Confirmed with Link: Devils sign Drew Stafford to 1yr Deal

[The Rochester Rocket]

Don't forget Hischier/Mueller and Zacha/Noesen.

Coleman/Noesen?

 

[Csonked Out]

I have been pounding on the table for years that he would be a good fit with us, I hope there is enough in the tank for him to be effective. He is very streaky but this could be a great signing.

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

At least he will have some gas left in the tank. Unlike other options out there (Doan, Iggy, Hudler, Gionta)

Jagr is, too risky for the price.

Only other guy I would of considered is Vanek. A major plus with Stafford is, like Vanek, he can play LW and RW if needed.

But yeah, I'm a big fan of this signing, especially at that price. Stafford is the kind of player that can fit in top 6 or bottom 6 with relative ease so all the better.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

Speers being able to develop in the AHL after only playing half a season last year is another positive to this.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

If this was the trade deadline this would be a classic Lou move. In fact, didn't we joke around a few years back that getting Stafford would probably be the reality of our pipe dreams at deadline day?

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Not a poor signing. No risk. He is also the type who can randomly put up a 20-25 goal season like he did two years ago. Hopefully it happens this season.

I'd be happy with 15 goals.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Throwing some spaghetti against a wall:

Hall-Henrique-Palmieri
Johansson-Hischier-Stafford
Quenneville/Blandisi-Zacha-Noesen
Wood-Boyle-Lappin/Speers/Hayes

I think it was mentioned that JQ could slide over to RW, but certainly I think there's going to be a lot of experimentation.

If Zacha isn't playing third line center, I would like to see him with Nico. Drop Stafford to third line RW.

 

[Bleedred]

I think I'd rather have him than Hayes.

He's probably this year's Stempniak/Parenteau.

 

[Goptor]

Makes sense. I figured either he or Vanek would get signed when Zajac injury came out.

Zajac out left a big hole in terms of vet leadership that could be filled with a UFA (He wasn't ever going to be replaced in terms of his role on the ice),

I suppose he'll be expendable when Zajac returns.

 

[RNCDevil]

I think I'd rather have him than Hayes.

He's probably this year's Stempniak/Parenteau.

Exactly what I was thinking-taking it a step further, I think he'll make a nice 3rd rounder--that they lost for MoJo.

 

[Bleedred]

Exactly what I was thinking-taking it a step further, I think he'll make a nice 3rd rounder--that they lost for MoJo.

Doubt it, unless it's a weak market. He only brought back a 6th last year.

 

[RNCDevil]

Doubt it, unless it's a weak market. He only brought back a 6th last year.

Yeah, it's just the scenario I have planned in my head..

This year is going to be rough. They'll be early sellers, Stafford will get minutes because it's a weak position and impress enough...and the Devils draft Boqvist...or perhaps Ryan McLeod...

 

[Billdo]

Hall-Henrique-Palmieri
Johansson-Zacha-Stafford
Blandisi/JQ-Hischier-Noesen/Speers/McLeod/JQ
Wood-Boyle-Noesen/Speers/JQ

 

[JrFischer54]

people saying jagr would be too expensive? i dont get it when did we become a cap strapped team?

 

[Darkauron]

people saying jagr would be too expensive? i dont get it when did we become a cap strapped team?

He is just not worth the $4 million in cash that he may supposedly be getting and to a team like us who doesn't really need him is just a bad use of capital.

 

[EnglishDevil]

Hard not to like this deal, allows us to shelter the kids and flip him for a mid round pick at the deadline. Given Sheros aptitude for turning picks into valuable assets i'm all for accumulating as many as possible.

I think management knows we aren't a realistic playoff contender yet, we should let the kids develop in juniors/Binghamton for another year and then aim to compete in 2018-19.

One more development year won't kill us, we should be more exciting to watch this season at least.

 

[Holtz My Bahls]

Yeah, it's just the scenario I have planned in my head..

This year is going to be rough. They'll be early sellers, Stafford will get minutes because it's a weak position and impress enough...and the Devils draft Boqvist...or perhaps Ryan McLeod...

You spelled Rasmus Dahlin wrong.

 

[None Shall Pass]

A 2 or 3? He got a 6 months ago at the deadline. It would take some Stempniak type good fortune to have Stafford play well enough to fetch either pick.

Whatever, the deadline changes every year and who knows what anyone will get. Point being, he'll either help or get us a free pick. I ain't mad at that.

 

[Triumph]

The difference between this year and last year vis a vis the deadline is that last year Stafford was making $4.5M and this year he's making $800,000. So this year he can go anywhere, no problem. If Stafford does play with Hall and gets PP1 minutes and is able to score, I do think he could get a 2nd through 4th round pick back. But that's not something I would bet on happening at even money.

 

[njdevils1982]

stop gap

nothing more

whatever

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

Hall-Henrique-Palmieri
Johansson-Zacha-Stafford
Blandisi/JQ-Hischier-Noesen/Speers/McLeod/JQ
Wood-Boyle-Noesen/Speers/JQ

My lines were similar to this. However, I rather have Nico start on the 3rd line the first few games and promote him from there.

Hall-Henrique-Palmieri
Johansson-Zacha-McLeod
Quenneville/Blandisi-Hischier-Stafford
Wood-Boyle-Lappin/Speers/Hayes/Nosen

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Fine with this. He can help us out on RW and be a veteran presence.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

people saying jagr would be too expensive? i dont get it when did we become a cap strapped team?

Maybe Jagr doesn't want to sign back here? Did you ever think of that?

 

[Zippy316]

Coleman/Noesen?

Zacha and Noesen seemed to have a budding bromance going on last year.

 

[JrFischer54]

Maybe Jagr doesn't want to sign back here? Did you ever think of that?

ummmmmmmmmmmmm i'm pretty sure thats not the case. the guy is almost begging for a contract from an nhl team. if that is true and he doesn't want to sign here? wow and you thought we had a shot at shatenkirk lol