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@heytherebuds I’m aware and unfazed. No GM is going to openly say they’re considering trading their franchise player. I don’t think he’s going anywhere this year. But if Ottawa missed the playoffs next season?? Brady is asking out
"The New Jersey Devils and President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald announced today that the team has acquired defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft"
if fitz ran out a team that looked something along the lines of stamkos-hughes-bratt meier-hischier-mercer mcgroarty-haula-palat cotter-sturm-lazar macdermic siegenthaler-hamilton hughes-pesce dillon-nemec kovacevic markstrom allen id be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt definitely gonna have to go for atleast one elc guy tho and i really hope its mcgroarty
@giantsecoya498 Time to cool off more than anything helped me a bit. I didn't want to pull the plug on Holtz so soon. But it is what it is. Hopefully Cotter is an ANIMAL for us!
I want 1. zadorov 2 Pesce 3 dillon Our offense up front is already lethal meier-hughes-bratt platt -hesier-mercer foote-haula-lazar mcdermid-cotter-bastain D pairings hamilton-nemec zadorav-pecse dillon-hughes not saying exact lines but something along lines of this would be good we just need the blue line fixed badly
I want Toffoli back honestly. Also will you do more streams yesterday was awesome I was subbed around 800 subs/a year ago and watching your channel grow is awesome I remember when you were close to 1000 subs and I told my dad to sub because I wanted you to get to 1000 asap.
@runninwiththedevils People are sleeping on Henrique...he still has value this team desperately needs, and he wouldn't command a long/high contract. 2-3 years at max to help us get a Cup???
I could have stomached Cotter for one of either Holtz OR Schmid. But Schmid got fleeced. That said, we needed a bottom-6 center to replace McLeod. Done, because Nosek and Tierney wete hot garbage. And we wanted physical and violent, Cotter is supposedly that. The dude hits and is a pest with good skill here and there. Overall the trade sucks, but I do kinda like Cotter, and his counting stats are headed in the right direction at least. Schmid is the bigger loss. Holtz had potential, but he was a nightmare on defense and he couldn't work with Nico or Hughes. Plus he struggled to keep up.The Swedish National team didn't even want him. Despite some good goals, he was on his way out. Out of the 15 he got, only 2 or 3 were high power snipes from the circles/middle slot and outward. The rest were around the net. We wanted a sniper, not a garbage picker. He has not flourished. I'll admit he was misused on the 4th line, but he even struggled on the 3rd line. Snipers are wasted when the only area they fit is in your bottom-3.
I like what Cotter brings for sure. And I love the checklist Fitz laid out last week. HEAVIER, EDGIER, MORE VIOLENT! But did we have to pay THIS much for it?!? Cotter or a guy like him was not available elsewhere for cheaper?!? Maybe Holtz IS going to be a bust. But I wasn't going to give up on him at 22 years of age. Especially when Keefe was coming in this season. I was hoping Holtz would elevate his game under Sheldon. I wonder if Holtz' value not being so great has something to do with the fact that Fitzgerald publicly RIPPED HIM APART in a Press Conference last season?!? I was furious at the time when it happened, and I am furious now. What a stroke of genius there by Fitz. I hope Cotter is a complete animal for us
TRADE…Kovacevic, 26, completed his third NHL season and second with Montreal. The 6’5”, 225lbs. defenseman recorded 13 points (6g-7a) in 62 games last year. He logged a career-high 42 penalty minutes (PIM) and plus-11 rating, while his six goals marked a career-high.
@ancientkeyboardwarrior If we were able to pull off the miracle and land Stamkos, I would imagine Palat being here would play a BIG role in it happening
I'd love to see Stamkos in red, but I think it should be almost inevitable. He will be a Ranger. Always looks like a NHL retirement home there. Why would this be different.
I've seen this tendency for many years and have come to peace with it. Although i will find it hard not to break out the pitchfork if he takes a Wheeler/Quick discount.
If we got Stamkos this offseason for 3/4 years, Whoever our new GM is next offseason I hope he throws everything we have left at Draisaitl. That would be ALL IN moves that’s what I would do if I was our GM and Zadorov this offseason too Monster like Colin White back in the day he would be a main stay for his career, him and Anton will be scary in 5 years if they are our 3rd pairing we will have the best defence in the league. Hamilton, Hughes, Nemec, Zadorov, Casey, Anton that is just nasty D core
Zadorov and Dillon is the dream defensive signing tomorrow if everything went perfect. I know you’re not a draft fan but the team really drafted well to get bigger and meaner. Ace - Big Mac, cotter and Lazar is the fourth line pencilled in for camp
@chriswilson4980 I would love Zadorov. Pesce is basically a lock. He is a RD to replace Marino. If we went with Zadorov and Dillon, one of them would have to play their off side on the right. (Zadorov has played both, but is better on left) I know we made it a priority to draft size. I will care one day when some of those kids crack the lineup. That 4th Line is absolutely beautiful. Likely the most smashmouth 4th Line since the CRASH LINE!
