NHL Free Agency is officially underway!
The New Jersey Devils have signed defensemen Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon along with forward Stefan Noesen.
The defense has been improved with the signing of these two players. We also added a nasty forward to the bottom 6.
The NJ Devils are a much improved and more physical team for sure.
HEAVIER. EDGIER. MORE VIOLENT!
Did Tom Fitzgerald’s “BIG GAME HUNTING” mantra lead us to expect more?
What about a Top 6 forward?
I discuss the New Jersey Devils day in NHL Free Agency, as well as the earlier Offseason moves in this video.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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Imagine a line brawl with THIS lineup. Hopefully our finesse guys have the protection they need and we can get some more smiles from Depressed Nico
Fitz obviously is not a hunter, as big game is not quail hunting…..perhaps there is something in the works, after today. Still his comments on Big game, sigh.
Ace, you are absolutely the best Devils commentator out there. Your passion is what makes you a fan and more entertaining than straight news guys. I have always been on the Dillon train, #10 in hits. THE NET OUT! ! Hopefully, the defensive upgrade can counter the lower scoring the top 6 most likely produces.
Btw, loved the live stream the other night!
Nico's gonna cry! Holy crap😂😂
we have 3–2nd round picks next year, im sure he can trade Siegenthaler and a couple of those picks for a top 6 guy
Tarasenko is still an option. James duthie said rangers and devil’s interested in him. The rangers should be out with getting Smith
This Free Agency is brought to you by the New Utica Devets. In memoriam,.2023-2024.
Devils sweep the season series with the Rags this year. MacDermid turns Rempe into the Elephant Man.
Zadorov and Stamkos are the enemy now, so F them.
Fitz is a GM and fills in for the Season ticket salesperson when he is bored. I like Fitz, he just needs to produce and I think he might of.
I'll crack open a few Peroni's during the Live stream later to celebrate the upcoming season and new teammates with everyone.
I'll wear my Smith gloves in remembrance.
I’m bummed about the top 6 forward as well. Isn’t Ehlers available? Send em Palat and Siegemthaler, bring in new D man from Montreal.
ik we all wanted a big top 6 forward addition however the offseason is not nearly over and on top of that we were already one of the best offensive teams in the league. we were 12th in the league in goals for per game with jack nico bratt meier and dougie all missing time, and alot of them missing time at the same time, thats ridiculous to think about. we are going to be top 5 in both goals for per game and goals against per game unless the injuries are even worse than last season
If Hughes and Nemec improve on D we’ll be just fine. Our wall play will certainly be better with the new arrivals. LGD!
Big big big talented guys just like I said was coming… dude these guys are awesome pick ups!!! We are gonna be stronger on defense and a good pick up on offense to help protect the smaller talented guys like Hughes and Bratt…
There was too much influx last year to get a goalie. It was obvious a coaching change had to be made. Get your coach, your goalie and prove that you are serious this year. The Devils have a great core. The PP line went to crap when Hamilton went down. Players are going to want to play here. Pesce wanted to play here and he signed. I'm not sold on Siegenthaler and could see a trade happening there.
Was really hoping stammer went to the devils, those Nashville jerseys are too ugly to have that legends name on the back but Barry Trotz cooked.
Only dude I really wanted back was Henrique… that would of been awesome to get him back
He does look like he wants to cry Lmaooooooo
I am happy with what fitz did with this team today!!!
My nickname for Nico is Captain Grimace
The beverages will be out fs😈 joe better be calling in tn
Agreed – we got better and I’m happy for that, but none of it qualifies as big game. I mean, what’s next? Are we going to find out Keefe didn’t have to actually run THE GAUNTLET? Lmao #LGD #bringbradytonjatthetradedeadline
100% correct. Fitz talked himself into a corner. Over promise, under deliver. That aside, vegas has us 4th best odd for the Cup and 2nd best odds to win the conference.
Eastern conference finals guaranteed, cup WIN next year
From someone who admittedly wasn't a fan of this page….you owe no explanation. I look forward to your takes at this point and there isn't much more jersey than wearing your heart on your sleeve. Let em get their news elsewhere
Nico face rivals the Eli manning face 😂
Pesce described Dillon as "big and mean" lol
Good to hear
Solid free agency today.
