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Team: 2023-24 New Jersey Devils

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 15, 2023

Published: Jun. 21, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Don’t pay too much attention to the lines as they will change throughout the season. Haula is worth more, but I project that he will sign for 2.50-2.75 for 3 years with a NMC as it’s clear that he just wants to stay in one city and not get passed around. I think he’ll take less to ensure that he stays. Devils have to acquire a RHD regardless in case Nemec isn’t ready. Could sign someone or trade for someone, but regardless it should only be for one season. I traded for Myers as we’d get value back and the Devils are good at creating value with late picks. Plus if Nemec makes it, Myers would only cost 250k against the cap for just this season if he gets sent down which works out well. I could see Bahl getting a little less, but it doesn’t matter as it’s very little compared to everything. We aren’t trading for a goalie like Hellebuyck unless we have struggles at the start of the year. Can’t risk stunting Schmids development as he’s shown a lot. Also have to consider how the team is built as we don’t wanna risk not being able to pay guys like L Hughes, Mercer, Holtz, Nemec, Boqvist, etc. just for an aging goalie that might not be effective when these guys get raises. Trust in Schmid. If the the season starts and there are noticeable goalie issues, possibly trade for one during the season (Saros is the name that comes to mind if absolutely necessary), but I think it’s too early to jump the gun when our answer might be with us all along in Schmid, or even guys like Daws.