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As usual Edmonton is looking for goaltending. If Fleury hits the open market I wonder if there's interest to bring him there.

has to address goalie.

Not pinning their loss to the Avs squarely on the goalie, but I forget the exact reference but I think they set a record for the first team in NHL history to score 6 goals or more three times in the playoffs and lose all 3 games.

is not the answer for EDM. Solid back up option but certainly not a starter on a Stanley Cup contender

had some darn good runs last year's SCP, was impressive, and he would be expensive for the role of backup, agree. Two other things about Georgiev: seems he can be a bit of a head case when he doesn't get 'his way', buyer beware; never really seen him in extended duty, played 4 consecutive games once, never more, and 6 of 8 were his longest stretches. As a backup, maybe that's as good as it gets?
Ah, I see five5 is there as I've been puttering on the keyboard.

The name I keep hearing pop up is Ville Husso. Pairing him with Blackwood could be interesting. Husso was real good last year, but man they're talking about him getting around 5 mill/per and thats a lot of money for a guy who has played all of 57 games in the NHL. The goaltending made the Devils look a hell of a lot worse than they probably were last year. While the record looks awful, if they got league avg goaltending they would probably have had 20 more points.

lost his job in the playoffs to Binnington, sort of a reversal of the regular season where Husso replaced Binnington.

not sure I'm throwing a lot of money at him, but someone will.

Campbell probably gets a lot of interest too.

John Gibson's name being mentioned as a trade target.

I'd be very interested if I were EDM. He's come off his peak a little, but I like him more than the guys EDM has been rolling out there.

pretty off the mark with his rumors, but....

Petry? Klingberg? Fox? (lol, I doubt it, but maybe Trouba if the fans on here get their way)

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A major defenseman will be dealt today or tomorrow

In comment 15747845 pjcas18 said:

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pretty off the mark with his rumors, but.... Petry? Klingberg? Fox? (lol, I doubt it, but maybe Trouba if the fans on here get their way) yves fredette 🏒 @fredette · 51s #NHLDraft #NHL Trade Rumor A major defenseman will be dealt today or tomorrow

I think Klingberg is a UFA.

In comment 15747824 pjcas18 said:

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has to address goalie. Not pinning their loss to the Avs squarely on the goalie, but I forget the exact reference but I think they set a record for the first team in NHL history to score 6 goals or more three times in the playoffs and lose all 3 games.

I could see the Oilers giving Jack Campbell $6 million a year on a long term deal. I would be happy with him on the Devils but I would want a 1-2 year deal. Georgiev is not a starting caliber goaltender in the NHL.

my baseless and useless guess is Chychrun.

(not sure he qualifies as major...but I'll go with it)

is a UFA. I read someone speculate Seth Jones, but I seriously doubt that, would be hilarious though.

and I doubt Brent Burns or Erik Karlsson are traded - too much money owed IMO for too little production.

In comment 15747837 Stu11 said:

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The name I keep hearing pop up is Ville Husso. Pairing him with Blackwood could be interesting. Husso was real good last year, but man they're talking about him getting around 5 mill/per and thats a lot of money for a guy who has played all of 57 games in the NHL. The goaltending made the Devils look a hell of a lot worse than they probably were last year. While the record looks awful, if they got league avg goaltending they would probably have had 20 more points.

Husso is solid at the right price but I agree that it would be a big mistake to commit a lot of money to a goalie with such a small track record. I wish that they could lure Fleury here but I seriously doubt that he would be willing to come to a team that struggled mightily last year. I wish that they would turn their attention to Lehner again. They tried to acquire him last offseason but Vegas was unwilling to move him.

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my baseless and useless guess is Chychrun. (not sure he qualifies as major...but I'll go with it)

even if he qualifies (I don't think he does, but I like him), I think ARI will struggle to get to the cap floor, trading their highest $$$ D won't help.

Also, he's 24 years old (through all of next year) and has 3 more team friendly years. I don't get the speculation or urgency to move him.

I just read that Edmonton and the Devils are the current favorites to land Jack Campbell.

