Friedman: Devils could trade Seversons rights.

[Uncle Scrooge]

I view Severson as a guy who never became as good as hoped, at times was overrated for his tools vs what he actually was as a player, but he's by no means bad and also is at the prime/most experienced stage of his career.

I think he's a 2nd pairing guy, and a 5 year deal at reasonable salary would probably be fine. Question is how much more than that does he want/is going to get.

 

[Zippy316]

Stars could really use him

If they can make the contract work, I would say Stars would be close to the front runner for him in terms of fit for team and player.

He’d be guaranteed to play with one of Miro or Lindell which are the type of partners he needs.

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Ironically it's New Jersey that needs offensive defensmen. They are not scoring (15th) from D in regular season and that was exactly their problem during playoffs also.

Severson is their second most offensive defensman but he is used incorrectly sometimes. Whoever gets him will be happy. Only problem is the money. I would keep him and Miles Wood. Their GM is a bit off rewarding big names, and not understanding how they compare to each other.

Instead I would let Palat, Haula, Sharangovich, Lazar go.

This is NJD D offensive rankings:
Dougie Hamilton 0.02532
Damon Severson 0.01978
Ryan Graves 0.01584
Kevin Bahl 0.01460
Jonas Siegenthaler 0.01375
John Marino 0.01199
Brendan Smith 0.00487

How do you propose they, let Palat go?

 

[Fire Sweeney]

He's a really bad Dman that requires some heavy sheltering to be effective, and somebody is going to massively regret giving him $6M+ a year.

Sounds like a Kenny Holland type of player

 

[TFHockey]

During the 2nd intermission Friedman reported that teams are asking NJ, if they can't sign him would NJ trade his rights and NJ is not saying no.

I wonder which teams are interested, the man has multiple seasons of 30+ points so you have to think any team that needs offense from the blueline would show some inrerest, there are certainly teams out there would don't generate enough offense from their defense.

I wonder if Toronto inqures seeing as Rielly is the ONLY one that can generate offense on their defense.

I also wonder about Pittsburgh, considering Dubas is there and he's always had interest in Severson, plus Letang is 35 and has had 2 strokes.

Where do you think he goes?

Although Edmonton should look at improving their defense, they'll probably add a guy like Severson to improve puck moving on the back end. Mawr offense!

 

[HolyGhost]

2024 3rd round pick would be a solid return. Anyone willing to give that??

Why would they give such a high pick? The usual rate is a 5th.

 

[TF1970]

Why would they give such a high pick? The usual rate is a 5th.

detroit just did a year ago for husso.

 

[Aoko]

Sevs is a good player, full stop. People remember the gaffes because they’re really obvious but 98% of the time he’s real solid, great at moving the puck, and has driven play shockingly well.

And he’s played well both when sheltered and when relied on for tougher minutes. Devils gonna miss him fierce until Nemec comes along.

I'd resign Ryan Graves before Severson.

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Great buy low kind of player.

 

[Classic Devil]

Great buy low kind of player.

I don't think anyone's going to be buying Severson low.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Benning, sorry Allvin, offers a future Canucks 2nd.

Cause that’s just what they do.

 

[Forge]

Ironically it's New Jersey that needs offensive defensmen. They are not scoring (15th) from D in regular season and that was exactly their problem during playoffs also.

Severson is their second most offensive defensman but he is used incorrectly sometimes. Whoever gets him will be happy. Only problem is the money. I would keep him and Miles Wood. Their GM is a bit off rewarding big names, and not understanding how they compare to each other.

Instead I would let Palat, Haula, Sharangovich, Lazar go.

This is NJD D offensive rankings:
Dougie Hamilton 0.02532
Damon Severson 0.01978
Ryan Graves 0.01584
Kevin Bahl 0.01460
Jonas Siegenthaler 0.01375
John Marino 0.01199
Brendan Smith 0.00487

 

[MasterofGrond]

I'd resign Ryan Graves before Severson.

Christ, why?

One of those dudes is good. One of those dudes is versatile. One of the those dudes rode with the team at their lowest.

Maybe Graves should be a little cheaper, but not nearly enough.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

Not worth trading anything for his rights. Just wait for free agency and make him an offer. If he refuses move on. He’s a decent second pairing defender who will make his fair share of mistakes. He’s going to make too much money on his UFA contract.

He whined about being on a losing team too many times. I find it amusing that now that the team is finally starting to be good again they’re moving on from him.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Wow, Damon Severson's UFA rights...start the bidding war

What could that even be worth? A 5th/6th round pick...

 

[Forge]

Great buy low kind of player.

I'm pretty sure he's going to get one of the biggest contracts handed out this year, and buying low would suggest he was bad last year?

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Severson is a decent enough player better than most people here think but I can't imagine anyone is breaking down doors to get his negotiating rights.
Someone will just overpay him day 1 of free agency

 

[SabresFan26]

Sabres makes sense, we need top 4 D to play with Power in the second pair.

Where does Jokijarju and Lybushkin play?
I think they go after Ryan Graves and bump Stillman/Bryson/Clague to the press box.

 

[Fjordy]

Where does Jokijarju and Lybushkin play?
I think they go after Ryan Graves and bump Stillman/Bryson/Clague to the press box.

In the third pair they play and one of them is in the press box. We need a top 4 D, Graves would probably work too.

 

[Rhodes 81]

Severson will be criminally underrated, particularly by fans of his team, until he retires.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Severson on your bottom pairing will be wonderful.

Severson on your middle pairing will be serviceable, with numerous notable huge gaffes.

Severson on your top pairing is great if you're hoping to draft Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier.

 

[Adele Dazeem]

I don't think anyone's going to be buying Severson low.

If someone can lock him up for under 6M they'll get a good deal.

I'm pretty sure he's going to get one of the biggest contracts handed out this year, and buying low would suggest he was bad last year?

No way.

 

[Aoko]

Christ, why?

One of those dudes is good. One of those dudes is versatile. One of the those dudes rode with the team at their lowest.

Maybe Graves should be a little cheaper, but not nearly enough.

Because Graves is better defensively. Simple.

It isn't even remotely close either.

 

[bossram]

He's a really bad Dman that requires some heavy sheltering to be effective, and somebody is going to massively regret giving him $6M+ a year.

I really can't tell if this is sarcasm.

He definitely is prone to the Big Mistake here and there, but he's been a workhorse for the Devils and all-around quite effective. No, he's not a matchup defenseman. Just don't use him like that and his next team will be happy.

Given the Devils' cap situation and prospects coming up, they just don't have room for him.

 

[Forge]

No way.

This not a good free agency class. AFP has him projected to get one of the biggest contract on the market (6 x 6.1...Orlav has a higher AAV but less years in their projection).

I'm pretty sure that Evolving Hockey has him projected for something similar (6 x 6.1)