Seravalli: Devils showed real interest in Saros last few weeks but Preds will keep him as long as they are in playoff position

[Marc the Habs Fan]

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[TLEH]

Trotz out to lunch if thats true.

 

[Forge]

Saros always felt like an off season type move. The team acquiring him can really get into the nitty gritty on an extension, if there's a coaching change in Jersey then it's already happened by then, you're not trying to buy out the Preds of a playoff run...and the first round pick for the devils may become more valuable.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

funny enough, if NJ ends up picking in the 8-10 range, I would offer that pick straight up for Saros (extended to a reasonable deal)

Mirrors the Schneider deal.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Trotz has basically said "I don't need a goalie, I have goalies, so if you want one it'll cost a lot". I think he's completely fine being patient and seeing how things unfold with Saros and Askarov, so he's not going to take a lesser package just to get a deal done.

 

[sxvnert]

Devils fan base will crucify Fitz if he stands pat and they miss the playoffs.

 

[YP44]

Askarov looks ready. Could the Preds use saros to increase their depth elsewhere for a playoff push?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Devils fan base will crucify Fitz if he stands pat and they miss the playoffs.

at this point, I don't want Fitz to do anything unless its for the longterm. I have no interest in any rentals (I know Saros isnt a rental).

I can't continue to judge this roster until the coach is canned.

 

[SEALBound]

"Real interest" and opposed to, ya know, "fake" interest.

Markstrom makes a tad bit more sense for NJ at the moment.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Askarov looks ready. Could the Preds use saros to increase their depth elsewhere for a playoff push?

That is certainly the argument that goes round and round on the preds board. I think most have come around to a deal needing to happen eventually, but many are content to be patient...that includes Trotz from the sound of it.

 

[Forge]

Devils fan base will crucify Fitz if he stands pat and they miss the playoffs.

Not really....I think the general acknowledgement is already that they are going to miss the playoffs. We've kind of already crossed that bridge and moved on

Devils fans are much more likely to crucify Fitz if he doesn't fire Lindy

 

[Nico Hischier]

Devils fan base will crucify Fitz if he stands pat and they miss the playoffs.

Fans would turn on him if he doesn’t make a coaching change. I believe the goalies are capable but they need a new coach. Some of the defensive plays have been very peewee level

 

[Shark Finn]

How can they be asking for NJ's 2024 1st rounder if it's still pending whether the Sharks get it or not?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

How can they be asking for NJ's 2024 1st rounder if it's still pending whether the Sharks get it or not?

technically you can just reverse the conditions on it

 

[YP44]

That is certainly the argument that goes round and round on the preds board. I think most have come around to a deal needing to happen eventually, but many are content to be patient...that includes Trotz from the sound of it.

makes sense. seems like the preds are in a good spot where they can have their cake and eat it too.

 

[Shark Finn]

technically you can just reverse the conditions on it

That'd be pretty rad.

 

[Mr Positive]

I wonder what goalies are truly for sale?

Markstrom might not be if the Flames stay hot. Lots of ground to make up, but even if they miss maybe they'd think next year would be different

Maybe Gibson would be a good bet.

 

[YP44]

I wonder what goalies are truly for sale?

Markstrom might not be if the Flames stay hot. Lots of ground to make up, but even if they miss maybe they'd think next year would be different

Maybe Gibson would be a good bet.

Flames should wait till offseason for Markstrom where there will be a larger market IMO

 

[MasterofGrond]

Devils are most likely missing the playoffs. From a goaltender acquisition standpoint, that's a good thing. Pressure if off to make a move, which hopefully ensures Fitz doesn't do something moronic like acquire a bad goalie with expensive term.

 

[Brodeur]

How can they be asking for NJ's 2024 1st rounder if it's still pending whether the Sharks get it or not?

They could ask for it conditionally, would presumably get kicked down the road to 2025 if SJ got the 2024 pick.

 

[Aoko]

Ah yes, I missed Seravelli's inside scoop. I'm sure he's right this time.

 

[Rubi]

Fitz keeps trying to get a non rental quality goalie for a bargain basement price. He's obviously operating under the illusion that he's the only buyer out there or teams such as Nashville or Calgary HAVE to make a deal on or before the TDL. They don't. If they don't there will be a lot more teams out there looking to improve their goal tending over the summer and Fitz will likely miss the boat again. Fitz is like the guy looking to buy a house but keeps submitting low ball offers and keeps losing out to other buyers.

 

[Larry Hanson]

I'm not sure Seravalli is much of an insider at this point.

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Fitz keeps trying to get a non rental quality goalie for a bargain basement price. He's obviously operating under the illusion that he's the only buyer out there or teams such as Nashville or Calgary HAVE to make a deal on or before the TDL. They don't. If they don't there will be a lot more teams out there looking to improve their goal tending over the summer and Fitz will likely miss the boat again. Fitz is like the guy looking to buy a house but keeps submitting low ball offers and keeps losing out to other buyers.

What did he offer?

 

[MileHighCapsFan]

Conversations around that Caps is that Stevenson has shown all he needs to in Hershey (AHL). Kuemper or Lindgren could be available at the deadline.