You named wingers for a center position.

We got a 25 year old who I think is(or at the least could be) a top defensive player in the league.

For and oft injured prospect that would be FIGHTING for a spot currently. And in the future.

We have Rosen, Kulich, Ostlund, Helenius, Neuchev, Poltapov, Whalberg waiting in the wings. We dealt from a strength to improve a weakness.
- DirtyDan

Kulich can play center as I said. If you'd like a center though, Phillip Danault would've likely been about the same price, is good defensively, but can actually put up points.

If McLeod is the "top defensive player in the league" then he will have to improve by leaps and bounds, but it would be the best trade this franchise has ever made. I would happily be wrong. Overjoyed even. I just don't see it.

Either way, moving on.

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- homiedclown

Not a horrid comparison.

Kulich can play center as I said. If you'd like a center though, Phillip Danault would've likely been about the same price, is good defensively, but can actually put up points.

If McLeod is the "top defensive player in the league" then he will have to improve by leaps and bounds, but it would be the best trade this franchise has ever made.
- QuinnFan

A top defensive player. as in 1 of X amount. And if hes not.. could be imo.

But can Kulich play center at the NHL level. I have my doubts and I think hes better used on the wing any way.

Phil Danault makes 5.5millions. We traded the guy we didnt want to pay that to...

A top defensive player. as in 1 of X amount. And if hes not.. could be imo.

But can Kulich play center at the NHL level. I have my doubts and I think hes better used on the wing any way.

Phil Danault makes 5.5millions. We traded the guy we didnt want to pay that to...
- DirtyDan

I dk, I think Kulich can play either LW or C. Just depends on who you ask I guess.

Move Sammy or Clifton and you cover the difference between McLeod and Danault next year. Easy peasy. Not sure if you have to pay to get rid of Clifton or not, but know Philly was ready to pony up for Sammy.

I dk, I think Kulich can play either LW or C. Just depends on who you ask I guess.

Move Sammy or Clifton and you cover the difference between McLeod and Danault next year. Easy peasy. Not sure if you have to pay to get rid of Clifton or not, but know Philly was ready to pony up for Sammy.
- QuinnFan

Depends on who you ask cause he hasn't done it. Thats why I asked if he CAN play center at the NHL level. We don't know.

Was Danault even available?

What did you give UP ? POWDER PUFF? What player or draft pick it cost you?
- Rsh

See the Van came and picked you Up! Getting some fresh Air working 1st and 1st.

2 in the East? Doesn't make sense to me.
- IonSabres

They’ve been way overdue for a conference overhaul. They don’t make sense

Dirt has turned McLeod into his phenom this offseason like boss went all in on Levi last season.

Ruff is the right guy for this group….even though Don Meatball was the greatest coach in the history of the game last season.

The short term memories on here are laughable and it explains a lot.

This roster is constructed to finish in 10th place.

Stefan Noesen would've been a good signing. That'd be for free. As far as acquisitions go then it gets tricky as we might argue about returns, but Brandon Tanev or Jesper Fast would've been fine additions that are probably much cheaper, if a defensive forward was the big need.

And fair enough. I kind of thought that was what we had the highly defensive 4th line for, but if he does open Tage/Cozo up for more offensive zone draws...great!
- QuinnFan

Noesen will be good for devils depth

This roster is constructed to finish in 10th place.
- washedup20

Hope

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- homiedclown

Johan Larsson never broke 20 points in the NHL. McLeod has never had a season below 20 points