...Bahl's

I posted this 5 seconds ago. How are you already here

Easy decline from Seattle. Not enough of a return in this case.

I'll never pass up the opportunity for a good pun.

lmao

yeah. that one was iffy on me too. i think maybe if holtz is added with a third or something like that it could work

I think you'd pry Zadorov away for that number, but I'm not sure you'd get that value out of him. He's played well but as a depth piece.

Also, a bit too rich for Markstrom. A 1st and a B+ prospect or a 2nd, an A prospect, either coming with a roster player with salary, seems likely to me.

won't lie, i dont watch too much of Zadorov. i like his size/game to add to NJD, and i think i remember he has decent enough footspeed and puck skills, but i absolutely could be wrong. And yea, I think price for Markstrom is a bit steep but i know ill have other people in here saying it's not nearly enough lol

If Ullmark is only going for a 1st at the absolute max, Markstrom isn’t fetching that kind of package

definitely agree. i just know there will be other people saying the package is way to little lmao

Not good

'25 1st and done, retain and add a piece

you wouldnt be happy with this offseason? markstrom deal is rich but other than that, i think it's p solid

The second condition on upgrading the pick in the Markstrom trade kills that proposal. NJ needs more than just a goalie to make the conference finals... Starting with a lot more grit. They're too soft.

No I'd look in a totally different direction, other than G-
-Markey is probably a 2nd and a mid prospect who is blocked from making the team as a skater, add for retention. No way a 1st with all that other stuff either. Its a good move in that in my mind bc of the extra yr gives you a chance to let Daws/Schimd backup in year two after Allen leaves in FA (or not!!!). If CGY is adamant move onto next team for a move.
-Bastian has value, not much, but some, its not just futures IMO
-I like Hagues size but I think we need to consider a #1-2 LHD like Hanifin in FA, backup plan is Skjej
-Siegenthaler was concerning this year (loved him last year), if they think he is going in tghis direction I am concerned, he has a 10 team NTC starting in 2024-25. If Fitz doesnt like what he sees trade for Pettersson. I am no fan of Bahls, he has played better but I am done with a 6'6 240 guy who rathe r than hits x checks and gets caught doing so!
- Mcann is too much money tied up 4 more @ $5M. I'd try and grab a bunch of UFAs as @DGIBB10 and @NHLFAN10506 have noted on these boards who can add some physicality/shot blocking, faceoff to replace MM and speed (Sturm in SJ). I think 2-3 players out of this list of names like Fogele, Trenin, Duhaime, Lafferty, Olivier to redo 4th line and 1- 3rd liner in WF. Would like Ross Colton but he's probably not avail and a bit pricey too. Beck Malenstyn is an intriguing player too. Use some of the players you had in the Markstrom trade to pkg for the guys in bold/itals
EDIT O'connor from Pitt was fun to watch, playing for home state might be worth a look too

Most importantly for me is to convince Pitt to move on from Sullivan. Fire Green midway through a game if you have to!
Oh yeah money, I didnt even consider it!
Thats what I would do, but have not put much thought into it!

Siegenthaler has had off year without Dougie and with a number of injuries. But he is worth keeping, especially with his strength being defending against the rush (where Bahl defends well in d-zone). I don’t think he would be tossed into a 5-for-1 deal.

Markstrom to NJD could still have legs in off-season, but now that we know he blocked a trade to LAK, but approved a trade to NJD, our leverage ought to be even greater than it was before deadline.

Zadorov is not a $4.8m player. And if we have Bahl and Siegenthaler at similar amount combined….I’d stick with what we got.

Mercer should get a bridge deal (2-3 years) or term (6-8 years). Four years would walk him right to UFA.

Vegas and Seattle both likely decline.

I think the ideal off-season is…
1. Find the right coach
2. Add a goalie if upgrade is available
3. Add a veteran dman who protects puck well
4. Add two fast, heavy wings for bottom-six
5. Add 3C or 4C