Devils 2019 offseason team discussion (news and notes) X

[Nico the Draft Riser]

I *DO* wonder if Blackwood will be at the dev camp.

Why wouldnt he?

 

[RangerDoggo]

I'm not too familiar with Gardiner outside of two things:

1. He's a puck-moving defenseman, which fits the Shero mold for that position
2. His flaws got overblown by playing in Toronto and the media anger that comes with it

Still, I think they should focus on getting another winger.

 

[LeedsMonster]

Work out a trade around Hall and Tkachuck....

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

I'm not too familiar with Gardiner outside of two things:

1. He's a puck-moving defenseman, which fits the Shero mold for that position
2. His flaws got overblown by playing in Toronto and the media anger that comes with it

Still, I think they should focus on getting another winger.

Im also a fan who think Gardiner gets way too much shit and hes a near top pair dman

Problem is I see him as a Severson with slightly better defense, and idk if his defense is good enough to put with Subban

Though I wont lie, this looks so much better:

Gardiner-Subban
Butcher-Severson
Greene-Smith or whatever side Ty wans to play

 

[zombie abo]

Mitch Marner's agent isn't Darren Ferris, it's Paul Marner.

Yes I believe darren ferris has the day off

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

Come to think of it, Gardiner would be a great add minus a terrible deal
Hes a Shero dman and while we wouldnt have a strong backend DEFENSIVELY, they sure as f*** wouldnt get hemmed in their own zone lol

Move Vatanen for assets

 

[Billdo]

Why wouldnt he?

I think people questioning him being there are questioning if the club needs to see him in development camp. He's "proven" himself in some eyes I suppose. This is all me guessing though so forgive me if I misspoke on others behalf.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

Idk what we do before October but whatever it is, trade/signing/roster shuffling, it better have Greene outside the top-4 and playing top PK, while maybe sometimes taking top-4 minutes in a game where were up by one with a minute or two left

 

[Billdo]

I really wish Smith was AHL eligible. I question whether or not he is ready for a full year in the NHL and he certainly has NOTHING left to prove in juniors.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

I really wish Smith was AHL eligible. I question whether or not he is ready for a full year in the NHL and he certainly has NOTHING left to prove in juniors.

I think he is and were being a bit too tempered on our expectations of him

Look at McAvoy as an example. I think Ty gets close to that. I mean the kid nearly made it last year and won CHL/WHL dman of the year while supposedly being the best defensively out of the top-5 dmen taken in his draft after Dahlin (and MAYBE Dobson)

 

[zombie abo]

Smith is gonna be something else

 

[vozl59]

Smith will wind up our best dman in time.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Butcher, McLeod, 2020 1st and a conditional 2021 2nd for Ehlers

Sign Gardiner.

Too much for Ehlers. I'd sooner give up Butcher + McLeod for Gusev.

 

[RangerDoggo]

A while ago, somebody on the Devils subreddit make a rundown of comparisons to Ty Smith, and the "worst" case scenario of everyone brought up was second-pairing defenseman. He'll be fine. He may not blow the league away in year one, but don't worry about him.

 

[kiwidevil]

I don't see Shero doing an offer sheet.
In the past he's talked about how crazy it is, how valuable GM's say their 1st rounders are, then they flip them put like candy at the deadline for rentals.

Can't see him being comfortable with not having a first for 4 years.

 

[Nubmer6]

I think people questioning him being there are questioning if the club needs to see him in development camp. He's "proven" himself in some eyes I suppose. This is all me guessing though so forgive me if I misspoke on others behalf.

It's not really that (at least not JUST that). It's that it looks like we'll already have 4 other goalies for the camp.

 

[Nubmer6]

I think he is and were being a bit too tempered on our expectations of him

Look at McAvoy as an example. I think Ty gets close to that. I mean the kid nearly made it last year and won CHL/WHL dman of the year while supposedly being the best defensively out of the top-5 dmen taken in his draft after Dahlin (and MAYBE Dobson)

I honestly think that part of the reason he was sent back last year is that we would have had to expose him in the expansion draft if he played last year. Now he's exempt, so it's one less worry. WE may not think ahead like that often, but I think Shero and co. do.

 

[JonnyD91]

Are these guys legit at all?

 

[Nubmer6]

Are these guys legit at all?

I saw some reputable people following them, but I don't trust them. Also, I think I scrolled down and saw something like "remember, you heard it here first" which screams Eklund-like guy.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Are these guys legit at all?

probably not

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

I saw some reputable people following them, but I don't trust them. Also, I think I scrolled down and saw something like "remember, you heard it here first" which screams Eklund-like guy.

They are definitely seeking credit but ive followed throughout the last few weeks and it’s been solid. I think it’s a trustworthy source for sure.

 

[Alex NJD]

Work out a trade around Hall and Tkachuck....

I'd do it in a heartbeat but that's a pipe dream. Calgary would be stupid to let him go

 

[Triumph]

It is not hard to follow the league close and to invent plausible rumors that will get fan bases interested. How people continually fall for this, I am not quite sure.

 

[LeedsMonster]

I'd do it in a heartbeat but that's a pipe dream. Calgary would be stupid to let him go

I sadly concur. You never know though...

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

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