NJDfan1711 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Devilsfan118 said: Very interested to see where the B-level UFAs land once the Tavares saga is over. Have to imagine we're at least somewhat involved with a couple guys. If not, curious to see if Ray can pull any trades out. I think you simply have to address the situation at D, and, ideally, the 2C slot. I don't know if the 2C slot gets addressed right now because, well, I just don't think we, or they (management), are sure of what we have yet. I mean, does Nico stay firmly on the top line this year as the undisputed 1C? I imagine so, but if that's the case, then what exactly happens with Zajac and Zacha? You could make the case neither are 2C material, for opposite reasons (Zajac being on the decline, and Zacha not yet ready for a 2nd line role and minutes), but neither should be relegated to the fourth line either, so that creates a bit of an issue. I don't see Zajac getting traded simply because of what he's meant to the organization, and also probably having little value at this point in his career as well, so even though I'm still somewhat optimistic about Zacha's future and I'd like to give him time to develop, if the feeling is that the second line center spot needs to be filled, I think that means Zacha is on the way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadevils Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) I know it has been said, but I continue to be impressed that the Devils have not been connected to a single rumor. Really locked up communications. Can someone go over and make sure the lights are on in the offices? Edited June 28, 2018 by Steadevils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I know it has been said, but I continue to be impressed that the Devils have not been connected to a single rumor. Really locked up communications. Can someone go over and make sure the lights are on in the offices? Not only that, we haven’t heard word one from Shero post-draft. Nothing. Zilch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NJDevils1214 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, MadDog2020 said: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Please not us. If anyone here wants it to be us you must be on drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokar Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, NJDevils1214 said: Please not us. If anyone here wants it to be us you must be on drugs. If Leon Draisaitl came with him I would have to think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBallofHate Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod 2m2 minutes ago More A number of teams in the East, including NJ, NYR and BOS, have expressed interest in James van Riemsdyk. Unclear when decision comes, but he has plenty of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, NJDfan1711 said: I mean, does Nico stay firmly on the top line this year as the undisputed 1C? I imagine so, but if that's the case, then what exactly happens with Zajac and Zacha? I can't even think about Nico being anything other than our 1C, because we don't have anyone else who can compete with him for that position. Zacha and Zajac are a 3C and 4C, whichever order you want to put them it. But, as we lack a true 2C, I am assuming that'll be Zajac and Zacha will be the 3C. Barring any trades or free agent signings, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 By Brent Burns beard, San Jose will regret giving Logan Couture an 8 year extension. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, NJDevils1214 said: Please not us. If anyone here wants it to be us you must be on drugs. Severson for Lucic and RNH. I wonder if Draisaitl is completely untouchable.. Sorry boys, incredibly slow day. Can't help but throw out (probably) terrible trade proposals. Edit: Severon + McLeod/Zacha + Prospect/Pick for Draisaitl and Lucic. Let me have it. Edited June 28, 2018 by Devilsfan118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I can't even think about Nico being anything other than our 1C, because we don't have anyone else who can compete with him for that position. Zacha and Zajac are a 3C and 4C, whichever order you want to put them it. But, as we lack a true 2C, I am assuming that'll be Zajac and Zacha will be the 3C. Barring any trades or free agent signings, of course. Agreed about Nico. I just can't see either one of those other guys playing 4C - Zajac is still too good defensively to play him 6-7 minutes a game, and Zacha, at his age, should be playing against tougher competition and allow him to elevate his game. I'm really interested to see if McLeod can become something here very soon. In a perfect world, he impresses at camp, and slides right into that 2C role, allowing Zajac to slide to 3C, and either Boyle or Coleman to be the 4th - then we possibly look at shipping Zacha to someone that still thinks they can get something out of him, and we can someone on D in return. If that happened, things would obviously be a little rough with McLeod logging that much time that early, but Zajac could always flip flop with him, basically like he did this past year with Zacha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 FWIW Quote This in from the Milan Lucic camp, his agent Gerry Johnasson answering on whether a trade request was made to Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli: “I have not had that conversation with Peter. I can tell you this, it’s funny, cause I do hear this a lot when a player has a tough year, which Milan did, and when teams have a tough year, which obviously Edmonton did, you hear all sorts of crazy stuff that goes on. Obviously there’s a lot of frustration on everybody’s part — because there should be. Everybody expects more and as with Milan and as should the Oilers. But Milan is 100 per cent ready to come back and play. And he’s going to be back with the Oilers. He’s always been an Oiler since the day he signed.” http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/hes-going-to-be-back-all-the-right-things-being-said-from-milan-lucic-camp I know its a homer newspaper, but its his agent saying that. That last line made me laugh though -- 'Hes ALWAYS been an Oiler (since the day he signed)." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 34 minutes ago, Devilsfan118 said: Severson for Lucic and RNH. Edit: Severon + McLeod/Zacha + Prospect/Pick for Draisaitl and Lucic. Let me have it. I think #1 is a no-brainer. #2 might be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Yes I’m sure Chiarelli would have no reservations trading us another young stud forward like Draisaitl, that won’t look bad for him. I’m also sure the Edmonton fans and media wouldn’t hang him from the Gretzky statue if he did. [emoji849]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: Yes I’m sure Chiarelli would have no reservations trading us another young stud forward like Draisaitl, that won’t look bad for him. I’m also sure the Edmonton fans and media wouldn’t hang him from the Gretzky statue if he did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Trade is one for one. Only this time, it's McDavid for Severson. The latter still has a lot of upside, could end up being better than the guy he traded Hall for, and a lower cap hit. How can he say no? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Daniel said: Trade is one for one. Only this time, it's McDavid for Severson. The latter still has a lot of upside, could end up being better than the guy he traded Hall for, and a lower cap hit. How can he say no? Obviously that's a joke, but who would they give us for Severson one for one. RNH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Obviously that's a joke, but who would they give us for Severson one for one. RNH? We might have to add a little, but probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Obviously that's a joke, but who would they give us for Severson one for one. RNH? Apparently RNH is now seen as a golden child in their eyes, thanks to his chemistry with McDavid. So, both my proposals above are probably moot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 37 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Obviously that's a joke, but who would they give us for Severson one for one. RNH? Pulji? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 42 minutes ago, Daniel said: We might have to add a little, but probably. The Trade is One For One. lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 The Trade is One For One. lol Great name for a band. [emoji23]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, Kinkyisth3b3st said: Yes, I agree, let's trade one of the few defenseman with a pulse on our team. We've got plenty of defenseman to go around. Severson for Adam Larsson?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, mfitz804 said: Severson for Adam Larsson?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiquated Colorado Rockie Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 9 hours ago, MadDog2020 said: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk would have to see that one to believe it. #boatanchorcontract 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiquated Colorado Rockie Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Steadevils said: I know it has been said, but I continue to be impressed that the Devils have not been connected to a single rumor. Really locked up communications. Can someone go over and make sure the lights are on in the offices? Lou would be proud 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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