When Free Agency Opens on July 1st Will the NJ Devils SIGN Nikita Zadorov or Chris Tanev? Both were names on the Devils radar when the trade deadline came and went and now that the NJ Devils traded for goaltender Jakob Markstrom the first thing I thought. Does this make Zadorov and Tanev more willing to sign with the Devils to play in front of their former friend and netminder again. It is possible.
The Devils traded off Big Defenseman Kevin Bahl and clearly may make room for another Defenseman to sign in Free agency. With the windows being short with Markstrom with his current contract expiring in 2 seasons and his age will Tom Fitzgerald and the Devils go all in and try for one of or both of Zadorov and Tanev.
With the defensive struggles they endured last season I wouldnt be surprised to see them kicking the tires on these 2 veteran defenseman.
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Both guys I’d love to see on the Devs , either one works and fits the bill of what we need . I don’t think we’ll be able to afford Pesce with what he’s gonna command and end up getting. Add that top and bottom 6 forward too!
I dont mind 6×6 for Zadorov but we are going to have to move or buyout Marino or Seigenthaler. We NEED a hard hitting, shot blocker.
We need a defensive defenseman (maybe 2) who loves to hit people, but we need to avoid bad contracts to check that long list you showed and cap space short
Would go nuts for Zadarov
Cap space is limited. Don't get your hopes up.
Could definitely see Tanev signing there. Marky and Tanev played together for 10 years and are great friends, and if you look at Markstroms mask he wore a few times this year on retro nights and 3rd jersey nights, the toothless skull that surrounds the whole mask and just shows the couple teeth is actually made after tanevs teeth lol. its brilliant. Love your vids.
Good honest analysis. Zadorov is not worth 6mil, but I like either player
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Let’s get both players!! And we can get a 20 year old stud power forward from the Jets for our 10th pick and John Marino. Rutger McGroarty is unhappy in Winnipeg and wants to be traded. This guy is the perfect piece in my opinion and would be very cap friendly for the next three years.
I would love to see both but it’s unrealistic. Every team needs blocked shots in the playoffs
Someone like Dillon 6’4” or Theodore. Stay away from Zadarov. 3 more points than Kevin Bahl this season and similar size, asking for 6 mil?? Be ok with Tanev for 2-3 years.
If they get 1 of them, they'll have a better chance of getting Zadorov than Tanev.
Calgary had both of these guys and played Tanev quite a bit more. I’d rather Tanev. You can get him at a better price too.
If they can move out Marino I'd be ok with Zadorovs ask.
Tanev and Dillon would fit and be more affordable, especially if we trade marino or seigs
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