, just one MTL hack that no one has ever heard of.

 

[Captain97]

This Marinara guy is considered credible? Just watched the 'podcast' where he brings this up and it's f***ing laughable. He hedges but brings up Luke Hughes, Nemec and Holtz as NJD prospects when discussing Anderson.

I'm going to go out on a not very major limb here and say this guy is fishing for views on his show or whatever. Anderson isn't a fit in the slightest in NJ, "grit" be damned.

I've posted it a few times, he doesn't break news often but he has broken news before/definitely has sources.

He currently works for TVA (French sportsnet) used to work for TSN.

 

[Classic Devil]

I was strictly talking about style but Josh Anderson is a shit-ton more useful than Clarkson (and infinitely more of a threat in open-ice play instead of having a strict utility) was outside of his goal-scoring ability. The guy scored 6 points on a Cup run and was still one of its key forwards if only due to his insane forechecking ability and the matchups he can create.

His injury concerns are about the only criticism of Josh Anderson that I buy and why I wouldn't fault fans for being wary of taking him on. Being worried about the 5.5 (outside of injury concerns) is a joke. He's a unique player in a good way.

And if Anderson were only signed for one more season, or two more seasons, maybe he'd be worth considering. But he's not. He's signed for four more seasons. Is he likely to continue his current level of play? I think he's very unlikely to, given his age and injury history. So he won't be worth that contract for its duration (barring some serious cap inflation, which I am not going to bet on, the economy is too unpredictable), and having him around will make it difficult for us to keep all of the young talent we have happy.

 

[samsagat]

Again, he’s signed until 2027…that’s the issue. He’s not the type of player that ages particularly gracefully.

If the Devils want to do something dumb for “grit” they might as well just extend Wood.

I’ve never seen a fan base so adamant about trying to convince another team that they should want a player.

Not one reputable insider has stated the Devils are in on Anderson, just one MTL hack that no one has ever heard of.

Sorry but it's nothing about wanting to convince NJ fans to take him.

Go read my precedent posts and you'll see my position about it

It's just about getting facts straights...


P.S.: Habs fans are one of the biggest fan base here on HFboard.

Making statements as if it was a one minded monolith is irrelevant.

Just like racism is irrelevant.

 

[Nocashstyle]

Sorry but it's nothing about wanting to convince NJ fans to take him.

Go read my precedent posts and you'll see my position about it

It's just about getting facts straights...


P.S.: Habs fan are one of the biggest fan base here on HFboard.

Making statements as if it was a one minded monolith is irrelevant.

Just like racism is irrelevant.

You’re joking, right?

 

[samsagat]

You’re joking, right?

What?

Are you?

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Both of you just want to flex how tough and smart you are, you're adding nothing to the thread other than petty insults. I'm done responding to either of you unless you want to talk about Anderson to NJ.

And is nonsense like the post below ok to shit on or is it also easy bait since you are clearly the master of knowing what does and doesn't deserve to get laughed at?

Yes. It’s a trap. That makes more sense than it’s a guy talking out of his ass who makes himself scare after getting slapped down over his idiocy

 

[belair]

I was strictly talking about style but Josh Anderson is a shit-ton more useful than Clarkson (and infinitely more of a threat in open-ice play instead of having a strict utility) was outside of his goal-scoring ability. The guy scored 6 points on a Cup run and was still one of its key forwards if only due to his insane forechecking ability and the matchups he can create.

His injury concerns are about the only criticism of Josh Anderson that I buy and why I wouldn't fault fans for being wary of taking him on. Being worried about the 5.5 (outside of injury concerns) is a joke. He's a unique player in a good way.

And I literally said 'shades of', which alluded to the similarities in body type, low production, age and likehood of physical regression due to playing style.

It's almost like you went out of your way to put your own spin on what was said to take a personal shot. Having a bad day?

 

[Spring in Fialta]

And if Anderson were only signed for one more season, or two more seasons, maybe he'd be worth considering. But he's not. He's signed for four more seasons. Is he likely to continue his current level of play? I think he's very unlikely to, given his age and injury history. So he won't be worth that contract for its duration (barring some serious cap inflation, which I am not going to bet on, the economy is too unpredictable), and having him around will make it difficult for us to keep all of the young talent we have happy.

I have no problem with this opinion. But it's obviously not what's been stated by a lot of others. I personally have no interest in trading Josh Anderson and hope the Canadiens keep him, which seems to be the plan (per Hughes himself who confirmed he was receiving a lot of interest and they weren't interested in dealing him).

For example, anyone who thinks that Anderson at 50% is his real value is completely off their rockers and this has been stated more than once.

And I literally said 'shades of', which alluded to the similarities in body type, low production, age and likehood of physical regression due to playing style.

It's almost like you went out of your way to put your own spin on what was said to take a personal shot. Having a bad day?

I don't even understand how you'd have any ideas about their body types. Where do you get this?

 

[franste Perreault]

For New jersey right now i'm not sure they want to acquire another guy in their team.
If i was them I don't touch anything to be sure to don't break the chemistry.
@ the deadline a lot of thing can change. Injury will be the key to know what the team will need.

 

[Baksfamous112]

I put the Anderson to NJ rumor at 90% bogus.



1. Devils are on a 13 game heater, You don't mess with success

2. The Devils Have Bratt, Mercer, Zetterlund on the Right side. Zetterlund is tied for 3rd in points among rookies, Bratt is Bratt, and Mercer is doing good and is playing beside Hischier who is the Devils top player at the moment. You don't put Mercer in that position unless you are very high on him.

HOWEVER IF ITS TRUE!

