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Unpopular opinion

Created by: Devil
Team: 2020-21 New Jersey Devils
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 27, 2021
Published: Feb. 27, 2021
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Unpopular opinion: I rather play Kuokkonean or Maltsev over Gusev
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NJD
  1. Poulin, Samuel
  2. 2022 1st round pick (PIT)
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I saw a trade from a Pens fan (Poulin and a 2nd) but I thought it was favoring the Devils.

So if the Devils trade Gusev to the Penguins I either want Poulin OR a 2022 first. Carrick was added on for value and defensive depth for the Penguins

Despite Gusev's slow start, he has been picking it up but he just doesn't fit with the team anymore. His top 6 spot was taken by the goat Pavel Zacha and I don't see him resigning.
PIT
  1. Carrick, Connor
  2. Gusev, Nikita ($2,250,000 retained)
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2021
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21$81,500,000$62,059,428$0$4,047,500$19,440,572
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Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:32 p.m.
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Agreed
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Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:34 p.m.
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Not getting that much for a retained Gusev and Carrick.
Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:34 p.m.
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I for the life of me can't understand why NJD fans think Gusev is even worth a 1st, let alone a teams best prospect

it's like you said in your description, if he isn't cracking NJ top 6, why would he be in a playoff teams top 6?
why would someone give you a first? this year of all years?
Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:46 p.m.
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yes this trade will be very unpopular. It will never be accepted.
Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:48 p.m.
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Gusev > them if we are shopping Gusev
Would love a 1st, but think the return will be 2nd at best.
1/2 year and pretty much guaranteed to walk as UFA.
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Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:52 p.m.
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Quoting: MisstheWhalers
Not getting that much for a retained Gusev and Carrick.


Quoting: pharrow
yes this trade will be very unpopular. It will never be accepted.


A first OR Poulin. A Penguins fan was fine giving up Poulin AND a second for Gusev so I based by trade on that.
Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:55 p.m.
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I for the life of me can't understand why NJD fans think Gusev is even worth a 1st, let alone a teams best prospect

it's like you said in your description, if he isn't cracking NJ top 6, why would he be in a playoff teams top 6?
why would someone give you a first? this year of all years?


If you read the description of the trade it says Poulin OR a first. A Pens fan was fine with giving up Poulin AND a 2nd for Gusev so I based my trade on that offer. Gusev isn't in the top 6 because he was one of the Devils last players off of Covid list and his spot was taken by Nico and Zacha during that time. He could be in the Penguins top 6 with Zucker being out
Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:56 p.m.
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Gusev > them if we are shopping Gusev
Would love a 1st, but think the return will be 2nd at best.
1/2 year and pretty much guaranteed to walk as UFA.


He could walk unless he liked playing with Malkin. A conditional second that could turn into a first if he resigns would be more fair
Feb. 27, 2021 at 5:57 p.m.
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He could walk unless he liked playing with Malkin. A conditional second that could turn into a first if he resigns would be more fair


Is there a connection with Malkin?
I know he is tight with Kucherov.
Feb. 27, 2021 at 6:01 p.m.
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Quoting: NHLfan10506
Is there a connection with Malkin?
I know he is tight with Kucherov.


Russian Connection maybe? Malkin has been struggling and I feel like Gusev and Malkin would work well together
Feb. 27, 2021 at 6:16 p.m.
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Quoting: MisstheWhalers
Not getting that much for a retained Gusev and Carrick.


It's Poulin or a 1st
Not both .. just making sure you were awared
Feb. 27, 2021 at 6:38 p.m.
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Quoting: Devil1122
A first OR Poulin. A Penguins fan was fine giving up Poulin AND a second for Gusev so I based by trade on that.


no real penguins fan was giving you any of that. They don't speak for us.
Feb. 27, 2021 at 7:10 p.m.
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Quoting: pharrow
no real penguins fan was giving you any of that. They don't speak for us.


What about with extension?
Feb. 27, 2021 at 7:36 p.m.
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What about with extension?


yeah on a guy who can net 25-30 goals. They aren't doing this. Like ever.
They got Zucker for less than this, and he's far better.
Feb. 27, 2021 at 9:51 p.m.
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Quoting: Devil1122
A first OR Poulin. A Penguins fan was fine giving up Poulin AND a second for Gusev so I based by trade on that.


That’s because they were very high or drunk lol
Feb. 28, 2021 at 3:18 a.m.
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If you read the description of the trade it says Poulin OR a first. A Pens fan was fine with giving up Poulin AND a 2nd for Gusev so I based my trade on that offer. Gusev isn't in the top 6 because he was one of the Devils last players off of Covid list and his spot was taken by Nico and Zacha during that time. He could be in the Penguins top 6 with Zucker being out


I did read your description, you shouldn't be getting EITHER,

Personally I wouldn't trade Poulin for a first
 
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