Confirmed with Link: P.K.Subban traded to NJ for Santini, Davies, two 2nds

[captainscott]

Hall-Hischier-Bratt
Zacha-Hughes-Palmieri
Coleman-Zajac-Frolik
Wood-McLeod-Anderson

What say you?

I'm not 100% on board with moving Zacha to wing nor am I in love with McLeod but I don't mind this lineup. Two scoring lines, the best third line in the league (probably) and a fast disruptive 4th line.

mcleod wood bastian and possibly a guy like perry.. if we can sign him we need a bit of size. can't have 11 175 pound forwards running around

 

[TBF1972]

I don't see why it's 'weird' that Nashville immediately flipped that pick for more picks - Nashville traded 34 for 45 and 65. 55 is very clearly not worth that.

Shero is probably the worst trading GM in the business as he traded #55 for #82 and #91 instead of #45 and #65.

 

[TBF1972]

Because it seems every single person is undervaluing that cap space. 9 Mil per for 3 years is a lot to absorb.

Two 2nd rounders, 2 D prospects and getting rid of 9 million in cap space for 3 years is no small package in my opinion.

Nashville obviously couldn't take any money coming back to meet their needs so any deal was most likely going to be picks and prospects...We gave up 4 assets plus took on the total 27 million. I don't think that is peanuts.

Correction: 24.2 million. Santini is under contract.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

mcleod wood bastian and possibly a guy like perry.. if we can sign him we need a bit of size. can't have 11 175 pound forwards running around

I hate signing someone who is big just to say that you signed someone big

This isn't 1997.

Corey Perry cannot move anymore. Thats not someone we need to be looking to sign.

 

[AfroThunder396]

Perry is 34, riddled with injuries, and doesn't produce. He's shot.

 

[New Jersey]

people out here acting like perry literally just wasn't *bought out*

 

[guitarguyvic]

I can’t for the life of me understands any devils fan wanting Corey Perry of all players. An already unlikeable character who is now injury prone in his mid-30’s, can’t skate for shit, doesn’t produce, and was just bought out by the only team he’s ever played for. That’s a piece people think is gonna bring value? Lol

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

was this posted? From Friedman's 31 thoughts:

10. Here was Taylor Hall’s text message to Shero after the Subban trade:

 

[njdevil26]

was this posted? From Friedman's 31 thoughts:

Wish it said "Hey Ray you did an amazing job this weekend. I'm ready to sign that extension now!"

But I'll take the check mark.

 

[Blender]

Vonn looks as pumped or more about the trade than Subban does.

 

[glenwo2]

Looks like they're both all-in...

 

[DVision44]

Vonn looks as pumped or more about the trade than Subban does.

She's just excited to be moving closer to me...

 

[MadDevil]

I thought maybe Vonn was from New York or something, but it turns out she's from Minnesota. Still, nice to see her and P.K. seem so excited. If Hall stays maybe the "nobody wants to play in Jersey" thing can die.

 

[mtnet]

Perry?

Oh hail no

 

[Nubmer6]

I thought maybe Vonn was from New York or something, but it turns out she's from Minnesota. Still, nice to see her and P.K. seem so excited. If Hall stays maybe the "nobody wants to play in Jersey" thing can die.

9M a year buys a LOT of shopping in the NYC metro area

 

[Nubmer6]

 

[The 29th Pick]

Perry?

Oh hail no

 

[captainscott]

I can’t for the life of me understands any devils fan wanting Corey Perry of all players. An already unlikeable character who is now injury prone in his mid-30’s, can’t skate for ****, doesn’t produce, and was just bought out by the only team he’s ever played for. That’s a piece people think is gonna bring value? Lol

I think a perry like player... anyone that can't appreciate that yes the regular season its all skill but the playoffs takes toughness and grit etc. doesn't know hockey... perry specificially may not be the right fit... but someone like him that can play a heavy game with some piss is still needed.. . there is a reason teams that are easy to play against don't make the playoffs.. hischier, bratt, hughes, palmeri, coleman, boqvuist, .... butcher, greene, smith,, etc.. great skill yes.. will get runover in playoffs all day.. this team is not a finished product .. subban a great start.. unless they think mcloed and bastian are ready for sure.. both play hard and are large men.

 

[SKNJD9]

Perry is utter trash at this point

 

[mtnet]

I totally get the physicality element and playing with an edge, especially in playoffs. Perry just isn't the guy or Ducks wouldn't have cut him loose the way they did. He just can't keep up with this team at this point, can't skate.

I still think Ferland could work for bringing that element and chipping in a bit on offense. His price shouldn't be crazy.

 

[Bleedred]

I think Perry could be okay still, he just wasn't worth anywhere near his current salary/cap hit. That's why the Ducks cut him loose.

I wouldn't really sign him though, but I do think he could still have a little bit left in the tank.

 

[SYWTom]

Not a moderator, just think most of this conversation could/should be in the Team Discussion

That way more people can find these debates if they are looking for them

 

[Bleedred]

Not a moderator, just think most of this conversation could/should be in the Team Discussion

That way more people can find these debates if they are looking for them

Agreed and I've been a little guilty of this the last couple days as well. Mostly just because I've posted things in reply to others and not even noticing the thread was the Subban one.

 

[mtnet]

It's because we lack structure

I blame Nas

 

[Czech Trio]

Taylor ham. Diners. Jughandles. Gas attendants. Attitude.
Welcome to New Jersey.
The Garden State isn’t know for glitz. It’s cities? Trenton, Paterson, Newark, Atlantic City and Jersey City. Nobody is doing a Norman Rockwell based on those skylines. New Jersey is often overlooked and undervalued, seen as New York’s bratty stepchild. Bad disposition and all.
Enter P.K. Subban.
...
In Jersey, people wake up angry. By game time, it’s a full-on rage. Everything is fueled by an underdog mentality, a toughness developed from driving on the Turnpike.

Made me laugh, love it.