If Anderson was good on leftwing ( I don't know if he is) then perhaps he could be a good Wood replacement IF the habs were willing enough to eat enough of Andersons contract to make it land in the $3.5 million or $4 million dollar range. (thats probably the max the Devils would have done to resign Wood)

Devils would probably want the deal to be
2024 1st + Wood
For
Anderson @ $3.5-$4 million

Montreal would want
Anderson
for
2023 1st

They'd argue over it and something either happens or doesn't.

(I'd assume Wood would then be traded at the deadline by Montreal for probably a 2nd but a lot of GM's covet Woods goal scoring ability and speedy and gritty playstyle. Perhaps they get a 2023 1st or a 2024 1st.)

Hahaha

 

[Qwijibo]

And if Anderson were only signed for one more season, or two more seasons, maybe he'd be worth considering. But he's not. He's signed for four more seasons. Is he likely to continue his current level of play? I think he's very unlikely to, given his age and injury history. So he won't be worth that contract for its duration (barring some serious cap inflation, which I am not going to bet on, the economy is too unpredictable), and having him around will make it difficult for us to keep all of the young talent we have happy.

His injury history is overblown. He had one serious shoulder injury that caused him to miss significant time. Beyond that he’s missed about the average number of games that you’d expect.

 

[Xirik]

Hahaha

don't laugh at yourself. Its okay if this is the best you could come up with.

How someone who calls other people trolls does the same in a text book fashion is hilarious.

His injury history is overblown. He had one serious shoulder injury that caused him to miss significant time. Beyond that he’s missed about the average number of games that you’d expect.

Shoulder injuries are pretty bad though and he plays like a bull in a china shop. That kind of playstyle usually doesn't lead to a long career.

 

[jfhabs]

It’s hard to see thr NJ GM moving a first. He’s been a bargain shopper. What I could see is NJ offer a second and say someone like Jesper Boquist who is skilled and young but hasn’t quite found His footing with NJ. Assuming NJ thinks Bernier is on LTIR the rest of the year they don’t need to send back any salary.

Yeah, this isn't appealing at all tho...

 

[Qwijibo]

don't laugh at yourself. Its okay if this is the best you could come up with.


Shoulder injuries are pretty bad though and he plays like a bull in a china shop. That kind of playstyle usually doesn't lead to a long career.

He had surgery on it March 2020. Since his return he hasn’t missed significant time.

 

[Ciao]

New Jersey doesn't need Anderson. They have a good thing going right now, and there's no need to fix what isn't broken.

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the Habs to retain for the next four and a half years on the Anderson contract anyway. He's a good player, in his prime, and there's nothing wrong with his contract. A trade? Sure. But there's no need to retain. I just don't picture Montreal doing that.

 

[Baksfamous112]

don't laugh at yourself. Its okay if this is the best you could come up with.

How someone who calls other people trolls does the same in a text book fashion is hilarious.


Shoulder injuries are pretty bad though and he plays like a bull in a china shop. That kind of playstyle usually doesn't lead to a long career.

I had a good laugh when you said Montreal needing to retain 2 - 2.5m a year on a 28 years old power forward.

With how Montreal plays right now, I don’t see a single reason to trade Anderson (a guy who can teach Slavkovski and Dach) let alone retain on his contract.

 

[Xirik]

I had a good laugh when you said Montreal needing to retain 2 - 2.5m a year on a 28 years old power forward.

With how Montreal plays right now, I don’t see a single reason to trade Anderson (a guy who can teach Slavkovski and Dach) let alone retain on his contract.

Good for you, You can keep him.

I am every other Devils fan has said we didn't want him and I only suggested cap retention as a way for such a trade to look palatable.

You're laughter is misplaced as it should be directed to the OP of this thread.

Hope Anderson works out for the Habs.

 

[Baksfamous112]

Good for you, You can keep him.

I am every other Devils fan has said we didn't want him and I only suggested cap retention as a way for such a trade to look palatable.

You're laughter is misplaced as it should be directed to the OP of this thread.

Hope Anderson works out for the Habs.

Thank you very much but your hope is misplaced as he’s already « working out » for the habs and have been for the past two and a half years

 

[HuGort]

In terms of his playstyle I actually think it fits perfectly with jersey so I understand why Jersey wants him, he plays a high speed game and those who aren't watching us he's playing with Money hands and Dadanov/ Armia who aren't exactly the "quickest" to compliment his style.

With that said he's like the perfect middle six PWF winger on a contender. Beyond that, every single insider says the same thing "Teams are always calling about Josh Anderson", I'm literally listening to Dreger right now on 690 and he just said it again and added to get him out of Montreal it would take a big package BUT he adds that contracts would need to match. So there is clearly value there

I think any package for Anderson is a 1st, B Prospect and a contract to offset Andersons at a minimum.

In terms of Jersey, I actually like the fit for the player and team, but there are too many people in here looking at stats and not knowing the player.

Be tough for Montreal to move Anderson. He's 27 goal scorer, fast and tough. Answers three areas. Doubt Gorton would go all finesse again. After the Wilson incident. He needs a tough guy to stand up to the Tom Wilson of the league.

 

[Zilo44]

Be tough for Montreal to move Anderson. He's 27 goal scorer, fast and tough. Answers three areas. Doubt Gorton would go all finesse again. After the Wilson incident. He needs a tough guy to stand up to the Tom Wilson of the league.

Anderson does not fight at all. He does not even hit this much

 

[HBK27]

Be tough for Montreal to move Anderson. He's 27 goal scorer, fast and tough. Answers three areas. Doubt Gorton would go all finesse again. After the Wilson incident. He needs a tough guy to stand up to the Tom Wilson of the league.

That was four seasons ago and he's never scored 20 in any other season.