Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils: What Is Jaromir Jagr's Trade Value?

Someone will give you a first....

The Devs will unfortunately end up keeping him with the intention of bringing him back next year. Its not very Devil-like to just fold 'em up and have a fire sale.

He's been our MVP this year, and its not even close. Lou loves guys like him.

I don't think it is completely inconceivable to get a 1st for him, but I also think his value dropped when he scored nothing (literally 0 goals) in 22 playoff games last year despite regular ice time and some PP time on a pretty good hockey team. And that was after a short 48-game season that should have seen more left in the tank.

With last year's playoffs, I think the ship that had Jagr labeled as a veteran clutch playoff scorer sailed, and he became more of a good veteran depth forward. Those do not yield 1st round picks.

I don't think it is completely inconceivable to get a 1st for him, but I also think his value dropped when he scored nothing (literally 0 goals) in 22 playoff games last year despite regular ice time and some PP time on a pretty good hockey team. And that was after a short 48-game season that should have seen more left in the tank.

With last year's playoffs, I think the ship that had Jagr labeled as a veteran clutch playoff scorer sailed, and he became more of a good veteran depth forward. Those do not yield 1st round picks.
- CarolinaMatt63

I like your pessimistic attitude, but to play devil's advocate, Jags said the reason he was so poopty in last years playoffs was because he was fatigued from the longest season of his career. He played 34 games in the Czech league, another 34 in Dallas, and then 33 with the Bruins.

He really needed to recharge, and he looked like a totally different player after the summer of rest. That said, I still dont think we'd be able to get back into the 1st round off him.

Can we pry one of those young guns from Colorado for Jagr?!

The thing is, the teams that would want Jagr are planning on long playoff runs. They expect to have a weaker draft pick. Unless its a strong draft class I think he's worth a first straight up.

I am torn on this because I am a big supporter of needing a first round pick this year but I would also really love for jagr to stick with us and sign for another year

Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils: What Is Jaromir Jagr's Trade Value?
- Todd.Cordell

They should easily be able to obtain a first round pick.

However, I don't really see it as a necessity because the right thing to do for everyone involved is to trade Brodeur for a first round pick.

It sucks to see him finish up with another logo on the front, but he deserves an opportunity. And it can't happen here. Schneider has been as good as advertised, and the owe Brodeur.

I don't really see the point in selling off anything else. Or buying at the cost of any of the 4 blue chip defensive prospects it's taken 3 years to acquire, for that matter.

Small additions or a change of scenery deal for a guys like Salvador, Volchenkov (understanding their lack of value) who will lose playing time. Or Loktionov, Ryder, Tedenby, Josefson. Again, understanding their lack of value as far as what the return could be.

If you get a first who knows what can happen yes teams interesting jagr are looking for long to playoff runs but just because you get the 27-30 pick you can use it and try to trade up by adding in a minor prospect like burlon or if there is a guy you really like throw in the second to maybe get to 15-20

I'd think that how well Jagr plays in the olympics will have some effect on his value too. If the world can still see that power and skill on display, its only going to help. Conversely, if I were a contending team looking at Jagr, I'd be concerned about how the rigors of an 82 game season PLUS the Olympics is going to have on a 42 year old guy if I acquire him an need him to be productive and not worn out by May.

They should easily be able to obtain a first round pick.

However, I don't really see it as a necessity because the right thing to do for everyone involved is to trade Brodeur for a first round pick.

It sucks to see him finish up with another logo on the front, but he deserves an opportunity. And it can't happen here. Schneider has been as good as advertised, and the owe Brodeur.

I don't really see the point in selling off anything else. Or buying at the cost of any of the 4 blue chip defensive prospects it's taken 3 years to acquire, for that matter.

Small additions or a change of scenery deal for a guys like Salvador, Volchenkov (understanding their lack of value) who will lose playing time. Or Loktionov, Ryder, Tedenby, Josefson. Again, understanding their lack of value as far as what the return could be.
- njdevils350

No chance the Devils get a 1st for Brodeur. He has a sub .900 save percentage. If they move him you're looking at a 3rd or a prospect, maybe. Doubt they'd even get a 2nd.

