Devils731 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 here's the thing about conte - and it might be a stupid question - but isn't he more of an amateur talent scout rather than pro scout? is there a discernible difference? He's the head scout, so I believe he does both. We just only hear about him around draft time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Roger Millions @RogMillions: David Conte taking in #Flames - #Kings..Conte key #Devils decision maker...interesting.. Yeah, this is very interesting for sure. Tri is right, you never really hear about Conte attending games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 The Flames have not much trade bait. I think Burke is going to fleece some desperate team for Mike Cammalleri. It really better not be the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Cammo? Eh. Seems to me that Lou has created a bad habit over the past couple seasons of acquiring guys who he should have acquired several seasons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Not sure how I feel about cammalleri.. Not unless it's for cheap. I don't want us giving away a prospect for a guy with less points than zubrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 The Flames have not much trade bait. I think Burke is going to fleece some desperate team for Mike Cammalleri. It really better not be the Devils. Maybe Reece Scarlett, and even that would be meh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Roger Millions @RogMillions: David Conte taking in #Flames - #Kings..Conte key #Devils decision maker...interesting.. Yeah, this is very interesting for sure. Tri is right, you never really hear about Conte attending games. Wow this is indeed very interesting, I cannot remember a time where Conte was seen scouting a game. I still think Lou will get someone for cheap like a Boyes or Hemsky. I don't see him giving away any of our young D this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Cammo? Eh. Seems to me that Lou has created a bad habit over the past couple seasons of acquiring guys who he should have acquired several seasons ago. edit:nevermind Edited February 28, 2014 by lazer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm cool giving up a mid-round pick and one of the defensemen not named Gelinas, Merrill, Greene, or Larsson for Cammalleri. However, if Lou trades any one of those four in a deal where Cammalleri is the centerpiece, I will lose it. Severson and Santini better be kept out of any Cammalleri deal as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Why is everyone assuming the Flames? I mean, yeah, that'd be the more likely team, but the Kings have got a bit of an overload at RW too with Tanner Pearson, Linden Vey, and Tyler Toffoli. They've got a ways to go - Pearson isn't waiver eligible for another year, but Toffoli's NHL ready now and Vey is waiver-eligible next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hemksy would be an upgrade over Brunner. And I like Brunner, but Hemsky is very talented. His points won't blow you away, but he's been mostly used in a checking role. He's also not bad defensively. Boyes would be a nice upgrade over Bernier. If Lou can get Hemsky and Boyes, I'd be happy. Why is everyone assuming the Flames? I mean, yeah, that'd be the more likely team, but the Kings have got a bit of an overload at RW too with Tanner Pearson, Linden Vey, and Tyler Toffoli. They've got a ways to go - Pearson isn't waiver eligible for another year, but Toffoli's NHL ready now and Vey is waiver-eligible next year. I like Toffoli. Kings fans are mad at Sutter for not playing him on the first line more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 If we ever even talked trade with Calgary you KNOW Burke would want Matteau or Santini, one of our truculent players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Yeah it's serious if Conte is there. Potentially exciting few days ahead of us! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) If we ever even talked trade with Calgary you KNOW Burke would want Matteau or Santini, one of our truculent players All kidding aside, if there's a prospect that might be untouchable, I think it's Santini. In part because of circumstances in that he couldn't land another very good NHL player on his own, unlike Larsson. I also really think that Lou believes he'll be the future captain of the team, not to mention that he's really good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 28, 2014 by Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 If we ever even talked trade with Calgary you KNOW Burke would want Matteau or Santini, one of our truculent players I wouldn't hesitate in giving up either...just not both. You gotta give to get sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I wouldn't hesitate in giving up either...just not both. You gotta give to get sometimes For Mike Cammelleri? He isn't good. This is why it is great to be a seller. You'll actually get something decent for him. I have said quite a few teams I don't want the Devils to do a thing, especially for not any UFAs to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 #13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Why is everyone assuming the Flames? I mean, yeah, that'd be the more likely team, but the Kings have got a bit of an overload at RW too with Tanner Pearson, Linden Vey, and Tyler Toffoli. They've got a ways to go - Pearson isn't waiver eligible for another year, but Toffoli's NHL