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Forum: Armchair-GM9 hours ago

Thread: Improve these

I'm all in on that Wild trade.

Forum: Armchair-GMSun. at 12:15 p.m.

Thread: Taking advantage of cap crunch

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Fitzgerald should operate to make the team in the best possible spot. If a goalie like Ullmark is available at a reasonable price, go for it. But I would strongly hope he doesn't overpay on a goalie just for the sake of some casual fans and a percieved risk of losing his job (which I don't think he will regardless)</div></div>

I get what you're saying, but I think you're looking at this too narrowly and not seeing the big picture, because if you think Fitz is 100% safe even if they miss the playoffs again next year, I think you're wrong. This team just missed the playoffs by a fairly significant margin, primarily due to poor goaltending.

Were there other factors involved? Sure, but goaltending was the biggest issue and Fitz was the one who failed to address that position both in the offseason and during the season. Forget casual fans. If Fitz doesn't add a proven veteran starter in net and goaltending costs the team a playoff spot again, Devils ownership is not going to be okay with that. Failing to address a position of weakness 2 years in a row is a fireable offense. Plus, at the TDL Fitz alluded to making a big move in net during the offseason so I think he knows he's gotta do something.

Forum: Armchair-GMSun. at 10:53 a.m.

Thread: Taking advantage of cap crunch

Fitz's job is essentially on the line next year, so I can't see him going into next season with that goalie tandem, in spite of them playing relatively well this year. Besides that, I like the moves.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 12:40 a.m.

Thread: Devilbrini

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>Doubt Boston is trading Swayman for Mercer</div></div>

Swayman might be the only goalie that I'd be okay with the Devils trading this year's 1st round pick for (as long as they don't win the lottery). But like you said I doubt Boston would consider moving him.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18 at 3:09 p.m.

Thread: Fitzy end-of-season media availability

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Droakner</b></div><div>Woodcroft would cook in this role ngl</div></div>

I think he's probably gets the NJ job unless the Pens get rid of Sullivan.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 11 at 2:46 p.m.

Thread: Heavy Identity Retool

You're kidding with that Sens trade right...right?

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 11 at 2:34 p.m.

Thread: Bruins

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>python3504</b></div><div>I think this could happen, Boston already fleeced NJD once with the Zacha for Haula trade.</div></div>

NJD didn't get fleeced on the Zacha trade, it was a win win for both teams. Zacha wasn't going to work out with NJ, he was never going to be a top 6 C for them. Haula has been a great fit for NJ and Zacha has been a great for Boston.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 28 at 8:01 p.m.

Thread: Room For Greatness

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>batman</b></div><div>With Allen on the books for next year, Schmid would have to be in a A1 Goalie deal. Wasn’t he supposed to be the starter for y’all? Was very promising in that Round1 playoff serie last year.</div></div>

Schmid was supposed to be at least a 1B this year, but he struggled. Though I think the Devils inconsistent defense and poor coaching didn't do him any favors.

I think he still has a bright future, but considering the Devils immediate need in net, I'd be fine with trading Schmid if we can acquire a proven #1 goalie.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 28 at 7:52 p.m.

Thread: Room For Greatness

Devils trade works for me Batman.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 26 at 5:23 p.m.

Thread: Byfield Offer Sheet Excercise

I don't know about Byfield, but there's no way that Pittsburgh trade would happen. Even if Crosby were available, Pens would need Montreal's 2024 1st, especially if you're expecting them to throw in Letang and dump Anderson on them lol.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 22 at 8:42 p.m.

Thread: No Tkachuk

I'll give you the 24 1st and Dawson Mercer for Tkachuk

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 22 at 8:35 p.m.

Thread: Goaltending

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>He got extended in the middle of this season, so I think he has plenty of job security for next year or two. And as long as we stay healthy, add depth, we should be better.</div></div>

John Hynes got fired less than 12 months after an extension, so I wouldn't say Fitz is necessarily safe. NJ has more than enough talent to make the playoffs, but they're about to miss the playoffs mainly due to not addressing their goaltending. This was a big step back and that's on Fitz.

