I’d have forked over a 2nd and 3rd for Gusev.
- Wildschwein

New Jersey making a lot of good bets. Goes to show what cap space in a limited-growth environment can be turned into. They've now added Hughes, Subban, Simmonds (not much, but short term), Gusev and Hayden in one summer.

Hall- Hischier- Bratt
Gusev- Hughes- Palmieri
Wood- Zacha- Simmonds
Coleman- Zajac- Hayden/Anderson

Vatanen- Subban
Greene- Severson
Butcher- Carrick/Mueller

It has its flaws, but Shero has made a lot of progress in insulating his youth with scoring options.

whats with the Thrashers thing
- Reveen.

You mean my "Favourite Team"?

Im not really sure I have that confidence in him
- Reveen.

Gusev, Gagner or both?

Doubt it. Even if he does, Gagner is sure as poop gonna get outscored.
- MaximumBone

Almost assuredly.

New Jersey making a lot of good bets. Goes to show what cap space in a limited-growth environment can be turned into. They've now added Hughes, Subban, Simmonds (not much, but short term), Gusev and Hayden in one summer.

Hall- Hischier- Bratt
Gusev- Hughes- Palmieri
Wood- Zacha- Simmonds
Coleman- Zajac- Hayden/Anderson

Vatanen- Subban
Greene- Severson
Butcher- Carrick/Mueller

It has its flaws, but Shero has made a lot of progress in insulating his youth with scoring options.
- MaximumBone

A massive improvement over last season. If Schneider can stay healthy, I don’t see why the Devils can’t complete for the Division.

A massive improvement over last season. If Schneider can stay healthy, I don’t see why the Devils can’t complete for the Division.
- Wildschwein

I think a combo of Schneider and Blackwood COULD get it done, but there are still a number of reasons why I don't see them competing for the division title. While it has improved, their D is still lacking in "sure things" (Greene is older, Severson is streaky and struggles defensively, Butcher plays sheltered minutes) and their goalies are largely question marks.

I think a combo of Schneider and Blackwood COULD get it done, but there are still a number of reasons why I don't see them competing for the division title. While it has improved, their D is still lacking in "sure things" (Greene is older, Severson is streaky and struggles defensively, Butcher plays sheltered minutes) and their goalies are largely question marks.
- MaximumBone

And chances are Hall will be broken again....

And chances are Hall will be broken again....
- oilpatch

And yet still be more impactful on overall team wins than all but two of our players.

A massive improvement over last season. If Schneider can stay healthy, I don’t see why the Devils can’t complete for the Division.
- Wildschwein

Blackwood will play a lot of games. Probably head into the season as a 1A/1B split. It's the D I'm most concerned about. Having PK, Severson, Vatanen and Carrick as right hand shots is decent, but down the left we have Greene, Mueller and Butcher, have to pin a lot of hope on Smith making an immediate impact in the NHL at 19 years old.

Unfortunately I can’t get the links to work, thus I’m going on the assumption that the numbers you’re trying to share are only for this season only.

What do the numbers look like when RNH and Monahan each centred wingers of comparable worth, namely Hall and Gaudreau?
- Wildschwein

I'll look into it.
And yes.

And chances are Hall will be broken again....
- oilpatch

If he isn't signed long term by December 1st I want to see him moved. Devils have watched too much talent walk away for no return.

I'll look into it.
And yes.
- EdmHockeyMan

Tell that pig to stop crying.

There is no questioning that you're wrong
- Reveen.

A possiblity.

New Jersey making a lot of good bets. Goes to show what cap space in a limited-growth environment can be turned into. They've now added Hughes, Subban, Simmonds (not much, but short term), Gusev and Hayden in one summer.

Hall- Hischier- Bratt
Gusev- Hughes- Palmieri
Wood- Zacha- Simmonds
Coleman- Zajac- Hayden/Anderson

Vatanen- Subban
Greene- Severson
Butcher- Carrick/Mueller

It has its flaws, but Shero has made a lot of progress in insulating his youth with scoring options.
- MaximumBone

I think Bastian is the better option than Hayden or Anderson on the 4th line, also Zajac will certainly be the 3C. Wouldn't shock me to see a few bottom six forwards dealt and Zacha moved to the wing.