They should easily be able to obtain a first round pick.

However, I don't really see it as a necessity because the right thing to do for everyone involved is to trade Brodeur for a first round pick.

It sucks to see him finish up with another logo on the front, but he deserves an opportunity. And it can't happen here. Schneider has been as good as advertised, and the owe Brodeur.

I don't really see the point in selling off anything else. Or buying at the cost of any of the 4 blue chip defensive prospects it's taken 3 years to acquire, for that matter.

Small additions or a change of scenery deal for a guys like Salvador, Volchenkov (understanding their lack of value) who will lose playing time. Or Loktionov, Ryder, Tedenby, Josefson. Again, understanding their lack of value as far as what the return could be.
- njdevils350

Brodeur doesn't have nearly the value as Jagr. I would say a late 2nd is a reach for Marty just because of how few teams would be in the market for him.

Not getting a 1st round pick for Jagr.

Can we pry one of those young guns from Colorado for Jagr?!
- FAZOOL

LOL no. Jagr would not go to Colorado. They are poised to make the playoffs, but not a long run, and he would offer nothing as to where the Avs need help.

TSN says Minnesota and Chicago(?) have inquired about Brodeur. Yes please, take him.

TSN says Minnesota and Chicago(?) have inquired about Brodeur. Yes please, take him.
- TheJerseyDevil1

I'm not saying Marty for this guy but I would love to get Coyle from the wild

I'm not saying Marty for this guy but I would love to get Coyle from the wild
- blizzzard

Along with that same thought (calm down Minny fans), Zucker is basically a better version of Matteau.

I'm not saying Marty for this guy but I would love to get Coyle from the wild
- blizzzard

The wild has been linked to Habs Markov. Coyle is our.

The wild has been linked to Habs Markov. Coyle is our.
- soad_live

Aren't you guys still in it? What're you doing in this conversation between losers?

No chance the Devils get a 1st for Brodeur. He has a sub .900 save percentage. If they move him you're looking at a 3rd or a prospect, maybe. Doubt they'd even get a 2nd.
- Todd.Cordell

Tell that to the team that loses out on Miller. His GAA was 2.37 before the debacle at Yankee stadium. Without the outdoor game his save% is .904 With his small sample size this year, he's not more than one or two solid, decent games from having perfectly respectable numbers.

I think if Lou were to move Jagr & I don't see that happening but if he did he would be able to get essentially what Dallas acquired. A 2nd round pick, conditional. Moving to a 1st if the team that acquires him makes it to the Conference finals.

Again I don't see this happening as by March 5th as NJ will still be in the thick of a playoff battle.

15 of NJ's final 25 games are played at home.

If the devils fail to make the playoffs, would they move Marek Zidlicky?

If the devils fail to make the playoffs, would they move Marek Zidlicky?
- Artyukhin76

The Devils ? Likely not but most of us ? Yes.

Brodeur if he asks Lou to move him is the only way he moves. He would garner a 2nd. All you need do is look at what contenders have paid histroicly for rental players. There would be a bunch of teams potentially winning to take a chance on Brodeur as insurance.

You can say Pittsburgh isn't interested but based on Fleury's last 2 playoff runs I don't buy that.

I also think they would be happy to rent Hemsky if the cost is acceptable. Unfortunately they gave up last season's 2nd & this seasons 2nd to acquire Douglas Murray from SJ, so unless they want to give up a prospect Dman then Hemsky isn't an option.

All you need do is look at what Pittsburgh payed to get Murray to see how much teams will over pay if they honestly believe it helps them win the cup.

Lou isn't moving Ryder. That may have been 1 of the best & cheapest off season acquisitions. 2 years at $3.5 mil. Yes he's incredibly streaky but that's incredible value for a player that can score 25 to 30 goals. The fact he's manged 16 todate in NJ's defensive trap system is shocking.