Devils 2019 offseason team discussion (news and notes) X

[MadDevil]

Not that it really means much but Butcher, Mueller, and Carrick all filed for arbitration.

 

[Nubmer6]

I'm a little surprised Carrick filed. He seemed on the edge of being bought out or not qualified before we got him. He may simply be seeking a 1 way deal.

 

[Bleedred]

Just let Carrick walk. Dude is the ultimate journeyman.

 

[RangerDoggo]

According to Elliot Friedman, Mitch Marner (or, probably more accurately, Paul Marner) wants a three-year offer sheet, which would keep him in RFA status at the end. That should kill any debate over whether Shero should take the bait, or any other GM for that matter.

 

[JrFischer54]

According to Elliot Friedman, Mitch Marner (or, probably more accurately, Paul Marner) wants a three-year offer sheet, which would keep him in RFA status at the end. That should kill any debate over whether Shero should take the bait, or any other GM for that matter.

why would he want to be a rfa at the end of his deal? wouldn't his goal be to become a ufa at the end of this deal?

 

[Azathoth]

why would he want to be a rfa at the end of his deal? wouldn't his goal be to become a ufa at the end of this deal?

I imagine he’s banking on another offer sheet bidding war at the end of the three years. Not really smart for the team that offer sheets him but I guess it would work for him money wise. Toronto made its bed with the J.T. signing so now it has to lay in it I guess (insert leafs pajamas joke here).

 

[RangerDoggo]

why would he want to be a rfa at the end of his deal? wouldn't his goal be to become a ufa at the end of this deal?

The belief is that he'll stand to make even more in his next RFA deal. Why? Beats me, I'm not Mitch's dad.

 

[njdevils1982]

Just let Carrick walk. Dude is the ultimate journeyman.

4 teams by the age of 24………still has time to catch 'suitcase' sillinger

Third String Goalie: A Tribute to Mike Sillinger and His Many Jerseys

 

[Alex NJD]

Still think the Leafs would move Nylander rather than lose Marner.

 

[Billdo]

I actually like Carrick tbh.

 

[MadDevil]

I actually like Carrick tbh.

He's fine as a depth guy, but I wouldn't want him to be a regular.

 

[MauDevils]

So 100% of the arbitration eligible RFA's filed. What is it with this franchise? Even Zajac had to file.

 

[Bleedred]

I actually like Carrick tbh.

He's JAG.

Not terrible, better than guys like Helgeson, Prout and even Santini, but I see nothing particularly great about him.

I wouldn't hate keeping him, but I also see him as being the squeeze out guy if we need to cut bait with one of them.

 

[Triumph]

Of course Carrick filed for arbitration - it's the only realistic leverage an RFA has. Also the Devils can't let him walk, nor will they be able to walk away from an arbitration award.

By trading Davies, the Devils won't have any depth in the minors again this season. They'll go with 8 defensemen again this season I think, and Carrick will play plenty of games.

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

Connor Carrick AKA 2018/2019's Dalton Prout.

Let him walk.

 

[Billdo]

He's JAG.

Not terrible, better than guys like Helgeson, Prout and even Santini, but I see nothing particularly great about him.

I wouldn't hate keeping him, but I also see him as being the squeeze out guy if we need to cut bait with one of them.

I think we could do worse as a 7th, certainly not a regular though.

 

[Billdo]

Connor Carrick AKA 2018/2019's Dalton Prout.

Let him walk.

C'mon, he's not as bad as Prout. I don't think anyone's saying he should be a starter but we can do worse than him as a 7th or injury fill in.

 

[Forge]

Still think the Leafs would move Nylander rather than lose Marner.

An option I think I would still consider. My get a little tricky long term, but depends on what we give up

 

[jkrdevil]

why would he want to be a rfa at the end of his deal? wouldn't his goal be to become a ufa at the end of this deal?

He is already asking for UFA money as an RFA so it isn’t as big of a deal. He is going for shorter term deals in hopes of adding payday after a payday. Being an RFA means the team has to qualify him at least 10% of his final deal or let him become a UFA early. Basically ensuring another big payday before becoming an UFA.

 

[jkrdevil]

Also, we have a second buyout window I believe if necessary.

 

[Czech Trio]

I'd keep Carrick. One or two injuries on the blueline and the reinforcements in Binghamton looks not so deep.
Subban, Vatanen, Severson, Greene, Butcher, (Smith)
Mueller, Carrick

Binghamton defensemen with most NHL experience:
Tennyson - 124GP
Strait - 187GP

Unless of course one thinks Jacobs (1GP) or a Colton White can fill in. If its worth anything Michael Kapla I believe is a UFA after Minnesota dropped him.

On that note my ideal roster with the forward personnel now would be roughly:

Taylor Hall - Nico Hischier - Kyle Palmeri
Jesper Boqvist - Jack Hughes - Wayne Simmonds
Blake Coleman - Pavel Zacha - Jesper Bratt
Miles Wood - Travis Zajac - John Hayden
ex: Kevin Rooney

Admittedly, I didn't see enough of Bastian down the stretch so he might fit in, same with Anderson. But from gauging Shero's comments I think he likes Hayden somewhere in the lineup as a 'big, right handed show' winger.

 

[Nubmer6]

I'd keep Carrick. One or two injuries on the blueline and the reinforcements in Binghamton looks not so deep.
Subban, Vatanen, Severson, Greene, Butcher, (Smith)
Mueller, Carrick

Binghamton defensemen with most NHL experience:
Tennyson - 124GP
Strait - 187GP

Unless of course one thinks Jacobs (1GP) or a Colton White can fill in. If its worth anything Michael Kapla I believe is a UFA after Minnesota dropped him.

On that note my ideal roster with the forward personnel now would be roughly:

Taylor Hall - Nico Hischier - Kyle Palmeri
Jesper Boqvist - Jack Hughes - Wayne Simmonds
Blake Coleman - Pavel Zacha - Jesper Bratt
Miles Wood - Travis Zajac - John Hayden
ex: Kevin Rooney

Admittedly, I didn't see enough of Bastian down the stretch so he might fit in, same with Anderson. But from gauging Shero's comments I think he likes Hayden somewhere in the lineup as a 'big, right handed show' winger.

Our depth on D is really concerning. Don't we go thru 10 defensemen on average in a season? I vaguely remember reading that somewhere.

 

[BenedictGomez]

I'm not too familiar with Gardiner

Neither am I, but if he truly is as poor at defense as Severson is, like some folks here say, I want no part of him.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Carrick as a 7th dman is fine.

 

[MartyOwns]

i’d definitely take gardiner on a 2 year deal, but i’m not sure how realistic that is