MadDog2020 8,330 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 (edited) The trade is one for one. Edited October 10 by MadDog2020 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Satans Hockey 3,408 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crisis 647 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Scored 20 goals the season before last and had some Calder votes (finished 8th) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chimaira_Devil_#9 781 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Know very little about Johnsson, I liked Joey Anderson , leafs fans haven't got a clue who he is, but I think he can make a name for himself. His attitude and work ethic will mean he will make opportunities for himself. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Rockies 1976 6,375 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Could be one of those deals that ultimately works out for both teams, and Joey is a bit younger, but I like the deal. Johansson also under team control for three years at a reasonable cap hit ($3.4 million per season). Also the more proven player at the moment. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicomo 5,764 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I know nothing about this guy, but I seriously doubt Joey Anderson ever scores 20 goals in the NHL. Is is safe to assume Mercer will be able to bring a lot of what Joey Anderson did, but with more skill? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crisis 647 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 1 minute ago, Nicomo said: I know nothing about this guy, but I seriously doubt Joey Anderson ever scores 20 goals in the NHL. Is is safe to assume Mercer will be able to bring a lot of what Joey Anderson did, but with more skill? I kind of think Bastian will move into the void left by Anderson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicomo 5,764 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Damn guy was a 7th round pick. That he even made it to the NHL (especially on a stacked TOR team) is impressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Nicomo 5,764 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Just now, Crisis said: I kind of think Bastian will move into the void left by Anderson. It’s very unlikely Bastian is anything more than a 4th line guy though. Anderson could at least play middle 6 if he reaches his potential. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog2020 8,330 Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 Masisak FTW. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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pumpkin cutter 401 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Love this trade. Just have to google some YouTube videos of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devs3cups 1,670 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Wow. Nice deal for NJ here. Scored 20 goals last season, apparently mostly plays on the 3rd line. With more ice time I could see him scoring 20 again. Also 3 years left. Great value here. Another solid move by Fitz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NJDevils1214 2,880 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 That's better than Namestnikov. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chimaira_Devil_#9 781 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 From some very quick viewings he seems pretty rapid. Seen quite a few comments from leafs fans saying they wont miss the stupid penalties. Presuming that is just but hurt leafs fans though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Rockies 1976 6,375 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 17 minutes ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: Know very little about Johnsson, I liked Joey Anderson , leafs fans haven't got a clue who he is, but I think he can make a name for himself. His attitude and work ethic will mean he will make opportunities for himself. I’m sure Leaf fans are looking at Joey’s NHL numbers and thinking “What the hell?!”, but I do think that kid has something, and could become a nice NHLer. Not sure how long that takes though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NJDfan1711 1,690 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 9 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: I love Bratt, but if our LW depth is Bratt/Johnsson/Boqvist in the future, considered me worried and disappointed. Boqvist hasn't really shown signs that he's cemented himself as an NHL player, and we don't really know what to expect out of Johnsson yet. I'm fine with Bratt on the top line if he improves upon the season he had last year, but the other 3 lines would really be lacking at that positon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevilMinder 1,211 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 4 minutes ago, Devs3cups said: Nice trade. This guy loves to be fed the puck, some nice twitchy goals in there from cross ice feeds 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog2020 8,330 Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 6 minutes ago, NJDfan1711 said: I love Bratt, but if our LW depth is Bratt/Johnsson/Boqvist in the future, considered me worried and disappointed. Boqvist hasn't really shown signs that he's cemented himself as an NHL player, and we don't really know what to expect out of Johnsson yet. I'm fine with Bratt on the top line if he improves upon the season he had last year, but the other 3 lines would really be lacking at that positon. I understand your concern there. Bratt needs to show more durability, and Boqvist needs to play more in the NHL. Not really sure what he is yet. Johnsson seems like a solid middle six guy though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devilsfan118 2,849 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Very, very happy with this trade. Fitzy is having himself an amazing 48 hours. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Rockies 1976 6,375 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 8 minutes ago, NJDfan1711 said: I love Bratt, but if our LW depth is Bratt/Johnsson/Boqvist in the future, considered me worried and disappointed. Boqvist hasn't really shown signs that he's cemented himself as an NHL player, and we don't really know what to expect out of Johnsson yet. I'm fine with Bratt on the top line if he improves upon the season he had last year, but the other 3 lines would really be lacking at that positon. Just a writer’s opinion. If Boqvist doesn’t develop, Fitz will try to upgrade. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NJDfan1711 1,690 Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 4 minutes ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: Just a writer’s opinion. If Boqvist doesn’t develop, Fitz will try to upgrade. I know. Just a scary thought. I hadn't really looked at our roster very closely lately in terms of player's "natural" positions, but assuming Gusev is on the right side, it does highlight an potential issue for us and lack of depth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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