NJ Devils

I love the Puljujarvi trade. I know the Devils would pull the trigger on it. I think the ask is higher, though. But, the AAV would probably be more like $1.5M on a 1 year deal. He needs to establish himself as a dependable NHL'er-something he hasn't done yet.

Maybe Koukkanen and a 2nd would do it. It's a steep price, but I still believe Puljujarvi has top six potential. Also, it would have to be the NYI pick that the Devils acquired in the Andy Greene trade.

I love Maroon, but I think he would take a cheaper deal to play for a winning team like he did this year.

Krug won’t sign in NJ unless he’s making more than $8mil, and even then he still may pass in favor of a playoff team.

I really like Kuokkanen, and it would be tough for me to see him go after a handful of games in Bingo and with the big club. But Puljujarvi may be worth it... I’m not quite on his hype train like everyone else just yet.

Overall I like the team though. Definitely strengthens a desperate RW core and I am a huge fan of the Granlund idea. Contracts for Mac and Bratt are fair. Keeping some sandpaper in the bottom six with Maroon and resigning Hayden. BUT, you resigned Mueller so I can’t give it a passable grade lol