Post by NJDevilsGM on May 16, 2021 14:05:43 GMT -5
While we've gone on a great 15-8-1 run recently, we've made up almost no ground and with the deadline six days away we're still 10 points bac of eighth. As a result, we're going to start looking ahead to next year. We haven't officially thrown in the towel yet, but unless we close that gap significantly in the final three games before the deadline, we'll be looking to off-load a few player who may not figure into our long-term plans.
We'll take offers on the following players:
Devan Dubnyk- If you need a number one goalie for your playoff run, or just what would be the absolute best backup possible, Dubie is your man. He's been lights out for us in a limited run, going 9-4-0 with three shutouts and a .926 save percentage in 15 games. A UFA after the season, he could be the difference maker for you and should be resignable if you want a longer-term option
Alexander Radulov- The guy has bounced around a lot but he's been productive for me in a top six role, scoring eight goals and 15 points in 22 games. One more year left on his deal so he wouldn't be a pure rental either.
Mikko Koivu: A solid 4th line center, Koivu would like to end his career with a playoff contender.
Jeff Carter- Has a NTC so he'd need to waive to go to you, but Carter provides valueable offensive depth. He has a hefty contract, so we likely can take back salary to make a deal work.
Ryan Reaves- Not much to see here but if you need a heavy body on your bottom line, he's your man. Oodles of LD and EX as well.
Patrick Maroon - Basically Ryan Reaves with some skill. Has another year left so also not a pure rental.
Nick Bjustad- Good third line grinder with some skill. Not opposed to keeping him but he's starting to not be part of our long-term plans either.
Darren Helm- Has done very well for us on a third line role and would be a good jack of all trades type for a playoff run
Jon Gillies- A cheap backup netminder. One more year after this at $1.15 million and he's only 26 so he can be your backup for a long time if you want
Michal Frolik- We'll listen to cash or a pick for this 4th line piece.
The following I'm also listening on but are less likely to go.
Matt Duchene- Top line forward can play all positions and the penalty kill if you want. His offensive numbers are down but we've been very pleased with his performance. ONLY reason we're even listing him here is he's a bit older than the rest of our core players, so if you want him bring a really good offer.
Joonas Donskoi- We have a few rerate candidates and he's one of them. Only reason we're listing him is he may not get a rerate since there's only two to go around and we have several candidates, so I'll listen to offers on him.
Carson Soucy- Same as Donskoi. Additionally, we'd like to move a defenseman in a deal to get top six forward. Our preference is to keep him however and sign him long-term
Rasmus Ristolainen- A definite top three blueliner, he's only going if we can upgrade our top six upfront.
Nikita Zaitsev - See Ristolainen
Ryan Pulock - Looking to package him in a deal with another player/prospect/pick to get a top six winger.
To facilitate deals, I have a boatload of prospects and picks I can move as well. We have a good core here and we feel like we can be a playoff team next year for sure, so this is more of a retooling than a rebuild. The above listed guys can go for picks but preference would be to add players who can help in the near future. If that deal helps us out this year even better because Greg has my first rounder and I don't need to have him gloating about how high he gets to pick
We'll take offers on the following players:
Alexander Radulov- The guy has bounced around a lot but he's been productive for me in a top six role, scoring eight goals and 15 points in 22 games. One more year left on his deal so he wouldn't be a pure rental either.
Mikko Koivu: A solid 4th line center, Koivu would like to end his career with a playoff contender.
Ryan Reaves- Not much to see here but if you need a heavy body on your bottom line, he's your man. Oodles of LD and EX as well.
Patrick Maroon - Basically Ryan Reaves with some skill. Has another year left so also not a pure rental.
Darren Helm- Has done very well for us on a third line role and would be a good jack of all trades type for a playoff run
Michal Frolik- We'll listen to cash or a pick for this 4th line piece.
The following I'm also listening on but are less likely to go.
Joonas Donskoi- We have a few rerate candidates and he's one of them. Only reason we're listing him is he may not get a rerate since there's only two to go around and we have several candidates, so I'll listen to offers on him.
Carson Soucy- Same as Donskoi. Additionally, we'd like to move a defenseman in a deal to get top six forward. Our preference is to keep him however and sign him long-term
Rasmus Ristolainen- A definite top three blueliner, he's only going if we can upgrade our top six upfront.
Nikita Zaitsev - See Ristolainen
Ryan Pulock - Looking to package him in a deal with another player/prospect/pick to get a top six winger.
To facilitate deals, I have a boatload of prospects and picks I can move as well. We have a good core here and we feel like we can be a playoff team next year for sure, so this is more of a retooling than a rebuild. The above listed guys can go for picks but preference would be to add players who can help in the near future. If that deal helps us out this year even better because Greg has my first rounder and I don't need to have him gloating about how high he gets to pick