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NJD 2021

Created by: sh51_aa
Team: 2020-21 New Jersey Devils
Initial Creation Date: Mar. 10, 2020
Published: Mar. 10, 2020
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Devils decide to not buyout Cory Schneider but get themselves issurance in Mike Smith. They'll sort things out on the goaltending position at the start of the season and will therefore start with 3 goalies on the roster until eventually one of Smith/Schneider will be traded or waived.

Söderberg will join the Devils in UFA to give them some veteran leadership in their bottom 6 (Devils are the only team willing to give him 2 years). Same for Polak but only for one year.

Devils draft with all three of their 2020 first round selections (my personal preference would be 2 d-men, 1 winger) and send them back to their respective teams.
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
3$875,000
3$925,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,250,000
3$3,333,333
4$4,250,000
2$925,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
2$850,000
1$925,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$3,000,000
1$1,500,000
1$1,750,000
Trades
1.
NJD
  1. Baertschi, Sven
  2. 2021 3rd round pick (VAN)
VAN
  1. 2020 7th round pick (NJD)
Additional Details:
Trade happens at the 2020 Draft
2.
NJD
  1. 2020 4th round pick (OTT)
OTT
  1. Hoelscher, Mitch [Reserve List]
  2. Wood, Miles
Additional Details:
Trade happens before the 2020 Draft. Hoelscher (or any other prospect) is there as a sweetener for OTT to take on the salary.
3.
NJD
  1. 2020 5th round pick (VGK)
TOR
  1. Mueller, Mirco [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
Any team that needs depth defenseman.
4.
NJD
  1. Cole, Ian
COL
  1. McLeod, Michael
  2. 2021 3rd round pick (NJD)
Additional Details:
Colorado decides that Byram is NHL ready and therefore need to make room for him. Devils decide to give up on McLeod. Trade happens right before preseason starts.
Buyouts
Recapture Fees
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2020
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2021
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2022
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$83,500,000$61,981,095$0$3,282,500$21,518,905

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Bratt, Jesper
$3,333,333$3,333,333
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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Hischier, Nico
$7,250,000$7,250,000
C
UFA - 7
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Gusev, Nikita
$1,000,000$1,000,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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Baertschi, Sven
$3,366,666$3,366,666
LW
UFA - 1
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Hughes, Jack
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,850,000$3M)
C
UFA - 2
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Palmieri, Kyle
$2,325,000$2,325,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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Kuokkanen, Janne
$811,666$811,666 (Performance Bonus$32,500$32K)
LW, C
UFA - 1
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Zajac, Travis
$2,875,000$2,875,000
C
NTC
UFA - 1
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Anderson, Joey
$1,250,000$1,250,000
RW
RFA - 3
Söderberg, Carl
$3,000,000$3,000,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
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Zacha, Pavel
$2,250,000$2,250,000
C, LW
UFA - 2
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Boqvist, Jesper
$925,000$925,000
C, LW
RFA - 2
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Cole, Ian
$3,450,000$3,450,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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Subban, P.K.
$9,000,000$9,000,000
RD
UFA - 2
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Blackwood, Mackenzie
$4,250,000$4,250,000
G
UFA - 3
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Butcher, Will
$2,822,764$2,822,764
LD
UFA - 2
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Severson, Damon
$4,166,666$4,166,666
RD
UFA - 3
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Schneider, Cory
$700,000$700,000
G
UFA - 1
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Smith, Ty
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$400,000$400K)
LD/RD
RFA - 3
Polák, Roman
$1,750,000$1,750,000
RD
UFA
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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Hayden, John
$750,000$750,000
C, LW, RW
UFA - 1
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Carrick, Connor
$1,500,000$1,500,000
RD
UFA - 1
Smith, Mike
$1,500,000$1,500,000
G
UFA - 1

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Mar. 10, 2020 at 2:02 p.m.
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NjDevsfan12
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All is bad. Miles Wood isn't a cap black hole. Why would we also trade a former 16th overall pick 4 years ago and a 3rd for an aging and injured defenseman?
Mar. 10, 2020 at 2:20 p.m.
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Quoting: NjDevsfan12
All is bad. Miles Wood isn't a cap black hole. Why would we also trade a former 16th overall pick 4 years ago and a 3rd for an aging and injured defenseman?


