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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 11 at 4:04 p.m.
Thread: Solve the Problems
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Opie</b></div><div>If you sign Reinhart to that contract, you will not be able to retain Luke Hughes or Nemec, without trading another major piece... and Mercer will want more long term

But looks good for one year</div></div>

Those are definitely good points and that may not be enough for Reinhart to sign, but the Devils really need someone who can ride with Jack consistently and maximize his abilities. Maybe you don't need it with Jesper on his wing and if Holtz can take a big step forward. I love Mercer, he's like a dog on a bone but truthfully he's not a play driver and ultimately may be better suited on the 3rd line with top 6 spot duty.

I also think the Devs could learn a little from Vegas and take risks to win it all. If you need to trade someone then you do, I have no idea if Holtz is going to pan out and doesn't seem like management wants to give him the same benefit of the doubt they give to Hughes and Nemec to be the player he can be.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 27, 2023 at 5:17 p.m.
Thread: Miles Wood
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Funny that you take our fastest guy and replace him wit our slowest guy!
I hope we have a long playoff run (not counting chickens) for Woody and Sevs sake. They have been here for bunch of bad years. That said I see Woody in Buffalo and Sevs in Buf, Ott, Van (less likely), so not too long before playing meaningful hockey.
I don't see them signing MW for anything but a hometown discount</div></div>

I agree with this on Wood. I cannot see them re-signing him unless its on a discount. I love what Wood brings to the table when he is on his game, but he has been outright bad the past month. There are only so many CAP dollars to spend a $3m plus for Wood makes no sense. I wish they could bring Sevs back even if Nemec is on the way, there is no guarantee he will be anything more than a 3rd pair guy next year and we can all see how valuable Sevs has been with Marino out. I know it would be a luxury but between Hamilton, Marino, and Sevs its nice to be that deep on the right side. For tis year, I still think the Devs need to pick up a depth dman for the playoffs. I have no faith in Smith, Bahl, or Oh able to reliably play down the stretch without some insurance.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 29, 2022 at 2:52 p.m.
Thread: Kane
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Aussie_Blackhawk</b></div><div>Yes I think we know any Kane deal would have to include a teams 23' 1st unless an absolute top prospect is included (unlikely)

Regula is also highly thought of amongst management and a likely component of our teams defensive corps this year. He looked good in a small sample at the back end of last season, under Richardson we hope to see further improvement. I wouldn't be prepared to include him so nonchalantly in a package that we are selling.</div></div>

I was bored and just having fun but I needed to start the thread somewhere. If NJ is giving up a 2023 1st rd pick which would have to be lottery protected and with salary retained from Chicago, what are you thinking it would take? What else would CHI give up prospect wise? Unless Kane signed an extension (which I doubt he would do), the leverage isn't as high. If Kane is a pure rental then this deal never even sees the light of day unless NJ gives less. Plus it doesn't happen until the trad deadline most likely as a rental. Kane as rental makes no sense for NJ unless they were on the cusp of a cup.
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsJul. 28, 2022 at 4:06 p.m.
Thread: Tell Me Why Not
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nicholas_Tomasso</b></div><div>I don’t see why TO would trade Nylander. He’s been pretty solid for them and is on a decent contract considering his production. I would personally add a bit more on NJ’s side for it to be possible to entertain the idea of this trade going down for them.

Cheers,

Nick</div></div>

I don't know if NJ needs to add a bit more, but I would suspect different pieces and maybe a bit more. I would think TOR would want better cost controlled prospects in addition to Severson especially if he isn't extended past this season.

I am a Devils fan and even I think it would probably me something more like this:

From Devils:
- Severson
- Nolan Foote
- Thompson
- 2023 1st rd pick (top 5 protected)

From TOR:
- Nylander
- Holl
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 27, 2022 at 4:14 p.m.