Todd Cordell: On the defense, Josefson and Bennett

Josefson is apparently an unrestricted free agent. I wouldn't mind seeing him back, but mainly because I think the alternative is seeing a guy like Coleman in the lineup, and that's just a downgrade.

So I heard Yakupov wasn't qualified and will be a UFA. Should we sign him and try him out here because F it? We are always short on actual RW's it seems.

Josefson is apparently an unrestricted free agent. I wouldn't mind seeing him back, but mainly because I think the alternative is seeing a guy like Coleman in the lineup, and that's just a downgrade.
- CaptCrankypants

Unless Quenville or Mcleod takes his spot. I wouldn't ideally want them on the fourth line. I think Mcleod has what it takes to grab that 3rd line C with Zacha on a wing. Which leaves maybe Quenville on the fourth.

We can hope Mueller is a reasonable replacement for Merrill although Merrill has a lot more NHL experience so we'll have to wait to see. Regardless, even if Mueller is better then Merrill, the D still stunk. Need a real defender and we need Scott Stevens back to run the defense properly.


In 276 games over 7 seasons, JJ's put up 18 goals and 42 assists.
In 194 games over 5 seasons, BB put up 24 goals and 40 assists.

This isn't the stuff dreams are made of.

So I heard Yakupov wasn't qualified and will be a UFA. Should we sign him and try him out here because F it? We are always short on actual RW's it seems.
- Devilspep87

I think it would be wise for the Devils to look at a few guys who weren't qualified. Yakupov is one. Maybe Pirri. It's likely another year out of the playoffs so gamble a little bit.

Unless Quenville or Mcleod takes his spot. I wouldn't ideally want them on the fourth line. I think Mcleod has what it takes to grab that 3rd line C with Zacha on a wing. Which leaves maybe Quenville on the fourth.
- Devilspep87

Quenneville was drafted as a center, but he's a LW. He's played LW since his final season with Brandon (his center was Nolan Patrick). He's exclusively played LW in the NHL and I'm pretty sure he's spent a good amount of time at LW in the AHL.

I think it would be wise for the Devils to look at a few guys who weren't qualified. Yakupov is one. Maybe Pirri. It's likely another year out of the playoffs so gamble a little bit.
- Queenie_5_hole

I'd be more inclined to gamble on Yakupov if the Devils weren't trash defensively both at forward and on the blue-line.

I think the Devils should give Yakupov careful consideration given the Taylor Hall connection; maybe they can make a little club called the "Revenge against the Oilers".

Also not worried about BB's future role with the team.

JJ...the shootout specialist

So with Shero and Haynes saying hischier has a spot on line 2-3 it makes me think if he will be used as a center or on the wing

Hall-zajac-palms
Henrique-hischier-cam
quinville-zacha-bennett
Dsp-?-wood

Wouldn't mind taking a shot at yak

Defense will be interesting, maybe kovy trade will help that

Greene-Lovejoy
Moore-Severson
Mueller-Santini

Helgeson, Prout

Until Ray proves me wrong, that's our D.

Greene-Lovejoy
Moore-Severson
Mueller-Santini

Helgeson, Prout

Until Ray proves me wrong, that's our D.
- smellmyfinger

The idea that Prout will play another game in a Devils jersey fills me with dread

So with Shero and Haynes saying hischier has a spot on line 2-3 it makes me think if he will be used as a center or on the wing

Hall-zajac-palms
Henrique-hischier-cam
quinville-zacha-bennett
Dsp-?-wood

Wouldn't mind taking a shot at yak

Defense will be interesting, maybe kovy trade will help that
- dmarsden2988

I think McLeod slots in there. Q will be in competition with Speers in all likelihood

Quenneville was drafted as a center, but he's a LW. He's played LW since his final season with Brandon (his center was Nolan Patrick). He's exclusively played LW in the NHL and I'm pretty sure he's spent a good amount of time at LW in the AHL.
- CaptCrankypants

They played great together, why would we bother drafting Patrick?

They played great together, why would we bother drafting Patrick?
- shvingter88

Because Patrick's groin is going to explode in like a year.

Because Patrick's groin is going to explode in like a year.
- CaptCrankypants

I'm afraid to see if we drafted the next great first overall bust or if they drafted the next guy to have a completely short injury riddled career. Hopefully neither.

They played great together, why would we bother drafting Patrick?
- shvingter88

I think the whole "they played together in juniors" thing is overrated. We were all excited about reuniting Henrique and Hall last year and they barely ended up playing together.

So with Shero and Haynes saying hischier has a spot on line 2-3 it makes me think if he will be used as a center or on the wing

Hall-zajac-palms
Henrique-hischier-cam
quinville-zacha-bennett
Dsp-?-wood

Wouldn't mind taking a shot at yak

Defense will be interesting, maybe kovy trade will help that
- dmarsden2988

I would just replace dsp with Blandisi. Pre free agency that's how I see the lineup also.

Please no to Yak. Unlesss it's a Gomez situation where he comes to camp unsigned but looking to make team.

Shero really needs to work some magic and find a quality 2nd line dman. Unfortunately I think this season we are going to start seeing Greenes game diminish.

Please no to Yak. Unlesss it's a Gomez situation where he comes to camp unsigned but looking to make team.

Shero really needs to work some magic and find a quality 2nd line dman. Unfortunately I think this season we are going to start seeing Greenes game diminish.
- Ocean24

I think Yakupov is a good buy for a team looking to add a scoring winger, but in NJ's case, they're as bad defensively as they are offensively. So adding a guy who can't play defense and also isn't a sure thing to even be an impact player offensively is probably not a good fit.

Because Patrick's groin is going to explode in like a year.
- CaptCrankypants

Maybe after he lifts his third Stanley cup

Maybe after he lifts his third Stanley cup
- shvingter88

If Lindros couldn't get them a cup, I doubt Patrick changes that. We'll see.

Maybe after he lifts his third Stanley cup
- shvingter88

Oh stop it.

Please no to Yak. Unlesss it's a Gomez situation where he comes to camp unsigned but looking to make team.

Shero really needs to work some magic and find a quality 2nd line dman. Unfortunately I think this season we are going to start seeing Greenes game diminish.
- Ocean24

This year? Thought it started to show signs of diminishing last season