Fitz can't go 2 straight offseasons without making a significant addition in net. And as much as I like him, a soon to be 37yr old Talbot is not the answer.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 22 at 8:21 p.m.

Thread: Goaltending

If Fitz goes into next season with this goaltending tandem, he's going to get fired if NJ gets off to a slow start.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 22 at 2:59 p.m.

Thread: He Aint Heavy Hes My Brother

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Pass on giving up Bratt+ for Tkachuk.

Saros isn't as good an asset as Schneider was

I'd do that for Jeannot</div></div>

As much as I'd love to have Brady Tkachuk, I wouldn't trade Bratt for him and I doubt Ottawa would consider a package centered around Mercer.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 22 at 12:50 p.m.

Thread: Jake Allen how ya like me now Devils fans

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wreckless</b></div><div>He just needs to play 40 games next year. Devils either make the playoffs next year, or they will trade him to someone who will.</div></div>

That makes no sense. Why wouldn't NJ just bring in a goaltender and have Allen be the backup? Allen is cheap and is a better option than Daws and Schmid to be the backup.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 22 at 11:20 a.m.

Thread: Anaheim 24-25

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NJDevils1317</b></div><div>Honestly, I think the Devils may just run with Allen and a relatively cheap 1B next year rather than spend cap room and assets like this on a goalie with so much term and cost.</div></div>

I don't see that happening. I think the Devils are going to make a big goalie trade, whether it's Markstrom, Ullmark, etc. Goaltending cost the devils a playoff spot this year, Fitzgerald knows that if he doesn't make a big move in net and the Devils miss the playoffs again, he's going to get fired.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 6 at 11:15 p.m.

Thread: Fitz wake up

Grab a brush and put a little makeup...lol

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 18 at 11:45 p.m.

Thread: Sharks Devils TDL Reunion

Honestly, I'd do this move if I'm NJ.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 4 at 1:08 p.m.

Thread: Sellers

I don't understand the rationale behind the Devils being sellers, especially at this point. Now that Carter Hart is out, NJ has a great shot at catching Philly for 3rd in the division.

IMHO, the Devils should be adding and trying to push for the playoffs.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 2 at 6:57 a.m.

Thread: TDL Knight to NJD

I think don't think it's a bad trade, but I also don't think the Devils make this move.

NJ has had a ton of injuries on the blueline, specifically to their veterans so trading out Colin Miller would essentially leave the Devils with 4 defenseman under the age of 23 for the rest of the year.

Also, Fitz has mentioned possibly resigning Toffoli so I'm unsure if they deal him at TDL. I'd love to get Knight that would be a good get for NJ.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 25 at 11:50 a.m.

Thread: DAL Blockbuster

I'm ok with Devils picking up Ned for like a 3rd, but that's a no on Graves.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 25 at 11:47 a.m.

Thread: McLeod out Indefinitely

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bobrick</b></div><div><img class="for_img" src="https://cdn1.thecomeback.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/2017/06/Archer-Phrasing.jpg" alt="Archer-Phrasing.jpg"></div></div>

Lol

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 25 at 11:45 a.m.

Thread: Moves Before TDL

Easy no from NJ. If they're going to trade a 1st and 2nd round picks, it's going to be for a Goalie or an established defenseman.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 14 at 8:43 p.m.

Thread: ideal deadline

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>batman</b></div><div>most of the devils fans would still pass because he isn't 50% retained. we really need to get " rid " of him and stop the 3 goalie rotation. Allen deserves better and Primeau is honestly ahead of him rn.</div></div>

Yeah, I'm not one of those Devils fans lol. Honestly, the Devils don't need Montreal to retain any money, NJ can just put Dougie on LTIR and gain some cap space to afford Allen this year. And he's only signed for next year, so that wouldn't be an issue either as long as NJ can dump Vitek in the offseason.

The Devils just desperately needs any goalie who is decent to pair with Daws.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 14 at 8:27 p.m.

Thread: ideal deadline

Sign me up for that Allen trade.

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