NJ Devils Sign Pesce, Dillon & Noesen NHL FREE AGENCY & Offseason Recap

NHL Free Agency is officially underway!
The New Jersey Devils have signed defensemen Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon along with forward Stefan Noesen.
The defense has been improved with the signing of these two players. We also added a nasty forward to the bottom 6.
The NJ Devils are a much improved and more physical team for sure.
HEAVIER. EDGIER. MORE VIOLENT!
Did Tom Fitzgerald's "BIG GAME HUNTING" mantra lead us to expect more?
What about a Top 6 forward?
I discuss the New Jersey Devils day in NHL Free Agency, as well as the earlier Offseason moves in this video.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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[@TravelinDevil76]

I don't blame you for being upset about "big game hunting" not really taking place. You're one of the most passionate Devils fans and it's expected to see you "wear your heart on your sleeve". You're about to hit 4k subs because you do! Devils are good to go for next season and the only thing to do is back what we got :D

[@runninwiththedevils]

@TravelinDevil76 INDEED! Silly me for buying into his silly war chant! But the team is MUCH better and I have high hopes for next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@jasonrakoci]

Only dude I really wanted back was Henrique… that would of been awesome to get him back

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jasonrakoci Henrique would be a nice late surprise. I don't know if he will be able to fit cap wi$e

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

We should’ve snagged Henrique from Anaheim 2 seasons ago at the deadline! Would’ve made beating the Rangers that much sweeter

[@johnt1115]

@@QueensNewYorkguy true and he would have come far far cheaper.

[@NothingToPointOut24]

I think moreso than just replacing Marino and Bahl, Pesce and Dillon are replacements for what we lost in Severson and Graves. And based on the contract that both of those guys signed last offseason, I think we'd all prefer what Fitz did yesterday. Marchessault would've been nice but not crushed that we missed out on him. I rather see Timo not be blocked from PP1 time and consistent top 6 minutes like he was last season. He was a different player once Toffoli was traded and we need that guy from Day 1 this season. Was hoping we'd get Skinner for the top 6 but maybe Tarasenko could be a nice addition on the cheap. Mercer not being signed yet makes me think Fitz could be up to something.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@NothingToPointOut24 With Hamilton out for most of last season, we REALLY missed Severson and Graves. I am overall thrilled with the improvements Fitz made. At this juncture, any coaching staff that doesn't keep Timo on PP1 is foolish. The man is a BULL! He can score the dirty goals as well as snipe. TIMO TIME! Timo obviously thrived once he was moved to his natural RW. To this day I cannot understand why Lindy let him rot on LW and starved him of PP time. It makes NO sense. We all know how he was used in San Jose when he was thriving!

[@michaels7134]

Ace, you are absolutely the best Devils commentator out there. Your passion is what makes you a fan and more entertaining than straight news guys. I have always been on the Dillon train, #10 in hits. THE NET OUT! ! Hopefully, the defensive upgrade can counter the lower scoring the top 6 most likely produces. Btw, loved the live stream the other night! Nico's gonna cry! Holy crap😂😂

[@runninwiththedevils]

@michaels7134 I really appreciate that my man. I care about this team entirely too much! I like Dillon a lot. I think he is going to be great for us. THE NET OUT FOR LIFE! Maybe we will play a brand of hockey a bit closer to the Dynasty Devils. I am going live tonight at 8:30! Grab some beverages and swing on byyyyy. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@stikfigzz]

Imagine a line brawl with THIS lineup. Hopefully our finesse guys have the protection they need and we can get some more smiles from Depressed Nico

[@runninwiththedevils]

@stikfigzz Oh baby! A line brawl with a selected group of THESE guys would be MUST SEE TV. I am hoping there is another one for the first game against the Rags next season!

[@ejf0255]

Who ? Not a one is a "deterrent" not to run over the team.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ejf0255 MacDermid, Cotter, Noesen, Dillon...good luck!

[@ejf0255]

@@runninwiththedevils not one team are worried about any of them. Not a one.

[@bted]

Pesce described Dillon as "big and mean" lol Good to hear

[@runninwiththedevils]

@bted Two traits I admire for sure!

[@ejf0255]

Dillon 34 to start year.... mean / old man. Maybe. If he isn't hurt.

[@lanceschneider7088]

If Hughes and Nemec improve on D we’ll be just fine. Our wall play will certainly be better with the new arrivals. LGD!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@lanceschneider7088 BEEF ALONG THE BOARDS! Love to see it. Some real dogs in that bottom 6.

[@shaneconnors4074]

Having dougie will help too.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@shaneconnors4074 Dougie was a MASSIVE loss last season. The team isn't the same without him. Looking forward to a monster year from him and the rest of the boys. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Hughes and Nemec will be better! All the announcers have been drooling over those guys and the fact that we have them!

[@JSnow-rv8ls]

The money thay stamkos got was crazy we were nevwr gonna sighn him for that much.. i think this team is def much improved i just would have liked a top 6 foward.. whos playing on jacks like next year??

[@runninwiththedevils]

@JSnow-rv8ls I would have passed on Stamkos at that price. He went for that bag $ The team is way better regardless that we missed on the Top 6 guy. Maybe something will materialize throughout the course of the season or at the deadline. The Top 6 is a big question mark at the moment. Will be very interesting to see how it all plays out. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@kfree1966]

Ace,. The passion you show is demonstrates how much you care. I enjoy your thoughts and please do not stop. We Devil's fans do truly appreciate everything you do. Now for the team, we are definitely better then we were in April. Let us see what Keefe can do. Hang in there

[@runninwiththedevils]

@kfree1966 I care entirely too much! I have loved this damn team for 30 years! Thank you for the kind comments. We will definitely be back next year. I have BIG EXPECTATIONS! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@DannyDunesweater]

Last year complaints were the coaching, goaltending, defense, and lack of toughness. I think all of that was addressed. Top 6 wing would be cherry on top.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@DannyDunesweater AGREED across the board.