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even if he qualifies (I don't think he does, but I like him), I think ARI will struggle to get to the cap floor, trading their highest $$$ D won't help. Also, he's 24 years old (through all of next year) and has 3 more team friendly years. I don't get the speculation or urgency to move him.

This is just my opinion but I could see Arizona trading for Bobrovsky to help get to the cap floor. They would then have a valuable trade piece at the deadline as they surely would be willing to absorb a big chunk of his cap hit.

In comment 15747845 pjcas18 said:

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pretty off the mark with his rumors, but.... Petry? Klingberg? Fox? (lol, I doubt it, but maybe Trouba if the fans on here get their way) yves fredette 🏒 @fredette · 51s #NHLDraft #NHL Trade Rumor A major defenseman will be dealt today or tomorrow

San Jose is looking to move Karrlsson

In comment 15747868 Jay on the Island said:

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In comment 15747865 pjcas18 said: Quote: even if he qualifies (I don't think he does, but I like him), I think ARI will struggle to get to the cap floor, trading their highest $$$ D won't help. Also, he's 24 years old (through all of next year) and has 3 more team friendly years. I don't get the speculation or urgency to move him. This is just my opinion but I could see Arizona trading for Bobrovsky to help get to the cap floor. They would then have a valuable trade piece at the deadline as they surely would be willing to absorb a big chunk of his cap hit.

I was thinking that but with Carey Price. Not sure FLA off a 122 point President cup season is ready to move on from Bob even though I like Knight and think he's a franchise goalie, hard to move off success (even with the playoff debacle)

In comment 15747837 Stu11 said:

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The name I keep hearing pop up is Ville Husso. Pairing him with Blackwood could be interesting. Husso was real good last year, but man they're talking about him getting around 5 mill/per and thats a lot of money for a guy who has played all of 57 games in the NHL. The goaltending made the Devils look a hell of a lot worse than they probably were last year. While the record looks awful, if they got league avg goaltending they would probably have had 20 more points.

This is what I would do to attempt to fix the Devils goaltending situation. First I would correct a mistake and attempt to acquire goalie prospect Dustin Wolf from the Flames. He's blocked there by Markstrom but he is ready for the NHL. I loved him when he was in the draft and I was extremely disappointed when they took Cole Brady over him in round 5. I would be willing to offer Akira Schmid, Kuokkanen, a 2nd round pick this year or next.

If that is not an option I would target the following in order of preference.
Jack Campbell
Fleury
Lehner
Husso

for Varlamov, especially if they retain some of that cap hit. There are a number of playoff teams with awful goaltending who a guy like him with playoff success would be a significant upgrade.

Evan Rodrigues could make sense for the Rangers.

I'm not sure he's a 2C, but he was an absolute pain in the nuts in round 1 of the playoffs and shouldn't be terribly expensive.

Not something I'll bang the table too hard in favor of, but I've heard worse ideas.

I think Campbell can work if they don't give him crazy $ and term which I don't think he'll get. Maybe something like 3 years 12 mill? He could fit well with Blackwood as a 1/1a type situation. Blackwood's deal runs out next year and if Campbell has a good year maybe they move on from Mac. Husso is interesting at the right price. The thing that worries me about Campbell, Lehner or Kuemper I'd that we keep getting burned going the 30 and older goalie route. I guess that's what's available. A trade for Gibson could be interesting, but that contract has a lot of term left on it.

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has Slafkovsky #1.

I have read of 10 scouts polled, it was 6/4 Slafkovsky over Wright, but also in a 20 scout poll it was 13/7 Wright over Slafkovsky.

Seems like a Hischier/Patrick draft.

Word is habs still undecided - not sure if smoke or true.

I have read a bunch of Bergeron comps for Wright, I hate comps like this for an 18 year old to an all-time-great, but even if it's close I don't see how you pass that up.

