Team: 2022-23 New Jersey Devils

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 2, 2023

Published: Feb. 2, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Here’s some ratings and explanations why: Luke Hughes (Elite)- PPG player at all levels. Currently at a 96 PNHLe. He’s not available for trade. Simon Nemec (Elite)- 2 OA pick in last draft. Currently a 70 PNHLe. World Juniors graded out as one of the top defenseman. He’s not available either. Alex Holtz (A)- Your concerned about his struggles? Well he’s been afforded no top line minutes and has only played 18 games with a bottom sox role. He struggled initially after arriving in North America in 2021, then proceeded to hit PPG in the AHL the following season. He is available via trade, but better believe the devils still value him very highly. Arseni Gritsyuk (B)- 72 points in 109 games in KHL in the last two seasons. Main Questions: He’s going to make an impact but will it be in next two years? Is the devils top six already set before he’s ready? Shakir Mukhamadullin- Well things have changed here haven’t they. Generally laughed at after being picked in the 1st round. Shak has developed nicely and is currently a solid 44 PNHLe in the KHL. He’s coming over after the KHL season for good. He’s stuck in a logjam with the devils depth chart. Seamus Casey- We got a steal in the 2nd round of this past draft. He’s a 63 PNHLe and he’s no one year wonder either. He’s going to be a top 4 defenseman, but he’s blocked here in NJ. All other prospects I grade out at C or below. I do believe the Meier deal gets done because we simply have the assets to get it done. The deal I propose is a large haul for SJ. Why do you ask I give so much? Because SJ will not just trade Meier without being overpaid. Grier has his back against the wall and has to win the trade. This is a win for both teams. Casey and Gritsyuk are phenomenal prospects but they are log-jammed long term.

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