Two More Teams Make Deals With The Devils

[Antithesis]

From the desk of the illustrious Devils GM Steve R.:

To Florida:
D Tom Gilbert
NJ 2nd round pick 2008

To New Jersey:
C Doug Weight

and

To Colorado:
C Vern Fiddler

To New Jersey:
G Mike Dunham

We really like both of these trades for our team. Tom Gilbert did break in to that "other" professional league on their AHL team, the Oilers, but he was way down on our depth chart and did not figure into our plans, and giving up one of our many 2008 2nd rounders was not a big pain. Doug Weight will boost our forward ranks for next season, and should contribute hugely with his offense.

We needed a backup goalie for next season, which explains the acqisition of Dunham. Ideally, we'd have acquired a backup through UFA this off-season on a one-year deal but this way we have guaranteed ourselves a serviceable backup at a low cost in terms of our roster. Fiddler unfortunately became expendable with the acquisition of Doug Weight.

Thanks to Martin and James for quick and painless negotiations.

[Flickered Flame]

I like the Weight deal Steve!

[Antithesis]

Thanks Mike ... obviously I like both but the Weight deal did not hurt at all, and after that one, the Dunham one made a lot of sense to me.

[JiriHrdina]

If I may toot the collective horn of the commish team for a moment, so far the new rules are playing out as we had hoped with some lower end teams getting an opportunity to add some quality players for real good prices.
Excellent!

[Hanna Sniper]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

If I may toot the collective horn of the commish team for a moment, so far the new rules are playing out as we had hoped with some lower end teams getting an opportunity to add some quality players for real good prices.
Excellent!

I hear there's some real good players in Carolina looking for future employment too

[notoepik]

Bonk is available!

Petrovicky! You know you love him!

[Flickered Flame]

Teams looking to dump a high priced forward, the Jets would like to move Bruno Gervais.

[jam26]

I agree, Grant. The new rules are really spreading out the talent.

[Mccree]

Shannahan, Murray and Belfour are available

[flambers]

Rangers still have cap space and are open to bring in an expensive player...

[Mccree]

Originally Posted by Mccree

Shannahan, Murray and Belfour are available

Well Eddie the eagle has moved on. I had a stupid watchdog warning and I was under the impression that I needed to get under teh Cap level Soon. Since that is not the case we will be taking our time in moving Shanahan and Murray.