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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 16, 2021 at 10:55 p.m.
Thread: 21-22 NJD
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Devil1122</b></div><div>Then keep the Kuok-Hughes-Yegor line together. I don't see a need for Reinhart at that price</div></div>

Agree to disagree.

Reinhart has averaged 60 points per game on an 82 game basis over last 3 years. He’s historically always healthy which is huge as well. He can also slot in at center and he’ll Hughes with draws which helps short term but hopefully he figures it out long term.

Wood’s value is up right now so I sell high there. They’ve been saying fitzy will use islanders pick for a proven player which I am all for. We need to put a experienced player with Hughes who has a track record of scoring . If we get someone like a reinhart then Clarke is expendable even though I like him a lot as a prospect.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 6, 2021 at 3:07 p.m.
Thread: Palmieri and Kulikov to Boston
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>I think you have it right.
Devils have had some lackluster defensive d-men in recent years.
So both of these guys have probably earned 2-3 year deals.
Hope devils trade one, keep the other.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bhavikp27</b></div><div>I also prefer Murray but haven't seen him enough so I'm not certain. Kulikov is playing better than his average level in his career and has always been more of a defensive-minded guy unlike Murray (2W).</div></div>

Prior to the season I preferred Murray but after 30+ games, I have switched over to Kulikov. They both wont put up massive point totals (though Murray of late has been putting up respectable numbers) but they both can move the puck.

What I like about Kulikov is that he adds that physical edge than none of the Devils defenseman have right now. He is good in his own zone and is physical but also isnt a liability skating with or without the puck.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 6, 2021 at 12:16 p.m.
Thread: Palmieri and Kulikov to Boston
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ON3M4N</b></div><div>I'm not a big Kulikov person, but to me Palms is a 2nd + Bjork. IDK that I'd say Lohrei has "jumped" Urho but he's having a monster year in the USHL and probably has a higher upside than Vaak does right now. Vaak has never been the same since Boro elbowed him in the head a few years ago.</div></div>

Kulikov - I wasn't either but hes been really solid this year. I honestly would rather move Murray then him but Murray will be harder due to his cap hit. Kulikov actually wanted to come to NJ becuase he has friends/family here.

Palmieri - I'd turn that one down. I honestly dont know where Bjork fits in for us but had added him becuase it seems to be a common name that pops up.

Thanks for the insight on D prospects
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 26, 2020 at 10:19 p.m.
Thread: Boring Summer Devils use all of their Firsts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MartysBetter29</b></div><div>I agree there is no easy fix to the D. But with the flat cap forcing alot of teams to move good players or let free agents walk, this is the time for the Devils to go out and grab a legit NHL defenseman. Not worth a crazy overpay (pls no Pietrangelo for 10Million) but they need to improve on D for the sake of all their young prospects especially Blackwood.</div></div>

Yeah I agree I just don’t want an overpay. That is one of the things that I battle with thinking about what the team should do moving forward. Trading their assets on expiring contacts like Palmieri Goose and Zajac help the team gain Future assets but most likely it hurts their development of their young forwards. They need to find a happy medium. They can’t have Jack playing wi miles wood and Simmonds (I know he’s gone but you know what I mean).

For the d though, Honestly I hope PK find himself back to being at least an average NHL defenseman and some of our prospects make strides towards being NHL ready. I am really like Cernak but I doubt the Lightning let him go.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 26, 2020 at 10:47 a.m.
Thread: Boring Summer Devils use all of their Firsts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MartysBetter29</b></div><div>If Mirco Mueller and Dakota Mermis are both in the starting lineup opening night something went horribly wrong.</div></div>

The defense is gonna be rough for a bit. Mermis and Severson played well together at the end of the year and mueller wasn’t terrible with subban during that same time span. Mueller needs to be there to actually have someone to play PK. When Ty Smith comes up we may need to move Butcher because they play a similar type of style

Other than who we draft this year and Misyul, our top D prospects (Bahl, Okhotyuk, Smith probably back and forth) will be in Binghamton this year so they’re getting closer. Fingers crossed that we hit on the some of them.