Friedman: NJ still interested in trading their pick (2nd OA) They are creating a list of players whom they would move it for.

[UrbanImpact]

Paraphrasing

-'The information we have is that the Devils are still interested and will consider moving the 2nd overall pick. In the next couple of weeks they will be finalizing a list of players that they would be willing to move the 2nd OA pick for. - Friedman

Very interesting information from Friedman during the 32 thoughts at intermission.

It doesnt sound like the Devils have changed their stance as in they are still willing to move their pick despite jumping up a few spots. It sounds like the Devils want to start competing now and may not be sold on this years draft which is considered "weak " by the scouting community.

Which players, or i guess I should say, which speculated available players, do you think the Devils would move the 2nd OA pick for.
I'm not too connected with Devil's needs but from my understanding they need a point producing winger and or Right shot Dmen?
I've also had some convos with Devil fans who think they need a specific type of power forward as their core is very skilled but very finesse and smaller in stature ( Hughes Hischier, Bratt, Holtz, Mercer)

It seems like the Devils are done with rebuilding and want the core to not grow in a losing culture. We're entering year 6 of Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt and year 4 of J Hughes. Combined, all three have a total of 6 playoff games.

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[Qwijibo]

If they move it it will be for a younger high ceiling player with years of team control from remaining.

 

[cg98]

It has to be for a young elite player, trading that pick with one of Slafkovsky, Jiricek or Nemec at your disposal and bombing that trade is not something they can afford.

I say they should just play it safe and pick one of the 3

 

[Gecklund]

I actually could see something like 2nd overall+Boqvist for MIN 1st+Fiala maybe someone a little worse than Boqvist but basically 2nd+forward for MIN 1st+Fiala

 

[NYRKing]

Chychrun. Young D with term on the block.

Chychrun and Canes 1st?

 

[HugeInTheShire]

That list would be a short one if it's trading completely out of round 1, and no it wouldn't have Fiala or JT Miller on it.

I think if they move it it'll be for a younger winger with team control for years, or trading down a few spots while picking up assets, not an expiring contract because no matter what the "experts" here say, there is zero guarantee players will re-sign

 

[Ainsy01]

A scenario that makes sense is a cap-strapped team that has a very good young player about to come off an ELC and is due a big raise, that are looking to stay under the cap with a talented player on an ELC of their choice/position.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

Their list will include players that make sense for NJ and if they don’t find the right deal they’ll just use the pick to draft. Long term players under 25.

 

[UrbanImpact]

Chychrun. Young D with term on the block.

Chychrun and Canes 1st?

Would hate to see another promising top prospect just diminish their career in Zona.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Gibson - Comtois + 3rd?

 

[Gstank]

The only team that makes sense for me is Arizona for Crouse and Chychurn. But they would have to add

 

[Ainsy01]

Bowen Byram, (who no longer works because of his injury) would have been a decent example. Selected 4th overall 3 years ago coming off an ELC soon deal on a cap strapped team.

 

[UrbanImpact]

I actually could see something like 2nd overall+Boqvist for MIN 1st+Fiala maybe someone a little worse than Boqvist but basically 2nd+forward for MIN 1st+Fiala

Do they need another small winger tho?

like I said, they already have Hughes, Hischier, Bratt, Holtz, Mercer who are all 6'0 and under.

I think they are looking for a power forward or Dman

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Gibson - Comtois + 3rd?

Have you watched John Gibson literally at all the past 2-3 years? Woof thats bad.

Chychrun. Young D with term on the block.

Chychrun and Canes 1st?

deal from this NJD fan.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Have you watched John Gibson literally at all the past 2-3 years? Woof thats bad.



deal from this NJD fan.

Yes I have. He's better than his numbers suggest.

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

Makes sense from NJ's point of view. After watching all the top 5 wingers that have been drafted in the last couple of years not be able to jump right into the NHL they could trade down to acquire more assets or get a long term 1st line winger.

 

[Gecklund]

Do they need another small winger tho?

like I said, they already have Hughes, Hischier, Bratt, Holtz, Mercer who are all 6'0 and under.

I think they are looking for a power forward or Dman

I think they need more play driving players and that’s what Fiala is. I think having Hughes-Bratt on one line and Hischier-Fiala on the next would do wonders next season. I get your point but I also think Fiala is the best available player you could get with the 2nd overall and that includes Slaf.

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

Yes I have. He's better than his numbers suggest.

His numbers suggest he is as bad as he is. That's the funny thing about stats.

 

[UrbanImpact]

It has to be for a young elite player, trading that pick with one of Slafkovsky, Jiricek or Nemec at your disposal and bombing that trade is not something they can afford.

I say they should just play it safe and pick one of the 3

Why exactly would a team trade a young elite player ? When was the last time that even happened for a draft pick? I'm sure there cant be more than a handful examples.

I think if 2nd overall is traded, it wont be for someone in an ELC. it will be for a 25-28 age range for the Devils. who knows though, they might be targetting a player specifically.

Gonna just leave this here... dont shoot the messenger

 

[HabsQC]

Chychrun only has 3 years left though. It would be dumb to trade the pick for him + a late 1st IMO

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I think if Fiala is their target (as was suggested by Marek a few weeks back), I Would prefer to trade #2 to Columbus for #6 and #12 and then package 12 with another asset (player or prospect) to get Fiala

trading #2 in any deal for Fiala seems like overkill, and I really like Fiala. Need to assemble all the Swiss super buddies!

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

His numbers suggest he is as bad as he is. That's the funny thing about stats.

Yes stats always tell the whole story, especially for goaltenders on terrible teams.

 

[FooteBahl]

Personally I just think it’s clickbait…there are only a handful (very small hands) of players I would trade this pick for. None of them are goalies either.

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Chychrun. Young D with term on the block.

Chychrun and Canes 1st?

The Devils organization is full off LHS defensemen, giving up their best asset for an upgrade there would be pointless

 

[UrbanImpact]

JT Miller extended ( 6 yrs - 8mil AAV per)
Jack Rathbone ( Canucks top prospect Dman, was amazing in his rookie year in AHL)
15th OA pick

for

2nd OA
NJD rnd 4


NJD would get 7 years out of Miller including his 29 yr old year at 5ish mil AAV if they really want to do some damage this year by having one of the best contracts in the league, at least for 1 year before the extension kicks in.