Steve Kouleas was recently on NHL Network talking about potential trade packages for Jacob Markstrom. At one point, he suggested that the New Jersey Devils should either trade away Dawson Mercer, Simon Nemec, or a few high-end draft picks for his services. Patrik Laine wants a fresh start and might be traded this offseason. While he might not be a top option, it’s still something that Tom Fitzgerald should inquire.
Link to the original Steve Kouleas tweet: https://x.com/DevilsInsiders/status/1800943028326023480
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32 Comments
Def not to moving either. Rather upgrade the D and roll Allen/Daws or allen/kahkonen instead of trading nemec or mercer. Maybe clarke + a 3rd or clarke + a 5th + another prospect not named casey or hameenaho
Neither for Markstrom. I might rethink it for that position for Ullmark, but if I was to move one of them then the 10th pick would not be part of that package
Let me think long and hard….🤔🤔🤔
NO NO and…NO
HELL NO. Not trading either of them. Keep the 10th overall pick.
Holtz and the 10# pick for Ullmark would make me happier than anything big or small we give for markstrom 😅😅
Neither for Markstrom. I don't really want to trade Nemec in any circumstance, hard to let go of Mercer too. Laine is interesting though maybe see whats on the table for him?
Only way we trade Mercer if he’s part of a package for Brady tkachuk
They are not a playoff team team and Flames goalie is short term already lost a bunch of prospects can lose more
I don't think the Devils will get Laine.
Am I the only one who doesn’t want Markstrom? He’d be a temporary fix. The Devils need a younger, elite goalie locked down for a decent time. If they go with Markstrom, they better sign him for no more than 3 years, but they also need to concentrate on improving the blue line by a lot, not only in talent, but also structure…… Strong defense makes a good goalie a great goalie……
If anyone outside of Ottawa even thinks about trading for Nemec they're smoking some cheap crack that's been cut with fentanyl.
Calgary wants 10oa AND holtz or Casey lmao
Markstrom will not be going to Jersey!!! 💯 Marky is headed to Senators… Devils could get Saros or Ullmark
Pay the price, if not. Enjoy another early exit!!!
As a Flames fan, I dont think you understand just how good Markstom can be. He was in the Vezina conversation up to the trade deadline until we lost half our D.
As a Flames fan, I dont think you understand just how good Markstom can be. He was in the Vezina conversation up to the trade deadline until we lost half our D.
“It’s not often a team trades its silky smooth scorer….even less common to target a ‘pest’ in return. The swap signaled Florida was ready for a redo…taking a first step…to propel the Panthers farther than they’d been in 25 years.” That’s from an ESPN article a while back. Jack is our Huberdeau. Could Jack ever make it through the playoffs? Be honest. Jack can’t even make it through a regular season. Look at the brutal physicality of game 2 a couple of nights ago. Glorious intense heavyweight playoff hockey. Devils Championship? Not when your best player is 5’10” 167. Forget it. Get Brady. Go back to our roots. Establish a take no prisoner culture once again. That is Devils Hockey.
If you have a plethora of solid prospects and picks, wouldn't it be wise to trade for a piece that you are missing? You have to give to get. Markstrom instantly makes your team a contender, Mercer does not. Maybe you just need another year of missing out before you realize how important goaltending is. NJ history with goalies makes me think you all should know better.
Markstom (20% retained) + the 28th overall pick (via VAN) for 10th overall pick + ?
Marino or Siegenthaler+Holtz+3rd-round pick. If retaining, they'll need to throw a prospect.
DO NOT make this trade, Fitz.
Keep your assets and shop smart.
Growing goalies is ideal…
Not just no but HELL no!!
No
UGhh neither especially mercer, guy has alot of potential as well as nemec. Hard pass
Need to trade holtz and marino for ullmark.
As for Markstrom having the leverage because he has to waive, the Flames have the leverage of not dealing him unless he goes to the team that offers the best deal. If he wants to move on he will probably comply. I think it is a wash. I have heard he will not waive to a WC team, he wants to be in the East. So there is that.
Seems like NJ fans want to give up next to nothing for a top tier goaltender and Flames fans want the entire farm for two years of Markstrom.
I think NJ fans have to realize that dealing for potential upside is risky. Just like dealing for picks. There is no guarantee on any pick, even 10th overall. You might get a Mikko Rantanen, but it might be a Nick Ritchie. Mercer's future looks bright, but it wouldn't be the first time a young player with ostensibly tonnes of upside doesn't achieve it.
I also think that Flames fans need to realize 10 OA probably isn't happening without an add. Same with Mercer.
However, in the case of Mercer, or Bahl for that matter, if CGY really wants them, new offer sheet rules only require a 2nd round pick compensation for a sheet up to $4.5 mil. They can also use that option as leverage.
Either way, I would like to see Markstrom finally dealt so everyone can finally focus on something else. 😉
What some people are missing is that the Flames have the ultimate power in a Markstrom trade. Sure, Markstrom has a NMC, but Calgary does not have to trade him. They signed him as a UFA, so they have nothing invested in him except for money. If Conroy can't get his asking price, the Flames will just quite happily keep Markstrom.
Hischier, Draisaitl, Meier 2026 👌 Devils should wait another 2 years to spend big time money, see how our goaltending plays out and go all in for Leon in 2026
No. I would give up the 10th overall pick but that is it. I would make Calgary picks up part of the tab too.
10th pick for Markstrom sounds like that 9th pick (that turned out to be Bo Horvath) for Corey Schneider. No Thanks
Do not give up picks for Markstrom or the guy from Columbus. The only way that would work for me is in getting gritty bottom six person, and physical defenseman.
As for goaltending roll the dice with Schmid.
I don't want Markstrom. They should trade Dawson Mercer for someone else though. The guy sucks.