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LGD's!
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Let's keep in mind Bratt is still RFA. Not necessarily in drivers seat. Again I think Bratt shouldn't earn a nickel more than Jack or Nico. Tatar has been very good this year, wonder if Fitz has any intention of signing him?
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I know this might be out of left field thought but, I heard there's a possibility Flyers would consider moving Kevin Hayes? If so, would Fitz entertain this if he misses out on Timo? We could always use a 3rd center. But then again would Filly trade him in our conference?......................nah
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I guess I could get excited about Boeser/LeBlanc/Buchnevich. Are there any rentals we can get enthused about? And realistically fit on our cap space
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On 2/8/2023 at 3:29 PM, ajsgolf said:
Just over 3 weeks before the trade deadline. As everyone here already knows it’s in my nature, but also truly believe, that the Devils are either going to do nothing or get someone who won’t make the slightest difference with improving the team before the playoff push. Anyone along with me in my thinking or are you trying to remain positive, something I rarely do?
We get little to no scoring from bottom 6. I heard on Twitter there's interest in Kevin Leblanc? not much, if any improvement over what we already have. We need a speedy winger to close the deal on this season. Someone that might around for a couple years.
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On 2/7/2023 at 6:30 AM, jagknife said:
Problem with him is if you acquire him, you're also buying the $4.125m risk for next season too.
He'd absolutely deserving of a second chance in the league, I just don't think we're the team for him
Really talented guy. But he's been in player rehab this year. Not sure what that's about, but maybe why not one team claimed himoff waivers?
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I think (I might be a little biased here) we have a deep pool of prospects, maybe more than most teams. I agree on Buchnevich for sure. He's be great on Jack's wing.
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23 hours ago, NJDevils1214 said:
The crazy thing about the Islanders is that they are so old. All these big contracts for guys going into their early-mid 30s and now Horvat's will run until he is like 35.
Sadly for Lou, untradeable as well.
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I think Grier is going to want Miller as a starter from Rag$. The same way we feel about losing Mercer. Why haven't we heard anything about Kevin Leblanc? (a NJ native) Also, T. Bertuzzi ? Maybe he's a head case? I know he hasn't done much since he returned from injury. Buchnevic from St. Louis? Wonder if JVR is on the table? (Philly retaining half his salary) If Canes are in on Meier, will they need to off load $$?
Folks, I'd be OK if we didn't do much of anything?
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LGD's. A W would be nice.
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On 2/2/2023 at 8:34 AM, Devil Dan 56 said:
Fitz is going to have to start making decisions on if he wants to keep Blackwood and Severson on for the playoffs or if he wants to free up space for a Meier or someone else. It’s gonna be an interesting deadline for us.
edit: unloading Tatar is also an option but I don’t see him getting much interest
I honestly think SJ is going to want budding young potential stars. They'll ask for Nemec, Hughes, Schmid, Dawes maybe Mercer. Fitz has untouchables there. No offense, but no ones going to want Tatar. (not saying he's not a decent player) definitely not in a Meier deal.
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On 1/31/2023 at 8:42 AM, Colorado Rockies 1976 said:
Yeah I don't think it's the end of the world if Fitz winds up pivoting to a guy like Henrique or a couple of mid-tier guys. Not saying that I don't want Meier, but yeah, only one team is going to land him, and it could get to be costly. That's why I wonder if Mercer could potentially be a part of this thing. I pretty much assume Holtz, Casey, and this year's first-rounder are locks to go the other way in any deal for Meier. If the Devils somehow made a deal of Sharangovich, Holtz, Casey, a first-rounder and Walsh for Meier, I'd consider that a win. Five assets sounds like a lot, but Rango's pretty much playing his way out of the Devils' plans, and Walsh is a throw-in who the Sharks can take a look at to see if he's more than just a good AHLer...there's no room for him here. The big gets for the Sharks are obviously Holtz, Casey, and the first-rounder. And the big gets for the Devils are Meier and not having to give up Mercer or Nemec (L Hughes is obviously as untouchable as it gets). You're not really giving up much off the 2022-23 Devils.
We have to know what Timo is willing to sign for. We can't trade anyone without knowing this. I've heard the Sharks are not letting teams talk to Timo? We know he'll get paid nicely if he goes too FA. Teams trying to climb out of the cellar want to show their fans they too are serious about building back up. I think we have a good amount of prospects to choose from to make the deal that doesn't include Mercer/Nemec.maybe we can keep Holtz.
Can we sign both Timo and Bratt? A luxury indeed!
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29 minutes ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said:
I've over All-Star games in general...for one, in the case of football, basketball, and hockey, they're mostly playing at half-speed...and hockey's gotten to the point where they can't even "Play it straight"...they have to gimmick it up. Baseball's ASG at least comes much closer to the regular season product. And the HR derby is fun (though to be fair the NHL Skills competitions can be too).
My issue with ASGs these days is heaven forbid one of your star players gets hurt in one...for all of the fun that this season has been, could you imagine if Jack was injured in a friggin' ALL STAR GAME and had to miss significant time? I'm to the point where I'd just rather have an All-Star team in name only...the honor is still there, but at no risk to the player's health.