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has Slafkovsky #1. I have read of 10 scouts polled, it was 6/4 Slafkovsky over Wright, but also in a 20 scout poll it was 13/7 Wright over Slafkovsky. Seems like a Hischier/Patrick draft. Word is habs still undecided - not sure if smoke or true. I have read a bunch of Bergeron comps for Wright, I hate comps like this for an 18 year old to an all-time-great, but even if it's close I don't see how you pass that up.

PJ listen orginizations don't usually operate like this, but I can't picture the Habs getting up in front of Bell Centre and passing on a Canadien player who's been the consensus #1 for over a year.

As Slaf ever. The advanced stat guys hate him. The NHL scouts love him. They are drooling over his measurables.

In comment 15747888 Stu11 said:

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I think Campbell can work if they don't give him crazy $ and term which I don't think he'll get. Maybe something like 3 years 12 mill? He could fit well with Blackwood as a 1/1a type situation. Blackwood's deal runs out next year and if Campbell has a good year maybe they move on from Mac. Husso is interesting at the right price. The thing that worries me about Campbell, Lehner or Kuemper I'd that we keep getting burned going the 30 and older goalie route. I guess that's what's available. A trade for Gibson could be interesting, but that contract has a lot of term left on it.

I wouldn't give Campbell more than $4 million over 2-3 years. I don't know if it's true but one rumors suggested that a team was willing to go $6 million over 5-6 years for Campbell which is insane. The team that immediately came to mind was Edmonton.

If they can't get Campbell at a good price then turn toward the other options. I would be happy with Kuemper also but not more than 1-2 years.

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As Slaf ever. The advanced stat guys hate him. The NHL scouts love him. They are drooling over his measurables.

I would be very surprised if the Devils pass on Slafkovsky but to be perfectly honest he scares the shit out of me. I would rather see the Devils select the safer choice in Cooley.

In comment 15747895 Stu11 said:

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In comment 15747890 pjcas18 said: Quote: has Slafkovsky #1. I have read of 10 scouts polled, it was 6/4 Slafkovsky over Wright, but also in a 20 scout poll it was 13/7 Wright over Slafkovsky. Seems like a Hischier/Patrick draft. Word is habs still undecided - not sure if smoke or true. I have read a bunch of Bergeron comps for Wright, I hate comps like this for an 18 year old to an all-time-great, but even if it's close I don't see how you pass that up. PJ listen orginizations don't usually operate like this, but I can't picture the Habs getting up in front of Bell Centre and passing on a Canadien player who's been the consensus #1 for over a year.

If he were a Quebecois you may be right (no pun intended), but *just* being a Canadian I don't think changes much.

And if they keep the pick I do think they take Wright, but I also think a 6'4" 220 pound 18 year old who dominated in men's competitions is the perfect "make you think twice" alternative.

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If he were a Quebecois you may be right (no pun intended), but *just* being a Canadian I don't think changes much. And if they keep the pick I do think they take Wright, but I also think a 6'4" 220 pound 18 year old who dominated in men's competitions is the perfect "make you think twice" alternative.

Man would I be happy if Montreal selected Slafkovsky. As you mentioned weeks ago Wright is more Nico Hischier type and not the high caliber #1 overall pick as guys like McDavid, Matthews, or Hughes but he will be a very solid NHL player. The comparison to Bergeron is exactly the type that the Devils need.

one of my under the radar goalie options is gone.

Casey DeSmith just re-signed for 2 years with Pittsburgh.

must be some weird times for Russian athletes.

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In comment 15747845 pjcas18 said:
[quote] (lol, I doubt it, but maybe Trouba if the fans on here get their way)

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It's the same reason why I wouldn't be opposed to dealing Panarin. With Panarin, you deal him and you open a SHIT TON of cap space, while allowing Lafreniere to elevate into the 2LW role.

With Trouba, you also open a shit ton of cap space, while allowing a right side of Fox, Schneider and Lundkvist.


Of course the issue is that talent and compete levels would take major steps back and I'm not even certain that I would do it, but it at least has to be considered.

after the possible Miller trade would trade Josh Anderson to OTT for #7.

doesn't make any sense to me, but it's being discussed - OTT GM only would say if a trade makes sense for both teams he has a lot of respect for Gorton and Hughes and has no problem trading with MTL.