Wood, Zacha, Zajac, Simmonds, Coleman, Hayden, Anderson, Bastian, McLeod, Rooney, Boqvist, Zetterlund. They have quite a glut of 3rd/4th liners competing for 6 spots right now.

I’d have forked over a 2nd and 3rd for Gusev.
- Wildschwein

He is wearing 97 this year.....I hope nothing but bad things happen to him

Blackwood will play a lot of games. Probably head into the season as a 1A/1B split. It's the D I'm most concerned about. Having PK, Severson, Vatanen and Carrick as right hand shots is decent, but down the left we have Greene, Mueller and Butcher, have to pin a lot of hope on Smith making an immediate impact in the NHL at 19 years old.
- smellmyfinger

Wanna swap some D? You have a glut of RHD, we have an available LHD.

Russell, Gagner, Puljujarvi and a 2021 1st, for Wood and Severson?

Tell that pig to stop crying.
- smellmyfinger

Make me.

He is wearing 97 this year.....I hope nothing but bad things happen to him
- RatedR80

That saucy female dog.

I like him.

Wanna swap some D? You have a glut of RHD, we have an available LHD.

Russell, Gagner, Puljujarvi and a 2021 1st, for Wood and Severson?
- Wildschwein

Devils going to need that Severson contract. $4m a year for a top 4 defender is going to be key when Hischier, Blackwood, Bratt all get massive raises and Hall gets north of $10m a year.

Devils going to need that Severson contract. $4m a year for a top 4 defender is going to be key when Hischier, Blackwood, Bratt all get massive raises and Hall gets north of $10m a year.
- smellmyfinger

Will he get it with the Devils though? To me, his words and actions seem to suggest that he’s gonna test Free Agency.

What’s your take on that?

Will he get it with the Devils though? To me, his words and actions seem to suggest that he’s gonna test Free Agency.

What’s your take on that?
- Wildschwein

If he isn't signed well before the trade deadline you have to move him if you're Shero. Can not afford to let him walk for nothing. I think you have to have at least the framework of what he is looking for hammered out before the season. Devils would never get equal value back, but you have to get something back for him.

Panarin set the market for superstar wingers, and TBH I'm hesitant to give Hall 8 years $11 million. He would be 36 when that deal expires.

If he isn't signed well before the trade deadline you have to move him if you're Shero. Can not afford to let him walk for nothing. I think you have to have at least the framework of what he is looking for hammered out before the season. Devils would never get equal value back, but you have to get something back for him.

Panarin set the market for superstar wingers, and TBH I'm hesitant to give Hall 8 years $11 million. He would be 36 when that deal expires.
- smellmyfinger

Having said such, if Hall demands max term, would you rather he be moved regardless of possible playoff considerations?

Having said such, if Hall demands max term, would you rather he be moved regardless of possible playoff considerations?
- Wildschwein

No, I think you sign him if you can and worry about the decline in 3 or 4 years.

No, I think you sign him if you can and worry about the decline in 3 or 4 years.
- smellmyfinger

Fair enough. One would think that’d be the Devil’s window to make some noise anyway, what with Nico, Hughes and Severson still in their primes, and before the declines of Hall, Subban and Vatanen.

If he isn't signed well before the trade deadline you have to move him if you're Shero. Can not afford to let him walk for nothing. I think you have to have at least the framework of what he is looking for hammered out before the season. Devils would never get equal value back, but you have to get something back for him.

Panarin set the market for superstar wingers, and TBH I'm hesitant to give Hall 8 years $11 million. He would be 36 when that deal expires.
- smellmyfinger

I lived in Edmonton during the tambellini years and I went to as many games as I could. I always thought Hall was a total blockhead on the ice. Giving the puck away, fumbling passes, dangerous rushes ending with him being at fault.
Was it just me or do you notice the same thing with the devils?