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NFT: NHL All-Star Rosters and General Discussion

pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 12:50 pm
NHL All-Star rosters were finalized with the fans voting for 3 players for each divisional team.

So the final rosters are below with the fan voted players with an asterisk:

Metropolitan Division (All-Star appearances)

F Sidney Crosby, PIT (5th)
F Johnny Gaudreau, CBJ (7th)
F Kevin Hayes, PHI (1st)
F Jack Hughes, NJD (2nd)
F Brock Nelson, NYI (1st)
F Alex Ovechkin, WSH (8th)
F Artemi Panarin, NYR (1st)*
F Andrei Svechnikov, CAR (1st)
D Adam Fox, NYR (1st)*
G Igor Shesterkin, NYR (1st)
G Ilya Sorokin, NYI (1st)*

Atlantic Division (All-Star appearances)

F Nikita Kucherov, TBL (4th)
F Dylan Larkin, DET (3rd)
F Mitchell Marner, TOR (2nd)
F Auston Matthews, TOR (5th)*
F David Pastrnak, BOS (3rd)*
F Nick Suzuki, MTL (2nd)
F Tage Thompson, BUF (1st)
F Brady Tkachuk, OTT (3rd)
F Matthew Tkachuk, FLA (2nd)
G Andrei Vasilevskiy, TBL (4th)*
G Linus Ullmark, BOS (1st)

Central Division (All-Star appearances)

F Kirill Kaprizov, MIN (2nd)
F Clayton Keller, ARI (3rd)
F Nathan MacKinnon, COL (5th)*
F Mikko Rantanen, COL (2nd)*
F Jason Robertson, DAL (1st)
F Vladimir Tarasenko, STL (4th)
D Seth Jones, CHI (4th)
D Cale Makar, COL (2nd)
D Josh Morrissey, WPG (1st)
G Connor Hellebuyck, WPG (3rd)*
G Juuse Saros, NSH (2nd)

Pacific Division (All-Star appearances)

F Matty Beniers, SEA (1st)
F Leon Draisaitl, EDM (4th)*
F Kevin Fiala, LAK (1st)
F Bo Horvat, VAN (2nd)*
F Nazem Kadri, CGY (2nd)
F Connor McDavid, EDM (6th)
F Elias Pettersson, VAN (3rd)
F Troy Terry, ANA (2nd)
D Erik Karlsson, SJS (7th)
G Stuart Skinner, EDM (1st)*
G Logan Thompson, VGK (1st)

* - selected in All-Star Fan Vote
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If you want to talk draft  
pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 12:52 pm : link
- the Habs odds just got greater for Bedard with Cole Caufield out for the year with a shoulder injury.

Odd timing since he seemed fine. They hinted he has played through it.

Habs have been decimated the past couple years (seems like Habs and Giants in the same boat if someone shows me a stat about the Mets being among the most injured I'm going to start thinking it could be me):

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I don't typically call out individual teams, but the Montreal Canadiens need to take a critical look at their therapy team and strength and conditioning crew.
How does Crosby  
pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 12:56 pm : link
only have 5 All-star appearances and McDavid already has 6 and Gaudreau has 7.

seems off, especially Gaudreau unless you just figure it's a function of the idiotic one player per team (minimum) rule and the Pens had other options like Malkin, MAF, Letang, etc. and the Flames usually didn't.

Only 1 Devil?  
Sec 103 : 1/21/2023 1:15 pm : link
Don't seem correct
RE: How does Crosby  
Dang Man : 1/21/2023 1:20 pm : link
In comment 16004395 pjcas18 said:
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only have 5 All-star appearances and McDavid already has 6 and Gaudreau has 7.

seems off, especially Gaudreau unless you just figure it's a function of the idiotic one player per team (minimum) rule and the Pens had other options like Malkin, MAF, Letang, etc. and the Flames usually didn't.

This is Crosby’s ninth all star game.
RE: RE: How does Crosby  
pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 1:25 pm : link
In comment 16004413 Dang Man said:
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only have 5 All-star appearances and McDavid already has 6 and Gaudreau has 7.

seems off, especially Gaudreau unless you just figure it's a function of the idiotic one player per team (minimum) rule and the Pens had other options like Malkin, MAF, Letang, etc. and the Flames usually didn't.



This is Crosby’s ninth all star game.


