This. You're insane, the devils will be even worse next year. A good team? They'll contend for last place.
- GioRock

yeah coz we know whats going to happen at the draft, trades, and free agency, let alone this team has sucked and cant make the playoffs for over 2 decades why start now right?

i mean we hear the rangers are a cup contending team and how lundqvist is such an amazing goalie the best in the league (yes he is very good) but the rangers cant get out the 2nd round and then when they did they lose to the old crappy devils, the excuse of cant score doesnt work when the team is built to win 2-1 games when your not expected to score much

i think lou knows what he is doing

We'll see what they do. According to you guys, I can see him playing very well with a guy like Cizikas who is full of energy. Even if he plays on the third or fourth line it doesn't really matter as long as he performs.
- NYI44

If you guys got him he would def get a real good look one a line with Moulson and JT. Him feeding those guys pucks could be dangerous. If he clicks with the Isles should he go there. I think NYI is a good spot for him to go to.

hemsky would be a great move for the devils.
he still has the skillz to put up great numbers and needs a change of scenery.
seeing as hes overpaid and redundant on the oilers with ebs and yaks there; he wouldn't cost much.

just a 2nd rounder maybe. or even the rights to zubrus?

If you guys got him he would def get a real good look one a line with Moulson and JT. Him feeding those guys pucks could be dangerous. If he clicks with the Isles should he go there. I think NYI is a good spot for him to go to.
- poisondhearts37

I can sooner see Strome on a line with JT as a RW. I can't really see them bringing in Hemsky and playing him on the first line. I wouldn't mind him according to all the people saying he will be good for the Isles, but I don't see him being on the first line. I would personally much rather see a guy such as Strome on the first line

How are the Devils a playoff contending team when you're picking 9th in the draft this year and most likely losing David Clarkson? This said, I think there is a deal in there somewhere to move Hemsky to Jersey and think him and Elias would click. Perhaps Jagr could be convinced to sign there as well to play with his 2 countrymen on a line. Would the devils be willing to do a deal for the 39th pick or former 2nd rounder Jon Merrill (love his mean streak). Or maybe Adam Larsson could use a change of scenery? Hemsky + 7th overall for Larsson. I bet the combination of Dallas Eakins coaching and him playing with Oscar Klefbom could really get him going.
- Ihatebrianburke

hemsky plus the 7th pick for Larsson? DONE DEAL, file the paperwork before you change your mind. with the 7th and 9th pick the devils can take Monahan and shinkuruk and let someone else overpay for Clarkson.

hemsky plus the 7th pick for Larsson? DONE DEAL, file the paperwork before you change your mind. with the 7th and 9th pick the devils can take Monahan and shinkuruk and let someone else overpay for Clarkson.
- devfan30

7th + hemsky

Larsson and 39th

I can sooner see Strome on a line with JT as a RW. I can't really see them bringing in Hemsky and playing him on the first line. I wouldn't mind him according to all the people saying he will be good for the Isles, but I don't see him being on the first line. I would personally much rather see a guy such as Strome on the first line
- NYI44

Bringing in Hemsky would allow you guys to not rush Strome. Isles have a history of doing that kinda stuff. I do also think that Strome will end up playing RW with TJ. But getting Hemsky is gonna depend on where Snow thinks the rest of the kids are. If theyre gonna give Nino a shot and if Strome is ready. Okposo is also a RW for you guys and guys like Grabner and Nino play both wings. I could def see you guys not going for Hemsky. But again. Depends on where Snow thinks the kids are.

hemsky plus the 7th pick for Larsson? DONE DEAL, file the paperwork before you change your mind. with the 7th and 9th pick the devils can take Monahan and shinkuruk and let someone else overpay for Clarkson.
- devfan30

you really need to get over your hate for defenseman who are 20ish not realizing that it takes time for them to produce, and develop

Bringing in Hemsky would allow you guys to not rush Strome. Isles have a history of doing that kinda stuff. I do also think that Strome will end up playing RW with TJ. But getting Hemsky is gonna depend on where Snow thinks the rest of the kids are. If theyre gonna give Nino a shot and if Strome is ready. Okposo is also a RW for you guys and guys like Grabner and Nino play both wings. I could def see you guys not going for Hemsky. But again. Depends on where Snow thinks the kids are.
- poisondhearts37

Bringing in Hemsky would allow you guys to not rush Strome. Isles have a history of doing that kinda stuff. I do also think that Strome will end up playing RW with TJ. But getting Hemsky is gonna depend on where Snow thinks the rest of the kids are. If theyre gonna give Nino a shot and if Strome is ready. Okposo is also a RW for you guys and guys like Grabner and Nino play both wings. I could def see you guys not going for Hemsky. But again. Depends on where Snow thinks the kids are.
- poisondhearts37

Please look on the Islanders thread, I moved it there since this really doesn't have to do with the Devils.

7th + hemsky

Larsson and 39th
- hugefemale dog77

No Larsson isn't getting dealt for that. Even without our 2nd no chance I do it. The guy above doesn't know poop.

Is this an Islanders/Oilers thread?

I must be in the wrong place.

Wanna make Lou die with a fit of laughter? Show him these Larsson to Edmonton proposals.

Is this an Islanders/Oilers thread?

