NJ Devils Trading For Yaroslav Askarov and/or Rutger McGroarty?
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald has had a busy Summer to this point. He finally acquired a legitimate goaltender in Jacob Markstrom and has made the 2024-25 NJ Devils HEAVIER, EDGIER, MORE VIOLENT!
Some fans have expressed disappointment that Fitz failed to land a Top 6 forward.
Some fans have expressed disappointment that our "goaltenders are old", and have questioned who the future guy is.
In a recent Sportsnet article, Ryan Dixon talks about 2 names that appear to be on the trade market.
Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov of the Nashville Predators and forward Rutger McGroarty of the Winnipeg Jets.
Both of these guys are highly rated prospects looking to play in the NHL.
Could Askarov be the Devils goaltender of the future?
Could McGroarty fill a hole in the Devils Top 6?
I discuss all of this and more in this video.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
You can see Sportsnet article here:
www.sportsnet....
See our other videos for Devils Coverage!
Subscribe for more Devils content to come!:
/ @runninwiththedevils
Follow us on Spotify:
open.spotify.c...
Follow us on Instagram:
/ runninwiththenjdevils
Follow us on X:
/ runninwiththenjdevils
Shop Fanatics:
fanatics.93n6t...
Cash App:
cash.app/$Runn...
Venmo:
venmo.com/u/Ru...
#njdevils #yaroslavaskarov #newjerseydevils #rutgersmcgroarty #devils #askarov #mcgroarty #nashvillepredators #winnipegjets #predators #jets #nhltrade #nhltrades #nhltraderumor #nhltraderumors #nhl #hockey #njdevilspodcast #newjerseydevilspodcast #jacobmarkstrom #markstrom
I feel like the Devils ae going with these players and if they need that forward I think they'll trade mid-season.
@SteveDave21 For the most part I agree. BUT a deal for Askarov would be a future move. I wouldn't be against it if we were able to get him for future pieces
If the Preds part with Askarov it is not going to be cheap, which is the problem, everyone seems to want him real bad but nobody wants to pay what it takes to get a franchise, potentially future league-leading goalie for him, Preds are also cap crunched so it would likely need to be a top tier prospect or two
@Sean-yt1jn Seems to be the case. At some point Trotz would be foolish not to move him. I would love to get him if he could be had for prospects
@@runninwiththedevils Yeah signing Saros for such a big contract made things weird for sure, we are afraid to trade such a valuable guy away, but we cant just keep him in the AHL for 8 more years and we cant just trade Saros in 2 now so somethings gotta give. We need some guys who can put up buckets of points in 4-5 years and will be RFAs real bad though
Actually I think we picked up two goalies in the draft, yegorov and veeti louhivaara
@junglestatic Indeed we did!
@@runninwiththedevils The more the merrier I guess!!! So many darts, one has to hit...
Unless your name's Cale Makar, there aren't too many under 6-foot defensemen playing for let alone playing a starring role for a Stanley Cup-winning team. And I doubt very much Seamus Casey is going to turn into Cale Makar.
You can have smaller skilled forwards but they better be paired with plenty of bigger players on the bottom six and on the back end, that's the trend. We should try to sell high on Casey, even better if he has a big season in Utica.
@jonathanchin3396 I agree completely
Ace i know you’re younger than us Devils fans who were there or remember that ‘95 Cup winning team lol but we had a very slow team the following season and losing Claude Lemieux to the Avalanche whom he helped win the Cup that season didn’t help either and guys like Neidermayer were still young were still learning and struggled and had so many guys injured and in and out of the lineup but yet we barely missed the playoffs! And that ‘96 Devils team didn’t have anything near the talent we currently have on our squad with bottom 6 guys like Bobby Holik and 39 year old fossil Neal Broten centering our top 6 lines often and we had a young Petr Sykora centering Billy Guerin and slow Steve Thomas on our top line nicknamed: the Hells Angels line! So adding McGroarty who lacks speed wouldn’t hurt us at all! We’ve had speed for a decade now and missed the playoffs most of those years!
@QueensNewYorkguy I remember the 95 Cup team very well! I loved HELL'S ANGELS. I am not afraid of the team getting too slow overall. We have plenty of guys that can FLY!
