New Jersey Devils Season Discussion Thread #1

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(had another later, so it is 25 in last 30)

#NJDevils prospect Arseni Gritsyuk 11G 24PTS in last 30 games for Avangard. #KHL pic.twitter.com/MfEkEOkec7
— Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) February 20, 2023

He's another one i wouldn't wanna lose, we did the right thing by not bringing him over right away and letting him develop over there. If he isnt traded I'd like to see him brought over and sent down to Utica to develop more, with any luck he'll be someone in the vein of Bratt for us

Feb. 20, 2023 at 2:07 p.m.

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He's another one i wouldn't wanna lose, we did the right thing by not bringing him over right away and letting him develop over there. If he isnt traded I'd like to see him brought over and sent down to Utica to develop more, with any luck he'll be someone in the vein of Bratt for us

Fitzgerald has already said he will return to KHL next year.
He seems to be developing nicely over there.
My guess is he jumps straight to NHL in 2024-25 and skips AHL altogether.

Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:57 p.m.

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Fitzgerald has already said he will return to KHL next year.
He seems to be developing nicely over there.
My guess is he jumps straight to NHL in 2024-25 and skips AHL altogether.

Linkage?

Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:05 p.m.

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Quoting: DevilsInDisguise

Linkage?

Devils’ assistant GM reveals plan for prospects Luke Hughes, Shakir Mukhamadullin, more

Gritsyuk is a different story. The 21-year-old forward, who won the KHL’s rookie of the year award in 2022 after logging 22 goals and 38 points in 52 games, will likely stay in the KHL in order to develop his scoring abilities and become an instant-impact player upon traveling to North America in several years. “Little bit different there,” MacKinnon said. “Was rookie of the year last year in the KHL, smaller, skilled player. The thinking right now is that it can really benefit him, as a scoring forward, to continue to mature over there. Maybe spend another year or two. And we’ve seen that with guys like Kirill Kaprizov and Andrei Kuzmenkov. For that type of player, sometimes it’s better for them to mature, then step right into your NHL roster. Probably not coming over right away.”

Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:13 p.m.

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Devils’ assistant GM reveals plan for prospects Luke Hughes, Shakir Mukhamadullin, more

Gritsyuk is a different story. The 21-year-old forward, who won the KHL’s rookie of the year award in 2022 after logging 22 goals and 38 points in 52 games, will likely stay in the KHL in order to develop his scoring abilities and become an instant-impact player upon traveling to North America in several years. “Little bit different there,” MacKinnon said. “Was rookie of the year last year in the KHL, smaller, skilled player. The thinking right now is that it can really benefit him, as a scoring forward, to continue to mature over there. Maybe spend another year or two. And we’ve seen that with guys like Kirill Kaprizov and Andrei Kuzmenkov. For that type of player, sometimes it’s better for them to mature, then step right into your NHL roster. Probably not coming over right away.”

Oh MacKinnon not Fitzy, i did read that article

Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:18 p.m.

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Oh MacKinnon not Fitzy, i did read that article

Dom McFitzkinnon...one and the same.

Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:17 p.m.

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Dom McFitzkinnon...one and the same.

Sounds like an alias so you dont have to say your real name

Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:21 p.m.

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Sounds like an alias so you dont have to say your real name

Thomas Fitzgerald or Gerald Fitzthomas

Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:25 p.m.

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Thomas Fitzgerald or Gerald Fitzthomas

Blast Thickneck

Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:20 p.m.

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2024 Stadium series at Metlife

Devils vs Rangers

I heard Devils vs. Rangers at MetLife when I was covering the Stadium Series in Raleigh. Which would be absolutely epic. But as my colleague @KevinWeekes notes, it's in the possibility stage now. Rangers haven't played outdoors since 2018 at Citi Field. https://t.co/VV0wPrJQqI
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 21, 2023

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Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:21 p.m.

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2024 Stadium series at Metlife

Devils vs Rangers

I heard Devils vs. Rangers at MetLife when I was covering the Stadium Series in Raleigh. Which would be absolutely epic. But as my colleague @KevinWeekes notes, it's in the possibility stage now. Rangers haven't played outdoors since 2018 at Citi Field. https://t.co/VV0wPrJQqI
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 21, 2023

Would be incredible

I would def attend

Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:29 p.m.

