Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - 2023 offseason

[New Jersey]

Is this what it's like having an astute general manager who develops and locks up his core like every other Cup-winning team since the lockout?

Curious!

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[glenwo2]

But all that is just TALK until he actually signs on the dotted line.

Gee, that sounds familiar....

 

[JK3]

Bill firing out the tweets early today. All great stuff, Fitz is busy.

That Blackwood one though, a lower offer ooooooooof.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

 

[NjDevsRR]

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I still think Yegor could be a decent fit here, but it’s just getting crowded with the talent we’ve amassed. Maybe there’s a trade out there like the Zacha for Haula swap? Probably just a pick though.

 

[Billdo]

Fitz is for sure just being nice instead of just saying what’s he’s probably thinking: “Hell no! That guy sucks.”

Gotta be tough for Blackwood hearing that. Went from the future to a guy who might not even get qualified.

I still think Yegor could be a decent fit here, but it’s just getting crowded with the talent we’ve amassed. Maybe there’s a trade out there like the Zacha for Haula swap? Probably just a pick though.

I wouldn't mind him taking Tatar's spot tbh. Shara has value to this team.

 

[Saugus]

Gotta be tough for Blackwood hearing that. Went from the future to a guy who might not even get qualified.


I wouldn't mind him taking Tatar's spot tbh. Shara has value to this team.

Tatar's spot is probably Holtz's for the taking. But ya, if Shara stays with the team, he'll be in the mix for that ice time too.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Fitz might want someone better suited for the playoffs in that spot

 

[Mgd31]

I thought Yegor could have had more rope in the playoffs. He was good in his limited time.

 

[Cheddabombs]

It's a shame, love Yegor but he was just squeezed out of the lineup. Feels like the writing was on the wall down the stretch.

 

[Mgd31]

I still think Yegor could be a decent fit here, but it’s just getting crowded with the talent we’ve amassed. Maybe there’s a trade out there like the Zacha for Haula swap? Probably just a pick though.

Would to pick up an extra 3rd this year.

 

[glenwo2]

Whoa!

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

I still think Yegor could be a decent fit here, but it’s just getting crowded with the talent we’ve amassed. Maybe there’s a trade out there like the Zacha for Haula swap? Probably just a pick though.

I think there's a Yegor for a RHD trade possibly, the RHD UFA market is brutal and I don't want to get into a bidding war over a marginal talent. Maybe a cheapish 2 year term guy you expect to be the 7th dman next year.

 

[Devils731]

It's a shame, love Yegor but he was just squeezed out of the lineup. Feels like the writing was on the wall down the stretch.

Ya. Is Yegor the guy that shoots 14% or the guy that shoots 10%? The Devils probably aren’t the right situation to pay to find out. His shots per 60 has also trended down each year but it’s a small trend so I don’t think that’s as worrisome.

If your value and pay is going to come mostly from your goal scoring then having a bad year shooting before a new contract is a killer.

 

[Nubmer6]

Sometimes I make posts on the main board and then I immediately regret it.

And the other times you simply don't post on the main board?

 

[MauDevils]

Timo at $8.5 or less and we're building a Fitzgerald statue out front.

 

[Xirik]

If you build it they will come gentleman.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Seems like the trade threat got Bratt to blink to me. Smart choice, a lot of players change scenery and then their value craters. He's in a near perfect spot in NJ with his game and how the offense is structured.

 

[forceten]

I’d hate to lose Sharangovich. He’s another Brylin. Can PK, can score, works hard. Last year was a blip.

I certainly want more than a third for him.

Boqvist I can move on from.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I’d hate to lose Sharangovich. He’s another Brylin. Can PK, can score, works hard. Last year was a blip.

I certainly want more than a third for him.

Boqvist I can move on from.

meh. He has a great shot, but his shot rate is declining over the past few years. He is a good PKer but otherwise he is a dime a dozen player unfortunately.

 

[Nubmer6]

You fogot Wood as an UFA.
I think Tatar and Wood are both gone.
Wood to be replaced internally by Lazar or Foote.
Huala is re-signed for $3m, two year contract.
Sharangovich i'm fine to qualify him but he doesn't get a raise.
Bastian and Boqvist shouldn't get more than $1m-$1.5m per season.
Clarke and Thompson to get a look at training camp but I dont think they make the team.
I can only see NJ making a UFA signing or trade for a 3RD that can penalty kill on a short term contract. To allow Nemec one more year of AHL development.

I'm curious to see how Fitz replaces Tatar.
It probably should be Alex Holtz but if Lindy doesn't trust him then he probably needs to dip into free agency or consider a trade for a veteran forward.

For me either they play Holtz or he plays the entire season in AHL. It was no good to have him as a healthy scratch for so long.

Pretty much my thoughts exactly.

The only difference is that I have Bastian up to 1.8M. Also, I see Palat as the possible Tatar replacement. I don't think he was 100% this year.

As for UFA signings, I'd like to see the plan with Haula, whether he's our 3C or if we keep him on Jack's wing, where they had pretty good chemistry. If the plan is to play Haula on his wing, we also need to add a cheap shutdown UFA 3C to compete with Boqvist.

 

[njdevil26]

Not worried about arbitration with Timo. I think the team is just retaining a right that they have since a deal wasn't done by the deadline to elect for arb.

It also saves the Devils 1.5 mil (at least) on the cap if they don't get a deal and he goes to arb.

 

[Saugus]

Not worried about arbitration with Timo. I think the team is just retaining a right that they have since a deal wasn't done by the deadline to elect for arb.

It also saves the Devils 1.5 mil (at least) on the cap if they don't get a deal and he goes to arb.

It's mostly a negotiation tactic, to put a time limit on talks, and anchor a number for the contract. I would be very surprised if Meier got to his arbitration hearing.