I'm saying we're not going to get him because we aren't parting with Larsson and Henrique. ESPECIALLY if it's just for one year of Vanek.

If there's one thing I've learned through this whole thing is that the Devils shouldn't build their whole team around one sniper. The worst thing the Devils could do right now is trade the farm to get Vanek, even if made them better next year.
- MannySilvers

well of course I would not expect the Devils to part with anything for a rental, it would have to be a sign and trade most likely

Bozak was the 1st line center, some fans felt this made him feel entitled (despite his production, they were being negative saying he didn't deserve a raise despite it), but Grabo>Lokti>JJ>Gionta.

He would be a 2/3 Center on this team easily. You could argue based off production and history he should slot in the 2C role over Henrique. Not bashing Henrique, just keeping a realistic perspective.

Grabovski isn't a bad fit for this team. Should they break the bank for him? Hell no. Same with Brunner.

But the "depth" on this team is very contingent on a lot of hopeful wishing in my opinion.

Right now, as this roster stands, with Ryder & Elias presumably on the same line this team has a very very good shot of ranking dead last in goals scored next year.
- FLdevilsFAN

We were tied for 2nd to last in goals scored last year with Kovy

Vanek doesn't suck, but he is far from clutch & is not signed past 2014. It is what it is. His value is severely depleted based off that simple fact.

Buffalo would probably get a better return at the trade deadline, moving him as a rental.

Because unless you can talk him into an extension now, that's all he is...a rental.

NJ has been burned as players get a whiff of UFA. They'd be wise not to move anything of real value for another guy who will burn them again in a year.

ya ok..lol..by the way, good luck with lame AV as ur coach
- French-Connection

vanek is the worst "star" in the league. i live in buffalo and watch every sabres games (pretty comedic stuff btw) and vanek is as overrated and soft as they come.

and lol @ the lame AV comment. literally every ranger fan in the world is pumped that AV is our coach.

We were tied for 2nd to last in goals scored last year with Kovy
- MannySilvers

well of course I would not expect the Devils to part with anything for a rental, it would have to be a sign and trade most likely
- French-Connection

Ya I know but after this whole situation unless a great offer presents itself I sort of want to avoid a "star player" to build the team around that isn't home-grown. This whole Kovalchuk situation has left a really really really (did I say really?) bad taste in my mouth.

Last year wasn't a full year. Last year means nothing to me.

Bozak was the 1st line center, some fans felt this made him feel entitled (despite his production, they were being negative saying he didn't deserve a raise despite it), but Grabo>Lokti>JJ>Gionta.

He would be a 2/3 Center on this team easily. You could argue based off production and history he should slot in the 2C role over Henrique. Not bashing Henrique, just keeping a realistic perspective.

Grabovski isn't a bad fit for this team. Should they break the bank for him? Hell no. Same with Brunner.

But the "depth" on this team is very contingent on a lot of hopeful wishing in my opinion.

Right now, as this roster stands, with Ryder & Elias presumably on the same line this team has a very very good shot of ranking dead last in goals scored next year.
- FLdevilsFAN

I agree but the roster is going to change. We will add at least one guy who we can slide into the top 6. Keep the faith!

Last year wasn't a full year. Last year means nothing to me.
- FLdevilsFAN

This is true so many things about last year were just super strange...

Ya I know but after this whole situation unless a great offer presents itself I sort of want to avoid a "star player" to build the team around that isn't home-grown. This whole Kovalchuk situation has left a really really really (did I say really?) bad taste in my mouth.
- MannySilvers

Said the same thing before, rather build with the mentality of score by committee.

I agree but the roster is going to change. We will add at least one guy who we can slide into the top 6. Keep the faith!
- NickA

Add a guy who can slide into the top 6? On this team?

That shouldn't be too hard!

Todd Cordell: Report: New Jersey Devils Very Interested in Damien Brunner
- Todd.Cordell

hopefully we overpay for him

Don't worry guys. This team is a lot like the 95 Cup team.........

vanek is the worst "star" in the league. i live in buffalo and watch every sabres games (pretty comedic stuff btw) and vanek is as overrated and soft as they come.

and lol @ the lame AV comment. literally every ranger fan in the world is pumped that AV is our coach.
- RAGSareDANGERus

sorry, AV is a loser..the Rangers are not getting in next year now that Torts is gone..last year was a bust for the Sabres no doubt..cant argue that, but we are in a rebuild so it might be ugly for a bit..just so you know, when a team rebuilds??..they struggle in the beginning..our farm is rich and deep in prospects, not worried, give it 2 years and the Sabres will be right back contending..so what you're saying right now is there is no chance Jersey or anybody else goes after him all summer??

