Quoting: NeedTheCleanser
It passes the draft value chart without Johnson and taking on Tatar’s contract
Quoting: McRanteskog
I think NJD trip over themselves to accept.
NJD move back 8 spots and gain a full additional 1st rd pick and a prospect (plus shed themselves of Tatar).
The difference between pick 8 and pick 15 isnt the 28th overall pick lol
Tatar isn't a bad contract, not for New Jersey anyway. No reason for Devils to dump him.
He's been alright this year, albeit a bit underwhelming yes.
With that said, I'd want Devils to strongly consider this, especially if Tatar is removed from the equation:
- Johnson seems like a good enough prospect
- Gleb Trikozov is probably still available at 15
- That 28th OVA can be batched with one of Devils many expendable middle six wingers (Johnsson, Zacha, Tatar) to target bigger fish like Boeser, Garland or Fiala.