Dreger: Marcus Johansson scratched for precautionary reasons

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[Thrasymachus]

This nannying of NHL players is getting a little silly. Either trade them or let them play

 

[Filthy Dangles]

We need a scratched megathread

 

[njdevil26]

Not happy about this. Of course the eventual return could change my mind...

 

[tmac51]

Goldobin is also a healthy scratch (although that’s the Travis Green special)

 

[therealkoho]

New Jersey Devils: Negotiating A Trade With Cardiac Canes For Marcus Johansson

New Jersey Devils: Negotiating A Trade With Cardiac Canes For Marcus Johansson

by Nick Villano 1 day ago

wherever do these ideas come from

 

[AfroThunder396]

This nannying of NHL players is getting a little silly. Either trade them or let them play

Johansson has missed 65 games the last two seasons and only played in 77 games. Dude is made of wet cardboard.

He's the only piece the Devils have worth trading this deadline. This is a very smart move.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Johansson has missed 65 games the last two seasons and only played in 77 games. Dude is made of wet cardboard.

He's the only piece the Devils have worth trading this deadline. This is a very smart move.

Fair enough. I didn't realize he was injury prone. I just figured he was part of the same trend as Ottawa's free agents

 

[MasterofGrond]

I'd be worried about the concussions for sure but, right now he's healthy and playing pretty well. You only need him to stay healthy for 40-ish games right? Not a huge risk for an actual top 6 guy if you think you have a real cup shot.

 

[BHD]

Really effective player when healthy. He could be a sleeper pickup this deadline.

 

[me2]

New Jersey Devils: Negotiating A Trade With Cardiac Canes For Marcus Johansson

Why would anyone want to deal with that bunch of jerks?

 

[dechire]

This nannying of NHL players is getting a little silly. Either trade them or let them play

If you're a GM working out a soon-to-be finalized trade for a player, do you really want to be getting a call saying "Player X broke his foot in the game tonight" ?

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

If you're a GM working out a soon-to-be finalized trade for a player, do you really want to be getting a call saying "Player X broke his foot in the game tonight" ?

These are key players that could potentially return decent hauls for their respective teams. Why risk that?

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

About MoJo:

"What is the demand like for Marcus Johansson? – David I.
It’s strong. Johansson sat out on Thursday for precautionary reasons. Was told that there’s a “very healthy amount” of teams inquiring about Johansson and that this is a deal that doesn’t necessarily have to wait until some of the big dominoes fall. The Devils would probably rather get this deal done sooner than later, and Johansson, now that he’s healthy, is starting to heat up. Great guy. Good player. Sneaky good addition for the right price."

Trade Deadline Mailbag: Projecting how many first-round... (paywall)

 

[HolyGhost]

question or observation. The Sens on the main board are being ripped by some for doing this. Should the Devils and other teams be ripped as well?

 

[Jerzey Devil]

question or observation. The Sens on the main board are being ripped by some for doing this. Should the Devils and other teams be ripped as well?

Doing what exactly? Posting about scratches?

 

[HolyGhost]

Doing what exactly? Posting about scratches?

scratching the players they are trying to trade

 

[Jerzey Devil]

scratching the players they are trying to trade

Oh the team itself, not the fans. I think the people who are ripping the Sens for doing this aren’t thinking clearly. Especially with someone like Mojo, who gets injured often, it only makes sense to protect your assets.

 

[PullHard]

Johansson has missed 65 games the last two seasons and only played in 77 games. Dude is made of wet cardboard.

He's the only piece the Devils have worth trading this deadline. This is a very smart move.

Mr. Shero, I don't feel so good...

 

[devilsfan35]

Calling it now, he’ll fetch a late first or a decent prospect (tolvanen/Niku)

 

[Eegs]

Calling it now, he’ll fetch a late first or a decent prospect (tolvanen/Niku)

He won't net a prospect like Tolvanen or Niku. Prospects of that caliber could potentially be moved for a Stone or Panarin. I'm guessing NJ gets a 2nd rounder for Johansson.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Calling it now, he’ll fetch a late first or a decent prospect (tolvanen/Niku)

Those prospects won’t be dealt for anyone not named Stone, Duchene or Panarin.

And I think the only way Johansson gets a 1st is if it’s a conditional 2nd that turns into a 1st if the acquiring team reaches a certain playoff round or something.

 

[Liferleafer]

We need a scratched megathread

Pretty sure there's a medicated cream for that....

 

[PullHard]

Calling it now, he’ll fetch a late first or a decent prospect (tolvanen/Niku)

Are we talking about the same Marcus Johansson? The guy who is one strong gust of wind away from LTIRetirement?

 

[RSPens]

How about Shero makes a move with his old team?

Something around Pearson and maybe Simon with some picks here or there? Just trying to put the feelers out there.