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Devils, who have still have semi playoff hopes, must get another point versus the Bruins tonight.
The Devils have fared well versus the Bruins (4-0-1) entering tonight's game.
Blackwood should be in net again tonight. Hischier and Bastian still out with injuries. Scratches, as of writing this, are Butcher, Gusev, Maltsev.
Merkley and Boqvist being rewarded and in the lineup.
But the reason story line are what dominoes will fall leading to the April 12 trade deadline. What do the Devils do with a few assets?
Ek has made mention of the Bruins and Devils talking trade. I have also heard this from other sources and other reading as well. Ek suggested something around Vatanen and Palmieri for DeBrusk and a pick, while the Devils retain some salary. Makes sense.
Florida, with a tough loss of Ekblad being injured, I feel is also a good fit for Vatanen.
Kulikov has been playing well, and Id say would rival Montour who also seems to be on the block.
I expect to see some action and players moving soon. I hope this also means we could get some looks at other youngsters. Mainly Foote and Bahl Id like to see getting some games in prior to the end of the season.
So, with the Devils still holding some playoff hope... would you delay a trade hoping to make the playoffs? Or do you just move on from this season and look towards next year?
PS - I don't think the Devils need more "futures" in picks and prospects. DeBrusk, makes a ton of sense or a similar player that could step into the lineup now.
Or will Uncle Lou make a call to the Devils about Palmieri? Beauvellier is super interesting.
The Flyers have placed Gostisbehere on waivers. Interesting and Tony DeAngelo still out there and may fetch a return come deadline.
Nothing I believe the Devils should entertain but could have an impact on returns for Vatanen and Kulikov.
But first, the Bruins.
Let's go Devils!!!
Truly yours,
The Devils Advocate
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