Around the League 2019 offseason

[jkrdevil]

They’re not in contender mode to you, me, or anyone with half a brain. Jim Benning and the Aquilinis don’t even have that. Trading a first round pick for Miller shows that they want to go for bigger things now.

It’s amazing how many idiot GMs there are in this league.

Unfortunately I feel like they are all out west

 

[ScottyK]

Vegas sends Haula to Carolina for Nicolas Roy

 

[Nubmer6]

Vegas sends Haula to Carolina for Nicolas Roy

 

[NJDevs26]

lol what a nothing return...but there is I suppose a danger Haula was a one-year wonder cause he almost didn't play at all last year

 

[Bleedred]

Who the hell is Nicolas Roy?

 

[devilsblood]

lol what a nothing return...but there is I suppose a danger Haula was a one-year wonder cause he almost didn't play at all last year

Ya, Haula shot 46% on the PP in 17-18. His career high prior was 15 goals and 34 points. Decent player, but I wouldn't expect him to approach 50 points again.

 

[Brodeur]

Who the hell is Nicolas Roy?

2nd tier prospect, unfortunately my first memory was him getting berated by Canadians on Twitter for not scoring in the 2017 WJC gold medal shootout.

I figured Haula was worth about a mid-late 2nd rounder, Roy has had a couple of callups and might be a cheap bottom six option for Vegas as soon as this year.

 

[Alex NJD]

Vegas still has to move Clarkson+ if they want to sign Gusev

 

[Stephen Gionta]

Good move for Carolina.

They will be contending with us for a spot in the top 3 of the Metro next season.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Good move for Carolina.

They will be contending with us for a spot in the top 3 of the Metro next season.

You think the Devils will finish top-3 in the Metro next season?

You do realize the Capitals & Penguins arent moving to the Western Conference, right?

 

[Stephen Gionta]

You think the Devils will finish top-3 in the Metro next season?

You do realize the Capitals & Penguins arent moving to the Western Conference, right?

I said Carolina will be contending with the Devils for a top 3 spot in the Metro.

Washington
Pittsburgh
Carolina/New Jersey

See how this works?

 

[BenedictGomez]

I said Carolina will be contending with the Devils for a top 3 spot in the Metro.

Washington
Pittsburgh
Carolina/New Jersey

See how this works?

No, because it's still unrealistic.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

No, because it's still unrealistic.

Laugh out loud. Do you live inside of a bubble? What is unrealistic about that?

Columbus will be significantly worse than their 98 point campaign last season. Islanders will regress as well. You never know what you’ll get from Philadelphia. The have zero center depth after Zibanejad and a bunch of question marks on defense aside from Trouba and Skjei.

 

[Triumph]

Clarkson will be moved but it won't happen until July 2 (or at least until his bonus has been paid by Vegas).

 

[Forge]

Ya, Haula shot 46% on the PP in 17-18. His career high prior was 15 goals and 34 points. Decent player, but I wouldn't expect him to approach 50 points again.

Plus, I think it's the last year of his deal and VGK has no shot to re-sign him given the cap constraints. They took what they can get for him.

 

[Emperoreddy]

No, because it's still unrealistic.

How. It is very realistic. Rags don’t have a competitive roster. Isles are due to step back. Jackets are losing a lot of players. Flyers have all sorts of holes.

 

[tailfins]

Vegas sends Haula to Carolina for Nicolas Roy

So Carolina takes on Marleau for a pick, dumps de Haan, then picks up Haula. But I is potentially playing hardball with Aho.

Bizarre. Could be genius. Likely there are cash implications that make is less bizarre.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I'm not sure how saying the Devils will "compete for top 3 in the division" is unrealistic whatsoever.

They SHOULD be much better than they were last year.

 

[TheDuke93]

How. It is very realistic. Rags don’t have a competitive roster. Isles are due to step back. Jackets are losing a lot of players. Flyers have all sorts of holes.

I think to write off the Islanders and say they are going to have a step back for sure is a bit foolish, they have arguably the best coach in the league and another year of Barzel progression.

 

[NJDevs26]

I think to write off the Islanders and say they are going to have a step back for sure is a bit foolish, they have arguably the best coach in the league and another year of Barzel progression.

For the moment we don’t even know what’s going to happen with Lee or Lehner, I get they overachieved last year without JT but at SOME point you gotta stop losing key guys. Of course the Isles could also strike with win now moves over the next couple weeks, they have a wide variance of possibilities now.

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

I think to write off the Islanders and say they are going to have a step back for sure is a bit foolish, they have arguably the best coach in the league and another year of Barzel progression.

They played above their talent level last year, Goalies had career years including a Vezina nomination. They havent even signed Lehner or Lee yet so its tough to say they will absolutely step back, but barring any major changes they arent structured to be a consistent playoff team.

 

[Billdo]

No, because it's still unrealistic.

Holy pessimistic. Saying they'll compete for the third spot in the division is unrealistic. They should be a lot better this year than last.

 

[AfroThunder396]

For the moment we don’t even know what’s going to happen with Lee or Lehner, I get they overachieved last year without JT but at SOME point you gotta stop losing key guys. Of course the Isles could also strike with win now moves over the next couple weeks, they have a wide variance of possibilities now.

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[devilsblood]

How. It is very realistic. Rags don’t have a competitive roster. Isles are due to step back. Jackets are losing a lot of players. Flyers have all sorts of holes.

Yeah, but we gave up the 34th pick in the Subban deal, so we are hurting too.

 

[217 Forever]

Making any prognostications before free agency is foolish anyway. Someone will get Panarin, Duchene, etc and who knows what will happen with Marner and the other RFA's. More trades likely also.