My only realistic wish was duclair he signed for 3.5 AAV, that’s very doable and would’ve been nice next to jack and Jesper but glad we got the bottom 6, defense and goalies figured out. Scoring goals shouldn’t be our issue.
Let’s hope everyone stays healthy because that’s all that matters.
Don’t change for shit Ace, we’re here for your passion. LGD
Here's a trade for your top 6,Josh Anderson for Dougie Hamilton one bad contract for another.
I like the additions that were made today! Low key I love the Noesen addition tbh
Last year complaints were the coaching, goaltending, defense, and lack of toughness. I think all of that was addressed. Top 6 wing would be cherry on top.
I will say that I am mostly okay with what went on. I don't approve the deal involving Holtz and Akira ,but all in all not too bad. Are we going to be a better team? Absolutely. Are we going to make it to the playoffs? Likely I say. Are we winning a cup? I don't think so.
Relax, he has all summer to get Brady lol
Guys who play with heart is all I can ask!
Would love to see Henrique and/or Tatar added to the lineup. Would give us a solid 3rd line and help everyone slot better. That could hold us over till we can get a better top 6 partner for Jack, hopefully sooner rather than later.
I think the only top 6 forwards left is tarasenko
I love trouba for fucking the rangers over haha they could
Only trade for a washed Reilly smith who
Pitt was dying to dump
Tied to Nashville AGAIN!!..just like in 95', our 1st cup year, all we heard all playoffs long, and even all summer long, was how John McMullen was gonna move The Devils to Nashville, smh..what a team that year as well..The Dev's not only won their 1st Cup in 95', they SWEPT the Presidents Trophy winners that year in the finals, The Red Wings..nobody gave us a chance and we destroyed that team..size and Goaltending wins championships, period..looking forward to this season..btw, if you haven't seen the Stevens hit on Kozlov during the finals that year of 95', I suggest you go watch it immediately..it was when Hockey was Hockey, I know Ace would agree with me on that one..Peace ✌️
Appreciate all the content. You really do a terrific job. Passion plus an entertaining way equals a great listen.
Not a Fitzy fan, but he remade a tissue soft team. So this team should be vastly improved. That's a big issue for me, just how incredibly sawft the Devils were built. Hopefully that's in the rear view mirror.
Very pleased with Noesen and Dillon – I wanted both of those guys. Pesce is fine, definitely improves our D over Marino. He's much better at preventing both east-west seem and slot passes. Should be a better partner for Luke as well. I know we're lacking that top 6 winger we wanted, but they address their biggest weaknesses from ly.
I thought when fitzy was talking about big game hunting, he was referring to getting one of the big name goalies.
I really think the Devils' forward group is great as is, assuming healthy. Having Jack, Nico, Bratt, Timo, Mercer with Dougie and Luke is actually very scary.
id rather have dillon than a forward and they need to sign mercer so not enough cash sadly
Keep being yourself. I love the passion even when I disagree.
Ace,. The passion you show is demonstrates how much you care. I enjoy your thoughts and please do not stop. We Devil's fans do truly appreciate everything you do. Now for the team, we are definitely better then we were in April. Let us see what Keefe can do. Hang in there
You’re right Ace…it’s crazy how improved this team should be defensively. Markstrom and Allen instead of last year’s goalies. Pesce and Dillon instead of Marino and Bahl. We score plenty of goals and now we’ve improved our bottom 6 too.
Looking on Capfriendly we have 6.776m remaining. Mercer & Foote still need new deals… However, Marchessault & Stamkos will both be 38 at the end of their contracts so both of those deals are a little dicey… If we didn't have Palat gambling & fitting Marchessault on the roster would definitely be worth it. I guess next off-season Palat gives us a 10 team trade list so hopefully we can move him then to avoid a buyout and find a younger replacement.
Vegas signed Samsonov before Schmid. Still wonder if anyone's going to take a chance on him as their backup.
Pecse's deal was fine , slightly over paid for Dillion but ok . I don't understand why they got 5 RHDmen signed plus Casey in the wings . Nobody signed to protect Jack
If they get Mercer extended Long Term, it's not a bad offseason at all
If they can free up some cap space, they can still off a trade with Colorado for Ross Colton