ready now and Vey is waiver-eligible next year. That's my hope and there's just as much rapport between Lou and Lombardi as there is with Lou and Burke. To me sending Conte suggests some follow up on a guy the Devils liked in the drafting 0process recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I wouldn't hesitate in giving up either...just not both. You gotta give to get sometimes That would be horrific. Cammalleri really isn't that good and it seems every team he goes to wants to get rid of him after a year or two. I love Santinis potential and Matteau is a piece you give up for a cost controlled younger talent who can be here for awhile. Not some scrub rental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I already mentioned it but i really don't want Cammalleri, he's absolutely not a Devils kind of player. Extremely selfish and can be a cancer in a locker room. He has one hell of a shot and can score in SO sure but still, if we're getting someone id like to see someone that we could at least try to resign next season and i really dont want that guy. I absolutely can't stand the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Bringing Cammalleri in (assuming the price is low...not sure why Calgary thinks a guy who's been a -39 over the last two seasons would fetch a big return) would be a bit like Steve Sullivan Part 2 to me...it would feel like a lukewarm endorsement of this team on Lou's part. Kind of a "what the hell, maybe he helps" kind of move, but I don't see the current version of Cammalleri really making much of a difference here. It feels like it'd be adding a new body for the sake of doing so. Assuming this is what SD is referring to, regarding Cammalleri's past: http://thecheckingline.com/blog/george-prax/montreal-canadiens/well-was-quick-habs-boot-mike-cammalleri-calgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmann422 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) The Flames have not much trade bait. I think Burke is going to fleece some desperate team for Mike Cammalleri. It really better not be the Devils. I saw a tweet from dreger that said Burke admitted it's unlikely that they re-sign camilleri, so I think that hurts his leverage a bit. I think it really will depend on what other wingers are available. If moulson vanek and gaborik are and the asking price is a first minimum, I'm not sure how camilleri commands a first as well. Idk I guess what I'm saying is it seems like a buyers market for forwards this year since there are a few guys available... Edited February 28, 2014 by dmann422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 That would be horrific. Cammalleri really isn't that good and it seems every team he goes to wants to get rid of him after a year or two. I love Santinis potential and Matteau is a piece you give up for a cost controlled younger talent who can be here for awhile. Not some scrub rental. Both Santini and Matteau are dime a dozen prospects with little offensive upside. But they're also the best movable chips we have considering the sorry state of our prospects in general. If you're going to hang on to them, then there is no trade to be made at the deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Both Santini and Matteau are dime a dozen prospects with little offensive upside. But they're also the best movable chips we have considering the sorry state of our prospects in general. If you're going to hang on to them, then there is no trade to be made at the deadline They are not dime a dozen prospects. Teams go nuts for these sorts of players when they turn out to be any good. Matteau is having a decent first season as a pro given that he's 19. Santini is having a terrific year at BC - someone at BC claims that he's moved from the 3rd pairing to the 1st, and he's a freshman. Cammalleri would be a very good fit on Jagr's LW. I'm not sure how many teams out there have this sort of hole and think that Cammalleri can fill it. I'd trade this year's 2nd or next year's 2nd and Reece Scarlett, that'd be as high as I go and even that I think is pretty high given that most teams will need a salary pickup on Cammalleri and may not even like him much anyway. There's Vanek and Moulson out there too - LW isn't exactly a super high demand position at this deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 They are not dime a dozen prospects. Teams go nuts for these sorts of players when they turn out to be any good. Matteau is having a decent first season as a pro given that he's 19. Santini is having a terrific year at BC - someone at BC claims that he's moved from the 3rd pairing to the 1st, and he's a freshman. Cammalleri would be a very good fit on Jagr's LW. I'm not sure how many teams out there have this sort of hole and think that Cammalleri can fill it. I'd trade this year's 2nd or next year's 2nd and Reece Scarlett, that'd be as high as I go and even that I think is pretty high given that most teams will need a salary pickup on Cammalleri and may not even like him much anyway. There's Vanek and Moulson out there too - LW isn't exactly a super high demand position at this deadline. Devils already don't have their first-rounder, not sure I'd want to give up what looks to be roughly a mid-second for a rental that doesn't look like a strong bet to really help. Not thrilled about moving next year's second either, but I'm a little more open to that I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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