njbuff Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 You gotta figure that if the Devils make any sort of trade, they will go for the hungry veteran type who can add some offensive punch come play-off time. I am not as smart as most of you, so maybe you folks can throw out some names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyelias Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 jagr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Jason Pominville???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snartly Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Probably won't happen, but it is worth a shot in the dark:Anaheim will probably have to trade 1/2 of their 3 superstars. If we can get one of Getzlaf/Perry/Ryan, I would not mind. The only question is what would we be giving up. I would not want to trade Ja Jo, but if we can ship one of our D-men, a defensive prospect probably, and a second or something like that, I would not mind.But Iginla is probably the most likely to be traded. He's a very good veteran presence, and can teach some of the youngsters some good leadership skills, and could be nice to have next to Zajac and Kovy as a RW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Doesn't Iginla have a huge untradeable contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oofrostonoo Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Doesn't Iginla have a huge untradeable contract? This is the last year on his deal. 7 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 This is the last year on his deal. 7 million He also has a no trade clause but I can see him waving it to come here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't know about an Iginila. I think a depth veteran would be most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgb6397 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I think the trades we've seen so far will be the extent of what we see as the year progresses. No big name,rental, has been superstars looking to have one final run at it, just small trades for 3rd line potenial forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I think a trade for someone like Jason Chimera would suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Devils' problem is the lack of a first round pick in one of the next two years. Especially given how deep this draft is suposed to be, you don't want two years in a row without a first rounder unless the return is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Probably won't happen, but it is worth a shot in the dark: Anaheim will probably have to trade 1/2 of their 3 superstars. If we can get one of Getzlaf/Perry/Ryan, I would not mind. The only question is what would we be giving up. I would not want to trade Ja Jo, but if we can ship one of our D-men, a defensive prospect probably, and a second or something like that, I would not mind. But Iginla is probably the most likely to be traded. He's a very good veteran presence, and can teach some of the youngsters some good leadership skills, and could be nice to have next to Zajac and Kovy as a RW Why would Anaheim be trading anyone when Boudreau's got them off to a hot start and they could well be a playoff team? You have to be looking at teams that are going to be out of it. Hard to say who's really going to be out of it now with a couple of exceptions. Devils' problem is the lack of a first round pick in one of the next two years. Especially given how deep this draft is suposed to be, you don't want two years in a row without a first rounder unless the return is very good. Not to mention they're already out a third (Zidlicky) and a fifth (Loikotonov) this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I think iginla is plausible. Would fit in real well with this teams system, and I don't think the flames can ask for a ton in return. I don't think iginla is staying in Calgary and he's not in his prime anymore. More importantly the devils really only have a 2 year window here to win a cup. Brodeur nearing retirement and Elias getting up there in age are two big factors. I think Lou knows this and would be fairly aggressive to put this team over the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't think the Devils will get anyone at the deadline, as things are now. The thing they need - a left wing - isn't really all that available. They shouldn't need any defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't think the Devils will get anyone at the deadline, as things are now. The thing they need - a left wing - isn't really all that available. They shouldn't need any defense. If the Caps stay where they are Chimera would be a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't think the Devils will get anyone at the deadline, as things are now. The thing they need - a left wing - isn't really all that available. They shouldn't need any defense. Is it just me, or is the idea of a left wing, right wing, center seem completely antiquated? Seems to me there are forwards (wingers) and forwards that are good on faceoffs (centers who can also play on the wing). Iginla seems like a logical rental type (winger). Don't know if the Devils have the chips for Ryan O'Reilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) If the Caps stay where they are Chimera would be a possibility. Meh. I guess, but I'd be looking for something that would knock Zubrus on to the 3rd line. Is it just me, or is the idea of a left wing, right wing, center seem completely antiquated? Seems to me there are forwards (wingers) and forwards that are good on faceoffs (centers who can also play on the wing). Iginla seems like a logical rental type (winger). Don't know if the Devils have the chips for Ryan O'Reilly. It is just you. Look at the Devils - as constituted, they have no players playing on their off-wing. Last year, they had one guy playing there regularly (Zubrus). The Devils need a left-handed shot for the Kovalchuk line (as constituted), and if he's a guy who's played exclusively on his off-wing, I don't think the Devils would look to acquire him. I don't think the Devils will be looking to acquire any right handed shots unless it were a guy like Chad Larose. Edited February 12, 2013 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 The Devils are not getting Iginla. They don't have the picks or prospects to make it work, plus Iginla is going to be the biggest deadline commodity in a long time if he going to be dealt.. The Flames don't even know what they are doing. They clearly don't believe in a rebuild, and have been a treadmill non-playoff team for a long-time like the Leafs. If management finally decides to deal Iginla (years to late), they are going to want a sh!tload for him. And they probably can get one desperate team to trade a 1st round pick, top prospect and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Meh. I guess, but I'd be looking for something that would knock Zubrus on to the 3rd line. You could get Chimera for a 3rd or higher. Plus his cap hit is very low. He's a speedy LW that could pay off on the second or third line. I think LaRose is too integral to the Canes for them to not try and re-sign him. Meh. I guess, but I'd be looking for something that would knock Zubrus on to the 3rd line. You could get Chimera for a 3rd or higher. Plus his cap hit is very low. He's a speedy LW that could pay off on the second or third line. I think LaRose is too integral to the Canes for them to not try and re-sign him. The southeast is wide open and the Canes definitely have a shot at division lead. I don't know how to use a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Chimera is a shoot first sort of player, doesn't really work with offensively-gifted players when all he's looking to do is come into the zone with speed and blast it on net. Larose is only playing 12 minutes a game for Carolina right now. But I also think Carolina's pretty decent and won't be moving people at the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I could be wrong but to me it seems like if they are trading for a forward (and I think they will) it only makes sense to get someone who can play first or second line. Especially if zubrus needs surgery, they will need an impact winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEWHistory Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I think iginla is plausible. Would fit in real well with this teams system, and I don't think the flames can ask for a ton in return. I don't think iginla is staying in Calgary and he's not in his prime anymore. More importantly the devils really only have a 2 year window here to win a cup. Brodeur nearing retirement and Elias getting up there in age are two big factors. I think Lou knows this and would be fairly aggressive to put this team over the edge. I would LOVE Iginla, but I just don't see it. Don't get me wrong, I've always loved his game and have always wanted him in a Devils sweater, but given his current salary, age, and potential cost to acquire (not to mention other potential factors) I'm just not sure how I could envision seeing him in New Jersey. Otoh, the one way I could see this is if the folks in Calgary decide that they wanted to give Iginla a solid chance at a cup before he calls it quits. It happens, tho not much. In that event they might not ask very much and I could see the Devs being a target for where they'd want to send him. Of course, given the history Lou has had with mid season veteran help, the odds aren't good that even if we got him he would help much. Ah, if only we had him years ago.... Damn that would've been nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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