Devils get better..
by Rickfansince76 on Feb 5, 2010 12:39 AM EST
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Print...if that is possible. It amazes me when a team that is already playing so well can actually improve from a trade.
The New Jersey Devils were neck and neck with the washington Capitals until the recent hot run by Alex's team. It seems the Devils now have their own Ovechkin with th etrade bringing Ilya Kovalchuk over from the Atlanta Thrashers. That may give the Devils just enough to win a 4th Cup with Broduer playing consistent again. I have to hand it to Lou, he is an excellent GM, and makes that team great year in and year out regardless of who is behind the bench. Having Marty helps Lou look smart too.
I don't think the Isles have to make a trade but lets see what Garth can do this season, although I am extremely happy with how are team looks, it would be nice to get something by the trade deadline in the way of a high pick or blue liner. I agree with getting rid of Witt, but just can't believe we couldn't get anything back for him in a trade, even if it was like a 3rd rounder. Placing aguy on waivers seems to be a waste.
As for the Rangers, I was not that impressed with the move for Olli Jokinen. Tortorella use of the lines seems to be the big reason that all lines don't produce. I am glad we went with Gordon as our coach instead of Tortorella.
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I agree with getting rid of Witt, but just can’t believe we couldn’t get anything back for him in a trade
The crucial factors are: 1) his performance and 2) more importantly, the contract. I can’t emphasize that enough: Teams near the cap can’t risk adding a $3 million hit next year for a third-pair defenseman, and teams with cap room have chosen to spend frugally for a reason, which prevents that kind of risky expenditure.
With Jokinen, if I look at it as a way to dump a bad contract (Kotalik) and a poor fit (Higgins), then it makes sense.
I’m certainly not thrilled the Devils have added Kovalchuk. But I’m glad they had to shed assets and I’d bet good odds that it is only a rental — that makes me feel a little better.
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
dunno Dom
Lou doesn’t make many mistakes. I have a feeling he is going to figure out how to sign Kovi. A big consideration will be how far the Devs go. If they go to the Conference Finals or even the Cup Finals or even more win, Kovi wll want to stay. He did have to give up some serious assets though. I guess we know now what he thought of Cormier.
lou dont care if he re-signs
Lamoriello said the idea of trying to re-sign Kovalchuk wasn’t a consideration in the deal.
“That has not even been a thought at this moment,” Lamoriello said. "What we want to do is just get him here, get him into the environment, get him into the lineup, get our coaches to see what he brings. We see what he brings, he sees what we bring and not even think about that (re-signing him) whatsoever. That is not the thought process at this time.
why isn't #16 hanging in the rafters?
I don't think that means he doesn't care if he signs
I think it just means that both sides will see if its a good fit before they decide about signing.
I do not think that Kovi will be a Devil after this season nor do I think the Devils will go far in the playoffs. The Devils essentially dress 3 lines of 3rd and 4th line quality players. They have a very good goalie who has the potential to steal any series, but just look at the last 3 years……he blew it against the huricanes last year and the rangers had their way with him the previous two. The Devils are not the same scary defensive team anymore. Kovalchuk makes them slightly more offensive but I don’t think this was his best option by far. On a team with a more fluent offense like Chicago or LA, he could be real dangerous. He’s going to score wherever he plays but maybe not to the fullest potential.
you could be right
although they are still holding on to first place in the division and they are missing key starters who should return soon. I think the kind of team they are in March will be an indicator of the kind of team they will be in the playoffs.
As to Kovi, his options are really quite limited. He wants to win the Cup and there are only a handful of teams that can be described as real contenders right now. Most of them have maxed out their cap credit cards and will not be anxious to do the reshuffling required to take him on. And if he is a bust with the Devs after failing to win a single playoff game with the Tharshers, even those few teams that might be willing will have to think twice.
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