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Todd Cordell
New Jersey Devils
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.05.2011

Jan 28 @ 10:18 AM ET
Todd Cordell: Swimming with the Sharks
StephaneRicher
New Jersey Devils
Location: NJ
Joined: 07.18.2013

Jan 28 @ 10:24 AM ET
Thanks as always Todd. Will be an interesting next couple of weeks!
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jan 28 @ 10:45 AM ET
I can see the Isles having some interest in Boyle as well
Queenie_5_hole
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 05.01.2015

Jan 28 @ 10:49 AM ET

SELL! SELL! Turn those machines back on and SELL!
-Mortimer Duke

If this team can get anything for KK and Lovejoy they should do it.

Brian Boyle should get them a decent pick or prospect. I'd think minimally a 3rd. Optimistically, maybe we could snag a 2nd, even if we have to send back something like a 4th.

Mojo is a tough call. Ray needs to speak with MoJo about the reality of resigning and then see if someone wants to give him a strong offer. I sure wouldn't move him to a team like the Sharks for a weak return. Plus, those guys extracted a hefty price from us on the Mirco Mueller trade.
Leniwm1
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Joined: 02.24.2015

Jan 28 @ 11:18 AM ET
I cant imagine anyone thinking KK is needed for a playoff run.
tomburton99
New York Rangers
Location: NYR distrust, NJ
Joined: 07.13.2009

Jan 28 @ 11:36 AM ET
I cant imagine anyone thinking KK is needed for a playoff run.
- Leniwm1

Then you don't know how bad the Sharks goaltending is. Which ironic, cause you live in said state where they play.
Leniwm1
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Joined: 02.24.2015

Jan 28 @ 11:39 AM ET
Then you don't know how bad the Sharks goaltending is. Which ironic, cause you live in said state where they play.
- tomburton99


Irony has nothing to do with it my dear friend. I don't care/follow LA sports. NJD all the way!

Sidenote on Hall though. He is glass man, was on the oilers. I knew it was only a matter of time before the injury bug catches up with him.

I'd trade Hall and build off that kings ransom.
Rednblackk
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 08.19.2018

Jan 28 @ 12:54 PM ET
I'd rather resign mj unless they get something like a 2nd..hes one of like 3 or 4 forwards on this team that can put up a 50 point season( based on the past of course)hopefully he resign for same price and not more because he's not worth more imo
WSCTeton17
Joined: 07.29.2013

Jan 28 @ 1:21 PM ET
It could honestly go either way. There are a ton of goalies potentially hitting the market this offseason. I think any team acquiring a goalie would be doing it 1) for a possible playoff run and 2) as an audition to possibly re-sign them. Goalies typically don’t fetch a ton in return either so it’s pretty low risk for the acquiring team

As far as the other thoughts, I agree that San Jose makes sense as a trade partner. I think Edmonton is a great trade partner. It looks like the Oilers really want to get away from Brandon Manning and Ryan Spooner. The Oilers aren’t in cap hell, but the situation is less than ideal. If they can move those two and then let Rattie walk in the offseason that opens up a lot of room for some reasonable depth signings and this is where I think there’s a fit. The Oilers say they’re content on D, but if the price on Lovejoy is alright and it costs them Benning and say a 3rd then I think they’re all for it all day.

The big connection I think is MoJo. MoJo at 50% retained I think is a good depth fit for the Oilers but they would love for Salary to go back the other way. I think a trade of Ryan Spooner, a 2nd, and a prospect for MoJo might make sense for both sides it just depends on the prospect.

I also agree that Boyle and MoJo to SJ make sense
ChipArm
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 01.22.2008

Jan 28 @ 1:22 PM ET
Send them all three for a quality piece back. (Top pick(s) or prospects.
Leniwm1
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Joined: 02.24.2015

Jan 28 @ 1:41 PM ET
I'd rather resign mj unless they get something like a 2nd..hes one of like 3 or 4 forwards on this team that can put up a 50 point season( based on the past of course)hopefully he resign for same price and not more because he's not worth more imo
- Rednblackk


I wouldnt resign him simply because he is another injury prone player. Whenever he is out you a forced to fill his spot with a non roster player that will suck.

Invest in quality goods!
thechezman
New Jersey Devils
Location: 9083103373, NJ
Joined: 04.24.2016

Jan 28 @ 1:56 PM ET
NJ DEVILS are not trading Boyle to a division rival....
sorry....
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jan 28 @ 2:20 PM ET
NJ DEVILS are not trading Boyle to a division rival....
sorry....

- thechezman

Dude you guys are in last place and he is a rental why wouldn’t you? Just like the Rangers when they traded you Grabner. Boyle is a depth player not a star who will come back to haunt you
Queenie_5_hole
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 05.01.2015

Jan 28 @ 3:08 PM ET
Dude you guys are in last place and he is a rental why wouldn’t you? Just like the Rangers when they traded you Grabner. Boyle is a depth player not a star who will come back to haunt you
- Vukota


Technically Ottawa is in last place. But whatever. Yeah, trade anyone anywhere for the best return.


Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jan 28 @ 3:16 PM ET
Technically Ottawa is in last place. But whatever. Yeah, trade anyone anywhere for the best return.
- Queenie_5_hole


I meant in the division but yeah it would be stupid not to trade him to a division rival if it was a good return
shvingter88
New Jersey Devils
Location: Puljujarvi makes draisitil and mcdavid better, CT
Joined: 10.12.2009

Jan 28 @ 3:29 PM ET
Todd Cordell: Swimming with the Sharks
- Todd.Cordell

Todd what do you think of the devils targeting gourde? It’s going to be tough for them with a lot of contracts coming up.
Pomegrant
New Jersey Devils
Location: NJ
Joined: 01.18.2010

Jan 28 @ 4:09 PM ET
Technically Ottawa is in last place. But whatever. Yeah, trade anyone anywhere for the best return.
- Queenie_5_hole

We're all in last place.
smellmyfinger
New Jersey Devils
Location: NJ
Joined: 07.28.2011

Jan 28 @ 9:35 PM ET
We're all in last place.
- Pomegrant



Not anymore. Pittsburgh accounting for 16% of the Devils wins.
Pomegrant
New Jersey Devils
Location: NJ
Joined: 01.18.2010

Jan 28 @ 9:56 PM ET
Not anymore. Pittsburgh accounting for 16% of the Devils wins.
- smellmyfinger

Trying to sabotage us always. The rat bastards.