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Would be incredible

I would def attend

Amazing! I'm already there

Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:20 p.m.

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A source familiar with the situation tells me that the #NJDevils continue to be in talks to acquire Timo Meier from San Jose before the March 3 deadline. A big sticking point, I'm told, is that the Sharks continue to ask for Dawson Mercer as part of a return.
— Robert Aitken Jr. (@RobertAitkenJr) February 22, 2023

Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:24 p.m.

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A source familiar with the situation tells me that the #NJDevils continue to be in talks to acquire Timo Meier from San Jose before the March 3 deadline. A big sticking point, I'm told, is that the Sharks continue to ask for Dawson Mercer as part of a return.
— Robert Aitken Jr. (@RobertAitkenJr) February 22, 2023

I wouldn't trade Mercer for Meier

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Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:40 p.m.

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I wouldn't trade Mercer for Meier

Grier is F'n nuts, dont get me wrong Meier would fit in amazingly well for the Devils but he isnt worth 3/4 of some of the trades you see on here. If that really is the price then we should back off and just try to get him in the offseason because any of the other teams who are reportedly in on him cant sign him because of their own cap constraints

Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:39 a.m.

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Its that time of year when we see the lists of scouts attending each game. I added them up for NJD.

Since Jan 1, here are the teams that have been scouting NJD the most

NSH: 8

ANA: 6

CBJ: 5
MIN: 5
VAN: 5
VGK: 5

COL: 4
DAL: 4
FLA: 4
MTL: 4
OTT: 4
SJS: 4
STL: 4

ARI: 3
CGY: 3
EDM: 3
LAK: 3
SEA: 3

BOS: 2
CHI: 2
NYR: 2
PHI: 2
PIT: 2
TBL: 2
WPG: 2

WAS: 1

BUF: 0
CAR: 0
DET: 0
NYI: 0
TOR: 0

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Feb. 22, 2023 at 8:21 a.m.

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Its that time of year when we see the lists of scouts attending each game. I added them up for NJD.

Since Jan 1, here are the teams that have been scouting NJD the most

NSH: 8

ANA: 6

CBJ: 5
MIN: 5
VAN: 5
VGK: 5

COL: 4
DAL: 4
FLA: 4
MTL: 4
OTT: 4
SJS: 4
STL: 4

ARI: 3
CGY: 3
EDM: 3
LAK: 3
SEA: 3

BOS: 2
CHI: 2
NYR: 2
PHI: 2
PIT: 2
TBL: 2
WPG: 2

WAS: 1

BUF: 0
CAR: 0
DET: 0
NYI: 0
TOR: 0

I can totally see the Devils pivoting here and targeting Niederiter if Grier continues to try and **** us. I think he’s be a good Tatar replacement.

Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

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Edited Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:57 p.m.. Reason: Wanna delete my previous post

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Feb. 24, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

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So we've got a game tomorrow against philly, followed by 3 days off before we head out to play colorado, vegas and arizona.

Wondering if in that 3 day layoff we somehow get this Meier deal across the finish line so that he'll have time to get with his new team and start learning the new system. Its just a feeling i have but now would be the best time to pull the trigger on that deal.

Feb. 25, 2023 at 12:33 p.m.

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Feb. 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

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Feb. 26, 2023 at 12:03 a.m.

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The best game of the season

This team looks scary

Imagine if we add at the deadline

Feb. 26, 2023 at 12:10 a.m.

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The best game of the season

This team looks scary

Imagine if we add at the deadline

With Meier and a few more tweaks we can make some serious noise in the playoffs this year

Feb. 26, 2023 at 5:04 p.m.

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So we've got a game tomorrow against philly, followed by 3 days off before we head out to play colorado, vegas and arizona.

Wondering if in that 3 day layoff we somehow get this Meier deal across the finish line so that he'll have time to get with his new team and start learning the new system. Its just a feeling i have but now would be the best time to pull the trigger on that deal.

CALLED IT!

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Feb. 26, 2023 at 5:04 p.m.

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