I think a quite FA this time around would be a disappointment, not necessarily damaging.Expecting a quiet day for the Devils, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Not sure how many times there have been great signings on July 1.
“***k this s***” - Ray Shero (upon seeing the early FA numbers)
Ferland would be an interesting grab for sure. Cant say I know too much about him other than he’s physical. Numbers arent badAfter all that leaked information about teams signing players here and ther and nothing about the Devils, I think Shero is doing his magic, under the radar stuff (devil laugh). I think Ferland will be a perfect fit in New Jersey on a line next to Hughes. Ferlands resume is that he can play very good hockey on a line with skilled players that are not physical(Aho, Johnny Hockey).
A sighning like that or a trade or two for a top 6/9 winger and another top 4 D?
I think that kind of scenario is more possible than not
Ferland would be an interesting grab for sure. Cant say I know too much about him other than he’s physical. Numbers arent bad
He's really going to say that when he sits down with Hall and Hall is like "So Ray, this guy named Panarin just got 12 million a year...".
Well remember Ferland next to Hughes may be a different story, we have to credit our centers for helping the wingsFerland I would be ok with for depth. He’s a middle 6 add where I am hoping for 1 more top 6 besides our young guys who may earn a role.
Has there been anything about Gardiner? Maybe I missed but feel like I've not seen much about where he's going.
Ray Shero does his best work under the radar. I expect him to continue with his draft-day trend of making the Devils a more physical team. I would look out for a short deal for Wayne Simmonds or a slightly longer one for Anders Lee or Michael Ferland.
The Devils are about to have an elite center duo in Hischier/Hughes, but neither player is known for physicality -- and both are going to be game-planned against with very chippy play. Having a big, physical winger to play on the second line with Hughes has certainly been a point of discussion in the Devils front office. Lee or Ferland in particular would be nice fits, though it's debatable whether Simmonds can handle a top-six role in the future. On a one or two year deal at the right price, he still might be an option if the Devils are outbid on Lee and Ferland.
Lastly, I can see the Devils going for a very small-money depth RD like Alex Petrovic and a familiar veteran to compete for the 4th-line C role like Brian Gibbons or Mark Letestu.
It would be unrealistic thinking to hope that the Devils make a huge splash in free agency. There will be no Panarins or Duchenes, and ultimately this will be for the best. Let the other teams be idiots and offer 5-years deals to 32-year olds like Mats Zuccarello. The Devils need to make one solid move for a mid-six power forward and then concentrate on re-signing Taylor Hall to a long-term deal.
Other than Ferland the other two just feel like signing guys for the sake of signing guys. If the Devils sign Hainsey the only spot that would be open for Smith is if someone gets injured.lets hope we just add a couple of lower signings like the last couple of years, keep trading and add the big players that way. Following from Mallorca with the sun in my eyes.
My hope for today: Ferland - Maroon - Hainsey.
We need some toughness to supply our skillede players and a veteran d man who can PK is key..
Ferland I would be ok with for depth. He’s a middle 6 add where I am hoping for 1 more top 6 besides our young guys who may earn a role.