Why would we blame the GM when he pulled the trigger and ownership nixed the deal? Maybe you should at least have a clue about what went on before you pop off half cocked.
Andersson is definitely worth that pick + something smaller, but I'm just not sure Buffalo wouldn't be better off parlaying it into a tough minutes center. They do need a right shot guy, but maybe there's a deal out there for a right shot guy using one of their lefties as the key piece. I'm not sold on Power personally. Not saying he's a bust, but that's a risky contract to be carrying.
True, your are right that ownership nixed the deal and they are 95% at fault, but as the GM he should of tried harder to convince them about the risk/reward ratio and try and get them to believe that was the best offer they can get. Maybe the GM did try this, who knows what goes on behind the scenes. It's even worse that owners are at fault here rather than the GM. The last thing any team wants is for owners to start meddling in the business.
The old GM literally quit because the owner can't be reasoned with. We've had 3 good trades now nixed by ownership. Ownership forced the Huberdeau signing and trade. Treliving had a deal with Carolina that included Necas and other futures. Edwards killed it.
That's...bold. He's about where Backlund was at the same age. A bit ahead of where he was actually.
Save percentage is how buffoons evaluate goaltending. Goals saved above expected is what NHL teams and people who know goaltending use. Ullmark has never even played 50 games in the league.
Ok then, Ullmark still has a better goals saved above expected (in fewer games too). Ullmark is 4 years younger and has a vezina win. Do I need to remind you that Markstrom had the 10th worst goals saved above expected in 2022-23? Markstrom played just 8 more games than Ullmark, are we really supposed to believe that he can play more than that at age 34 and be effective? Markstrom has been better than last year, which is why I said he was worth a super late first or slightly less, but don’t try to act like he is anything more than an 34 year old average starting goalie.
Some of your post is correct. I do think Markstrom isn't worth 10OA. I think he's worth somewhere in the late teens in this year's draft.
If the price was 11th overall I'd jump on that.
There are a few smart ones. A couple of Devils fans are in my favorite poster list.
I do think Fitz has to address the goaltending position this offseason. That or the owner should find a new GM who can. Fitz inability to find a goalie for me is a sign of incompetence. You can't have an inexperienced D and horrific goaltending.still no
i think you'd be hard pressed to find a devils fan who doesn't agree with that. but if we're dealing our pick, which i believe is very possible, it'll be for saros.
I am ok with moving the '24 pick but make it worthwhile for Bos then and add whatever for Swayman. And dont get all Mercer + Holtz++ etc.
So you think Nashville is going to trade Saros? They are a playoff team. I think you're looking at Markstrom and possibly Ullmark being available for guys who really will be able to provide above average goaltending this summer.
Which of Luke Hughes or Nemec are you sending them? I don't think they even look at moving him for that pick. You want an elite young piece you need to give one back.
Slightly over on the Markstrom trade it would have to be Markstrom at 50% and Vancouvers 1st for that pick and a 3rd.
given fitz's quotes about ongoing dialog with trotz, the emergence of askarov, and saros' expiring deal, yeah i think there's a possibility he gets traded. ullmark would be fine too. aside from a few months here and there, markstrom is elderly garbage compared to those two. the most i'd pay for him pay a 3rd rounder and some ahl nobody, and that's if calgary retained,
Show us the history of those trades and we can equal it and add slightly.