5 didn't sound right - here is the link to the nhl.com story...maybe it's "appearances" vs selections and Crosby maybe didn't appear due to injury or something.
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Absolute Joke  
regischarlotte : 1/21/2023 2:13 pm : link
that Rangers and Islanders have multiple all stars and Devils don’t.

But then again, the NHL ASG has been a joke for years, and now that the Pro Bowl is no more it is the absolutely most pointless.
Who's the biggest NJD snub in your view?  
BrettNYG10 : 1/21/2023 2:14 pm : link
Bratt?
every team  
pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 2:15 pm : link
got one player and then fans voted for the other 3 players per division, so yeah it's a joke, but it just means Rangers and Islanders fans voted more than the other fans in the metro.
RE: Who's the biggest NJD snub in your view?  
Stu11 : 1/21/2023 2:28 pm : link
In comment 16004460 BrettNYG10 said:
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Bratt?

Nico. He deserves it more than Panarin but say la vi. The fans voted and that's that. I was pulling for another Devil to make it and them or the Canes definitely deserved it but in the end who cares, it's an exhibition game. More interested in games that count and making the playoffs...
Caufield  
pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 2:35 pm : link
should have made it too, but now that doesn't matter obviously being out for the year. Accolades and recognition do matter in some cases, so it should be treated a little seriously and not just a run some bots on a website and get a player elected method of selection. but not a big deal IMO.

If my team was in contention I'd just assume players get a couple days of rest instead of attending this event.

but I will say the NHL skills competition is the most fun all-star event of all the major sports.

We'll see how the NFL "pro-bowl" turns out this year since it will be more of that now, and I think that's a lot more interesting than the actual games.
No Nathan Mac kinnon on the Pacific  
gtt350 : 1/21/2023 3:22 pm : link
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RE: No Nathan Mac kinnon on the Pacific  
pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 3:26 pm : link
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COL is in the Central. MacKinnon is on there.
Pacioretty  
pjcas18 : 1/21/2023 4:06 pm : link
has a torn Achilles (again).

Played 5 games this year, had 3 goals and who knows how long he's out now.

One of my favorite players in his early years, he was basically a 65 point per year, two-way player. One of those team leaders (hence wearing the C in MTL), the fact he was on CAR was kind of an embarrassment of riches. No tears for the Canes, but hope Max recovers.





RE: Pacioretty  
GiantGrit : 1/21/2023 4:13 pm : link
In comment 16004556 pjcas18 said:
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has a torn Achilles (again).

Played 5 games this year, had 3 goals and who knows how long he's out now.

One of my favorite players in his early years, he was basically a 65 point per year, two-way player. One of those team leaders (hence wearing the C in MTL), the fact he was on CAR was kind of an embarrassment of riches. No tears for the Canes, but hope Max recovers.



That absolutely sucks.
Tkachuk and Trocheck  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 10:43 am : link
struggling to finish, should even out IMO. If Zach Hyman was 0 he'd be leading the league in goals.

Some goalies  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 10:45 am : link
going above and beyond....

Once again  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 10:47 am : link
you need to ask yourself why EDM? Why can't you get a goalie. wasting McDavid and Draisaitl primes.

jfresh  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 11:01 am : link
fan vote for All-star with no 1 per team requirement.

Boudreau  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 1:41 pm : link
fired in VAN. Tocchet named HC.

Maybe the floodgates open now for trades - they hold a few cards. Boeser, Horvat, maybe Miller (if anyone wants to take on that contract). Maybe Hughes.

I've read only Pettersson is untouchable (and he only has one year left after this one before RFA)







RE: Absolute Joke  
Carl in CT : 1/22/2023 1:47 pm : link
In comment 16004458 regischarlotte said:
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that Rangers and Islanders have multiple all stars and Devils don’t.

But then again, the NHL ASG has been a joke for years, and now that the Pro Bowl is no more it is the absolutely most pointless.


Why cause the are 1 place higher in the metro than the Rangers? Short lived. What have they done the last 5 years? Sorry. It is what it is. Grab your crying towel.
RE: Caufield  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 4:58 pm : link
In comment 16004475 pjcas18 said:
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should have made it too, but now that doesn't matter obviously being out for the year. Accolades and recognition do matter in some cases, so it should be treated a little seriously and not just a run some bots on a website and get a player elected method of selection. but not a big deal IMO.