I know this team is far from looking good and won't be anywhere around playoff contention. But that's my understanding of the "aquire placeholders" thing that Fitzgerald talked about at the deadline.

I don't see Wood's value higher than that after the last two seasons. I'd even say he wouldn't be a regular on many teams and for that his contract is terrible.

Same with McLeod (look back at what we got for Quenneville who also was a former first rounder). No one cares about where he was drafted, the results just aren't there.
Mar. 10, 2020 at 3:03 p.m.
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Quoting: richu12
I know this team is far from looking good and won't be anywhere around playoff contention. But that's my understanding of the "aquire placeholders" thing that Fitzgerald talked about at the deadline.

I don't see Wood's value higher than that after the last two seasons. I'd even say he wouldn't be a regular on many teams and for that his contract is terrible.

Same with McLeod (look back at what we got for Quenneville who also was a former first rounder). No one cares about where he was drafted, the results just aren't there.


I couldn't disagree with your statement more

Wood is 24 and an absolute wrecking ball. If he's smart, he'll train with a guy like oates and work on finishing some of the grade a chances he creates. Hes big, fast, and a matchup nightmare. you don't give away guys like that. on top of that youre trading a prospect to get back an awful pick. who does this help? we're not even cap strapped we have enough money to sign half a roster this offseason.

im undecided on the mcleoud trade, idc if we trade him tbh, i'm unsure if cole is the guy to package him for. Maybe, hes certainly having a fine year
Mar. 10, 2020 at 3:19 p.m.
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Quoting: Hischier4Captain
I couldn't disagree with your statement more

Wood is 24 and an absolute wrecking ball. If he's smart, he'll train with a guy like oates and work on finishing some of the grade a chances he creates. Hes big, fast, and a matchup nightmare. you don't give away guys like that. on top of that youre trading a prospect to get back an awful pick. who does this help? we're not even cap strapped we have enough money to sign half a roster this offseason.

im undecided on the mcleoud trade, idc if we trade him tbh, i'm unsure if cole is the guy to package him for. Maybe, hes certainly having a fine year


For me Mueller, Wood and McLeod all are players that we expected more from in the past. Sometimes it's just time to get behind something and that's why I'd trade all of them. But I agree with you: We are not forced (financially and all other aspects) to make any of those moves.

And if you look at my ACGM I've got 3 rookies/young players with very little experience in our bottom 6 and that's also very unlikely to happen.
Mar. 10, 2020 at 3:26 p.m.
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For me Mueller, Wood and McLeod all are players that we expected more from in the past. Sometimes it's just time to get behind something and that's why I'd trade all of them. But I agree with you: We are not forced (financially and all other aspects) to make any of those moves.

And if you look at my ACGM I've got 3 rookies/young players with very little experience in our bottom 6 and that's also very unlikely to happen.


im all aboard mueller and mcleoud - i just personally don't understand the hate against wood (from everyone). my theory is that he has so many chances and doesnt bury that many but would you rather someone that buries a higher percentage of the time but generates very little chances? and in reality hes still so young and his production isn't going to lead to a large contract so hes an incredibly valueable depth piece imo
Mar. 10, 2020 at 3:42 p.m.
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Quoting: Hischier4Captain
im all aboard mueller and mcleoud - i just personally don't understand the hate against wood (from everyone). my theory is that he has so many chances and doesnt bury that many but would you rather someone that buries a higher percentage of the time but generates very little chances? and in reality hes still so young and his production isn't going to lead to a large contract so hes an incredibly valueable depth piece imo


"Hate" is the wrong word. But he definitely has his weaknesses: to one dimensional, takes stupid penaltys...
 
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