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Will Devils look different tonight vs Rangers? Play Uncle Lou |
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Typically the Devils, or should I say... Uncle Lou, rarely gets action on trade deadline day.
Many believe his deadline move happened on Friday with the acquisition of Zidlicky. As typical.
A few names have popped up as Todd Cordell mentioned Steve Ott from the Stars. The Devils have a history with Dallas on the trade front and Steve Ott would be a perfect Devils - as John Madden in his days. But I do believe the Devils are not willing to mess with their current chemistry to add a piece like Ott.
Where can the Devils add an upgrade without altering their core? Or the remaining lines for the matter?
I think Harrold has made a case for being a 7th Dman.
I think Bernier/Carter/Poni have made a case for being a line - a depth line - a checking line - a big and tough line.
Marty and Hedberg are a top 5 tandem in the NHL in my opinion. I could see a future goalie move f the Devils are able to acquire a Schneider, Harding type player.
Other than a few instances of trade deadline dramatics from Uncle Lou as in Mogilny, Nieuwendyke/Langenbrunner, Housley, Kovalchuk to a degree for a majority deadline day is anti-climactic for Devils fans.
Will this be the same?
In a few hours we will know. I do think the biggest year end acquisition will be getting Zajac and Tallinder back to make a difference in the playoffs.
"WWULD" What Would Uncle Lou Do?; What would you do?
Truly yours,
The Devils Advocate