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Forum: Armchair-GM28 mai 2019 à 15 h 31
Sujet: Contending Again
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Newanda</b></div><div>The biggest free agent the Devils signed last year was Eric Gryba, the year before that it was Brian Boyle. I don't think Shero is the type of GM to address issues by free-agency, I think he will give chances to younger players, Bastian/ Mcleod/ Boqvist/ Smith/ Quenneville/ Anderson, like he did in PIT. If something is missing at the beginning of the season I think he is more likely to make a mid season trade like Henrique for Vatanen.

However this might mean Hall not resigning and being traded so it will be interesting to see what happens July 1st.</div></div>

I don't think he targets 2 top 6 wings in free agency, but Shero has been clear that Free Agency is a tool used when your team is ready, not before then. Prior seasons, the Devils were not "ready." Shero did target Maroon, and were making calls and offers for JVR, but neither panned out. I think this is the first offseason to truly see if Shero will use free agency as another tool, or if he tries to work his magic through trades and the draft, again. Either way, the team is close (although that greatly depends on Hall being healthy for the full season).
Forum: Armchair-GM24 mai 2019 à 13 h 45
Sujet: Pulling Kapanen from Toronto
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SammyT_51</b></div><div>Kapanen is speedy scoring winger who can kill PKs greatly. Bratt for Kapanen would help both teams imo. Bratt is playmaking smallish winger and Kappy speedy jerk. I would not do it if Leafs get Wennberg so they will pair Wennberg with Kapanen. But if they keep Kadri, Bratt would be nice option on his LW or RW, likely RW.</div></div>

From the Devils sake, that is a step sideways, IMO. Both very good players, and I agree about the PK help, but you're losing a player with enough speed/creativity to play with Hughes in that trade. It helps Toronto clear until Marleau's contract is off the books, which is very enticing to that team, but it simply opens an additional hole in the NJ lineup.

As far as comparable quality, it's a decent return. But, from a Devil perspective, it doesn't help move the needle forward enough to pull the trigger.
Forum: Armchair-GM23 mai 2019 à 15 h 47
Sujet: Perhaps
I don't hate this trade (aside from moving Zacha AND McLeod to a team that is already top heavy with centers), but I don't think this is the type of trade that will address Toronto's needs very well.
Vatanen is on an expiring contract with a likely salary increase coming, while Liljegren has such an up-side that Toronto doesn't otherwise have in their system.
This also leaves the cupboard rather bare for the RW position in Toronto. Palmieri plays a gritty style, and this tends to lead to missing chunks of time every season with some form of a "banged up" reason. The 2nd line RW in Toronto would then become...?

All of that said, I LOVE the idea of getting Kapanen onto the Devils roster. I just don't think these two teams are big deal trade partners. The only way I can see the Devils plucking Kapanen away from Toronto will be through the use of picks and a prospect/low salary, yet efficient player.
Forum: Armchair-GM16 mai 2019 à 8 h 48
Sujet: Realistic View of 2019-20
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Newanda</b></div><div>The Devils need to do something about their defense: they were in the bottom 10 last year and I doubt just adding Ty Smith would make them much better.</div></div>

Agreed. And, with a stockpile of 2nd and 3rd round picks, I feel as though this will get addressed. Carrick seemed to step up and be an upgrade once acquired, but I do agree that a right shot defenseman should be a priority. That being said, the Kinkaid/injured Schneider combination didn't help. Once Schneider got healthy and Blackwood was in the mix, that alone improved things in a big way.

The primary targets are top 4 (top 2, even) right shot defenseman, and a Right Shot wing. 9 or 10 left-shot forwards seems to not be ideal, either.
Forum: Armchair-GM9 oct. 2018 à 8 h 31
Forum: Armchair-GM12 sept. 2018 à 13 h 39
Sujet: E. Karlsson trade to Carolina
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>I agree wholeheartedly with everything you say after the first five words, which keep me from understanding the counter-argument you seem to be making.</div></div>

What I am saying is, pending UFA or not, the player's value is traded for as though he were already signing an extension that is often discussed in the talks prior to the trade. The market for a player like Karlsson is still significant, because it operates under the assumption that the groundwork for an extension has been discussed and factored in between Karlsson and the GM trading for him.

In this specific trade scenario, I can just about guarantee that Justin Faulk is never removing Ottawa from his list of teams he is declining a trade to (15 team list, no chance he approves a trade to Ottawa). Even if he did permit that trade, this return needs to add at minimum a high end prospect and a 1st round pick (because, as I mentioned, for Carolina to even attempt this trade, it is safe to assume they have already spoken to Karlsson about that extension).

Karlsson's value, although maybe not 4 firsts, is still significantly higher than this trade offer, unless it comes with Bobby Ryan's contract as an anchor.
Forum: Armchair-GM12 sept. 2018 à 12 h 38
Sujet: Karlsson Rumor (a few years out)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Green4D4Again</b></div><div>A little tight on the cap but good look ahead to a "what if" situation. I imagine the 1 million dollar deals can be cut down to the mid .925k/875k maybe. A few cuts here and there should free up the necessary cap space.

Of course, not factoring other trades and signings + Injuries, this squad has the ability to compete in the division. With NYR, NYI, CAR and CLB taking steps back throughout the year, they can compete for a top 3 spot for sure in that division.</div></div>

Appreciate your feedback, and I don't see this roster staying the way it is that far forward. I don't know the details about Ryan's NMC/NTC and if it carries to the new team via a trade (many don't), which would likely result in him being a part of another trade, while retaining a portion of the salary (return depends on how he performs, of course). Also hard to predict prospect trajectory
Forum: Armchair-GM21 août 2018 à 10 h 24
Sujet: Devils get three Ottawa players
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jwink19</b></div><div>You are at least a million over on Wood, and I don't think Smith is up next year. If we take Ryan, he's getting a regular shift.</div></div>

From what I see, this is a year out. Hopeful that Smith is on the roster in 2019-20. As for Wood, he's either getting a bridge deal, or a long term deal at what I would assume is right on the money. Original poster either thinks long term, or he thinks Wood will get a 1 yr bridge, and earn a long term at 3.75

Definitely agree that Ryan is getting a regular, likely top 6 minutes. 3 prospects, a player, and a pick are not getting the job done to land Karlsson AND have them keep 2.25 of Ryan's salary. And I don't think anyone is wanting to take him on at his full salary, either.