There will come a time when the New Jersey Devils need to trade Dougie Hamilton, but doing it this offseason would be a mistake.
I want to hold onto him for two reasons:
1. Brad Shaw
2. So we don't spend his salary between now and when Quinn is UFA. Keep that powder dry.
Unless it’s part of the equation to get Quinn, agreed
But you could also move out one of Siegs/Dillon/Kovy + Mercer/Palat/Haula and be net-even or so.
I’m also thinking Kovacevic starts next season on LTIR, so they’ll have some extra money to work with and can make a decision on what to do when he’s nearing a return
Tbh, If this new coach works his magic, it increases the trade value of everyone.
I want to hold onto him for two reasons:
1. Brad Shaw
2. So we don't spend his salary between now and when Quinn is UFA. Keep that powder dry.
Unless it’s part of the equation to get Quinn, agreed
But you could also move out one of Siegs/Dillon/Kovy + Mercer/Palat/Haula and be net-even or so.
I’m also thinking Kovacevic starts next season on LTIR, so they’ll have some extra money to work with and can make a decision on what to do when he’s nearing a return
Tbh, If this new coach works his magic, it increases the trade value of everyone.