Devils Team Discussion (team/player news and notes) ‎2015 offseason IV

[Emperoreddy]

Also Shero told TG no on MSL. We aren't in on him and he doesn't want him. Most likely no Beleskey either.

 

[Team Concept]

Why? He has never played a pro game? Its not like he has been playing in the minors for 3 years and dont nothing.

Minors > College

Professionals > Amateurs

 

[Blender]

Minors > College

Professionals > Amateurs

No good players have ever came out of playing a full 4 years of college.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Anyone have any interest in Semin?

 

[Team Concept]

No good players have ever came out of playing a full 4 years of college.

All I am saying is don't get your hopes high on him.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Anyone have any interest in Semin?

Wrong side of 30. Shero would have zero interest from his comments unless he took a one year deal and that it is.

 

[Devil X]

Minors > College

Professionals > Amateurs

I dunno, Lately i feel like i have seen a bunch of 3 or 4 year college players come in and be good players into the NHL.

Wrong side of 30. Shero would have zero interest from his comments unless he took a one year deal and that it is.

I think if its for a year im fine. I would be shocked if Semin gets more then a year from anyone.

For a year and being just 30 y/o's for year its not bad.

 

[JimEIV]

Minors > College

Professionals > Amateurs

There is plenty of very good NHL players who played 4 years in college in didn't get their start until 23, 24 or 25. We've had plenty of them in the past like Pandolfo, Madden, Rafalski, and most recently Mark Fayne.

 

[Blender]

There is plenty of very good NHL players who played 4 years in college in didn't get their start until 23, 24 or 25. We've had plenty of them in the past like Pandolfo, Madden, Rafalski, and most recently Mark Fayne.

Greene is another, for a good example of one who still plays here. I'm definitely not expecting big things from Coleman, but it also wouldn't surprise me if he can cut it in a bottom 6 role.

 

[JimEIV]

I dunno, Lately i feel like i have seen a bunch of 3 or 4 year college players come in and be good players into the NHL..

Yup.
Gaudreau, Kilorn, Hayes to name a few.

 

[JimEIV]

Greene is another, for a good example of one who still plays here. I'm definitely not expecting big things from Coleman, but it also wouldn't surprise me if he can cut it in a bottom 6 role.

I can't believe I forgot Greene... but for Coleman, having an NHL career is success.

 

[blink]

Absolutely intrigued by Cody Hodgson. Potential for a bounce back is big. If we could get him for a moderate contract it could turn out to be an absolute steal. Has had some attitude problems in the past but I'm thinking this ordeal may have humbled him. If he works hard on his D and pots 20 goals that would be amazing. Young, fast, and skilled and plays C or RW

Except he's not fast...

 

[blink]

Although general manager Ray Shero said today it was “hard to sayâ€, it appears unlikely the Devils will be among the teams making a big splash when the unrestricted free agent market opens at noon on Wednesday.

The Devils have plenty of room under the $71.4 million salary cap, but the UFA market is thin this year and Shero clearly is going to be picky about any moves involving older players or contracts of more than one year.

“If there is something it will be more in line with what I've talked about before: if there's any term involved, it's a player of the right age and they fit in for not just next year,†Shero said.

Shero has talked about adding a player or two, but is not interested in a “a player for term, that is 35 of 36.â€

It sounds as if Shero's plans to wait for the dust to settle after the initial signing frenzy and then see if there are any UFAs left or players available via trade that fit his team.

“If we don't go in for a free agent of a certain age, then we'll look for a trade or a free agent on a one-year deal or something like that, but with more value and that fits in with what we want to do and how we want to play,†Shero said.

From TG's blog. http://fireandice.northjersey.com/f...inquired-about-saad-whitney-leaving-1.1366023

This is good news. Usually FA signings are a bad idea, especially UFA as we've seen of late. Especially in this market which is mediocre.

I think a trade is a more likely impact move. Shero wants to put his imprint on this roster and I think he will bring in more forward help by moving a Dman.

Does anyone think Merrill is safe? I think him and Gelly are the main trade assets at this point.

 

[Blender]

Except he's not fast...

...and he's an awful possession player. I definitely don't want Hodgson on this team.

 

[blink]

...and he's an awful possession player. I definitely don't want Hodgson on this team.

Agreed.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

if the worst team in the league buys you out, that tells me something

 

[Blender]

if the worst team in the league buys you out, that tells me something

His dad supposedly demanded that he get a top 2 center spot in Vancouver, so they sent him to Buffalo who gave him that chance, and it was a complete disaster. Nothing about Hodgson screams successful career.

 

[Burner Account]

stay away from hands on parents

 

[Burner Account]

It's nice to have a general manager come in and see players as assets and do what needs to be done.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Heck no Hodgson or Semin.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Heck no Hodgson or Semin.

I wouldn't mind Semin on a 1 yr deal. I don't see how it could hurt. If he sucks, oh well cut him. If he's good, great. We have like 1 or 2 legit RWs, I think he fills a need and would be one of our most talented players.

 

[YouMyBoyBlue]

I feel like we will be busy tomorrow. Hope we get some good signings. That said, I'm looking at Spotrac and I forgot Clowe is still in this team til 2018.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I wouldn't mind Semin on a 1 yr deal. I don't see how it could hurt. If he sucks, oh well cut him. If he's good, great. We have like 1 or 2 legit RWs, I think he fills a need and would be one of our most talented players.

you can't "cut" NHL players

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

you can't "cut" NHL players

Lol you know what I mean. Scratch him, waive him, bury him in the minors, whatever.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I feel like we will be busy tomorrow. Hope we get some good signings. That said, I'm looking at Spotrac and I forgot Clowe is still in this team til 2018.

He will never play again so it doesn't matter, and don't get your hopes up on a busy day. Odds are we will mostly be quiet.

Shero has no intention it seems to give out bad contracts to older guys.