@@runninwiththedevils oh okay lol you just don’t want us to be too slow, i get it
@@runninwiththedevils yeah i loved that Hells angels line also! If I remember correctly, getting old guys like Gilmour, Andreychuk and Petr Zezel(rip) in ‘97 and ‘98 really messed that line up! They were one of our best lines for over a year i think! Thank goodness for Arnott and Elias in ‘98 to 2002! They transformed Sykora into an elite player!
@QueensNewYorkguy What an era of Devils hockey! So many great memories of those years. I freaked when we got Gilmour!
@@runninwiththedevils lmao yeah i still loved him even tho he was not near what he was in Toronto and Calgary! Gilmour was once just a notch below Gretzky in his career in Toronto netting about 130 plus points
your personal vote i can get behind....but....i do like the idea of trading mercer and replace him with cam squires i live in cape breton ns i seen him play he has ALOT of skills we could use
@gpiercy17 I think expecting a rookie to come in and land a Top 6 forward spot at this point is very hopeful. I know many are high on Squires, but is he better today than Mercer?!?
@@runninwiththedevils wont really know until we put him in there
@gpiercy17 we saw last season what happens on occasion with *2* super young defensemen. 3 would be painnnnnnn
@@runninwiththedevils you are right about that but cam has a dog in him and id love see him out there...even if he replaces palat
@gpiercy17 I love the dogs!
also the price on mcgroarty is not just substanial.....its SKY HIGH. Montreal offered mesar (drafted 26th overall) hes a high skilled good puck moving DMAN....+ a first round pick + another asset and winnipeg rejected their offer for mcgroarty.
@yourfate92 HARD PASS for me at any kind of price like that!
Like I have said before, if Fitz feels like the team can win the Cup this year, Fitz will deal one of his three 2nd round picks to get a veteran forward.
They are going to roll with what they got in the system in terms of goalies hoping at least one of them work out.
While it's fun to talk about, the Devils aren't pursuing Askorov.
@ramram349 I think it is ignorant to definitively say "the Devils aren't pursuing Askarov". How would you know that?!?
Yooo Ace...you're right! If the Devils strike out on all these goalies, somebody in scouting department must be fired. We gotta win the low scoring games, don't give up first goal, and hold onto leads this year. I hope that locker room gets business like and isn't like the country club we hear. Mercer needs to step it up a notch, believe he's capable of big things. He always stays healthy and that's a big deal with this group. Hope your staying cool in this BRUTAL Jersey heat bro!
@Johnnjdevils45 It is a lot of goalies for none of them to pan out. We will grind out some 2-1 games this year for sure! I am hoping for a big year from Mercer too. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Dude we have 4 top 65 forwards in the league. These takes are getting wild lol
@tidusdream12 I think many people would have liked to see another one added. I do think the Top 6 will be good because of the strength of the Top 4....
As much as I'd love for Askarov to come to NJ and work his way toward becoming our future starter, I think.Nashville would be stupid to get rid of him. Yes, the Predators just signed Saros to a monster deal that keeps him around for a long while, but their current backup is Scott Wedgewood who'll only be there another year. Once Scotty is gone Nashville would be perfectly set up to have Askarov mentored under Saros for a few years as his backup. That would give Askarov another year in the AHL and as a third stringer before jumping to the NHL. And once Saros plays a few more years, and Askarov looks ready to take over for him, Nashville can look into trading Saros and the rest of his contract and move Askarov into the top spot.
Look, we all know Nashville loves developing defenders, and is very good at it. So as much as I think a Seamus Casey plus a 2nd for Askarov, or a Casey and Daws for Askarov trade could work for them, I think they know they'd benefit long term from keeping Askarov. Do I want NJ to try? Absolutely. Then NJ could develop Askarov in Utica this year until Allen is gone, or until Allen is injured if that heaven forbid happens sooner. I just sadly don't see Nashville biting the bullet to trade Askarov. Homegrown netminders with the talent of Askarov are hard to come by. Saros won't be good forever, and the Predators know that.
As for McGroarty? No thanks. He brings good skill and gritensity, but his skating worries me. I would have liked to have seen improvement in that area in his first season in college. The longer that is an issue, the harder it will be to fix IMO.
@MrZeek1519 I think it is inevitable that he is getting moved. He doesn't want to wait around for a starting gig. I can see a world where the Preds end up moving Saros at some point instead; but keeping them both longterm isn't a viable solution. I would be ecstatic if we got this kid without blowing up the team. I would take McGroarty if he came cheaply. It seems he won't be cheap at all, and therefore I am not interested either. The consistent knocks on his skating on all scouting reports frightens me for sure.
