The Devils Should Have Best Deal for Timo Meier

From all indications, Timo Meier will be traded at the deadline. The question is where he might go. I asked Kevin Allen about that and here’s what he told me: 

“I think the Devils are probably in a better position to make it happen because of cap space and prospects. The Devils can offer some quality prospects and they have more cap space. I think Meier is going to want $9 million.” 

I can see Alexander Holtz and two picks going to San Jose for the talented winger. 

Carolina is still in on him as well. Let’s see if they can outbid New Jersey. That might be a bridge too far for them. I would have to think Meier moves soon simply because teams are getting aggressive lately and he is the biggest name left on the trade board. 

James Van Riemsdyk Has Suitors 

JVR has been the subject of trade rumors for two seasons now and now is the time to trade him since he’s an impending UFA. The team that I think has a good chance of landing him is the Las Vegas Golden Knights. JVR can fill some of the void that the Knights lost when Mark Stone went on LTIR. Different positions but both are very good on the power play. The Knights have been scouting in Philadelphia recently and JVR could be one of their top choices. Let’s see where this one goes.

Holding Back Players Makes Sense 

When the Columbus Blue Jackets held out Vladislav Gavrikov there was a rumble. But Gustav Nyqvist, also an impending UFA got hurt costing the franchise future assets, so they played it smart after that. I can’t blame them one bit. The Coyotes have done the same thing with defenseman, Jakob Chychrun who has been on the block for two seasons now. Again, the defenseman has never played in more than 68 games in his career and that was in his rookie season.

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Tyler Bertuzzi Staying in Detroit 

Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday night that Tyler Bertuzzi will be staying in Detroit. Friedman said the feisty forward is now off the market so that means they could be close to giving him an extension or they need him for a playoff push since the Red Wings are on the cusp of being a contender this season. Either way, teams that wanted him will have to wait and that could mean teams looking for him will now aggressively look for a similar player on the market.