2016 Trade Deadline Discussion

[AfroThunder396]

I'm pretty sure Eklund is just reading this thread and posting our speculation as his Devils rumors.

I guess the rumors are Vatanen wants 6 years/6M AAV from Anaheim and they just simply can't afford him....I'm hoping Shero is on the phone and makes a push if that's the case. He's pretty much the player we are all hoping Severson one day becomes.

 

[Devils Trap]

But Edmonton fans wanted Larsson for him

 

[RSeen]

Schlemko ??

I feel like Schlemko is underrated. The guy is solid and teams should be looking to add him.

 

[Devils Army]

But Edmonton fans wanted Larsson for him

I have confidence in Ray to go and steal another player for cheap here...

 

[mike30]

Oilers play tonight... I wonder if anyone will be scratched

 

[day1devilsfan]

Nichushkin an option for us?

 

[Devils Trap]

If Yak is available for that low, we should move for him ASAP

 

[Blender]

Jump on Yak NOW if the ask is that low. I'd rather we re-sign Schlemko than move him, and move Stemniak for some picks/prospects.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

What I find interesting is that selling is new to Shero, while in Pittsburgh he was a constant buyer. He already did some fine work prior to this season. It will be very interesting to see how he handles this trade deadline. Schlemko and Stempniack are gone. They're both UFA players that had very good season and have driven up their value and are dirt cheap. I don't care what other fans think. If Ladd cost a first rounder, plus, Shero should at least get that type return for both our guys. I wouldn't deal with Edmonton. He should be trying to package both in the same deal because of their bargin basement cap hit that should enter into the equation of value. Now if he has to add to get Drouin, taking on a bad contract is another way to add value to trading both Stemp and Schlem. We should not be moving a first or even Severson. Right now I see Shero holding most of the cards.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

"Daigle 2.0" is not the label I'd be chasing unless it's for lower round picks and AHL filler.

 

[Blender]

"Daigle 2.0" is not the label I'd be chasing unless it's for lower round picks and AHL filler.

"Embarrassingly low" is the perfect return for a reclamation project though. I'd assume that is lower round picks or lower end prospects.

 

[Devils Army]

@garylawless
Devils telling teams D Eric Gelinas is available

 

[Devils Trap]

 

[Blender]

Not exactly a surprise. Hopefully someone is suckered in by his advances stats to give us a nice return.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Gelly + a few picks for Yak. That's pretty embarrassingly low. Do it.

 

[njdevil26]

I doubt we get anything for Gelinas other than a mid pick. Maybe a 3rd or 4th rounder at most.

The thought of getting Yakupov is really exciting to me.

 

[Devils Army]

‏@garylawless
Devils appear to be making all non-core guys available. Stemniak, Tootoo, Kennedy, Schlemko being shopped

 

[mike30]

Good news.

 

[Devils Trap]

As if someone wants Tootoo / Kennedy

 

[EnglishDevil]

Good to hear Shero is trying to turn our expendable players into assets.

Nothing says we can't re-sign Schlemko/Stempniak in the off-season should they wish to return, cashing in while we can is absolutely the right decision.

 

[thethinglonger]

 

[EnglishDevil]

As if someone wants Tootoo / Kennedy

I could see someone giving up a 4th-5th or a mediocre prospect for Kennedy, he's not abhorrently bad by any means. Any teams looking for a competent 4th liner could certainly do worse.

Tootoo is junk though, can't see anyone going for him.

 

[Devils Trap]

I find it terrifying Gionta isnt on the non core players list

 

[Traitor Zach]

As if someone wants Tootoo / Kennedy

On a loaded team on the top 3 lines a playoff team could use those guys as depth. Wouldn't expect anything more than a 5th or 6th rounder.

 

[Devils Trap]

This is more Devil leaks in 1 year then we have had in 20 years