If my team was in contention I'd just assume players get a couple days of rest instead of attending this event.

but I will say the NHL skills competition is the most fun all-star event of all the major sports.

We'll see how the NFL "pro-bowl" turns out this year since it will be more of that now, and I think that's a lot more interesting than the actual games.


Not sure how I missed it but not only is Cole Caufield out for the season, Slafkovsky is too.

Not a great rookie season, but flashed some good things.

Canadiens are a dumpster fire.
Interesting ending to the Devs game in OT  
Stu11 : 1/22/2023 6:08 pm : link
Petterson jumped of the bench a few steps early for a 2 on 1 and scored but you could clearly hear the whistle before the shot. I could see giving a few steps, but the replay showed guy coming off was by the blueline. Devs won it on the ensuing PP with a Dougie bomb. Tough break for the Pens but I feel like I'm fair on these calls and it was the right call. He left early.
RE: Interesting ending to the Devs game in OT  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 6:32 pm : link
In comment 16008752 Stu11 said:
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Petterson jumped of the bench a few steps early for a 2 on 1 and scored but you could clearly hear the whistle before the shot. I could see giving a few steps, but the replay showed guy coming off was by the blueline. Devs won it on the ensuing PP with a Dougie bomb. Tough break for the Pens but I feel like I'm fair on these calls and it was the right call. He left early.


I saw that - right call IMO. I like the "vicinity rule" with too many men as long as its called consistently. Habs vs Rangers they called MTL for too many in OT and it was ridiculous the guy was 3 feet away from the bench before the replacement came on the ice.

I think coaches, players, fans, etc. just want consistency in how the rules are applied.
RE: Boudreau  
BrettNYG10 : 1/22/2023 6:59 pm : link
In comment 16008026 pjcas18 said:
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fired in VAN. Tocchet named HC.

Maybe the floodgates open now for trades - they hold a few cards. Boeser, Horvat, maybe Miller (if anyone wants to take on that contract). Maybe Hughes.

I've read only Pettersson is untouchable (and he only has one year left after this one before RFA)








People seemed really pissed at the treatment Boudreau got, but I'm a little confused at what VAN did that was so bad?
RE: RE: Boudreau  
Stu11 : 1/22/2023 7:15 pm : link
In comment 16008907 BrettNYG10 said:
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fired in VAN. Tocchet named HC.

Maybe the floodgates open now for trades - they hold a few cards. Boeser, Horvat, maybe Miller (if anyone wants to take on that contract). Maybe Hughes.

I've read only Pettersson is untouchable (and he only has one year left after this one before RFA)










People seemed really pissed at the treatment Boudreau got, but I'm a little confused at what VAN did that was so bad?

From what I've heard on NHL radio they've have basically let rumors slip out he's gonna be fired for weeks and felt he was a good professional that deserved more. Also like I said last week the Gm Rutherford has made public comments all season meanwhile it's the team he put together. I agree though they've underachieved and sooner or later the HC takes the fall. Boudreau has been around he knows it.
That's what I read about Boudreau too  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 8:19 pm : link
and I have been noticing these systemic defensive failures some teams experiences and I don't know why, maybe it's effort, maybe it's system, but it's inconsistent from one year to the next. While I do think someone like Jonathan Quick is probably two years past retirement, John Gibson and Thatcher Demko probably aren't.

Either way, IMO this is why Boudreau is no longer the coach. and like I said above, once again we will be wondering why EDM can't get a goalie. or is it Darnell Nurse and co that make their goalie look bad.

Yeah PJ people will quibble over advanced stats  
Stu11 : 1/22/2023 9:57 pm : link
I personally feel they tell the story much better for Hockey than most sports. IMHO saves vs. expected goals against really tells the story with winning and losing in hockey.
RE: Yeah PJ people will quibble over advanced stats  
pjcas18 : 1/22/2023 10:38 pm : link
In comment 16009530 Stu11 said:
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I personally feel they tell the story much better for Hockey than most sports. IMHO saves vs. expected goals against really tells the story with winning and losing in hockey.


agree. I am kind of a laggard accepting them (lol). If you look at some (especially the xgf/xga like stats) they will help explain what happened but won't necessarily predict what will happen if you know what I mean.
RE: RE: Yeah PJ people will quibble over advanced stats  
Stu11 : 1/23/2023 8:13 am : link
In comment 16009579 pjcas18 said:
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I personally feel they tell the story much better for Hockey than most sports. IMHO saves vs. expected goals against really tells the story with winning and losing in hockey.



agree. I am kind of a laggard accepting them (lol). If you look at some (especially the xgf/xga like stats) they will help explain what happened but won't necessarily predict what will happen if you know what I mean.

