Quoting: Reason
That particular trade was taken from another AGM that had positive response from NJ fans. The response from NJ fans was that NJ has a glut of RD and that Walsh likely can’t crack the roster. That trade did include Mike Dipetro from the Canucks who I would have no problem adding, I just don’t think MD has enough value to sway a trade. Can’t see Walsh being worth more than a late 2-3rd round pick, though they may prefer a different piece.
Yup, saw that AGM.
One guy said Walsh is expendable, no Devils fan said anything positive about the trade.
My thoughts on it:
"He's waiver exempt this year, so no need to trade him whatsoever in the present.
Also, a lot can change between now and October 2023 but I currently lean more towards having Nemec develop for two years outside the NHL rather than one.
In such a scenario Walsh would be great at filling in at 3RHD with Severson gone for next season.
Point is, there's no rush to trade Walsh away and certainly not for a 5th string goalie and a 3rd rd pick."
On top of that, in the event that Severson is moved in-season Walsh suddenly become the Devils 3RHD by default.
There really is no point for the Devils to trade him at the moment for anything less than a stupid overpayment, like the Cancuks 2023 1st or smthn.