Confirmed with Link: Taylor Hall Acquired for Adam Larsson

[NJDevils17]

Klefbom is solid too. Edmonton's D got a lot better today. They're better overall IMO.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Ladies and gentlemen, I know they've been missing for a few years but I think we've found the playoffs.

What are these playoffs that you speak of?

 

[Saugus]

Meanwhile poor Adam has been traded to Siberia.

Hockey purgatory. But maybe with him helping their defense, they can actually do something with all of those former lottery picks.

 

[BadFella]

What are these playoffs that you speak of?

You're young. Back in my day, there was no such thing as a shootout, and the Devils actually won more often than they lost. Not by scoring goals, but by making sure the other team didn't score goals. Other teams actually knew who we were, and other fanbases actually cared enough to hate us. But that was a bygone era, another city, another goal song, different owners, different GM, different head coach.

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

Can't wait to see Hall light up the Rangers. Will be watching Devils games more often now.

 

[PeakMcOil]

Oilers fan, you got a helluva player, no quit balls to the wall. A lot of people like to talk about Hall as if he's stupid. They'll point to his turnovers, his tendency to lose the puck at the blue line and a perceived poor defensive game. It's basically all bogus. Hall attacks the defense, and does turn the puck over, but teams have to give him space, and that allows hall's incredibly underrated passing game to flourish. He's excellent at stopping up and finding the open trailer with a pass. He's also a born winner, despite what Edmonton's record might say. You got a good one and I'm sure he'll tear the EC a new one.

Regarding Larsson can anyone give me a more in depth scouting report, particularly interested in his ability to handle opposing forechecks and his ability to find players in stride with an outlet pass.

 

[ChicoEatsNachos]

I was a big fan of Larsson and I definitely think he is being underrated in some of the post-trade commentary I have read here and on Twitter but I am so excited about this trade. Value wise we win, and we obtain that desperately needed high end talent that we aren't going to get anywhere else (we won't draft high enough to get it thanks to Schneider and we won't get it in free agency).

I feel optimistic and exhilarated and so excited to see this team in action next year. Thank you Shero!

 

[devilsblood]

Meanwhile poor Adam has been traded to Siberia.

Well he's got a familiar face in Mark Fayne there, brand new building opening up this year. That's all I can think of?

But I do think Edmonton's defense looks not too bad right now. I keep forgetting they have Sekara too, I forgot they signed him last year.

He'll be playing behind McDavid, Draistl, Eberle, Pulj, etc, and in front of capacity crowds.

Don't shed any tears for Lars, he'll be fine.

 

[Mass]

Good job Devils.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

You're young. Back in my day, there was no such thing as a shootout, and the Devils actually won more often than they lost. Not by scoring goals, but by making sure the other team didn't score goals. Other teams actually knew who we were, and other fanbases actually cared enough to hate us. But that was a bygone era, another city, another goal song, different owners, different GM, different head coach.

Those were the good old days.

 

[NJDevils17]

Oilers fan, you got a helluva player, no quit balls to the wall. A lot of people like to talk about Hall as if he's stupid. They'll point to his turnovers, his tendency to lose the puck at the blue line and a perceived poor defensive game. It's basically all bogus. Hall attacks the defense, and does turn the puck over, but teams have to give him space, and that allows hall's incredibly underrated passing game to flourish. He's excellent at stopping up and finding the open trailer with a pass. He's also a born winner, despite what Edmonton's record might say. You got a good one and I'm sure he'll tear the EC a new one.

Regarding Larsson can anyone give me a more in depth scouting report, particularly interested in his ability to handle opposing forechecks and his ability to find players in stride with an outlet pass.

He struggles with speed on the outside and his skating certainly isn't his strength but he is possibly the smartest guy on the ice at times. His hockey IQ is through the roof. Helps him make up for a lot of possible errors.

His outlet pass is awesome as well. One of his strengths. Always seems to find the guy he's looking for.

Overall, you'll be happy with him and the sting from Hall won't be bad a few months into the season.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Lol, I forgot I followed Hall on Twitter... it's like I knew all along

 

[SeidoN]

Lol, I forgot I followed Hall on Twitter... it's like I knew all along

when Henrique did an AMA on reddit, he said the non-Devil he wanted to play with most was Hall. someone commented HALL TO NJ CONFIRMED as a joke

hehehe

 

[BadFella]

Those were the good old days.

Who knows, there might be a Taylor Hall statue next to Marty in 20 years. Then, people will look at the current roster and say those were the good ol' days, now I don't even know what our goal horn is because I never hear it...

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

when Henrique did an AMA on reddit, he said the non-Devil he wanted to play with most was Hall. someone commented HALL TO NJ CONFIRMED as a joke

hehehe

Are we sure it was a joke?

 

[devilsblood]

Oilers fan, you got a helluva player, no quit balls to the wall. A lot of people like to talk about Hall as if he's stupid. They'll point to his turnovers, his tendency to lose the puck at the blue line and a perceived poor defensive game. It's basically all bogus. Hall attacks the defense, and does turn the puck over, but teams have to give him space, and that allows hall's incredibly underrated passing game to flourish. He's excellent at stopping up and finding the open trailer with a pass. He's also a born winner, despite what Edmonton's record might say. You got a good one and I'm sure he'll tear the EC a new one.

Regarding Larsson can anyone give me a more in depth scouting report, particularly interested in his ability to handle opposing forechecks and his ability to find players in stride with an outlet pass.

Lar's is not a great skater, nor a big hitter, but he does play a physical game, and is able to move the puck really well out of scrums. Not a booming shot, but overall good puck skills and a smart player.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Who knows, there might be a Taylor Hall statue next to Marty in 20 years. Then, people will look at the current roster and say those were the good ol' days, now I don't even know what our goal horn is because I never hear it...

Well, sign me up for some more good old days.

 

[BadFella]

when Henrique did an AMA on reddit, he said the non-Devil he wanted to play with most was Hall. someone commented HALL TO NJ CONFIRMED as a joke

hehehe

Rico for GM

 

[KingsHockey24]

What does NJ's lineup look like with Hall/ without Larsson?

I'd imagine you need some help on the back end?

 

[The Wumpus]

Good job Devils.

Likewise, Preds. You got a good one today.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The goal horn might break from over use this year. Let's drum up some goal song controversy!

 

[BadFella]

The goal horn might break from over use this year. Let's drum up some goal song controversy!

Seriously.

2016 is shaping up to be a great year. First Rich Chere retires and now this. Even This Is Outhouse couldn't ruin the fun.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Seriously.

2016 is shaping up to be a great year. First Rich Chere retires and now this.

Already dreaming of the first time Hall makes Henry look stupid.

 

[BadFella]

Already dreaming of the first time Hall makes Henry look stupid.

You think too small. I'm dreaming of Hall and Rico taking turns drinking from Lord Stanley's Cup while the only Rags programming on TV is reruns of Henry's custom masks on MSG.

 

[GeNeXt]

Only thing that would make this trade better is if we had prior knowledge and drafted Chychrun or Bean. Happy as hell, and will miss Lars.