Plus Casey played with McGroarty in Michigan and worked excellent together so imagine if they’re able to reunite! Hughes brothers with Casey and McGroarty, that’s a lot of chemistry in of itself and would terrorize the NHL alone in the next few years or sooner!
@QueensNewYorkguy Inexperience and undersized won't have a spot on our blueline anytime soon IMO....
@@runninwiththedevils but you didn’t factor in injuries! Imagine if another Hamilton situation arises this season? Let’s say Luke or Nemec is out for awhile! You’d be thanking your lucky stars that you didn’t let Casey walk
@QueensNewYorkguy Casey is nowhere near getting into the lineup IMO. If there are any injuries to the defense, Kovacevic, Hatakka and DeSimone are the next guys up. (not necessarily in that order)
@@runninwiththedevils yes you’re right about that!
Agree, I don't think Mercer should be traded. I anticipate improved chemistry on the lines this year. I am not worried about Merc Dawg, he's coming into his own and, besides, I love seeing him with Jack. Nice tan, btw!
@mariad3798 I like Mercer a lot myself. It is more of a sunburn, lmao. It will develop into a tan soon! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I would personally take askarov over McRoraty. It's very hard to find a substantial goalie at a young age. The only problem we're dealing with that I see with goaltending is the goaltending coach. Rogalski in my opinion has ruined a lot of our young goalies. There's no way these guys are this bad at what they do when they come to New Jersey. Markstrom thank goodness has been around long enough where he's well established. But I really like askarov
@Heytherebuds Same here. It seems that Nashville is trying to get quite the return for him
Our next goalie should be Mikayla Demaiter
@beammeup1930 LMAO! I know exactly who she is
What!!!!! I’ll take Askarov!!!
@brendanwoerner3352 I would too, but the price has to make sense
Enough of these prospects! #BringBradytoNJ!
@jamesvalenti9288 you know I’d love to see it!
Ace thank God you're taking devils!! You're the man! Keep it up.
@cbonez2909 I'm trying, I'm trying!
Ace is the only one I’d listen to trade rumors about 😂 this literally is my first trade rumor video I’ve watched in years! Cause you speak facts and do your homework, my boy! But there’s only one thing that made me bat an eye 👁️ when you said Seamus Casey is just seen as a great ad in in a trade package for us 😮! Yeah I maybe would’ve did that in a deal to get Jonathan Marshassault or Stamkos but now I’m not even thinking of giving away Casey cause he was projected to have a skill set and career as Mike Green of the Capitals/Red Wings did! And even be better than Mike Green and Green scored 31 goals in 08/09, a feat that hasn’t been duplicated since and can only be compared to Kevin Hatcher of those same Capitals 😂 in 92/93! Most of us Devils fans are super high on Casey! He looks like a shorter Scott Niedermayer and ain’t no way I’d be willing to give that up right now!
@QueensNewYorkguy I think Seamus is going to be a great player. But I do not see how he fits into the Devils' plans anytime soon....
@@runninwiththedevils so you really have your heart set on getting that goalie in Nashville then! It makes sense! I’m just like you! I’m used to us having a long term goalie like Brodeur 20 years not just 2 years in a Markstrom! I know he’s going to look like Brodeur these next 2 years though lol 😂 cause he really wants and wanted to be here
@QueensNewYorkguy Having a franchise goalie would be ideal. I think Askarov is that guy. But I think it's a longshot because Nashville is going to want a ton to move him
Fun to talk about but I don't anticipate either of these happening. If Fitz thought he could get Askarov I don't think he would have drafted goalies this year and Askarov said he wanted NHL games so that would mean Allen would be getting moved-- not that it's something that can't happen but I think it's unlikely. Daws has some hope of being an NHL regular but this is really going to be a telling year for him if he gets some reps. The Devils goaltending has been bad for years and the prospects haven't panned out, when does Dave Rogalski get put on the hotseat? McGroarty sounds like he is demanding a lot based on what I heard. I saw something about some teams walking away because he basically wants guaranteed NHL playing time and, while I understand he doesn't want to sit in the AHL, there is a big difference between not wanting to have to do 1-3 years in the AHL and demanding playing time in the NHL. EDIT: Also, I really want to keep Casey. I think he is going to be great and I don't think it will take him long to grow into an NHL role-- especially since he is open to playing in the AHL.
