Big money in expansion.
- MJL

I hate seeing half empty arenas.

Big money in expansion.
- MJL

My guess is Seattle, and probably Quebec City. However, they could get some serious money if they would expand a second franchise in the Toronto area.

Definitely going to be tight, but they have over 15M to play with. A lot will depend on what an RFA like Sutter is going to get. And maybe an older player like Orpik takes a comparable deal to what he has now.
With the scarcity of available all around defenseman , I'd think long and hard about it.
- MJL

they also need to at some point let these younger guys step up, and hopefully use the benefit of an ELC or two to be able to afford forward depth.

sutters deal will be an interesting one. i actually really like him in his role, despite the lack of current numbers.

they definitely have some decisions to make for sure. for better or worse, i dont see them trading letang. questions will need to be answered about both orpik and niskanen though, and subsequently, despres.

My guess is Seattle, and probably Quebec City. However, they could get some serious money if they would expand a second franchise in the Toronto area.
- ravishingone

I don't know where they're going to be. But the expansion fees are big. And if I'm not mistaken, the players don't get any of it.

they also need to at some point let these younger guys step up, and hopefully use the benefit of an ELC or two to be able to afford forward depth.

sutters deal will be an interesting one. i actually really like him in his role, despite the lack of current numbers.

they definitely have some decisions to make for sure. for better or worse, i dont see them trading letang. questions will need to be answered about both orpik and niskanen though, and subsequently, despres.
- stayinthefnnet

Do you think Zatkoff is the backup next year?

Do you think Zatkoff is the backup next year?
- MJL

who knows at this rate. i dont even know if he will be the backup going into the postseason. supposedly vokoun is starting to move again. zatkoff has been decent at times, but it is a little shaky knowing he is the only line of defense between the team and a MAF meltdown.

Do you think Zatkoff is the backup next year?
- MJL

i do think at least one of orpik or niskanen leaves. not likely, but potentially both may move on.

Is there anything more riveting than a 1-0 Devils game?
- PhillySportsGuy

the previous 28 pages or so?

Is there anything more riveting than a 1-0 Devils game?
- PhillySportsGuy

I like McKinnon, but I believe they will regret passing on Jones.

Avs gotta shot to win in regulation.....

or not

I like McKinnon, but I believe they will regret passing on Jones.
- ravishingone

That draft has lived up to its billing so far. McKinnon, Barkov, Jones, Monahan all look like absolute studs. Drouin is averaging over 2 points per game in juniors too.

or not

- BiggE

At least they won in OT. Devils have an absurd amount of OT/SO losses

That draft has lived up to its billing so far. McKinnon, Barkov, Jones, Monahan all look like absolute studs. Drouin is averaging over 2 points per game in juniors too.
- PhillySportsGuy

its gonna be weird potentially having the flyers without timonen, and the pens without orpik.

Nahhh. The grammar is too good
- PhillySportsGuy

There has been a huge increase in the similarities of his articles and the topics discussed/ broughtup/ beaten, raped, murdered and beaten again in hrre

That draft has lived up to its billing so far. McKinnon, Barkov, Jones, Monahan all look like absolute studs. Drouin is averaging over 2 points per game in juniors too.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah but we snatched up Morin before the Habs coukd get their greezy h ands on him WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Yeah but we snatched up Morin before the Habs coukd get their greezy h ands on him WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
- KINGKENZO

Hopefully, it works out for us. He still looks like he's at least another year away from the NHL.

At least they won in OT. Devils have an absurd amount of OT/SO losses
- PhillySportsGuy

True, the current point system sucks

That draft has lived up to its billing so far. McKinnon, Barkov, Jones, Monahan all look like absolute studs. Drouin is averaging over 2 points per game in juniors too.
- PhillySportsGuy

if only we lost a few more games we could have had one of those players

Hopefully, it works out for us. He still looks like he's at least another year away from the NHL.
- PhillySportsGuy

Dont hsve a choice other t h an to be patient and hope for the best....I say at least 3 years and hell be better off for it

Hopefully, it works out for us. He still looks like he's at least another year away from the NHL.
- PhillySportsGuy

he still doesnt strike me as an offensive contributor at the nhl level though

Just changed out the strings on the guitar for the first time ever....

My heart rate can now lower....

Just changed out the strings on the guitar for the first time ever....

My heart rate can now lower....
- Giroux_Is_God

ive played for like 7 years and i still hate doing it. no clue why i still struggle with it

Hopefully, it works out for us. He still looks like he's at least another year away from the NHL.
- PhillySportsGuy

Who? Morin?

I don't think he'll even be getting a tryout until 2016

he still doesnt strike me as an offensive contributor at the nhl level though
- stayinthefnnet

He won't be. He is a combination of Coburn and L. Schenn. He's physical and plays with an edge, but can skate pretty well. He has shutdown defenseman potential. He makes a decent first pass out of the zone, but can't be relied upon to make too many stretch passes.