Yeah that's the struggle with advanced stats weighing predicting what's gonna happen as opposed to what happened. Goalies tend to be like hitters in baseball with hot and cold streaks. I think one offensive stat- controlled zone entry seems to have been a good predictor. Jack Hughes was too 5 in that the past few seasons and we see how he's taken off this year.

Couple things  
pjcas18 : 1/23/2023 12:28 pm : link
from 32 Thoughts.

I'd love Larkin if as Friedman wonders, if DET is in on Horvat, maybe means Larkin is available. I doubt they want to lose him for nothing (if he'd waive his NTC).


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Friedman on 32TP talking Horvat rumours: "You know the team I really wonder about here and this is just my opinion, if it's true because Steve Yzerman doesn't say anything, that Larkin and the Red Wings are having trouble closing the deal, I wonder if Detroit's in this at all".
Sens Josh Norris  
pjcas18 : 1/23/2023 1:47 pm : link
out for the year. Only played a few games, maybe came back too soon.

I like him, good player, big loss.
Yeah that stinks about Norris  
Stu11 : 1/23/2023 2:52 pm : link
Man the Sens have been up there with Vancouver as well as Columbus as the biggest disappointments in hockey this season. I thought the Devs were going to have a hard enough time jumping past them before they could even contemplate competing for a playoff spot. Giroux and DeBrincat have been underwhelming and with Norris basically missing the season, they really have struggled. Talbot has actually been decent in net, Forsberg has been a complete sieve though. They have great young talent in Stutzle, Tkatchuk, Batherson and Sanderson. Maybe if they get the goaltending straightened out they could be a year or 2 behind the Devils breakout especially if they get lottery luck this year. Columbus is a complete unadulterated mess though. Minus 60 goal differential. Have fun there Johnny Hockey. Enjoy the next 7 years or so in that wonderful oasis of a city.
peaking in to offer some minor hope to isles fans  
Eric on Li : 1/24/2023 10:31 am : link
when trotz got fired it was an absolute gut punch and it has proven to be yet another example of how important good coaching is in all pro sports. the fact that lamoriello is probably the only gms in pro sports history to twice rehire coaches he fired is about the only hope left for this season.

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At Ottawa, then home to Detroit and Vegas. The Trotz firing by Lamoriello was a massive mistake. If #Isles fail to win 2 of these 3 before the long break (two vs not-good teams), the clock starts on the Prez/GM making another coaching change.

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Trotz and Lamoriello speak at least once a week. Trotz is still under contract. He would be a candidate. Barry is under no obligation to return. He’s likely better off taking over a new team this summer, but you never know. Trotz likes Lou and Scott Malkin, and Trotz is loyal.

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There are no other great candidates out there. No one better than Trotz. In NJ, Lamoriello twice fired coaches (Lemaire, Robinson) and re-hired them. Lou has fired coaches for less.
Sorokin  
pjcas18 : 1/24/2023 11:02 am : link
has been carrying the Islanders to an extent. I didn't watch last night to see what happened there, but to this point, he's the MVP.

Without Sorokin the NYI are a net negative as a team. as it is they are +2 goal differential.





Going out to my first game of the season at the Rock tonight  
Stu11 : 1/24/2023 3:27 pm : link
can't wait. Definitely going to hit some games in the 2nd half and hopefully playoffs. It really is a great venue to watch a hockey game. I think the Metro is starting to separate, with the clear top 3 of Car/NJD/NYR. Pitt and Wash can make the playoffs but they're probably both on the back 9 of their windows. Still dangerous enough to give the top 3 a rough time and maybe beat them in a playoff series especialy with their experience over the Devils, but their cup contention days are probably done. Don't look now but the Sabres are hot, off a great OT win in Dallas last night they can make a run at a playoff spot.
RE: Sorokin  
Eric on Li : 1/24/2023 5:15 pm : link
In comment 16011750 pjcas18 said:
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has been carrying the Islanders to an extent. I didn't watch last night to see what happened there, but to this point, he's the MVP.

