The wait is finally over. Tonight the New Jersey Devils have three 1st round picks to put to use, whether it be adding high-impact prospects to the system or converting excess capital into a player who can help the team now and long-term.
What are you hoping to see from the Devils tonight? Would you like to see a trade, or do you prefer to use all three picks? Who are your ideal selections at 7, 18, and 20?
If the Devils draft Marco Rossi at 7, I’ll call at a successful night no matter what else happens.
At this point I think I'll be happy with any of the following at 7: Raymond, Drysdale, Sanderson, Rossi, Holz, Perfetti (the Sanderson hype train just won't stop! never would have wanted him there a month ago).
Perhaps he was just playing coy and not wanting to tip his hand, but judging from Fitz's recent interviews, I got the sense that he sees Rossi as a center and wouldn't be too excited about switching him to wing. did anyone get that impression too? (Also seemed like he is not resigning palmieri, right? )
As long as we come away from this first round with a solid D pick and 2 solid forwards (or trading one of the picks for help now at forward or D) I think we make good progress. Maybe Holz/Rossi/Raymond @ 7, followed by Amirov and Guhle. or Drysdale, Amirov, Gunler.
Still can't believe that Nashville lost to Arizona and moved our #10 pick back 8 spots!!!
Also, seems like Tampa is going to take their time working through these RFA negotiations/signing, and Fitz seems willing to be patient and not rush things. So I wouldn't be surprised if we used all our picks now and traded one of the players later in the summer to Tampa in a Sergachev or Cernak deal. Could mean more waiting for devs fans.
I'm fully on the Rossi train from reading your work. Would be also amazing if Seth Jarvis dropped to 18. At 20 I'd be happy with the best available D-man like a Guhle. That would be an amazing draft.
Rossi, Rossi, Rossi!!
Kinda hoping we can get #8 from Buffalo for Palmieri+, but I also don't expect Buffalo would take it.
At this point I think I'll be happy with any of the following at 7: Raymond, Drysdale, Sanderson, Rossi, Holz, Perfetti (the Sanderson hype train just won't stop! never would have wanted him there a month ago).
Perhaps he was just playing coy and not wanting to tip his hand, but judging from Fitz's recent interviews, I got the sense that he sees Rossi as a center and wouldn't be too excited about switching him to wing. did anyone get that impression too? (Also seemed like he is not resigning palmieri, right? )
As long as we come away from this first round with a solid D pick and 2 solid forwards (or trading one of the picks for help now at forward or D) I think we make good progress. Maybe Holz/Rossi/Raymond @ 7, followed by Amirov and Guhle. or Drysdale, Amirov, Gunler.
Still can't believe that Nashville lost to Arizona and moved our #10 pick back 8 spots!!!
Also, seems like Tampa is going to take their time working through these RFA negotiations/signing, and Fitz seems willing to be patient and not rush things. So I wouldn't be surprised if we used all our picks now and traded one of the players later in the summer to Tampa in a Sergachev or Cernak deal. Could mean more waiting for devs fans.
Loving the site Todd! LGD
I'm fully on the Rossi train from reading your work. Would be also amazing if Seth Jarvis dropped to 18. At 20 I'd be happy with the best available D-man like a Guhle. That would be an amazing draft.
I think the Devils should try and acquire Toffoli's rights from Vancouver now that it looks like he's heading to the market. Thoughts?