Mitico12 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 yr / 800K NJ.com/Devils 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Good signing.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Nice signing. I'm a fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Martyisth3b3st said: Anyone who has an issue with this should take a look at Parenteau, P.A. and Stempniak, Lee. Looking forward to the days of no more "treading water/inexpensive/potential flip-for-picks"-type signings like these that remind us all of the state of the team, but yeah, right now it makes sense. Shero can get some games out of him and flip him for a mid-to-low round pick at the deadline (or earlier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Stafford is worse than Parenteau or Stempniak, but he should at least get a few goals hanging out in the slot on PP1. I don't like the signing and I don't think he will bring back much at the deadline unless they play him a lot with Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'm cool with it. Not sure Speers will be ready and we need a rw regardless. As far as him not being able to get a good return- I feel like he's a more sought after than PAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 9 minutes ago, Martyisth3b3st said: How can you not like the signing? We gave up nothing for a "hmm, maybe". If it doesn't pan out, he's gone. If it does pan out, he's traded for a mid-round pick. Because there's better players available, and Stafford did not have a good season last year and was never that good of a player to begin with and he turns 32 this year - what he did well in his prime is not really something the Devils need more of. So I don't like the process. It might turn out okay - playing on PP1 and if he plays with Hall, he might score 15-20 goals by March which would probably get us that 2nd or 3rd round pick back - but this could easily explode and Stafford's last NHL team could be the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just now, SMantzas said: I'm cool with it. Not sure Speers will be ready and we need a rw regardless. As far as him not being able to get a good return- I feel like he's a more sought after than PAP If the Devils get more a 4th-rounder for him, I'll be surprised...probably a 5th or 6th, based on recent play. He was pretty good in his first six NHL seasons, but it's been a different story over his last five...not like he's played on awesome teams of course. Does say a lot that he was available in late August for pennies. MITB pretty much summed it up...at his salary, if he blows after 20 games or so, you say the hell with it and move on. If he's decent and contributing, might as well let him stick around for a while at minimal cost, then get your pick or two at the deadline and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Not the biggest fan of this because I really want Blake Speers on the team this year in more than just a 4th line role, as I think Stafford probably mans a RW spot in the middle 6 now. We'll see how it plays out though, not something to get truly upset about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I mean you aren't going to get much for Stafford; the Jets got a 6th rounder for him (was potentially a 4th if he played enough games for the Bruins (he did) and they got to the 2nd round (they didn't)... so 2 wins why of a 4th rounder (in a very competitive, OT laden series against Ottawa) But I like having Stafford on the team for next year to give us some more time to season... if we can flip him later; sure... but I'm not thinking it'll be for a 2nd. If he somehow pots 20; and we aren't in the playoff hunt (which would be feasible if he's netting 20); then maybe we can snag a 3rd from some desperate playoff team with an injured RWer. But I expect more of the same 4/5/6 rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Stafford is worse than Parenteau or Stempniak, but he should at least get a few goals hanging out in the slot on PP1. I don't like the signing and I don't think he will bring back much at the deadline unless they play him a lot with Hall. He's a RW and it's one year for $800,000. There is literally nothing not to like.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 This move was made because of Zajac's injury. He'll never trump Speers imo. He's also takes draws. Good signing under the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 55 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: He's a RW and it's one year for $800,000. There is literally nothing not to like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I just explained what I don't like about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2017/18 Michael Ryder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I just explained what I don't like about it. Yes I saw your post- that's fine, you aren't wrong about what you said, and there may be some better options out there (I.E. Jagr). But anyone you sign this time of year is likely a marginal player to begin with, and it fills a need at RW, so I'm good with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmann422 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, Marshall said: 2017/18 Michael Ryder. Sure if you ignore that ryder was signed at 2 yrs $7 mill. But I get what your saying, I doubt this move works out- I predict he won't have any takers at the deadline and is a healthy scratch by the end of season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, dmann422 said: Sure if you ignore that ryder was signed at 2 yrs $7 mill. But I get what your saying, I doubt this move works out- I predict he won't have any takers at the deadline and is a healthy scratch by the end of season. I agree, but also think it doesn't matter. Worth a shot to see if he can return to form. In his last full-ish season he was 21g-17a-38p. I'd take that from a 3rd-4th liner. Edited August 25, 2017 by mfitz804 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'm not a huge fan of Stafford lately, but I have been proven wrong before by signings like these by NJ, so hopefully that's the case again. Looking forward to this turning into part of next year's Palmieri/Johansson type of trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 As has been said on this site a hundred times, we have no cap issue, so a 1 year, $800K deal makes no difference. Worth a shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Not doing cartwheels over this signing, but at the price I cannot complain. I think the Devils will still invite another 1-2 players on PTO's before camp begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 He becomes the second best right handed shot on the team, ok not saying much because hes one of two current listed, but it fills a hole.. hopefully he gets on a hot streak for a month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitico12 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Poor man's version of Jason Pomminville. Would have preferred BGio however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'm just tired of seeing these old boring uninspiring worthless vets on this team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Who was going to be our 3rd line RW...heck, maybe 4th?? Edited August 26, 2017 by EdgeControl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 The Devils have plenty of options for 3rd line RW and 4th line RW - Noesen, Blandisi, Lappin, McLeod, Speers, or even Hayes on his PTO. It's on the top 2 lines that they needed an RW and I think that's where Stafford will end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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