I must be in the wrong place.
- MrToast

the writer mentioned the possibility of acquiring hemsky in his blog. and hemsky plays for the oilers. seems reasonable that he would be talked about by oiler fans in the same blog.

7th + hemsky

Larsson and 39th
- hugefemale dog77

the only reason I wouldn't make this deal is because the devils have no 3rd, 4th, or 5th round picks after dumpster diving on d'agastino and sullivan

the only reason I wouldn't make this deal is because the devils have no 3rd, 4th, or 5th round picks after dumpster diving on d'agastino and sullivan
- devfan30

we'll give u a 5th for zubrus' rights

the only reason I wouldn't make this deal is because the devils have no 3rd, 4th, or 5th round picks after dumpster diving on d'agastino and sullivan
- devfan30

whats wrong with larsson that you want to trade him?

whats wrong with larsson that you want to trade him?
- dmarsden2988

where should we start? always out of position, constantly turns the puck over, gets beat on the boards, and is making the same mistakes he made in October 2012. during the lockout he struggled in Albany, and he couldn't push washed up tallinder and a-train plus a career 6th defenseman like fayne out of the lineup. he will never be anything more than a 5th or 6th defenseman in the NHL. Now you can tell me about how defenseman develop slowly and he's only 20 years old,etc. after 2 seasons of watching him play he is good at one thing, he takes the puck out of the back of the net better than any other devils defenseman.

A first line of kovalchuk-Elias-hemsky is nothing to shake a stick at. Let the other lines crack the skulls. As an organization, what do the devils have to lose on a one year deal? We all know you can't tank for the ekblad, Reinhardt, nylander sweepstakes in 2014.

where should we start? always out of position, constantly turns the puck over, gets beat on the boards, and is making the same mistakes he made in October 2012. during the lockout he struggled in Albany, and he couldn't push washed up tallinder and a-train plus a career 6th defenseman like fayne out of the lineup. he will never be anything more than a 5th or 6th defenseman in the NHL. Now you can tell me about how defenseman develop slowly and he's only 20 years old,etc. after 2 seasons of watching him play he is good at one thing, he takes the puck out of the back of the net better than any other devils defenseman.
- devfan30

if urbom, merill, and gelinas surpasses larsson in depth chart..tough pill to swallow.

where should we start? always out of position, constantly turns the puck over, gets beat on the boards, and is making the same mistakes he made in October 2012. during the lockout he struggled in Albany, and he couldn't push washed up tallinder and a-train plus a career 6th defenseman like fayne out of the lineup. he will never be anything more than a 5th or 6th defenseman in the NHL. Now you can tell me about how defenseman develop slowly and he's only 20 years old,etc. after 2 seasons of watching him play he is good at one thing, he takes the puck out of the back of the net better than any other devils defenseman.
- devfan30

You talking about Larsson or the rest of our defense? Yes, he's 20, but not only that he is still developing his game to the NHL, not the Swedish league. Everybody that doesn't like him needs to calm down and be patient. You could even argue that he was rushed, but there are flashes of what he can do, but instead of letting him work out his issues on the ice, Tallinder or some other old guy gets put right in because they don't want to hurt his confidence. I think this is the year where he gets regular playing time and does good. This is not fantasy hockey, so trading him wouldn't do us any good on the back-end.

where should we start? always out of position, constantly turns the puck over, gets beat on the boards, and is making the same mistakes he made in October 2012. during the lockout he struggled in Albany, and he couldn't push washed up tallinder and a-train plus a career 6th defenseman like fayne out of the lineup. he will never be anything more than a 5th or 6th defenseman in the NHL. Now you can tell me about how defenseman develop slowly and he's only 20 years old,etc. after 2 seasons of watching him play he is good at one thing, he takes the puck out of the back of the net better than any other devils defenseman.
- devfan30

So, you're an idiot. Got it.

if urbom, merill, and gelinas surpasses larsson in depth chart..tough pill to swallow.
- deks1

Not really, if Lou doesn't trade a defenseman only one of the three of Urbom, Merill, Gelinas will be playing. Merrill will probably be in Albany all year anyway. Even if they did pass him, Urbom has been playing longer over here than Larsson, a year in the WHL and two with Albany. Larsson has only played a year and a half if that, because he was injured last year. And Gelinas has played in the QMJHL pretty much his hole career, than a year in Albany so he doesn't have to adjust his game to a smaller rink like Larsson.

where should we start? always out of position, constantly turns the puck over, gets beat on the boards, and is making the same mistakes he made in October 2012. during the lockout he struggled in Albany, and he couldn't push washed up tallinder and a-train plus a career 6th defenseman like fayne out of the lineup. he will never be anything more than a 5th or 6th defenseman in the NHL. Now you can tell me about how defenseman develop slowly and he's only 20 years old,etc. after 2 seasons of watching him play he is good at one thing, he takes the puck out of the back of the net better than any other devils defenseman.
- devfan30

You're a silly banana

plus if my memory serves me, adam Larsson was drafted as an OFFENSIVE defenseman. in 102 games played over 1 1/2 season he was a whole 2 goals and 22 assists. plus if urbom,merrill,gelians,etc. are NHL caliber defenseman moving Larsson for a top 6 forward is exactly what the devils need. Now I have a question why do you love Larsson so much, everybody seems to want to trade a young defenseman why not Larsson?