Bruce on the idea of trading Miller:

“If we got McDavid in return I’d say it’s okay,” said Boudreau with a laugh when asked about how much losing Miller would affect his team. “We don’t even talk about it, I haven’t talked one iota about J.T. getting traded. He’s the cornerstone right now — one of the cornerstones of our team, so we just go on. To me, that’s all noise. It makes for great media, and I love reading it all when they talk about trade deadline stuff, but nobody’s talked to me about anything.”
- boonerbuck

Miller won't be getting traded in-season.

My guess is the players that might get moved are
Boeser
Hoglander
Motte
Hamonic or Poolman

Miller won't be getting traded in-season.

My guess is the players that might get moved are
Boeser
Hoglander
Motte
Hamonic or Poolman
- Reubenkincade

Agree

We will get a better handle on Zacha during tonight's game, yes I realize it is only 1 game, but at least we can focus on him, as fans tend to focus only on points.
As you know, some fans aren't very reliable as talent assessors.
- Reubenkincade

this group is all over the place, sometimes good sometimes not. Some even post on the wrong thread without even noticing.
That’s what makes Carol’s blogs so SPECIAL!

Bruce on the idea of trading Miller:

“If we got McDavid in return I’d say it’s okay,” said Boudreau with a laugh when asked about how much losing Miller would affect his team. “We don’t even talk about it, I haven’t talked one iota about J.T. getting traded. He’s the cornerstone right now — one of the cornerstones of our team, so we just go on. To me, that’s all noise. It makes for great media, and I love reading it all when they talk about trade deadline stuff, but nobody’s talked to me about anything.”
- boonerbuck

Good thing Bouds isn't in charge of making trades then

Thank you Carol

If Alvin pulls the trigger on that trade then I’d say we are right back into Jim Benning type management.
- bloatedmosquito

Wrong! Benning would wait until Boeser was due his qualifying offer, hence when he has no value

We will get a better handle on Zacha during tonight's game, yes I realize it is only 1 game, but at least we can focus on him, as fans tend to focus only on points.
As you know, some fans aren't very reliable as talent assessors.
- Reubenkincade

Fair, but 1 game is definitely way too small. Like JD and Poolman have had good games this season but overall have struggled.

And almost every Devils fans’ comment on Zacha all say very similar things. Tweener, soft, not reliable defensively, mediocre hockey sense. He has offensive talent and size/skating but just lacks everywhere else

Miller won't be getting traded in-season.

My guess is the players that might get moved are
Boeser
Hoglander
Motte
Hamonic or Poolman
- Reubenkincade

I can’t see the last two being movable(Hamonic next TDL maybe). Agree with the rest.

I can’t see the last two being movable(Hamonic next TDL maybe). Agree with the rest.
- Nucker101

Yes. They aren’t movable. Fans need to be patient. Or get high on bath salts until jimmys contracts expire

Boeser for Zacha is fair.
Hog for Severson is not as he only has a year before UFA
- CanuckDon

Boeser >> Zacha in value. Severson is worse than Myers defensively. Do we really want that as a return? May as well get Barrie for peanuts.

Fair, but 1 game is definitely way too small. Like JD and Poolman have had good games this season but overall have struggled.

And almost every Devils fans’ comment on Zacha all say very similar things. Tweener, soft, not reliable defensively, mediocre hockey sense. He has offensive talent and size/skating but just lacks everywhere else
- Nucker101

Ya I am not advocating for Zacha, but can't say I have paid much attention to him, when watching the Devils.

I can’t see the last two being movable(Hamonic next TDL maybe). Agree with the rest.
- Nucker101

I think some teams might be interested in Hamonic, he is still a decent enough defensive defenseman that can move up to top 4 when needed.

Boeser >> Zacha in value. Severson is worse than Myers defensively. Do we really want that as a return? May as well get Barrie for peanuts.
- Retinalz

He has 7 goals 30 points in 50 games. Do our entire D squad have 7 goals? I bet it is close.

Boeser has 30 pts in 48 games.

Boeser >> Zacha in value. Severson is worse than Myers defensively. Do we really want that as a return? May as well get Barrie for peanuts.
- Retinalz

I think Zacha is worth more 🤷‍♂️. Look at their respective qualifying amounts

I think Zacha is worth more 🤷‍♂️. Look at their respective qualifying amounts
- CanuckDon

I'd prefer none of the above, would rather just trade Boeser for futures + cap space if Zacha is the best roster player you can get

I think some teams might be interested in Hamonic, he is still a decent enough defensive defenseman that can move up to top 4 when needed.
- Reubenkincade

Yeah, but that extra year left will scare some teams away, especially with how injury-prone he is

I'd prefer none of the above, would rather just trade Boeser for futures + cap space if Zacha is the best roster player you can get
- Nucker101

Sounds like the prudent decision/ the team won’t miss him

I don’t like what I’ve been reading about Zacha from Devils fans. Sounds like the type of player that is more of a placeholder and someone you end up wanting to upgrade on.

Bandaid and not a real solution
- Nucker101

A mid 6 type LW imo. C in a crunch. Somewhat underwhelming but the right age if the right price. Could mean a slight shake up as in Boeser gone for better cap managing. Gives Pod & Hog more time to grow. Would want a D added if Boeser goes.

I'd prefer none of the above, would rather just trade Boeser for futures + cap space if Zacha is the best roster player you can get
- Nucker101

What futures? Who is giving up assets? If you are talking a second round pick then wow. You know how I feel about this groups draft record.

What futures? Who is giving up assets? If you are talking a second round pick then wow. You know how I feel about this groups draft record.
- VANTEL

This group? What does that even mean lol

I already think they are there.


I don't think there are any magic ways to fix the roster and GMs eventually turn to what has worked for years. I think they will turn to buyouts and using assets to move players. There are only so many solutions.

Ask yourself if you were GM would you sign Boeser for 7.5 mil

Ask yourself if you were GM would you give up good assets to trade for Boeser?

So what do you do?
- VANTEL

I can see moving out 1-2 contracts or a buyout if necessary.

Everbody can forget talking about 7.5m it’s not happening. Move on.

Yes a few teams would trade for Boeser. Top 6 scoring Rwingers are in demand.

I’d field best offers for Brock while trying to sign him to a friendly 5/6m.

Boeser for Zacha is fair.
Hog for Severson is not as he only has a year before UFA
- CanuckDon

Boeser for Zacha is not fair. You may not be enamoured with Brock but that’s selling cheap given Zacha’s contract situation.

Boeser for Zacha is not fair. You may not be enamoured with Brock but that’s selling cheap given Zacha’s contract situation.
- Nighthawk

Wtf does this mean? Zacha contract situation > Boeser contract situation

What futures? Who is giving up assets? If you are talking a second round pick then wow. You know how I feel about this groups draft record.
- VANTEL

Yeah, I'd take the 2nd + 6M in cap space over Zacha all day. I do think Boeser would get more than just a 2nd, probably another pick or prospect as well

They can use the pick to draft someone or use it to acquire a different player

Wtf does this mean? Zacha contract situation > Boeser contract situation
- CanuckDon

I don't think some GM's see it like that, which is good for us.

Market inefficiency