Rumor: Devils making Damon Severson available

[Seachd]

Oh honey

Tied with this one.

Pretending to be someone's grandma must really be a thing for some people.

 

[LTIR]

There’s RHD to be had but many are going to cost severely in a trade (Dumba) or are going to be getting big contracts in free agency.

I think Severson’s in a pretty good position to get the Devils a good hockey trade f they choose to deal him with his age/contract combo...and the asset leverage required to get him won’t be on the level of the likes of Dumba. Certainly see a market though.

Risto, Barrie, Vatanen, Hamonic, Larsson, Schultz, Pysyk, Gudas, Brodie, Tanev, Pietrangelo and then names like Subban, Byfuglien and now Dumba. There is a lot potentially on the market.

 

[ScottyK]

How good is he defensively?

He's "fine" but will have gaffe's that make you want to punt him

 

[devils29]

Tied with this one.

Pretending to be someone's grandma must really be a thing for some people.

Oh honey

 

[Smitty426]

Severson has fallen off the last few years.

Jersey looking to shed his salary.

Buyer beware.

Meanwhile Tor fans can't stop making trade ideas for him! Duh

 

[Meeqs]

excellent skater
good shot
not great in his own end
can play on the PP but would not have him QB PP1

Which players do you think he is most comparable to?

 

[Merrrlin]

Not the answer for Toronto but maybe Boston or Colorado would be interested.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Actually it isn’t dumb. You can go back and look at the comparables where players similar to Hanifin have been dealt and what the returns have been.

Hischier has not proven to be a topline C yet, Hanifin hasn’t proven to be a top pairing dman yet, but both still lots of potential and draft pedigree.

One is 23 and one is 21. Your proposal was ridiculous. Hanifin has proven he isn't what people thought he'd be. Nico has been perfectly fine. As a neutral fan I'd much rather have Nico.

 

[Fig]

So he's kinda like TJ Brodie?

Yeah, that description was reminding me of Brodie too. But while there might be a ton of similarities, I think the following are the stylistic differences (NJD fans, feel free to correct me):

Both have a pretty wicked backhand, but Brodie is on his off side which means his backhand is better for passing, not shots and his forehand good for clearing. Severson is on his "correct side" which means his strong backhand is good for clearning and his shot/passing down the middle is stronger.

Brodie is a better skater. Severson slightly more physical than Brodie. (not by much)

Both used on the top pair and do quite a bit of heavy lifting, but arguably Brodie is a better 2/3 with Gio to support him and Severson is a much more solid 3 with not enough support?

Brodie is actually a rover vs Severson an offensive minded PMD. This would mean that Severson is closer to Andersson vs Brodie. Brodie will regularly wander all over the place in the ozone. Severson will typically stay on his side the vast majority of the time.

Extra:

IIRC, Severson still has extended family member(s) in Calgary and his family lives in Manitoba. Brodie's family is in Ontario. but he has roots in Calgary.

I'd definitely be interested in Severson if the price was right.

 

[Kuznetsnow]

So he's kinda like TJ Brodie?

Exactly like a right shot TJ Brodie. Some team should get both of them and play them on the same pairing

 

[Leafs87]

Can anyone give me a breakdown of his playstyle and skill set. Areas where he is strong and weak and maybe players he is similar too? Haven't watched many NJD games over the past few years

Think slightly better Gardiner. Or Gardiner in his peaks season.

 

[jcbeze]

Howitzer?

Jim Hughson wants his line back

 

[Beendair Donedat]

Video of the Ferraro interview:

As a long time fan of the madness, I howled. Well played.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

Howitzer?

Jim Hughson wants his line back

He can have it if he promises not to call anymore games. I’d rather listen to the Punjabi announcers than that smarmy, over enunciating, cure for insomnia.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

I could see Vancouver having some interest depending on the ask.

It will take Boeser.

 

[FOurteenS inCisOr]

He can have it if he promises not to call anymore games. I’d rather listen to the Punjabi announcers than that smarmy, over enunciating, cure for insomnia.

We’ll take him back in BC. Pretty sad thing to get bunched about.

 

[Kshahdoo]

He's one of those synergy guys, who multiply good or bad things. Pair him with someone good defensively (like, say, Gavrikov), and you'll get a very good 2nd pair. Add him to someone like him, and you'll get a disaster. At least defensively.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Actually it isn’t dumb. You can go back and look at the comparables where players similar to Hanifin have been dealt and what the returns have been.

Hischier has not proven to be a topline C yet, Hanifin hasn’t proven to be a top pairing dman yet, but both still lots of potential and draft pedigree.

I would argue Nico has show a lot more than Noah at this point in their careers - even if Nico hasn’t been seen as a true 1st overall

 

[Beendair Donedat]

We’ll take him back in BC. Pretty sad thing to get bunched about.

I’ll send him ASAP.

And no it isn’t, he’s forced down your throat for national games constantly, and he’s awful. The difference between him and a guy like Cuthbert is night and day. Maybe you enjoy his style, I don’t know, but I’m far from alone on this issue.

 

[Clayonator]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy @Pierre from Orleans lets gooooooooooo

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

I bet teams are braking down the door for him.

 

[usekakkorightquinn]

He's available because he sucks.

 

[Peter Griffin]

It will take Boeser.

Ok nvm then.

 

[varano]

per Ray Ferrraro

Howitzer for a shot? He has 37 goals in over 400 games.

 

[Springfield Isotopes]

The problem is he is asked to basically be a #1 DMan in NJ and he is not that.

But that doesn't mean he is a bad player. He is a 30-40 point 2nd pairing DMan signed to a nice contract

Exactly this. 2nd pairing If he is slotted right