Are there any centers in the draft that you feel can adapt their game to wing? I know its not that easy for players, but I remember Parise was drafted as a center and developed into a winger.
- rmdevil313

I think, in general, the smaller faster guys switch better to wing

I think, in general, the smaller faster guys switch better to wing
- bobert836

Agreed, but you also get those like Lokti who are undersized for center, yet still play better there.

If we take ELIAS LINDHOLM.... I will flip out. No more Swedes please. Take a damn goal top 6 goal scorer.

In 2 to 3 seasons, our top 6 should be good.
Henrique-Lokti-Kovy
Boucher-Zajac- SHINKARUK/HORVAT

If we take ELIAS LINDHOLM.... I will flip out. No more Swedes please. Take a damn goal top 6 goal scorer.

In 2 to 3 seasons, our top 6 should be good.
Henrique-Lokti-Kovy
Boucher-Zajac- SHINKARUK/HORVAT
- Twist

This means Lindholm is still there for NJ

- Kaymondel

please god NO!! haven't devils fans suffered enough with these overhyped Swedish not so elite league players?

if either Monahan or shinkuruk is available at pick 9. they have to be the pick. if both are gone, trade down a few picks, grab a 2nd or 3rd in the deal and take rychel. team needs goal scorers, if kovy learned how to play defense anybody can.

please god NO!! haven't devils fans suffered enough with these overhyped Swedish not so elite league players?
- devfan30

with larsson id def give him more time before you judge him

i agree that im not too thrilled about tedenby and josefson has looked good when he has been on the ice but needs to be more productive still young though

if either Monahan or shinkuruk is available at pick 9. they have to be the pick. if both are gone, trade down a few picks, grab a 2nd or 3rd in the deal and take rychel. team needs goal scorers, if kovy learned how to play defense anybody can.
- devfan30

rather get mantha than rychel

I don't really care who we take anymore cause I have set my hopes on one of the big three since Todds last blog and I know it wont happen but it really just makes not care lol

rather get mantha than rychel
- dmarsden2988

I don't get why everyone thinks we need to trade down and get him because they are so in love. I will admit I have only seen a very small sample size from him but I was seriously not impressed in the way that I would say yea lets trade down he is our guy. I don't think he is someone who can create anything on his own in the NHL and is more of a straight forward player and needs to be giving a play rather then make one on his own we might as well go for the absolute best guy we can get, we wont have a pick next year lets get some one who is dynamic and doesn't need his linemates to being carry all the weight, someone who can create plays all by himself even if the rest of his line mates are in a slump or not showing up. just my $0.02

with larsson id def give him more time before you judge him

i agree that im not too thrilled about tedenby and josefson has looked good when he has been on the ice but needs to be more productive still young though
- dmarsden2988

Josefson won't be the top 6 center we had hoped, but he has great speed, smarts, and a well developed defensive game. He'll be good in our bottom 6.

please god NO!! haven't devils fans suffered enough with these overhyped Swedish not so elite league players?
- devfan30

Dudes supposed to be the best player out of there since Backstrom. I don't mind that pick at all

I don't get why everyone thinks we need to trade down and get him because they are so in love. I will admit I have only seen a very small sample size from him but I was seriously not impressed in the way that I would say yea lets trade down he is our guy. I don't think he is someone who can create anything on his own in the NHL and is more of a straight forward player and needs to be giving a play rather then make one on his own we might as well go for the absolute best guy we can get, we wont have a pick next year lets get some one who is dynamic and doesn't need his linemates to being carry all the weight, someone who can create plays all by himself even if the rest of his line mates are in a slump or not showing up. just my $0.02
- blizzzard

i dont want to trade down, just if we did and rychel and mantha are there id rather get mantha

my #1 choice is shinkaruk since others i like most likely will be gone already

Dudes supposed to be the best player out of there since Backstrom. I don't mind that pick at all
- bobert836

The thinking that we should stay away from swedes is blown out of proportion. Teddy was ruined by playing 5 mins a night and given a tight leash. JJ has been injured too much, but still looks like he'll be a useful player. Larsson is only 20. The issues from these players are not a result of the SEL. If the best player available is an SEL player, we need to take him.

The thinking that we should stay away from swedes is blown out of proportion. Teddy was ruined by playing 5 mins a night and given a tight leash. JJ has been injured too much, but still looks like he'll be a useful player. Larsson is only 20. The issues from these players are not a result of the SEL. If the best player available is an SEL player, we need to take him.
- rmdevil313

I agree. If somehow both Lindholm and Shinkaruk are there at 9. I think I'd be quite torn on which of the two I'd prefer

The thinking that we should stay away from swedes is blown out of proportion. Teddy was ruined by playing 5 mins a night and given a tight leash. JJ has been injured too much, but still looks like he'll be a useful player. Larsson is only 20. The issues from these players are not a result of the SEL. If the best player available is an SEL player, we need to take him.
- rmdevil313

What do you think about Havlat if the Sharks buy him out I would give him a try for cheap and he might actually want to come here with him and Elias being pretty good friends

What do you think about Havlat if the Sharks buy him out I would give him a try for cheap and he might actually want to come here with him and Elias being pretty good friends
- blizzzard

Havlet might be a good option after a buyout. Others I would consider Heatley, Ryan Malone.

Hunter Shinkaruk would be a HUGE reach for NJ to take at #9. I think he is a reach to be a 1st round pick at all. Don't get me wrong - the kid has talent BUT defensively the kid is horrible, just horrible. He doesn't know what to do when he doesn't have the puck. Add to that his size limitations (not as big as a deal as it once was) I just don't think he is NJ's 1st pick. He would be a GREAT 2nd round pick.

If NJ is looking for pure scoring Kerby Rychel is a much better option. So is Alexander Wennberg and Bo Horvat - all 3 will be taken long before Shinkaruk.
- edge100

I'm not sure where you get this from. I think he's actually rather smart in his own zone.

I'm not real high on anyone after 5th... think we're pretty much getting a second liner no matter what.

Devils fans, would you move Josefsson for Vancouver's first rd pick?

It should be around 23 or 24.

Thoughts?

Devils fans, would you move Josefsson for Vancouver's first rd pick?

It should be around 23 or 24.

Thoughts?
- IanEsplen

i would, i dont see him being more than a 3rd liner, but he is responsible in all zones


doubt it happens

i would, i dont see him being more than a 3rd liner, but he is responsible in all zones


doubt it happens
- dmarsden2988

I would think Gillis would explore it if it was there. A lot of it would depend on who was available at the pick, but I would think a 22 yr old who is NHL ready would be appealing

I would think Gillis would explore it if it was there. A lot of it would depend on who was available at the pick, but I would think a 22 yr old who is NHL ready would be appealing
- IanEsplen

josefson has a pretty big injury history already in his short time in the NHL so far but when he has been on the ice he has looked good, very defensive reliable, pass first center rarely shoots but i do think his offensive game will grow

josefson has a pretty big injury history already in his short time in the NHL so far but when he has been on the ice he has looked good, very defensive reliable, pass first center rarely shoots but i do think his offensive game will grow
- dmarsden2988

A lot of his injuries have just been bad luck though. I don't think it will be a huge factor throughout his career. I would take that trade though

What do you think about Havlat if the Sharks buy him out I would give him a try for cheap and he might actually want to come here with him and Elias being pretty good friends
- blizzzard

I think any established scoring threat would be welcome, but for the right price. Injuries and inconsistencies are a problem, but we can't expect the Butler and D'agostini types to take top 6 roles.