Devils 2017-18 team discussion (player news and notes) - Offseason part VII

[Nubmer6]

I'm expecting we'll be inviting people to camp. I think we should probably be signing Alex Chiasson to fill that 3rd line RW spot.

I'm actually expecting Simone Despres to end up as a PTO here. He could help us if he can stop leading with his head.

 

[Classic Devil]

I'm actually expecting Simone Despres to end up as a PTO here. He could help us if he can stop leading with his head.

I think Despres is more likely to retire.

 

[Nubmer6]

Vegas is going to have to waive a bunch of defenders. Are there any that aren't just garbage that we may be able to snatch up?

 

[Triumph]

I think Despres is more likely to retire.

I doubt he's going to retire, otherwise he gave up on millions of dollars that he was entitled to.

 

[Nubmer6]

I doubt he's going to retire, otherwise he gave up on millions of dollars that he was entitled to.

Does he give up the buyout money if he retires?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Not that it is likely, but Montreal can still trade Chucky if they really want.

 

[Triumph]

Does he give up the buyout money if he retires?

No, but it's not permitted to buy out an injured player unless he agrees to it. So it would be bizarre for Despres to agree to the buy out and then retire.

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

I'm actually expecting Simone Despres to end up as a PTO here. He could help us if he can stop leading with his head.

Wouldn't mind Despres one bit. He'd come dirt cheap and can challenge Mueller for a everyday roster spot. Having internal competition is always a good thing and we all know Despres is going to get injured eventually, so it's not as if Mueller will watch from the press box for a long stretch if Simon is in a hot streak!

 

[Billdo]

Hall-Zajac-Palmieri
Johansson-Hischier-McLeod
JQ/Blandisi-PTO/Noesen
Wood-Boyle-PTO/Noesen

I don't want to give up on Blender lol


Yes, I forgot about Johansson.

 

[Classic Devil]

I'd rather not sign Despres and put him in a situation where you just know he's going to end up compounding his history of head trauma.

 

[Nubmer6]

No, but it's not permitted to buy out an injured player unless he agrees to it. So it would be bizarre for Despres to agree to the buy out and then retire.

I thought he came off IR during the playoffs last year.

 

[Classic Devil]

Hall-Zajac-Palmieri
Zacha-Hischier-McLeod
JQ-Blandisi-PTO/Noesen
Wood-Boyle-PTO/Noesen

I don't want to give up on Blender lol

Where's Johansson?

 

[EnglishDevil]

Hall-Zajac-Palmieri
Zacha-Hischier-McLeod
JQ-Blandisi-PTO/Noesen
Wood-Boyle-PTO/Noesen

I don't want to give up on Blender lol

Blandisi doesn't belong anywhere near the 3C role on a team with Zacha, Hischier, Zajac, Henrique, Johansson and possibly McLeod.

He's not a bad player but people need to pump the breaks a little on him, he's much more likely to be the 13th forward or emergency call-up than he is the third line center

 

[Devils Dominion]

I don't see Blandisi being part of our long term plans.

 

[EnglishDevil]

Not that it is likely, but Montreal can still trade Chucky if they really want.

I'm guessing they'll give him one final year to prove himself. At the end of next season he'll be in the same situation as Duchene is currently, two years from UFA and a prime candidate to get dealt if he hasn't nailed down a position in the Habs top 6.

Right now I think it would be too much of a 'sell low' scenario for them to consider it.

 

[Triumph]

I thought he came off IR during the playoffs last year.

Right, so either he is injured and will not play hockey, or is not and will. Him coming off IR implies that he is healthy enough to play.

 

[EnglishDevil]

I don't see Blandisi being part of our long term plans.

Agreed, I think he benefited tremendously from coming in at the right time (when our NHL roster and prospect pools were very weak). It's not like he's disgraced himself, but I don't see anything in his game to be overly excited about either, I suspect he'll be supplanted sooner rather than later by the better prospects we have coming up through our system.

He screams AHL/NHL tweener to me, but I could see him getting another shot in the NHL as a waiver claim once we're done with him as opposed to becoming a fixture down in Binghamton.

 

[Billdo]

Where's Johansson?

I forgot.

 

[Billdo]

He's not a bad player but people need to pump the breaks a little on him, he's much more likely to be the 13th forward or emergency call-up than he is the third line center

I forgot about Johansson so Zacha can move down to 3C. I think Blandisi played well towards the end of the year and showed chemistry with JQ, that's all. Granted half the team was mailing it in the last two months but I think he played well enough to deserve a look.

 

[Merrills Marauders]

apologies if this has been answered previously - Bastian is AHL eligible over McLeod due to the '97 birthday whereas Mikey is '98?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

apologies if this has been answered previously - Bastian is AHL eligible over McLeod due to the '97 birthday whereas Mikey is '98?

yes

I am almost positive Bastian is done in Missy.

 

[Darkauron]

apologies if this has been answered previously - Bastian is AHL eligible over McLeod due to the '97 birthday whereas Mikey is '98?

Correct. Bastian will most likey be in the AHL this upcoming season.

 

[Triumph]

I like Blandisi - he has still only played less than an NHL season and he's played on some horrible teams. He might be able to play both wing and center. The Devils should try him on the PK at some point. He'll take dumb penalties but so will opponents against him. I think there's a useful player there.

 

[New Jack City]

yes

I am almost positive Bastian is done in Missy.

Yeah he is - I don't know the details of the rules but he did post on instagram that he had played his last game in Missy.

 

[StevenToddIves]

Todd Cordell argues the logic of a Adam Henrique for Sami Vatanen deal here:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Todd...fense-and-a-potential-trade-partner/159/86279

I think this is a deal which makes sense. Two very good but not great players at similar salaries. Anaheim has a glut of D and needs LW/C, the Devils have a glut at LW/C and need D. We could throw in Lovejoy (who would then become ancillary at RD) if the Ducks throw in a 2nd/3rd round pick. Also, teams like making deals of this magnitude outside of the conference.

Devils D would become:
Greene-Severson
Moore-Vatanen
Mueller-Santini

The Devils would still be absolutely desperate for another LD (Markov? Despres?) but would look pretty solid on the right side, especially since it is a reasonable expectation that Santini continues to develop into a very good, physical shut-down rearguard.