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Originally Posted by Macho0978
Hamilton's injury has to play a part in why the Devils did not buy now as well. Playoff experience would be valuable, but they aren't doing anything this year without their top dman and 2 rookies on d.
I love how impatient the Flames fans around here are with the Devils rebuild...they could be the best set up team for the future, but they should blow big assets right now for a 34-year-old goalie. IMO, they did the right thing, likely that pick is a 3rd and the cleared-out cap for next year when it makes more sense to go after a goalie. Also no longer need to pay for retention so that should get factored into the Allen trade too.
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drafting some good young players is easy
turning them into a contending team is much more difficult
pretty much everybody in hockey can see what the Devils need, in order to take the next step
and losing Mercer wouldn't slow them down in the slightest