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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 2 at 3:02 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 20 at 3:50 p.m.
Thread: What if the Devils were Sellers
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>I think we can get a good return for Toffoli at $2m…I just think Fitzy would more likely plug a hole if he could. Maybe solid heavy bottom-sixer…but undervalued dman…whatever. I do t think a late 1st is as likely to help us in 2024-25.</div></div>

I think you can replace Broberg with Holloway, but Edmonton might not want to move him. Or just simply trading Toffoli to a different team and gaining an M6 FWD (of the Broberg, Holloway grade) who’s still has team control, plus a draft pick. I’m trying to stay realistic because contenders will not trade already established controllable assets or top 50 skating prospects, unless they’re getting multiple years of control.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 20 at 3:38 p.m.
Thread: What if the Devils were Sellers
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jim_Benning_Almost</b></div><div>Probably a reasonable idea to sell some assets given NJD's future, however they should start with getting rid of their coach. Wrong guy for this group.</div></div>

I think if they aren’t confident that they can make a run in the playoffs, they should sell and acquire future assets and use those picks and prospects acquired to really go after an established goalie in the offseason. We are injured to no bounds this season. On your second point, I do think that Ruff should be replaced, but I also admit I supported the extension. I really wanted Brunette, but he left for Nashville. Yes, the PP has gotten significantly better since Bruno was removed, but our PK fell off a cliff.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Thread: What if the Devils were Sellers
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Toffoli - 2nd and older prospect
Miller - mid to late pick
Nosek - late pick if healthy
Smith - I think he stays
Tierney - Maybe 7th or FC

I wouldn’t expect a huge year if we sell since we would want everyone around next year.</div></div>

I expect Toffoli to at least fetch the Lehkonen to COL deal if it’s a player deal
- 2nd RD pick
- 1st RD prospect/player. I don’t think Broberg is as valuable as Justin Barron was at the TDL as he is older and a LHD.

Also Bertuzzi got a 1st and 4th with salary retained from Boston last year, so there’s multiple ways of making this trade.

When it comes to Miller, any good 3RD will at least get a 3rd (L. Schenn) or 3rd+ (Zadorov) and while Smith may stay, he’s a rental, replaceable and can always be brought back in the offseason. I don’t have the Devils trading anyone with term. I also expect the Devils to trade some of the picks they accumulate and try to package it for an established goalie in the offseason. Nosek would be like Nyquist, except worse so a 6th/7th is his value.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 30, 2023 at 1:27 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 29, 2023 at 5:12 p.m.
Thread: The best 23 arent always the chosen 23
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>A great way to piss off Nemec (or any pro player) is to sit him in the minors, just to save cap. He wouldn't have much interest in being a Devil for 10 or 15 years if that's (in his eyes) that's how the organization treats him or the team.
And if I'm a Devil player (except for maybe the iffy Dmen), I want the best chance of winning NOW....not this 10 year BS.</div></div>

Here’s a list of defensemen who’s contracts slid for 2 years:
- Evan Bouchard
- K’Andre Miller
- Moritz Seider
- Kaiden Guhle
- Brandt Clarke

These are some of the best D prospects and now players in the league. It’s not out of the norm to play two years in the minors after getting drafted and the team can afford to be patient with Nemec, like the Kings are with Clarke. It is very uncommon to see pro players pouting for not making the roster and given the players the Devils track record of developing NHL talent, it shouldn’t be a problem. Lastly, there is a business element to it and managing contracts in a flat cap era.

Teams want to juice those ELCs to maximize their odds at winning a cup and if the team doesn’t see Nemec as ready to take play everyday, send him down rather than ride the pine.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 22, 2023 at 2:02 p.m.
Thread: Comparing Zegras to other RFA Trades w 4 YRs of Control
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TrevorsZebras</b></div><div>I am purely speculating here because there is virtually no information on this, but I think Zegras was the one pushing for a bridge. Best contract he could sign now is an 8x8, but if he takes $6M over the next three years and proves himself a star producer, with the cap going up, could be looking at a 8x10+

Although I think there is also some truth to Verbeek being skeptical to sign him for 8 years with a lot of question marks still on him. If that is the case, then I really dont understand it from the Ducks perspective but we may never know for sure</div></div>

I have my own reservations about Zegras as a player and I’m unsure if he ever takes that next step or stay at C. From a Ducks FO perspective, I’m confused why you wouldn’t extend him. He’s good for business, a fan favorite, and the first drafted piece of this rebuild. I don’t get why Verbeek is trying to play hardball with his players. Realistically, hardball only works if you have (or on the precipice of) a winning culture and the player fears they will miss out on a potential cup run, if they walk.

Yep, Ducks FO and Zegras agree on term, not AAV. It’ll be interesting what happens to Zegras because I think a lot of the younger players gravitate towards him and if he is traded, how will the other building block pieces feel? Will they also fear they’ll get traded or want out and then start rebuilding a rebuild? All very valid questions.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21, 2023 at 11:19 p.m.