I don't remember a player getting hurt at an ASG. Unless someone skating hard, falls and goes hard ito the boards maybe? With 3 on 3 format no one typically gets hurt because there's no hitting. End to end rushes, no tight checking. I like 3 on 3 format. They actually compete. 5 on 5 was a joke. No defense shot blocking (stuff that actually goes on in a regular game)
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We all know Devil fans will be pissed at Fitz if he doesn't land Timo. Devils are competing w/ teams willing to give up a lot as well. I think fans should lower their expectations. If a deal for Meier is made we all know $$$ has to go the other way.
For me, if we can't out bid for Timo, I'll be satisfied with another fw. I think we have a very decent d corp. (veteran). This "c'mon Fitz do it already" stuff is common with all fans. In Fitz we trust.
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Good to be here. Wasn't sure what was going on. Thanks!
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I've always been under the impression a "qualifying" offer is typically a certain % above current salary. Like 15%?? How does Meier have 10 mil qualifying offer? Did San Jose offer that much to resign him.?? Also heard today Horvat same amount? 1o mil? Can someone explain how qualifying works?
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I think Fitz wants youth if he's going bto trade for anyone. ZP can go to the mall in Minny for all I care. Yes, someone to compliment Jack. w/ speed & decent size? (if there's someone out there.
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LGD's. Wonder how many scouts will be on hand from other teams? We're playing against a good team. If we play like we did against the Pens, this won't turn out as well.
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Cap space plays a big role in whomever we try to pick up. It almost has to be $$ in $$ out. If Timo has a qualifying offer of 10 mil? Why would he go anywhere else for say 8 mil? I realize every player wants to play on a winner, but that's a lot of $$ to stay put in SJ. JVR (if Flyers pick up 1/2 his cap hit) might be interesting. Rico would be nice too but then again almost 6 mil next year? I think Fitz's going to want youth back. We have some depth, maybe they'll draw interest.
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I don't believe any of the "high priced" guys will be traded for to come to NJ. Horvat will be looking for Kadri #'s, & we need to sign Bratt. We're up against the cap now. I know we're speculating here but these blockbuster trades (like 2 first, good player & a prospect) is BS. That fo schnozzle doesn't happen anymore. Yes I'd like to see Fitz scour the league for a complimentary winger for Jack (fast/good along the walls) or for Nico as well.
I think our D is great to end the year with. No need to tamper with it. All these glittering shiny objects are too expensive unless they're willing to sign long term. I'd love Meier, but he'll get stupid $$ because a GM will overpay.
btw, wasn't it Rutherford that signed Miller, Hughes, and Petterson? You don't sign a guy (after negotiations) and trade him! Because you look like a jackass with no clue. You don't sign or trade for player, and then turn around and get rid of him. IMO.
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13 hours ago, MB3 said:
I’d also prefer the weaker goalie against the weaker team and the stronger goalie against the stronger team.
Devils should be able to pour in a few against San Jose enough to escape a potential clunker from Blackwood.
Blackwood could certainly throw in a clunker. I think VV is the far more reliable goalkeeper. Now I'll go to Twitter & see the p>ss and moan about Huala being on Jack's line. Blah blah LGD's
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We scored on 3 breakaways last night. This must be a systems thing. Our D men always looking up. Maybe it's because we were playing the Dux. Going to be fun bus ride to Staples Car.
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Sharo has one of the best wrist shots on the team. However he's a one trick pony. Doesn't create any space for linrmates. Everyone thinks you need to have 3 offensively gifted guys on a line? Lindy likes Huala on Jack's line because he thinks the game better. Doesn't have speed/mitts of Jack, but Huala's more of a pit bull. All coaches these days are the same, you play your way up and down the line up. Loving that 4th line 20, 91, and 70. They might just make some noise eh?
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16 hours ago, Puckbuster said:
I’m just saying that Fitz will have options. Also, I don’t recall saying 10 mill for Timo, but I do recall someone posting there was a 10 mill offer sheet for San Jose to sign him. I would love to see him as a Devil though. I don’t think anyone can dispute that he would be a great addition on Hughes line. Fitz prefers to get players during the offseason anyway. The question is who is replaceable to make cap space and what each player is asking for. I do think Severson will be gone, because I don’t think he is happy playing as a third pair. That leaves Graves, but if he is asking for too much do the Devils try to retain Severson? Boqvist, Zetterlund and Yegor are all RFA, so if Fitz doesn’t need them to fill out the roster, who cares if no team has interest in them. I do think that he resigns Zetterlund and Yegor though. I think Boqvist is what he is and really doesn’t bring much.
Someone mentioned 10 mil offer. I'd love Timo to be traded here. Perfect line-mate for Nico. I'm sure SJ will make a "responsible" offer. Fitz might have a shot getting him in a Devils Sweater. But it'll take something substantial to pry him out. You wonder if Severson would take a lil hometown discount? But then again, he's in his prime years, so he may want to test the waters.
Fitz won't make the trade unless Timo signs for a few years at least. What salary "range" is Meier? (making 6 mil now)
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I'm so glad we didn't get Taresenlo, he has same "hangnail" health Blackwood . He'll be out of the line up a bunch. In like a lion, out like a ________