Confirmed with Link: Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac (both @50%) for AJ Greer, M Jobst, 21 1st, cdnl 22/23 3rd/4th

[SI90]

Was expecting Palmieri, but not Zajac too. Our forward group got much deeper with players that fit exactly what Trotz/Lou like to do.

Lou killed it. Very nice.

I love getting Zajac too. Veteran 2way forward for depth. I hope Lou isn’t done. Maybe find a way to shed a contract.

 

[13th Floor]

Well, I officially love you guys now.

I'd heard some Devils fans hating on Zajac's game this year a bit. What's your take? I think he'll look different going for a Cup run.

 

[xECK29x]

Hell yea late first 1st in a meh draft is nothing to be worried about

 

[2ndGenIslander]

we're going in boys. big trade..lets get that silver

 

[SI90]

Would love to try and re-sign Palmieri to a decent deal of possibly. Maybe even a short term.

 

[Le Grec]

Where does Zajac slot? And can they play tomorrow?

 

[periferal]

There's a reason why you always see those images of Lou's face on Don Corleone's body...

He gets what he wants because he is willing to pay what it takes to get it.

Zajac is a nice "throw in," but Palmieri coming here was as obvious as Vanek going to the Wild.

Now we have some good depth. I'm quite happy that Dal Colle, Bellows, Johnston, Czarnik, etc won't be playing again. I truly don't like giving up the 1st because it's really an I asset I believed we would need this summer to open up cap/improve the team, but hard to knock how the talent we're getting fills out the roster nicely.

There's a sweet irony that many here didn't want to give up Bellows...And now you'll probably won't see him play for the Isles again this season (and if he goes in the expansion draft - Never again).

 

[DerekDevils30]

I'd heard some Devils fans hating on Zajac's game this year a bit. What's your take? I think he'll look different going for a Cup run.

He was horrid coming back from the Covid bout. In the past month, however, he has been very good. Back to his elite defensive ways and has been chipping in offensively, as well. He still has gas left in the tank and should fit like a glove under Trotz.

 

[2ndGenIslander]

the 50 pct retained is huge

 

[PK Cronin]

I hope Lou isn’t done.

Still time for more. Two more moves and I'll be really happy.

 

[SI90]

Also, I love how the isles themselves broke the deal! Lmao Lou doesn’t like leaks.

 

[Chardo]

With full retention on both Devils, there is still room for another add.

 

[Olliemets]

Wow !!! Pinch me. Is Zajac a rental too or is he signed next year? More I look at it I like this trade. Tough to keep giving up firsts but we are in win now mode. Kyle gives us some PP help and Fills Lee's spot. Travis a big upgrade too and more center depth.

He kept Bellows so far which I like.

 

[19 in a row]

hate to lose the first but love the move still.

 

[SI90]

the 50 pct retained is huge

We can still add more lol

 

[FractionTwo]

Very good trade if they go far. I like palmeri, but zajac adds good mid6 depth to the roster

Now lets charge

 

[ekill08x]

There's a reason why you always see those images of Lou's face on Don Corleone's body...

He gets what he wants because he is willing to pay what it takes to get it.

Zajac is a nice "throw in," but Palmieri coming here was as obvious as Vanek going to the Wild.

Now we have some good depth. I'm quite happy that Dal Colle, Bellows, Johnston, Czarnik, etc won't be playing again. I truly don't like giving up the 1st because it's really an I asset I believed we would need this summer to open up cap/improve the team, but hard to knock how the talent we're getting fills out the roster nicely.

There's a sweet irony that many here didn't want to give up Bellows...And now you'll probably won't see him play for the Isles again this season (and if he goes in the expansion draft - Never again).

For a guy who hasnt played alot, nor f***ed up alot and has scored some goals....you reallllly hate Bellows way too much lol. I still think Lou protects him over an older player with a big contract. Hes going to need cheap labor like Bellows moving forward. Just my prediction.

 

[Chardo]

What's the plan for Zajac? They're not sitting or moving any of the centers...

 

[13th Floor]

He was horrid coming back from the Covid bout. In the past month, however, he has been very good. Back to his elite defensive ways and has been chipping in offensively, as well. He still has gas left in the tank and should fit like a glove under Trotz.

Thanks. Yes, I did hear it early on. Nice to know it didn't last. What a f***ing pickup.

 

[SI90]

Wow !!! Pinch me. Is Zajac a rental too or is he signed next year? More I look at it I like this trade. Tough to keep giving up firsts but we are in win now mode. Kyle gives us some PP help and Fills Lee's spot. Travis a big upgrade too and more center depth.

He kept Bellows so far which I like.

I have this weird feeling we see Bellows + 2nd for Hall or Hoffman. Don’t know why

 

[periferal]

I hope Lou isn’t done.

Bet on a top-6 defenseman coming to the Isles for the 2021 second rounder.

 

[2ndGenIslander]

nice to have a non-jokester on barzy's wing

 

[xECK29x]

Also, I love how the isles themselves broke the deal! Lmao Lou doesn’t like leaks.

Me too, so boss. GET HALL TOO

 

[13th Floor]

What's the plan for Zajac? They're not sitting or moving any of the centers...

My guess is Pageau's wing for Bellows. Palms in for Komarov on the 1st line.

 

[SI90]

Still time for more. Two more moves and I'll be really happy.

I think at the very least a veteran defensman for insurance. Don’t want to go into playoffs with Hickey and Aho as the 7&8 defenseman