Rogalski is a great question. I feel he’s protected under Marty.
@@brendanwoerner3352 100% agree.
@LouieNJ Either one seems like a longshot to me as well, but crazier things have happened. I would love to move Allen out. He personally does nothing for me. A few people here have been calling for Rogalski's head. Both McGroarty and Askarov seem to be demanding NHL work. Will be interesting to see if either one or both of these guys find new homes
Bottom line, I don't think we have what it takes to get either of these guys without effecting the current roster. The cupboard pieces (picks and prospects) aren't enough imo. Especially with both WPG and NSH wanting to win now with competitive rosters.
My argument for Askarov - Mercer is going to get priced out long-term if both Nemec and Luke command high $$$ contracts over the next two years anyway. Under that premise, it's a matter of if you're comfortable sacrificing a few years more of Mercer in NJ (including making the immediate roster weaker this year) to potentially get a franchise goalie. It would hurt, but I've been really high on Askarov since Fall 2019 and leading up to his draft. I'm biased, but I'd entertain it (Mercer for Askarov). Obviously if it's any combo of non-roster players/picks it's an automatic yes for me, but I frankly don't think that gets it done with Trotz.
@jma.87 I agree on the costs. I think we would need to give up something that hurts us NOW, and I am adamantly AGAINST that. I want to WIN NOW! I think moving Mercer would reallllly hurt us right now. But the idea of Askarov is very intriguing
Nashville would have to add something in the trade for Mercer. He is an established NHLer while Askarov has played just 2-3 games and nobody knows what he really looks like when playing in NHL.
Agreed, and of all current roster players I think Mercer is the only one that would be both desired by NSH and something NJD would be willing to part with. The rest of the guys in the top end guys are prob not available for a guy like Askarov. Idk if NSH really "needs" a Mercer either.
@sst6601 I really hope we don't move Mercer in a deal like this....
First, let's keep in mind that the Sportsnet article was all speculation. Nobody is saying the Devils have discussed trading for these guys. With that said, I did read reports around draft time that said the Predators are asking for the moon for Askarov. The Devils, meanwhile, already traded their '25 first round pick and have graduated all their top-end prospects. Don't see a trade like that happening.
@nomaar1717 I am spitballing on the speculation. I do believe Askarov is firmly on the market though
Brother Ace, I wouldn't read too much into trade rumors, they're mostly click bait this time of year. I think we've brought in enough new faces that chemistry is a question mark that we need a visual answer to before jumping on some hot commodity. You're 100% right about Daws. I think season after this upcoming one we'll see if he's ready for the spotlight. He didn't deserve to have the pressure that was dumped on him this year, especially when we just decided not to play defense. This may be a hot take but I think Noeson is capable of top six minutes even if we didn't pay him for it. I think Dawson had a sophomore slump last year and he'll be better this year I hope. I say we get a good read of what we got before we start looking at solutions to problems we don't have. Much love!
@grgi3w4nt I am not looking too much into it, but I do enjoy talking about things like this. Daws got thrust into the fire last season because of the disastrous situation we were in. I think we will see Noesen get a look on the second line at some point, as well as Cotter. It will be very interesting to see how it all unfolds. We definitely need a big season out of Mercer! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
the debbies will be in 6th place in the metro by seasons end anyway.
@@runninwiththedevils pretty sure they already said theyre holding onto askarov.
@@runninwiththedevils theres still rumors going around about marner when his AGENT has already said marners not waiving his NMC. So like the other dude said......dont believe the rumors.
@yourfate92 Don't believe what GM's say. Part of the job is lying and giving misinformation. This has been proven time and time again
As a goalie guy I really think our future is with Mikhail Yegorov. No need for Askarov. Mikhail Yegorov will be a top goalie in the nhl in my opinion. Just need to give him time.
@GemCardCollecting I would like it if Yegorov became that guy. It seems like Askarov is as close to a surefire thing as you are going to get.
I've liked Askarov since his draft year...would LOVE him here in NJ!!!!!
@DSchmertz616 Likewise! I wouldn't want to give up any roster players for him though (unless we are talking about Palat)
too bad you guys passed on him
While I don't believe this is possible, I would genuinely consider playing Luke Hughes as a winger because he could have a lot of chemistry with his brother or another player and quickly be a top 6 forward. He is much more offensively minded than he is a defensive player so being able to swap out Luke for a winger, who is the main missing piece from our team for another good defenseman such as Casey or trade for a shutdown defensive guy would help IMO. I think a tatar mercer hischier and a bratt hughes meier line could work this season but I really have concerns about tatar in the future. Let me know what you think. I won't want to trade mercer for either of those players but at the moment we need more experienced players to win now. Watch what happened with just 2 rookies on defense. This team will sink with that much inexperience.
