Confirmed with Link: Crawford signs with Devils

[Billdo]

Curious, if Crawford plays well but we're out of the playoffs when the deadline comes, and a playoff team desperately needs a goalie, can we flip him for a first and then expose Senn for the expansion draft?

He's got a NTC the first year and an 8 team NTC the second year.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Crawford was brought in to be a stabilizing presence when Blackwood plays poorly and needs rest

Wouldn't be surprised to see Mackenzie split games this year and then officially take the reigns the following season

Crawford isn't just some chip to be pawned for assets later - he likely plays out his contract, maybe even sign another one after if he enjoys the area enough.

 

[Triumph]

Per The Athletic:

"One quick note: The Devils do need to expose a goaltender in the expansion draft after next season, but it doesn’t have to be the one who replaces Schneider. Every team must expose a goaltender who is under contract for 2021-22 or is a restricted free agent and has been tendered a qualifying offer. New Jersey will be able to expose Gilles Senn or Evan Cormier, provided the Devils offer them qualifying offers at the end of the season."

Not sure if it is true but I assume Corey Masisak did his homework.

I like Corey a lot but I do not assume that he did his homework. That said, Evan Cormier would be eligible, if the Devils gave him a QO, which they would. Gilles Senn, by dint of his being a first or 2nd year pro, would not be eligible.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

I wouldnt be surprised if the 50-30 start split is Crawford 50, Blackwood 30.

Crawford is seriously good. He can steal games.

 

[StevenToddIves]

Because I've been asked a bunch about the Devils new acquisitions, I think I'll pipe in.

Cory Crawford is a class act, a leader and has two Stanley Cup rings -- these are good enough reasons to sign him to be your #2 goalie/Mackenzie Blackwood mentor. But I think people are forgetting how well he played this year -- he was really outstanding for the Blackhawks despite a pretty suspect blueline in front of him. He's not the biggest or most athletic, he's never had the quickest glove hand -- but Mr. Crawford is an unflappable competitor known for clutch saves at big moments. Is $3.9 million for two years a bit much for a 35 year old? Maybe, but we're not talking about a player like Holtby who has shown decline for two straight seasons. Crawford has been quite good, and we need to keep in mind what a good influence and mentor he will be for Blackwood. So, I really like the deal and the acquisition for the Devils. Welcome to New Jersey, Mr. Crawford!

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Did we ever get confirmation if that means he can be exposed to the expansion draft?

 

[NJDevils17]

Did we ever get confirmation if that means he can be exposed to the expansion draft?

I believe yes. Only NMC should protect from expansion draft.

 

[Camille the Eel]

Heard some reporter talking about this signing on the NHL XM station today, and he said he thought this wasn't the right move for the Devils because they "could really use someone who could start 60 games for them", so he thought the move should have been for Fleury.

It continues to floor me how many NHL "insiders" know literally nothing about non-Original Six/Canadian/Pennsylvanian teams, to the point where this guy clearly had no clue who Blackwood is. Not saying Blackwood's an all star already or whatever, he still needs to prove himself over a full season, but God, "60 game starter", that made my jaw drop.

This.
We are a developing team and don’t want Crawford to play 50 or 60 games. It’s more important to develop Blackwood, or even Senn if Blackwood goes down at some point, than to win 5 or 6 or more games over the coming campaign.

 

[Sharks99]

Welcome to the JERZ!

 

[Mgd31]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brodeur was a big part of pitching free agent goaltender Corey Crawford. Laid out the team&#39;s plan and why he was a fit. Said he exuded confidence and showed how much they wanted him.</p>&mdash; Chris Wescott (@TheChrisWescott) <a href="">October 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[glenwo2]

Welcome to the JERZ!

For crying out loud.

Can we please stop it with that ridiculous word?

It's WELCOME TO THE DEVILS, COREY!!

Or

WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY, COREY!!


(Still can't believe Fitz was able to get him)

 

[Darkauron]

Pls no jerz

 

[Nubmer6]

Pls no jerz

Bunch of Jerz.

 

[Oneiro]

Haha, nice. Marty, still the ultimate closer (2001 aside...)

 

[glenwo2]

Welcome to the JERZ COREY!

You're not funny.

 

[BuddyTheGoon]

can we just call him CC !

Call him Crow!!

 

[Sheros expletives]

Call him Crow!!

Eww

 

[Bcap88]

Eww

That’s literally what he’s been called his whole career lol

 

[MadDevil]

Call him Crow!!

 

[No Fun Shogun]

There'll be at least one dude in Central Illinois with Devils merch in the rotation going forward.