In comment 15747951 ColHowPepper said:

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Quote: Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger · 17m The JT Miller watch is full on in Montreal. Understandably, Vancouver’s ask remains high, but the interest in the talented forward is very strong. A developing story we’re watching closely.

I don't think he meant that Montreal is interested. It's because Miller may be dealt during the Draft and the Draft is in Montreal.

In comment 15747954 Anakim said:

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In comment 15747951 ColHowPepper said: Quote: Quote: Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger · 17m The JT Miller watch is full on in Montreal. Understandably, Vancouver’s ask remains high, but the interest in the talented forward is very strong. A developing story we’re watching closely. I don't think he meant that Montreal is interested. It's because Miller may be dealt during the Draft and the Draft is in Montreal.

this is how I read the tweet originally as well.

that makes more sense with the Anderson to OTT for #7.

Why add Miller (presumably for #1) and then trade one of your best forwards.

I suspect MTL is not interested in Miller - but is interested in #7 from OTT.

In comment 15747950 Anakim said:

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In comment 15747845 pjcas18 said: [quote] (lol, I doubt it, but maybe Trouba if the fans on here get their way) yves fredette 🏒 @fredette · 51s #NHLDraft #NHL Trade Rumor A major defenseman will be dealt today or tomorrow [/quote It's the same reason why I wouldn't be opposed to dealing Panarin. With Panarin, you deal him and you open a SHIT TON of cap space, while allowing Lafreniere to elevate into the 2LW role. With Trouba, you also open a shit ton of cap space, while allowing a right side of Fox, Schneider and Lundkvist. Of course the issue is that talent and compete levels would take major steps back and I'm not even certain that I would do it, but it at least has to be considered.

Doesn't Trouba have a NMC

Is not being dealt

In comment 15747960 JayBinQueens said:

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In comment 15747950 Anakim said: Quote: In comment 15747845 pjcas18 said: [quote] (lol, I doubt it, but maybe Trouba if the fans on here get their way) yves fredette 🏒 @fredette · 51s #NHLDraft #NHL Trade Rumor A major defenseman will be dealt today or tomorrow [/quote It's the same reason why I wouldn't be opposed to dealing Panarin. With Panarin, you deal him and you open a SHIT TON of cap space, while allowing Lafreniere to elevate into the 2LW role. With Trouba, you also open a shit ton of cap space, while allowing a right side of Fox, Schneider and Lundkvist. Of course the issue is that talent and compete levels would take major steps back and I'm not even certain that I would do it, but it at least has to be considered. Doesn't Trouba have a NMC

Yep, as does Panarin. They would need to waive 'em. I forgot the structure, but Trouba either has a limited one that becomes a full one, or vice-versa.

has a NMC that becomes a M-NTC in 2024-2025

Panarin has a NMC for the duration.

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maybe with Kakko+ going the other way.

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Tony D @tonylats1 @JeffMarek said JT Miller is trending towards the NY Rangers this morning on NHL morning skate SiriusXM

who knows, better option as a 2C for NYR than Scheifele, Larkin or PLD IMO.

but he'd be a rental unless he's extended.

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Trade names mentioned attached to #NYR so far Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele, Sean Monahan, JT Miller, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat.

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Scott Sikora @SSikora_BarTalk Trade names mentioned attached to #NYR so far Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele, Sean Monahan, JT Miller, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat.

lol, that's it?

final mock in the Athletic has Wright dropping to 4.

MON: Slafkovsky
NJD: Jiricek
ARI: Cooley
SEA: Wright

he also claims his "sources" confirm habs leaning Slafkovsky.

Why would the Rangers want him?

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final mock in the Athletic has Wright dropping to 4. MON: Slafkovsky NJD: Jiricek ARI: Cooley SEA: Wright he also claims his "sources" confirm habs leaning Slafkovsky.

Wow that is certainly out of left field. Jiricek is a very good prospect but I would be very annoyed if the Devils passed on Wright AND Cooley for him.