@brendanplays3942 I can't see Luke getting moved to wing. I think the lines you mentioned will be what the team "Defaults" to at the beginning. Then I believe we will see a lot of tinkering. Tatar is only here for a year. I do not want to trade Mercer for either of these guys either. That would hurt is significantly right now IMO. I definitely do not want a third inexperienced d-man on our blueline anytime soon.
If we could get them, I would love those additions, however, tinkering with what we have right now, is unnessicary.
@TheKane42069 Agreed, but I would certainly consider moving Palat and/or future pieces
@@runninwiththedevils Yes! But, i get the feeling Fitzy wants him for that "playoff experience" leadership role with a team so young. Hopefully, he boucnes back.
@TheKane42069 If Fitz can find a taker for Palat, he wouldn't be able to sign the paperwork fast enough!
Love watching these before work appreciate the morning content!
@zachw4829 Thanks for watching!
I'm still not worried about the top-6 forward. I'd do something during the season or at the deadline.
For now, we already have guys in the minors worth trying. Nolan Foote deserves a shot. I heard good things about Brian Halonen but they barely gave him a shot this past year.
Same for goalies. I think they're very high on Daws and they just drafted Yegorov.
@bted Foote is a wildcard for sure. Will be interesting to see how he is utilized in camp/preseason. I think Daws could definitely be the next guy. Some people are pumping up Askarov to be the next great
NJ had no expendable assets to trade. Dumping Mercer would be a collosal mistake.
No one wanted Siegenthaler, or a Bastian, or an Allen for that matter. And Palat unless you retain 80% is untradeable with his garbage contract.
Unless NJ unloads the farm, there just are no available assets anyone wants.
Fitz made his bed this offseason for better or worse & said very clearly in plain English that he is done.
This team today is what it is.
@yoholmes273 It seems that way to me too. Losing Mercer would definitely hurt us. It SEEMS Fitz is done, but I would never say for sure! You never know what could materialize...
Imagine the marketing if a guy named RUTGER(s) is playing in New Jersey 😂😂
@bkroeckel lol, I am an RU fan myself!
@@runninwiththedevils That's why I love the channel. True Jersey guy like me
@user-jr4ev2iz9p I am hoping for a BIG year from RU hoops with Bailey and Harper!
@@runninwiththedevils Football will be better too, Schiano has been doing very well in the recruiting trail
@user-jr4ev2iz9p I have lost all hope for football honestly. We peaked in the Leonard/Rice years. "THERE IS PANDEMONIUM IN PISCATAWAYYYYYY!" I was a student at RU for that glorious night. Top 3 night of college for sure, arguably #1
I think pursuing Askarov would be the smart play here. I wouldn't want to give up the farm for the kid, but Askarov shows a hell of a lot more potential to be a true franchise goalie who would have a spot to step in within a year and poised to take over sooner than later. I could see moving Casey and one of the goalies in the stockpile for him.
My concern with McGroarty isn't his playing skills or speed, but his attitude. He seems to be expecting to be thrust into a starting NHL job right away and not be seasoned in the AHL, and he's not THAT good of a prospect to have the leverage to demand going right to a starting top 6 job without earning it. I don't want to have a pain in the ass player in the roster like a Pierre-Luc Dubois that ends up being a headache rather than an asset to the team. I was into the idea of going after him at first but the more that gets revealed about his expectations and what his agent has put out there in terms of the kid's demands, the more I'm soured on risking that type of player being part of this club.
@WaltBTB Casey and another goalie not named Daws would be acceptable to me. I do think Poulter can be very good one day as well. I agree on the attitude of McGroarty. I am always leery of guys like this when you hear these kinda stories. The Devils culture cannot afford ANY sort of cancer whatsoever.
@@runninwiththedevils yeah, Daws has proven to me that he's AT LEAST a capable backup goalie that is worth holding onto. I wouldn't move him unless there was no other option to get the deal done.
@WaltBTB Agree!
Don't fk with us Ace, I went from 6 to midnight when I saw the title
@mpaynton lmao I am just speculating on the speculation! I know you lovvveeeee some Askarov!