Add a guy who can slide into the top 6? On this team?

That shouldn't be too hard!


- FLdevilsFAN

Exactly! But in all seriousness there are silver linings to this whole poopty situation. Have cap space now to add more then just 1 player.The team won't constantly be forcing the puck to one guy. Especially on the (frank)ing PP nothing could be more obvious. Scoring by committee has always been the Devils style we deviated from it and now have a chance to go back and im sure Lou will take full advantage of doing so.

Don't worry guys. This team is a lot like the 95 Cup team.........
- FLdevilsFAN

sorry, AV is a loser..the Rangers are not getting in next year now that Torts is gone..last year was a bust for the Sabres no doubt..cant argue that, but we are in a rebuild so it might be ugly for a bit..just so you know, when a team rebuilds??..they struggle in the beginning..our farm is rich and deep in prospects, not worried, give it 2 years and the Sabres will be right back contending..so what you're saying right now is there is no chance Jersey or anybody else goes after him all summer??
- French-Connection

av is a loser...that's funny coming from a fan of a team that employed ruff since the 90s. AV won coach of the year a couple seasons ago. what has darcy regier ever won? now THAT is a loser if i ever saw one.

people will be interested in vanek no doubt...but i think he is overrated as fck.

sorry, AV is a loser..the Rangers are not getting in next year now that Torts is gone..last year was a bust for the Sabres no doubt..cant argue that, but we are in a rebuild so it might be ugly for a bit..just so you know, when a team rebuilds??..they struggle in the beginning..our farm is rich and deep in prospects, not worried, give it 2 years and the Sabres will be right back contending..so what you're saying right now is there is no chance Jersey or anybody else goes after him all summer??
- French-Connection

The Rangers are not getting in the playoffs? Wow, you're a special kind of idiot aren't you? You should just shut up now and wallow in your stupidity.

Seriously can Todd's blogs stop becoming spots for other two teams to yell at each other?

Yesterday was Flyers / Islanders

Today Rangers / Sabres ?

sorry, AV is a loser..the Rangers are not getting in next year now that Torts is gone..last year was a bust for the Sabres no doubt..cant argue that, but we are in a rebuild so it might be ugly for a bit..just so you know, when a team rebuilds??..they struggle in the beginning..our farm is rich and deep in prospects, not worried, give it 2 years and the Sabres will be right back contending..so what you're saying right now is there is no chance Jersey or anybody else goes after him all summer??
- French-Connection

Th Sabres have been a playoff team for just 4 out of the last 11 season. So how bout you take your Vanek trade proposals, your AV loser talk and go back to Garth's thread. Stupidity is the common tongue over their

Seriously can Todd's blogs stop becoming spots for other two teams to yell at each other?

Yesterday was Flyers / Islanders

Today Rangers / Sabres ?
- MannySilvers

There have been a good amount of ranges in here not just today and to be honest I don't mind. It sucks when there is 20 comments a blog and nothing to talk about even if we don't agree with them they have made it interesting in here to say the least

Seriously can Todd's blogs stop becoming spots for other two teams to yell at each other?

Yesterday was Flyers / Islanders

Today Rangers / Sabres ?
- MannySilvers

Sorry dude. Yesterday was isles and flyers?

av is a loser...that's funny coming from a fan of a team that employed ruff since the 90s. AV won coach of the year a couple seasons ago. what has darcy regier ever won? now THAT is a loser if i ever saw one.

people will be interested in vanek no doubt...but i think he is overrated as fck.
- RAGSareDANGERus

difference with me living in Montreal compared to you in Buffalo is I dont let my hatred for the Habs blind me from the truth of whats happening with the franchise..if you think Ruff is a bad coach??..wow, what are u, in your 20's or something?? the guy is a brain and will turn Dallas completely around..guess you forgot how ahead of the pack he was in 2006 when the new NHL came into play, the rest of the league started to copy our long trap system he developed..I am very well aware of AV and his tactics living in Montreal, the guy had a stacked team in Vancouver..not an overachieving team like the Rags had under Torts hiding behind a HOF goalie

Sorry dude. Yesterday was isles and flyers?
- GioRock

Sort of. I guess it was really everyone against the Islanders trolls...

Sorry dude. Yesterday was isles and flyers?
- GioRock

It was awful lol