Waived: [NJD] Devils waive Nikita Gusev

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Didn't he have a pretty solid year last year after a sluggish start? What happened? Is there a chance he will terminate his contract if he goes unclaimed and heads back to Russia?

The KHL Conference finals start today.

 

[KingsHockey24]

I spent $30 on his Future Watch Autograph card so he better bounce back.

 

[tmg]

Isn’t their a rule that you can only retain 3 players max at one time?

It is. But as far as I can tell they’re not retaining on anyone right now, and if they retain on Gusev it’s for literal weeks before it’s off the books again. I don’t think they’re about to be pinched by the 3-retain limit in this season’s remaining weeks. For it to matter they’d need to be making three other retention trades in addition to this one. I don’t think they’re quite in that much of a fire sale mode yet.

I do think they should try to do better than a 7th, and teams that want him at reduced salary should negotiate a worthwhile deal. But the 3-retain limit shouldn’t be a limiting factor here.

 

[thethinglonger]

Cleared

 

[ItWasJustified]

You entirely misconstrued this article to suggest that the hockey organizations have economically recovered. They have not.

Are you saying that North American hockey organizations are more than their owners? Because they're not.

 

[Eggtimer]

I really wished Goose got a chance to play somewhere. He was one of my favorite Devils to watch. Guy has skill and some flash , but was just not putting it all together this year. Given the right line mates and system , I hope he can still be an NHL player.

 

[Eggtimer]

I spent $30 on his Future Watch Autograph card so he better bounce back.

Better than what I did. I bought his UD The Cup RPA card...

 

[CupInSIX]

Cleared

They'll probably trade him at 50% for a 3rd. I can't imagine many playoff teams being desperate enough to give up a 2nd for a struggling player, but a team with 1m in space looking for a bit more offense (NYI?) might be interested.

Surprised Detroit didn't claim him. I guess Stevie Y holds a grudge.

 

[MNRube]

They'll probably trade him at 50% for a 3rd. I can't imagine many playoff teams being desperate enough to give up a 2nd for a struggling player, but a team with 1m in space looking for a bit more offense (NYI?) might be interested.

Surprised Detroit didn't claim him. I guess Stevie Y holds a grudge.

I could see Minnesota being interested. They have a need for RH forwards and the PP needs all the help it can get. Maybe a deal around Bjugstad.

 

[devils29]

This trade deadline is going to suck

 

[and 99 others]

I forgot this guy was even in the league... geeze the hype was insane for him lol

Devils fans were insufferable that summer. "We had the best offsesason! Hughes! Subban! Simmonds! Gusev!!!"

 

[ricky0034]

Devils fans were insufferable that summer. "We had the best offsesason! Hughes! Subban! Simmonds! Gusev!!!"

44 points in 66 games on a team where nobody had more than 45 points is a pretty good rookie season to be fair(even at his age)

 

[Devilinlillinois]

Devils fans were insufferable that summer. "We had the best offsesason! Hughes! Subban! Simmonds! Gusev!!!"

Well when you see the names you think yeah they had a good offseason then the actually season happened and the team crapped the bed.

 

[goonybird]

Devils fans were insufferable that summer. "We had the best offsesason! Hughes! Subban! Simmonds! Gusev!!!"

oh man. The Devils are definitely the worst metro NYC team for this. remember how insufferable their fans were when they brought in Lindros+Bure+Naslund? and Gomez+Drury? or ReddenGaborikRichardsStLouisYandleNashShattenkirkStaalKakkoLafreniere

 

[FireGerardGallant]

oh man. The Devils are definitely the worst metro NYC team for this. remember how insufferable their fans were when they brought in Lindros+Bure+Naslund? and Gomez+Drury? or ReddenGaborikRichardsStLouisYandleNashShattenkirkStaalKakkoLafreniere

Those last two are under the age of 21 bit early to rush expectations. Also quite a few of those worked out positively for them. Also funny how you left out the guy signed the same offseason as Gusev.

 

[goonybird]

Those last two are under the age of 21 bit early to rush expectations. Also quite a few of those worked out positively for them. Also funny how you left out the guy signed the same offseason as Gusev.

and yet you missed how he brought up Hughes

whoopsie goldberg

but yea, I forgot Trouba. Hard to keep track of all the past+future buyouts and cap dumps

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Devils fans were insufferable that summer. "We had the best offsesason! Hughes! Subban! Simmonds! Gusev!!!"

Do you remember when the Rangers had the fastest completed rebuild ever (Fox! Trouba! Laf!)? They weren't insufferable at all after that.

 

[Guttersniped]

Do you remember when the Rangers had the fastest completed rebuild ever (Fox! Trouba! Laf!)? They weren't insufferable at all after that.

Don’t forget about The Letter, it was such a legendary communication to the Rangers STH so it’s important that everyone in the hockey world hear about it. Often, even years later.

 

[TBF1972]

Don’t forget about The Letter, it was such a legendary communication to the Rangers STH so it’s important that everyone in the hockey world hear about it. Often, even years later.

One of the few things people will remember the Rangers for.

 

[NJ Fan 12]

44 points in 66 games on a team where nobody had more than 45 points is a pretty good rookie season to be fair(even at his age)

Putting up points when the games are basically meaningless is far different than producing steadily when the team is playing for a playoff spot. Think the division with heavy teams like Boston in addition to Washington, Pittsburgh, and the Islanders didn't do him any favors.

He could probably have success were he playing in the west or Canada divisions.