Without Sorokin the NYI are a net negative as a team. as it is they are +2 goal differential.







he has been a flat out stud and they still can't stop giving up 4-5 goals against good teams. and those games are including several miraculous saves.

it is almost unthinkable how much their structure and defense has gone to crap. in a million years never would have expected lou lamoriello to get rid of a defensive system/coach in favor of such a calamitous outcome. if he made a worse decision in his whole career than firing trotz im not sure what it was. it may have been the worst decision of any nhl team since washington let him go post-cup.
RE: Going out to my first game of the season at the Rock tonight  
pjcas18 : 1/24/2023 5:40 pm : link
In comment 16012452 Stu11 said:
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can't wait. Definitely going to hit some games in the 2nd half and hopefully playoffs. It really is a great venue to watch a hockey game. I think the Metro is starting to separate, with the clear top 3 of Car/NJD/NYR. Pitt and Wash can make the playoffs but they're probably both on the back 9 of their windows. Still dangerous enough to give the top 3 a rough time and maybe beat them in a playoff series especialy with their experience over the Devils, but their cup contention days are probably done. Don't look now but the Sabres are hot, off a great OT win in Dallas last night they can make a run at a playoff spot.


And it's with star talent in BUF.

Dahlin is proving worth the #1 overall pick.

People talk Norris and name Fox or Makar or Karlsson or Morrissey - I take Dahlin easily right now. He is playing a legit 2-way game.

Tage Thompson makes every team who has a big man prospect who has struggled early on rethink their opinion. If there is a better big man in the league right now I haven't seen him.

And Cozens, Tuch, a revitalized Skinner, etc.

Every year I say BUF has a lot of talent and then every year they disappoint, and they probably will this year too, but they're a fun team to watch with a good system, I think there is a chance they will hang around. Still need a few pieces, but I like what they're doing right now.
RE: Going out to my first game of the season at the Rock tonight  
Jay on the Island : 1/25/2023 9:53 am : link
In comment 16012452 Stu11 said:
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can't wait. Definitely going to hit some games in the 2nd half and hopefully playoffs. It really is a great venue to watch a hockey game. I think the Metro is starting to separate, with the clear top 3 of Car/NJD/NYR. Pitt and Wash can make the playoffs but they're probably both on the back 9 of their windows. Still dangerous enough to give the top 3 a rough time and maybe beat them in a playoff series especialy with their experience over the Devils, but their cup contention days are probably done. Don't look now but the Sabres are hot, off a great OT win in Dallas last night they can make a run at a playoff spot.

Man did you pick a hell of a game to go to.
I can't figure out  
pjcas18 : 1/25/2023 9:56 am : link
how or why Dougie Hamilton is on his 4th team.

I remember reading how he is a little quirky, but he's perennially just below Norris level (maybe one day he will be Norris level I'd say between 5 and 15 in voting many years), and that consistency is important for a blue line.
Yeah the Rock was definitely rocking last night  
Stu11 : 1/25/2023 11:13 am : link
Yeah PJ I was going to come in and write about Dougie today. I looked through the advanced stats. He, Dahlin and obviously Karllson who's having a Paul Coffey like season are all absolutely off the charts in the offensive cats for Dmen. Dougie is probably the best Dman in the league at hitting the net with his shot. I said Nico was probably the biggest Devil All Star snub but it's a Shame Dougie won't be there because I'd love to see him in the hardest shot competition. The guy has an absolute bomb when he gets it tee'd up. Unbelievable feed from Jack on the game winner, he was plastered into the boards and made a perfect pass from flat on his stomach.
Great night in the league last night. 4 OT games, including a wild 7-6 Florida-Pitt game Letang returns from a month or so away with 4 points and the gwg in OT. Sabres with another nice win in STL. They really may just have the staying power with the top notch talent they have in Dahlin, Thompson and Tuck. ESPN mentioned they just may be in on Kane too if they think they have a shot at the playoffs.
Kane is a BUF  
pjcas18 : 1/25/2023 11:15 am : link
guy so that would be a cool story IMO.

Fox is on another level  
pjcas18 : 1/25/2023 1:18 pm : link
but definitely did not expect to see Chabot or Power this high. Or Orlov (he's not bereft of offense I just think of him as more defense).



