Blackwood won’t get a QO, and Wood’s UFA rights are not worth a 7th round pick imo.

We would lose Nolan Foote (and maybe Tyce Thompson) to waivers.

I think you are mostly right. But one word….Lou.

Both are his draft picks and the type of player he likes. Wouldn’t be suprised at all if he was the one to bite on one of or both these two.

And to be honest, wouldnt be horrible for the Isles. Wood brings an “Islanders” style game and is low risk if you sign him for cheap. Blackwood is a decent backup who should be cheap, assuming you guys cant keep Varlomov.

But wouldnt blame anyone who thinks they arent worth the time of day.

Hmmmm that’s a good call. Foote definitely up in that case. Just not sure who goes down.

He would just wait for wood to hit UFA status. Not opposed to the player, but I’m not giving up anything of value for him.

There have been a few reports that NJ are actively working on shopping Wood, Graves, Blackwood UFA rights. So if Lou has interest in the player(s) he might feel incentivized to grab them before someone else does, in which case they wouldnt hit market.

Might be some nifty rumor churning by the Devils to generate interest. I honestly do think Wood and Graves get moved for very low returns. Blackwood probably gets non-tendered if I was guessing.

I’m assuming if Wood gets dealt it will be for a conditional 7th or a minor leaguer who is waiver exempt status.

22-man roster, could promote Foote without sending anyone down.

Big, speedy winger who hits and punches and hits, good for 15 or so cookies, a few dumb penalties, handful of highlight goals.

Habs fans say that’s worth multiple 1sts. So a 7th would be a bargain.

I don’t base my opinions on the alleged trade value of Josh Anderson.

Blackwood is a little expensive, but if we can get Miles Wood on a small contract (like 1-year, $2-3M) I'd think about it.

EDIT: Never mind, didn't see Blackwood was an RFA. He's more likely going to not be QOed and we can sign him to a small deal.