@runninwiththedevils lol I know... casey and a 2nd (which won't happen) would be great but no way is Dawson worth giving up on for a probable starter in 2 years.
@mpaynton I would be all for a move like that. I think Trotz is likely looking for an insane return. Definitely an interesting situation to keep an eye on!
Remember, one of the scouts said Rutger "plays like a Tkachuk." Nico, Jack, Dawson, Bratt, whoever, pack your bags. Brady lite is coming to NJ.
@stikfigzz Oh I heard. The highest honor IMO. However, I would prefer to have the actual Tkachuk!
#BringBradyToNJ
I’m so happy with this off-season. I don’t want to tinker any more. Let’s just get Dawson signed up and let’s get to training camp and see what’s good.
@blackatron9250 I am happy with the offseason, but I am always greedy. If we can make a move without hurting the team in the present, I would be for it...
id be ok with getting either or both but id personally never trade casey for mcgroarty. to much of a risk especially when casey could potentially be a piece for a win now player in the forward group at the deadline. if the devils do trade for askarov i think we will have a goalie log jam. i do think askarov is capable of contesting allen out for the backup role this season which is why i think we will have a log jam, but thats not a bad problem to have for the team as a whole. askarov is going to be a big time goalie. how big? well that depends on him. but i also dont want to forget about Yegorov either, the kid was the #1 rated goalie in this years draft for a reason. and he managed to get to that point on a team that was very bad defensively, meaning he carried his team often. so the kid has serious potential as well. so i think because of that askarov is more of a want over a need, but id still do it if i could just because askarov is 100% more proven than a player that was just drafted and itll create a good problem in net in the future if both live up to their potential.
@TheShadow590 I can see that. I do think Casey is our best piece to get someone at the deadline. Since we do not have a 2025 1st round pick, he seems like the best piece we would have to offer. I would not mind seeing Askarov push out Allen. I was not a fan of Fitz proclaiming him as the backup for this season when we obtained him. I thought it was odd for sure.
I seen an article about us getting Perfetti from Winnipeg! Idk how valid any of this is! We need another top 6 forward! Marsha damn ssault was only 5 million and Vegas would’ve paid him some of that so that’s a thumbs down for Fitzgerald smh
@QueensNewYorkguy Marchessault isn't paying any state tax down in SMASHVILLE with his buddy Stammer
@@runninwiththedevils lol 😂 yeah they’re going to be a scary team! I actually am Picking them to make it to the Stanley Cup final next year against Us lol 😆 fingers crossed 🤞 that is if Dallas doesn’t get better
Yo Ace.. I would be ok with Rutger
#BringBradyToNJ
@michaelcentalonza593 I would be at the right price
#BringBradyToNJ
It's not as ka rov, its As kar rov and I get the pleasure of watching him play all the time following the preds and the AHL team. I'm not saying he's going to he the next Vasy, I'm telling you he's the modern day Marty Brodeur.
@ryanvircik WOW. High, high praise!
Provided the price is Right, i'd be a Fan of going for Askarov, And seeing as NSH Is sorta going for a win Now mode with a Older team, Would it be potential we could do a Deal for Askarov that might involve Palat in the Trade? Reuniting him and Stamkos, seems like Could fit?
Askarov with Our future D Of hughes, Nemec, Silayev and Casey, Sounds pretty good (Which would make up our.. second Second Heaven >:D ) , and we have Marky for now who Can easily hold net for that while.
also Ace! i hope youre Okay out there, I hear the weather is CRAZY Hot.
@G0BBORO0 That would certainly be an interesting wrinkle. However, I can't see Nashville taking on Palat. I love the idea of getting Askarov, but I wouldn't want to hurt the team in the present. I am staying cool my man, it's a Summer swelter!
I would love to get Askarov. Trotz holds everyone hostage at the price he demands.
@headsuphockeypodcast2707 That certainly seems to be the stories surrounding his "prices"
Perhaps that top 6 forward is named Nolan Foote?
@brianvanwyk9425 That would certainly be an interesting development!
Devils could of just idkkk drafted Askarov with the draft they chose Holtz with..
Same with Zacha over Timo.
The front office has been a head scratcher for years
@JoshO-ro7ek definitely one of the more painful Draft Day snafus for the Devils in awhile....
@yoholmes273 OUCHHHHH
@@runninwiththedevils what would you give up for Askarov???
