I don't know I don't think he is great by any means but I still think he is better then Brunner
- blizzzard

I agree, they're both at about the same level to me, but Ryder's cap hit is a mil more. That's the only reason i said him. I feel the same about both of them though. One of them should be moved this summer.

Is Etem that good. I know Anaheim has a lot of prospects, but I think Lou has to decide if he wants a work in progress prospect or an already established young player, like Eberle, 24 in May, or Kane, 23 in August. I think Kane is the less likely because I don't think Lou would want to deal with this attitude.
- Devils9503

Kane would be able to play this system better the Eberle I think. I wouldn't mind Toffoli either but the Kings value him greatly

Jussi Jokinen. More consistent/better two-way player than Brunner.

Ruutu-Zajac-Jagr
Elias-Henrique-Jokinen
Clowe-Zubrus-Ryder
Matteau-Josefson-Bernier

Extra: Brunner, Carter

Also, we need a third line center. Zubrus won't do.
- TheJerseyDevil1

If PDB is the coach no chance Matteau is playing over Carter. Wouldn't mind Jokinen, but we would have to get rid of Brunner. That third line is bad. Would actually like to get an actual center instead of throwing Zubrus there. Get rid of Ryder and put Zubrus in his spot. I think with the cap we have and some players signing we could upgrade center and RW. Get a center, sign Jokinen and trade Ryder and Brunner.

Ruutu-Zajac-Jagr
Clowe-Henrique-Jokinen/Zubrus
Elias- UFA - Jokinen/Zubrus

But there are so many factors from now and free agency. I think we need a Hemsky or Callahan on the right side and either Statsny/Legwand as center. I don't think Jokinen would be that much of an upgrade over Zubrus, production wise though.

If Schneider decided to tell Lou after this season that he doesn't plan on resigning who would you guys want to trade him for ? I don't think this will happen but thought it would be interesting to know

Kane would be able to play this system better the Eberle I think. I wouldn't mind Toffoli either but the Kings value him greatly
- blizzzard

I would love either Toffoli or Pearson. Kings are looking for scoring maybe send Elias to L.A. or one of them. If we are to get younger and faster he is gonna have to go sooner or later.

If Schneider decided to tell Lou after this season that he doesn't plan on resigning who would you guys want to trade him for ? I don't think this will happen but thought it would be interesting to know
- blizzzard

I would try to acquire Holtby first for nothing since they have Halak now, than trade for a top six/three forward and goalie if we could, Anaheim, Detroit, Edmonton, Florida, Minnesota, or Winnipeg.

I would love either Toffoli or Pearson. Kings are looking for scoring maybe send Elias to L.A. or one of them. If we are to get younger and faster he is gonna have to go sooner or later.
- Devils9503

I really wondered why we didn't take Pearson. He played for the Colts and was a late bloomer but he was at least a scorer. I felt he had the potential to be the better player between him and Matteau.

I really wondered why we didn't take Pearson. He played for the Colts and was a late bloomer but he was at least a scorer. I felt he had the potential to be the better player between him and Matteau.
- blizzzard

Yep, don't understand Conte's thinking on that pick.

Yep, don't understand Conte's thinking on that pick.
- Devils9503

Was just looking at tsn's january draft rankings and there looks to be some decent players pegged around 30 at least at the january marker of the season. Vrana was 23th Ho-Sang 29th but he is only 5'11 166 but very talented player, Deangelo 26th but he is a defenseman

So the cap will jump to anywhere between 69-71 M. That gives us anywhere from 19.1-21.1 M in space to resign Jagr, Gelly, the 4th line (maybe), backup to Cory and hopefully not Zid. Also hopefully with the addition of space from buying out Volch.

19.1 alone in space would get us Jagr back at around 3.5-4 M, Gelly might command 2-3 range, 4th line total would be around 2.5 total. Even without a Volch buyout, that has us around 10-11 M to lock up a backup G and go after a couple big namers in FA..
- FloridianDevil

I think Gelinas gets closer to $1.5 million. Larsson might get a bit less. Both on 1 or 2 year deals. We are in a decent position cap wise. I'd try to get rid of Ryder and his $3.5 million remaining. I'd be interested in bringing in Iginla on a 2 year deal for around $11 million. Resign CBGB for $2.5 million. Then sign either a 2nd line LW, or a 3rd line center.

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Henrique-Elias-Iginla
Clowe-Free Agent-Brunner
CBGB

Greene-Fayne
Gelinas-Larsson
Salvador-Merril

Schneider
Free Agent/Kinkaid

Did you guys see what Gord Miller from TSN posted on his twitter? If not, here it is;

Top 5 Save % Last 3 Seasons (min 75 starts)
Rask .928
Schneider .927
Elliott .925
Bishop .924
Lundqvist .924


Worst Save % last 3 seasons (min 75 starts)
Brodeur .904
Pavelec .905
Emery .905
Bryzgalov .906
Mason .906

Was just looking at tsn's january draft rankings and there looks to be some decent players pegged around 30 at least at the january marker of the season. Vrana was 23th Ho-Sang 29th but he is only 5'11 166 but very talented player, Deangelo 26th but he is a defenseman
- blizzzard

if he is still on the board, and since lou can't trade down, i see no way he passes on deangelo. i know he is a defenseman, but allows lou to move a stiff like larsson, sorry had to say it, lou loves to stockpile young defenseman.

Yea if you are going to upgrade players don't half ass it. Merril still 73 which is debatable considering he has hardly looked out of player for the majority of his time with the big club.
- blizzzard

I'm in 5th season (maybe 4th) in NHL 14 with the Devils. Anthony Brodeur is an 80, Larsson an 86 Gelinas an 83 Merrill an 85 Mattaeu 78 Boucher 81

I'm in 5th season (maybe 4th) in NHL 14 with the Devils. Anthony Brodeur is an 80, Larsson an 86 Gelinas an 83 Merrill an 85 Mattaeu 78 Boucher 81
- Jeffrey7146

That's sick! I didn't make it that far in, did Severson ever pan out for you?

I'm in 5th season (maybe 4th) in NHL 14 with the Devils. Anthony Brodeur is an 80, Larsson an 86 Gelinas an 83 Merrill an 85 Mattaeu 78 Boucher 81
- Jeffrey7146

Thats as bout as far as I get then I start a new one haha

Did you guys see what Gord Miller from TSN posted on his twitter? If not, here it is;

Top 5 Save % Last 3 Seasons (min 75 starts)
Rask .928
Schneider .927
Elliott .925
Bishop .924
Lundqvist .924


Worst Save % last 3 seasons (min 75 starts)
Brodeur .904
Pavelec .905
Emery .905
Bryzgalov .906
Mason .906
- Twist

Stats have been deemed "useless" by Marty's apologists. BRODEUR IS GOD!

If Schneider decided to tell Lou after this season that he doesn't plan on resigning who would you guys want to trade him for ? I don't think this will happen but thought it would be interesting to know
- blizzzard

Trick question.
Lou trades no one. They walk & sign elsewhere.

If Schneider decided to tell Lou after this season that he doesn't plan on resigning who would you guys want to trade him for ? I don't think this will happen but thought it would be interesting to know
- blizzzard

Taylor Ham Hall

Trick question.
Lou trades no one. They walk & sign elsewhere.
- FLdevilsFAN

Can't rule it out after what happened with Kovy lol

Taylor Ham Hall
- NickA

I think Fasth is good enough that they wouldn't give up Hall to slightly upgrade their goalie situation

I think Fasth is good enough that they wouldn't give up Hall to slightly upgrade their goalie situation
- blizzzard