Corey Masisak writes for the Sharks for the Athletic  
Stu11 : 1/26/2023 6:07 pm : link
He covered the Devil's for years for the Athletic as well. He's gonna write articles for all of the teams where Timo Meier fits and come up with trade scenarios. He's an excellent writer and has intimate knowledge of both the Devs and Sharks organizations so he started there today. The article is behind the Athletic's paywall but if you have it it's a good read. I'm interested to hear Jay's opinion. I'd obviously love Meier and frankly none of the scenarios he mentions were an overpay for me. Basically I can summarize his scenarios -
1. Dawson Mercer, 2023 or 24 top 2 protected #1 and a middling prospect
2. Holtz, same picks plus another top prospect like Shak Makhamadullin
He feels the Devs would say no to #2 but they could tweak the 2nd guy into a Kevin Bahl type.

My opinion is Mercer would be a big gulp for me but I'd probably do it. I'd be more into #2 and I'd even do Shak with Holtz. With Nemec, Hughes and Seamus Casey. Bahl profiles as a decent bottom pairing/7th Dman. I don't think the Devs would be inclined to do Mercer in the deal.
He also mentioned maybe including one of the young goalies like Dawes or Schmid as the 2nd prospect.
I think Meier is just the type of power fwd the Devs need. They have to upgrade their top 6. Much of the year Tatar and Haula have been next to Jack. That's a criminal waste of his talent. I know we have to pay Bratt, but otherwise most of the core is taken care of for the next 3 seasons or so. Meier is the perfect fit. Bratt makes 5.5 mill now any way so it's not like his raise will be crippling. Meier has that poison pill 10 mill quali offer due but if the Devs are going to give up a ton they'd probably work something long term out.
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BTW eventhough the Devils are right up against the cap  
Stu11 : 1/27/2023 8:54 am : link
Masisak correctly pointed out they could get teams like SJ to port half the hit and they have guys like Andreas Johnnson and even Tatar that they could move back in the deal that are impending UFA to free up the room.
Stu  
Jay on the Island : 1/27/2023 9:41 am : link
I am a big Meier fan but I am torn about what I would give up for him. I would prefer to give up Holtz, Mukhamadullin, Wood (to create cap room for Meier), Bahl/Walsh, and a 2nd. Hughes and Nemec are untouchable obviously but I know SJ will ask for either at first.

Also I don't want to trade Seamus Casey or Gritsyuk.
Stu  
Jay on the Island : 1/27/2023 9:44 am : link
This site breaks down how the Devils can afford both Meier and Bratt extensions if they have an AAV of $8.5 million. The problem for me though is that the Devils will have an issue when the ELC's for Mercer, Hughes, and Nemec expire. If they aren't willing to sign a bridge deal then things can get tricky.
Sorry  
Jay on the Island : 1/27/2023 9:45 am : link
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Hughes and Nemec aren't going anywhere  
Stu11 : 1/27/2023 9:52 am : link
As good as Meier is nobody will give up a top 3 pick for him plus other pieces. I mean if it was Nemec for him straight up I'd consider it. outside of those 2, Jack and Nico I'd consider most anyone in a package. I really like Mercer and the overall game he brings with the way he also fits the speed system we have but I agree you have to give to get. Either way we need to have a legit NHL top 6 fwd to put next to Jack. It's criminal the garbage they've put next to him all season. I know there's a good chance they'll have to let both Severson and Graves walk this summer but I'll tell you I would be fine re-signing Severson. The guy is underrated. yeah he has the ocassional mind boggling breakdown, but otherwise he's a real solid 2 way dman and maybe the best stretch passer in the league and thats such a big part of our attack.
RE: Stu  
Stu11 : 1/27/2023 9:54 am : link
In comment 16015718 Jay on the Island said:
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This site breaks down how the Devils can afford both Meier and Bratt extensions if they have an AAV of $8.5 million. The problem for me though is that the Devils will have an issue when the ELC's for Mercer, Hughes, and Nemec expire. If they aren't willing to sign a bridge deal then things can get tricky.

Yeah but thats 3 years down the road. We can worry about that when we get there. What I like is with Vanacek and Shmid or Dawes we have the potential of very affordable solid goaltending for the foreseeable future. Who knows we may have only one year left with Bratt any ways.
Kirby  
pjcas18 : 1/27/2023 10:48 am : link
Dach beat the snot out of Andrew Copp last night. Not a heavyweight bout, but I was surprised I hadn't seen Dach snap yet.

I like his game, I hope he sticks with the Habs.

He's healthy and found a role - and can play W or C.

trade talk I think will heat up during the AS break.
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