Pesce, Dillon and Kulikov on the D. Martinook as a top 6 LW, Stephenson as 3C, Noesen, Stanlund on bottom 6. Plus Siegs out. Thats your Stanley Cup contending team. Plus that's working out cap space wise
The Rangers fanbase are apparently divided on whether to give Shesterkin the $12m he wants. I say we use our cap space to raise that and add ANOTHER goalie to our lineup! As they say: Build from the net and no further out.
I do think Pesce is a better defenseman than Marino and will help solidify the defense. If we can get another defender like a Zadorov or Dillon with a little more sand, that'd be great to make the team heavier and more violent on top of better defensively. As for our drafting department, I definitely think we need to replace Scott Clemmensen as our goalie scout. The goalies he has help picked haven't worked out. We also need to rid ourselves of Dave Rogalski. How he wasn't fired along with Ruff is shocking. Getting rid of Rogalski is even more vital IMO. Rogalski has continuously failed at developing ALL our goalie prospects. I don't care if he's a friend of Marty Brodeur. It's nepotism at this point. He needs to go. The chances of not hitting on one of the goalies since Shero was here is shameful. And lastly on the trade, eh. Marino is gone and it makes room for better defenders and more physicality to come in. On Yegorov, a pick is a pick. It'll be years until we know anything for sure.
@MrZeek1519 Agreed on the D. Clemmer has definitely missed if he was behind those draft picks. Rogalski seems to be bulletproof. Nepotism runs the world my man! Glad to see Marino is being upgraded. I hope Yegorov pans out, because apparently the Devils think all of the goalies we already had aren't!
@@runninwiththedevils I was dreaming that after this playoff run shesterkin would want out. Wishful thinking not realistic thinking. I just want Stamkos ngl
Signing Pesce, Dillon, Marchessault, and Rico would be an A+ free agency. if we cant get Rico i wouldn't mind Duclair or Martinook, who i believe terrorized us 2 playoffs ago. Hard to attach any numbers until we see Mercer's Qualifying Offer, but I'm confident that this free agency will make us tougher to play against and in turn give jack, luke, and the smaller guys more protection and freedom. Also, it's been hard finding Devils content that I like, but you've quickly shot up to #1 on my list, so I appreciate the consistency and frequency of the vids!
@salvatoredibrita1028 Unfortunately no way all 4 of them fit under the cap. It would have to be Pesce, Dillon and ONE of Marchessault and Rico....which would still be a decent outing in Free Agency IMO. Hopefully Fitz gives us all some reasons to smile tomorrow. Thanks for watching. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I would love to get Bertuzzi but rumors are Red Wings. Stamkos rumors are Maple Leafs. I would like the Devils to reach out to Jeff Skinner, I think he is cup chasing and might get him on the cheap.
Would love Stammer, and hoping he’s looking for respect versus money. Cup wise unfortunately Rangers can say we were just in the ECF, and Maple Leafs may be his home town team, but as you said if he could come in and further cement that legacy…man it might be a pipe dream but it’d be awesome to see him and Hughes on a line. Also, saw Shesterkin may be demanding a high price, so maybe that would also work in our favor. Long shot but that’s my hope for the crazy moves during the draft and salary dumps by Fitz.
@ED-op7wk STAMMER would be perfect for soooo many reasons. The Rags are on the decline. I always feared he would go to his hometown Leafs. The Leafs are also heavily rumored to be one of the frontrunners for Zadorov!
@chenry15 I think Pesce and Zadorov are both looking for 5-6 deals I am sure. I give it to them. Mercer is key, I believe we get him locked up longterm eventually. I like Kane too, but he is quite the dropoff from Stammer...
Loving the dedication brotha. I actually like fitzy going for pesce and dillon. So I am cool with those rumors being true. But I want Stephenson and Noesen as another two brought in for the devils in the forward department. LGD!
