2022 Off-season Thread

[Nasty_Magician]

Nas and Recchi have been let go. Hopefully Ruff is next but I doubt it.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So in case you were wondering, sounds like Fitz is back, Ruff is back and Subban likely back. Can't wait to see if we win next year's lottery.

 

[CalamityX11]

I wonder what playoff hockey is about???

 

[tabascojet]

I wonder what playoff hockey is about???

Hint....go pens

Spoiler

well for the first round anyway

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Unfortunately Lindy is still here... Maybe Trotz will take a year off and be available when we fire Ruff during the season?

 

[CalamityX11]

Unfortunately Lindy is still here... Maybe Trotz will take a year off and be available when we fire Ruff during the season?

Guy takes them to a pseudo Stanely Cup final in the Eastern Finals vs the Bolts and gets canned years later...

while we have Ruffles...... and whole bag of him.

 

[DevilishWon]

Guy takes them to a pseudo Stanely Cup final in the Eastern Finals vs the Bolts and gets canned years later...

while we have Ruffles...... and whole bag of him.

We'll keep Lindy, he's a nice old man. Reminds Jack of his Grandpa

 

[CalamityX11]

Let's win that lottery!!!!! get a top 3 pick puhhhleeeeez!

Really really want Slafs more and more....

Now if we don't win, sucks... but would look at Gauthier as a sutiable replacement... even if a minor trade back.

 

[CalamityX11]

We're winning the lottery!

Did my first sim today and Devils won it:

 

[tabascojet]

We're winning the lottery!

Did my first sim today and Devils won it:
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The fix is in for zona....how else are they going to fill that new stadium?

 

[CalamityX11]

The fix is in for zona....how else are they going to fill that new stadium?

was it not that long ago that the Coyotes were mentioned as team to be relocated???

geez

 

[CalamityX11]

Omg!!!! Let's gooooooo

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Slafkovsky is the guy. Shane Wright sounds like a stud but I don't think we need another 6 foot center.

 

[CalamityX11]

Slafkovsky is the guy. Shane Wright sounds like a stud but I don't think we need another 6 foot center.

What a win for us!!!!

Slafkovsky!!!! Can't be anyone else...

Let's fucking gooooo!!!!

 

[CalamityX11]

Come on!!! we should be going back n forth with discussions or debates!!!!

i know we're essentially a 5 man crew(girl?) but we can rival all the NJD related fan forums! LOL

 

[CalamityX11]

I see the notion that its easy or more favorable in finding a top 6 winger than a RHD(top level).....

but ironically, I'd argue we have the worst luck in finding that top 6 winger....

We addressed our defensive woes via trades in the Subban, Graves, Siegs(iirc)... FA in Hamilton and just last two years in Luke Hughes and Shakar Mammamiadullin.....

While we did get Holtz, he brings that sniper gift set....

When looking at the core, IMO, in an objective view, they are pretty similiar in bodies, on ice play and forte...

So when I look at juraj slafkovsky, he brings multiple elements missing to our franchise core as well as being an excellent fit. We're not talking Patrick Maroon here, we're in a position to grab a high end talent, high end on top the draft overall at his own unqiue gifts in size, speed, puck handling and force. While I thought he had a great shot, i'm starting to read more and more about his passing than his shooting, so that's the only hmmph from me but i understand his shot is still good enough.

Lets do it and darft Juraj!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I'll have to deep dive on the cons for each prospect.

Also, I'm really not opposed to a trade back or an outright trade for an immediate impact NHLer (not Fiala, not a goalie).

 

[CalamityX11]

I'll have to deep dive on the cons for each prospect.

Also, I'm really not opposed to a trade back or an outright trade for an immediate impact NHLer (not Fiala, not a goalie).

the thing about trade back(disclaimer, return pending) is that we don't need more picks, we need more quality.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

the thing about trade back(disclaimer, return pending) is that we don't need more picks, we need more quality.

Return is the key. If we drop a few spots and could pick up an extra first or an NHL player in the process it could be worth it. Acquiring additional assets could help with a larger picture trade.

 

[CalamityX11]

Return is the key. If we drop a few spots and could pick up an extra first or an NHL player in the process it could be worth it. Acquiring additional assets could help with a larger picture trade.

I tell you, it'll have to be a can't refuse type offer.... i just dont know. The 2nd F I see, wanting us to get is Gauthier(back when we were in top 5 territory)... so if missing out of Slafs needs to be remedy for me with Gauthier or a ready to play NHL Winger that scores...

Future wise:
Slafs - Hughes - Sharangovich
or
Slafs - Hughes/Hischier - Bratt
or
Slafs - Hughes/Hischier - Holtz

that's a foundation for long term success if Slafs plays into his potential(and healthy goes without saying). That's why the little extra picks aren't swinging it for me. It would have to be first this year and next year the very least. I know/reading that next draft has two generational type prospects, go figure its not this one!, but its not every moment we win the lotto for our perspective(would Wright ever be an option?)