@JoshO-ro7ek Prospects and/or picks. I would love to see something like Casey and a 2nd, or Casey and another mid tier prospect. It likely isn't nearly enough for Trotz. I think he will be looking for a massive return unfortunately
Mcgroarty's scouting report....plays like a Tkachuk! I would love to take the risk on this kid.
@michaels7134 "Playing like a Tkachuk" is one of the highest honors someone can be given. I would take the risk on him too if we didn't have to give up something crazy for him.....A guy like Casey seems the most logical IMO
I’m pro Askarov. I don’t want Rutger. He’s going to be pricy. Plus I miss our speed identity. We need to get back to that team with grit. Rutger = no speed 😢
Аскаров стоит дороже Рутгера, вратари нам в данный момент не нужны, а вот силовой форвард в звено к Джеку, нужен очень сильно, я очень хотел, чтобы Дьяволы взяли Нюгарда на драфте, но не судьба
А вообще у нас через сезон приедут Грицюк и Хаменахо, так что проблем с вингерами не будет точно
@pattylonglegs3353 I like both if the price is right. Our "speed only" identity was a huge part of the problem IMO. Rutger seems to have the grit for sure. I would take a chance of him if we could get him without hurting the current roster
Fitz should try to ship Palat for Askarov . I know Palat’s contract is not attractive but Trotz has been very generous recently and the idea of having Palat and Stamkos reunited may be a catch .
Nice post here. I mentioned this the other day, it’s not a rumor this has been part of regular conversations last two weeks. Nashville has been very tough to talk to though. They do want palat though so talks are in motion. Stay tuned
@@chriswilson4980 If they could deal Palat's contract, that would help out with so many things for this year and next. Luke Hughes is going to require the Devil's to shed some cap.
@paha2736 That would be a massive win for the Devils. I think this conversation begins with "just how much are you willing to retain on Palat?"
@chriswilson4980 This would be an amazing move if somehow we pulled it off. Moving Palat's contract (or some of it) off of the books would be nice.
Palat's gonna have a monster season for the Devils@@runninwiththedevils
Ace giving me something to listen to on the way to work
@shanevansickle3526 I try, I try
Let's hope not. Russian goalies. Not a terrific track record. Oh and a premadonna. "I won't play here" hmm. Yeah real team player. Kocalchump Part II.
Both I hope are passes. Because both would ruin this team.
@ejf0255 There are definitely some red flags. I don't think we will end up with either
@@runninwiththedevils From your keys to Fitz ears ! LoL
@runninwiththedevils 975 Sprong to Canucks.... Fitz is a Putz. Gets Tartart back with his 5 goals a year at twice the cost.
None. Devils have young talented goalies already. As for McGroarty is another young prospect Devils are not gonna have money to pay to in couple of years. Pass on both
The Devils don't have a single young talented goalie in the organization. That includes the sieve they just drafted with the 3.86 GAA. Nico Daws isn't good either.
@@nickadams6537 I'm not talking about Daws although he could be something in two years. Askarov is also not that fantastic
@sst6601 It seems like we aren't too confident in any of these goalies we have.
@sst6601 I think Daws can be legit too
@nickadams6537 C'mon mannnnnnnnn
Yeah good luck lmaooo with what cap space and prospects
@p00l95 We would have cap space for an entry level contract or 2; especially if we are trading salary away
@@runninwiththedevils you're not going to. Need to re sign Mercer which will take up the remainder of your cap.
McGroarty for Mercer?
@betahumanx A big thumbs down from me personally.....
@@runninwiththedevils I mean that McGroarty kid will be legit and since the Devils traded Holtz away there is not much to trade to WPG. And I guess Casey would be a thumbs down too so what do you suggest
@betahumanx I would trade Casey for McGroarty personally. I do not see Casey fitting on this team anytime soon.
@betahumanx But it seems like Winnipeg wants a fortune for him
Mercer isn’t good at upgrade would be easy there are free agents out there still that are better
22 years old, had 27 goals his second year, has played all 82 games for 3 years straight, is still going to get better and is going to be on a team friendly deal. Why would you swap him with a free agent?
@millertime1101 I firmly disagree there
@michaelmignone5869 I'm with you here
@@runninwiththedevils we need another t upgrade a two way playmaker is my dream if you can’t get 30 helpers playing in NJ top six something’s wrong Marner Huberdeau Kadri Boeser Laine need a upgrade