My wishlist in no particular order: Top 6: 1. Stamkos: leadership, grit, win face-offs, perfect free agent signing to put with Jack 2. Otherwise Trade: look at cap-crunch teams, maybe one of the three 2nd round picks in next year's draft is part of a package deal Bottom 6: 1. Trenin: 3rd line forward or center the 4th. More toughness 2. Noesen: good fit for 3rd line RW since Holtz got traded, would be nice to see him back 3. Martinook: good fit for 3rd or 4th line, leadership, grit Defensemen 1. Pesce - hope rumors are true 2. Skjei - long shot; but would make the top 4 core better 3. Dillon - see Pesce above 4. Zadorov - physical defensemen to lay on hits and can play both sides 5. Kulikov - though only played for a short time in the past, did enjoy him play - and also can play both sides IMO: team needs leadership, toughness with more hits and better forechecking, and also need more shot-blocking to help out Markstrom and Allen.
@rtm614 LOVE the list. STAMMER would be a complete dream! I forgot about Noesen, I would love to see him return too. HEAVIER, EDGIER, MORE VIOLENT! Give it to me Fitz. I hope this team comes back ANGRY and with a vengeance!
If we can get Mercer to take a bridge deal for like 3.5 mil for 2-3 years then I think we are in on stamkos. But we shall see! Gonna be an exciting off season!
What do people want Fitz to do? Holt had one year left Schmid was restricted free agent the name of the game was get picks or a player of equal value to have more cap space...
@BrownHornet11 Everyone was expecting better value for Holtz. It is what it is. I would have liked to see him get an audition under Keefe, before we pulled the plug on him. He is only 22 years old and we did use a #7 Overall pick on him....
@runninwiththedevils absolutely, but when he was offered in two previous trades (Sharks and Flames) and they opted to ask for other players it says a lot.
If that defense plays out and stammer a no go I would like to see Marchessault he would definitely put us over the top. Maybe even a trade for Ross Colton depending on what he would cost. I 100 percent don’t agree with the trade yesterday but seems like Vegas fans are upset that he’s gone and feel as if they got ripped off for what ever that means. Cotter seems like a Lazar type of player that is all effort. Fitz better come back strong tomorrow and make us all forget about the shit he pulled yesterday.
@mattjones1460 Whoaaa, VGK fans are unhappy with the return for Cotter?!? Interesting. The guy didn't crack their Playoff lineup! I love Lazar, and I think I will love Cotter too. I hope Monday is MIRACULOUS for Fitz and the Devils!
The shit he pulled yesterday had to happen. Teams offered a 5th next year for Holtz. Fans need to stop putting so much stock into this kid. Drama is gone and it’s for the better.
I think we’ll be pleasantly surprised by Cottor . I am personally more pissed by losing Shara for nothing than losing Holtz for a gritty forward . If we get a gritty defenseman or two I’ll call it a good offseason . Think about it soberly : now we have a proven coach , proven goalie , physical forward and it’s not over yet . Also I hope DeSimone will have another chance . He did good in a few games given . LGD !
@paha2736 Cotter is my kinda guy, I am sure I will love him. I just wish we didn't have to pay the price we did. The Shara trade has obviously aged horribly. I liked Nicky D. He may get some time if there are injuries...
if I'm Fitzy, I'm doing absolutely everything in my power to get rid of Siegenthaler, put him on waivers if you can't move his contract, if we move Siegenthaler, it gives us the ability to get Zadorov, Pesce and Dillon which would be an unreal transformation. I'm unlike others in the fact that i don't think a top 6 forward is a need more of a want, get someone akin to a Brandon Hagel-esque player that will go into the dirty areas for our stars like Hughes and Bratt.
@maxhouston298 I was thinking the same exact thing! HOWEVER, it is soooo unlucky that Fitz could actually pull this off, I didn't want to give people false hopes and discuss it on the video. BUT WOW! Replacing Bahl, Marino and Siegs with Pesce, Dillon and Zadorov would be QUITE the feat! "Unreal transformation" is right! I would be stunned. I would rather go this route than to add a Top 6 forward (unless it is STAMMER!) myself. I just can't believe ol' Fitzy has it in him to work THIS kind of magic. We can hope though!
I’ve wanted 71 gone since he flipped the puck over the glass in the Carolina series a year ago. Then making the Devils look like the biggest fica(translate in Italian) against Rempe was the final straw. Ship um out!
You’re Fitz’s worst nightmare Ace !🤭👏👊 He’s probably getting his instructions from the analytics geeks as we speak. They could have used Holtz and Schmid as part of a deal for Tkachuk. What a complete moron. LGD
If you really want Steven Stamkos, I bet we could get him in a cheap deal 8 year 4 million per year deal. Of course that’s dead money after year four or five.
