Devils731 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Great thread. Haven't read through it all yet, but there are some great trades to choose from. Kurvers to Toronto for their 1st that turned out to be Nieds is my personal favorite, but the Kovy trade is certainly in the discussion. How about Troy Crowder for Randy McKay? That was a great deal too. Getting McKay was actually compensation for Crowder. Devils asked for Bob Probert and lost to get "stuck" with Dave Barr and Randy McKay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Getting McKay was actually compensation for Crowder. Devils asked for Bob Probert and lost to get "stuck" with Dave Barr and Randy McKay. Ah, that's right- forgot about that. Man, the system was so much different back then with RFA's and compensation for signing them. It would've been cool if we had NJDevs back then, there would've been some great discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 What was the story with Guerin, Manta? I don't really know the story all that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 What was the story with Guerin, Manta? I don't really know the story all that well.. Guerin was a little bitch about his contract, and got in a couple of different pissing matches with Lou if memory serves. There was a reason we called him Dollar Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 . Guerin was a little bitch about his contract, and got in a couple of different pissing matches with Lou if memory serves. There was a reason we called him Dollar Bill. Yeah his agent made claims about how the Devils' style of play stifled Guerin's numbers. Meanwhile dummy Guerin had had a rotten playoff and his dumbness cost the Devils the biggest goal in the playoffs (game tying goal in Game 4). I was overjoyed about that trade even though I'd heard Edmonton fans moaning about Arnott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 About the Kovy trade: Almost positive Oduya just signed his contract in the prior summer and regressed a bit. IIRC, he was great when paired with Martin but struggled with everyone else. I think a few of us started thinking that contract was going to be a tough one to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Morrison + Pederson for Alex Mogilny I would say is up there in regards to this talk of "Most important trade in the history of the New Jersey Devils". I'm shocked that wasn't mentioned yet. Edited December 12, 2012 by TheMazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 In 1990 The Devils traded the No. 11 pick and No. 32 pick in the draft to the Calgary Flames for the 20th, 24th and 29th picks. Calgary moved up to draft Trevor Kidd and Vesa Viitakoski. New Jersey drafted Martin Brodeur, David Harlock and Chris Gotziaman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 The Tom Kurvers trade to Toronto is No. 1, but there are so many trades over the years that the Devils made out on compared to those they clearly lost. These 2 threads show how good Lou really has been over the years, although his cap management (especially in the beginning) left something to be desired. My father knew Kurvers a little bit when he played here and I remember, after the trade came down, how upset Kurvers was. He loved playing here and didn't want to go, but it couldn't have possibly worked out better for this organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 In 1990 The Devils traded the No. 11 pick and No. 32 pick in the draft to the Calgary Flames for the 20th, 24th and 29th picks. Calgary moved up to draft Trevor Kidd and Vesa Viitakoski. New Jersey drafted Martin Brodeur, David Harlock and Chris Gotziaman. I wouldn't count that, and if anything, it was an unwarranted gamble on Lou's part. Devils traded down, and Brodeur was still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 . Ah, that's right- forgot about that. Man, the system was so much different back then with RFA's and compensation for signing them. It would've been cool if we had NJDevs back then, there would've been some great discussions. IIRC correctly, the RFA compensation system was similar in that the aggrieved team was only supposed to get draft picks. The reason why the Devils were awarded a player in compensation for Stevens at least was because the Blues had traded too many of their future first round picks. I'm not sure what happens now when a team signs an RFA, but the first rounders aren't available. RFA offer sheets are rare enough that I don't know if the situation has even arisen in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Best trade in my time since following the team closely has been the Kovalchuk trade.. Although I feel like I remember being excited the Langenbrunner trade yet sad to lose Arnott.. I tend to hate change so trades are rough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 IIRC correctly, the RFA compensation system was similar in that the aggrieved team was only supposed to get draft picks. The reason why the Devils were awarded a player in compensation for Stevens at least was because the Blues had traded too many of their future first round picks. I'm not sure what happens now when a team signs an RFA, but the first rounders aren't available. RFA offer sheets are rare enough that I don't know if the situation has even arisen in recent years. You have to have all the necessary picks in order to sign an RFA. You can't sign one without them, nor can you trade your picks and then trade back for your picks to sign an RFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Morrison + Pederson for Alex Mogilny I would say is up there in regards to this talk of "Most important trade in the history of the New Jersey Devils". I'm shocked that wasn't mentioned yet. important yes, but i'm not counting that because they gave up plenty to get mogilny. morrison had a pretty good career and pederson was serviceable for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomtemp Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 important yes, but i'm not counting that because they gave up plenty to get mogilny. morrison had a pretty good career and pederson was serviceable for years. Sounds like a third thread could be made... most fair trade in Devils history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hmm, no love for Zidlickly for el garbo? Foster, Palmieri, Velluix and a pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomtemp Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hmm, no love for Zidlickly for el garbo? Foster, Palmieri, Velluix and a pick? Honestly I'd like that trade better if Palmieri or the pick wasn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hmm, no love for Zidlickly for el garbo? Foster, Palmieri, Velluix and a pick? Great trade, in my opinion. He wasn't much of a force during Kings series but really did his thing the first few rounds. Can't wait to see how he welds himself even further to the Devils style of play this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Honestly I'd like that trade better if Palmieri or the pick wasn't there. I'd rather keep the pick than Palmieri. He was given a ton of chances ('handed a spot', as Deboer said) and could never capitalize on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) If Zidlicky can play at the same level for a few more years and re-signs at a reasonable price than it is a great trade. We always needed a defenseman like him. But thats without the discussion of our current logjam on D and who gets a spot for the next few years. Edited December 12, 2012 by Zubie#8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Morrison + Pederson for Alex Mogilny I would say is up there in regards to this talk of "Most important trade in the history of the New Jersey Devils". I'm shocked that wasn't mentioned yet. Yeah I loved this trade, Mogilny made that offense so dynamic. Those were some of the most fun years to be a Devils fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yeah I loved this trade, Mogilny made that offense so dynamic. Those were some of the most fun years to be a Devils fan. This was the icing on the cake for the 2nd Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Also, Sykora for Tverdovsky and Friesen ended up being huge. It wasn't just Sykora for Tverdovsky and Friesen. It was: http://www.nhltradetracker.com/user/trade_list_by_team/New_Jersey_Devils/3 Devils trade Sykora, J-F Damphousse, Mike Commodore, rights to Igor Pohanka Ducks trade Friesen, Tverdovsky, Maxim Balmochynykh The Ducks under Bryan Murray then traded Commodore and J-F Damphousse for Rob Niedermayer 6 months later http://www.nhltradetracker.com/user/trade_list_by_player/Commodore,Mike This of course allowed Brian Burke after Murray resigned to sign Scott Niedermayer when he became a UFA in June 2005. So that trade is indirectly responsible for Niedermayer leaving the Devils. Maybe Murray acquires Rob with other players and picks, but the fact that he used two players who used to be in the Devils system to get Rob Niedermayer always stung me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yeah I loved this trade, Mogilny made that offense so dynamic. Those were some of the most fun years to be a Devils fan. Mogilny was so fun to watch. It's a shame that his second run here was so forgettable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) This of course allowed Brian Burke after Murray resigned to sign Scott Niedermayer when he became a UFA in June 2005. So that trade is indirectly responsible for Niedermayer leaving the Devils. Maybe Murray acquires Rob with other players and picks, but the fact that he used two players who used to be in the Devils system to get Rob Niedermayer always stung me. Wow...had never even considered this before. Edited December 12, 2012 by Devilsfan118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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