Rumor: New Jersey Devils front runners for Johnny Gaudreau

[benedictTavares]

If it’s taken this long, has to be Philly.

Philly faithful still out hunting JVR to kneecap him into LTIR.

 

[boredmale]

If it’s taken this long, has to be Philly.

That would be my guess, if he has 2 solid offers on the table and hasn't picked one yet, he obviously is waiting for something else.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

I thought he was going to sign as soon as FA opened. wonder whats taking so long. gotta be between NJ and PHI
someone at work also told me he rejected Philly's offer

 

[Forge]

If it’s taken this long, has to be Philly.

At the very least there was certainly no reason to sign early and not give them a chance to get the money fixed if that's where he really wants to play. At some point the Devils / Isles will no doubt say "take it or leave it", but until they are forcing his hand to sign, take your time

 

[Eggtimer]

There has been multiple reports that Philly has said they are out . Plus they made two boneheaded moves today and burnt up even more cap space ??? It’s Lou driving up the price and back and forth between Islanders and Devils

 

[boredmale]

There has been multiple reports that Philly has said they are out . Plus they made two boneheaded moves today and burnt up even more cap space ??? It’s Lou driving up the price and back and forth between Islanders and Devils

If you take rumors at face value NJ has a 7 year deal north of 10M a year while the Islanders offer is under 10M

 

[Forge]

Columbus picking up some steam as a potential location for Johnny according to Elliott and Lebrun

 

[Tom Brady]

I hope he signs with the Devils.

 

[Kahvi]

Gaudreau has no reason to hurry. If he wants an offer from Philly but they are trying to clear some cap space, he can wait. He's the #1 UFA, it's not like he's gonna miss out completely if he waits a day or two

 

[McDuffz88]

Gaudreau has no reason to hurry. If he wants an offer from Philly but they are trying to clear some cap space, he can wait. He's the #1 UFA, it's not like he's gonna miss out completely if he waits a day or two

If they are trying to clear cap space for him, why are they signing steaming piles of shit for a few million?

 

[CBJx614]

Columbus picking up some steam as a potential location for Johnny according to Elliott and Lebrun

Cap could be tight, but Johnny and Laine would be a dangerous duo...

 

[Forge]

Cap could be tight, but Johnny and Laine would be a dangerous duo...

In that scenario, I'm curious whether or not Laine sticks around. Bob hinted at a Laine trade earlier today as well. I imagine that if he's not signing long term, Columbus will look ot move him.

 

[Kahvi]

If they are trying to clear cap space for him, why are they signing steaming piles of shit for a few million?

Dont know, dont care. Just commenting the fact that Gaudreau is not in hurry

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Annoying that there’s. No news on him or Kadri today

 

[TGWL]

He's given Philly every chance to do something. I think they're going to run out of time.

 

[Leafs87]

Gaudreau has no reason to hurry. If he wants an offer from Philly but they are trying to clear some cap space, he can wait. He's the #1 UFA, it's not like he's gonna miss out completely if he waits a day or two

I dunno it kinda hurt Hall a few years ago

 

[CBJx614]

In that scenario, I'm curious whether or not Laine sticks around. Bob hinted at a Laine trade earlier today as well. I imagine that if he's not signing long term, Columbus will look ot move him.

Jarmo has said both sides want a long term deal. It's not a matter of Laine wanting to be there, it's if Jarmo has a potential deal that's too good to pass up for Laine.

My only hesitation is are we able to afford both.

 

[PostBradMalone]

If they are trying to clear cap space for him, why are they signing steaming piles of shit for a few million?

They can more or less still make it happen in two moves- JvR out (with assets of course) plus one of Ellis or Provorov:

Gaudreau ($10.5M)-Couts-Atkinson
Farabee-Hayes-Konecny
Cates-Laughton-Brink
Deslauriers-Frost ($1M)-Tippett ($1M)
Ratcliffe ($1M), Brown

Sanheim-Risto
Ellis/Provorov-DeAngelo
York-Attard
Seeler

Hart
UFA ($2M)

If it's Provorov they'd get positive assets back to then dump JvR, so it's certainly doable.

 

[Forge]

 

[CBJx614]

I'll believe it when he signs

 

[Canucks LB]

HOLY SHIT!

 

[MasterofGrond]

DARK HORSE

 

[benedictTavares]

12 million both NJ and NYI should wish him well in CBJ

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Lawd jaysus

 

[boredmale]

If I am Lou I pick up the phone and call Chicago, St Louis and Vancouver and ask them how much to trade for Kane, Tarasenko and Miller, assuming we can sign extensions with them.