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Palat’s contract was all about what he brings in the playoffs! We didn’t make it this year so we couldn’t see what he would’ve gave us! He was earning that contract in the playoffs 2 seasons ago!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@QueensNewYorkguy Hopefully we get there next year and he shines in the playoffs!

[@yoholmes273]

Palat "earned" 193k per point scored. Pure trash 🗑

[@jasonrakoci]

Big big big talented guys just like I said was coming… dude these guys are awesome pick ups!!! We are gonna be stronger on defense and a good pick up on offense to help protect the smaller talented guys like Hughes and Bratt…

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jasonrakoci I am happy with the day in the market. I just wish we landed that Top 6. BIG GAME HUNTING wasn't what lots of us were lead to believe. But I am happy with the improvements and expect a big year next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@user-we8iu5yc7w]

Appreciate all the content. You really do a terrific job. Passion plus an entertaining way equals a great listen. Not a Fitzy fan, but he remade a tissue soft team. So this team should be vastly improved. That's a big issue for me, just how incredibly sawft the Devils were built. Hopefully that's in the rear view mirror.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@user-we8iu5yc7w Thanks for the kind words. We definitely will be a MUCH grittier team next season. I have high hopes for 24-25. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@anthonymarshall7301]

100% correct. Fitz talked himself into a corner. Over promise, under deliver. That aside, vegas has us 4th best odd for the Cup and 2nd best odds to win the conference.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Dryflyonly86 It was unnecessary to toy with our emotions like that! I know the odds, I am not looking too much into them....but it is a tad encouraging. As an FYI, it was similar last season too, LMAO Obviously nobody could have predicted all of the injuries we were going to face

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

We’re definitely we’re definitely in the playoffs! I just want to see another 25 goal scorer get added from losing Tyler Taffoli

[@runninwiththedevils]

@QueensNewYorkguy I think we are definitely a playoff team

[@scottbasilone7567]

Full 24-25 NJ Devils schedule already out!! Pumped for the season to start!!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@scottbasilone7567 Oh yeaaaaaaaa

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

Take a breath man! You sound so stressed out. It's just hockey, and like you said, we are a much better team now than we were last year.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@GoodMenstruationAttitude long couple days!

[@jasonbladzinski5336]

When he said, "Big Game hunting" that's what he meant, big tough players.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jasonbladzinski5336 That certainly is NOT what he meant. He meant big names for sure!

[@bradk7836]

You’re right Ace…it’s crazy how improved this team should be defensively. Markstrom and Allen instead of last year’s goalies. Pesce and Dillon instead of Marino and Bahl. We score plenty of goals and now we’ve improved our bottom 6 too.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@bradk7836 It was a great day in Free Agency. BIG expectations for next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@johnfay366]

In my opinion i also think he knows that we are going on almost 20 SEASONS without a Stanley cup not including 2012. 2023 was just the beginning of what's to come hopefully in the future seasons, for the boys in black and red, and i think fitzy sees us Devil fans want our team to bring a cup back to New Jersey badly, so he's finally decided to put together the possible solution and team to do it.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@johnfay366 I really hope so! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@johnfay366]

@@runninwiththedevils LETS GO DEVILS!!!

[@RiotnRespect]

I like the additions that were made today! Low key I love the Noesen addition tbh

[@runninwiththedevils]

@RiotnRespect It was a good day! Noesen is a mean SOB! HEAVIER, EDGIER, MORE VIOLENT!

[@TravelinDevil76]

Devils sweep the season series with the Rags this year. MacDermid turns Rempe into the Elephant Man. Zadorov and Stamkos are the enemy now, so F them. Fitz is a GM and fills in for the Season ticket salesperson when he is bored. I like Fitz, he just needs to produce and I think he might of. I'll crack open a few Peroni's during the Live stream later to celebrate the upcoming season and new teammates with everyone. I'll wear my Smith gloves in remembrance.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@TravelinDevil76 I would love to hear Fitz' Season Ticket Sales pitch! That would REALLY be something! I am pumped for the season to start and cannot fathom waiting 3 months! UGHHHHHH

[@Heytherebuds]

Last season Nico developed a bit of a snarl to him. If you watched him when he wasn't injured. Of course he threw his weight around and he didn't take crap. I think he realized how embarrassing it was that Florida threw us around and he was tired of it. He started to lead by example and even though he is on the medium to smaller side he still added a little sandpaper. He was no. Brad marchand but he's still toughened up a bit. I really do like our acquisitions. I think they're going to propel us deeper into the offensive zone with authority

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Heytherebuds I think the team got wayyyy better yesterday and I am pumped for the season to start!

[@Heytherebuds]

And I realize this is a second comment but we struck out in free agency but it's not over. We still have Jonas as a trade chip and some pics so we might still be able to land a top six it's only July 2nd. And Mercer didn't get offered a brand new contract. His offer was tendered. I think that was a smart call on both ends. Almost like a bridge deal like brat did. I really think this is a make or break season for Mercer. He has a lot to prove

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Heytherebuds I am very interested to see what other moves are made before the season begins. Lots seem to be hoping we still move Siegs....

[@johnt1115]

Devils are #4 in the division. Playoffs will come down to the final week. 90-92 point team right now. Improvement but some serious weak points remain.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@johnt1115 I think and hope you are wrong. I think we hit the 100 mark! What are the "serious weak points" outside of failing to get a Top 6 forward?

[@johnt1115]

@@runninwiththedevils Not a chance as we’re currently built. I see Mercer and Palat slotted as 2nd line wingers and they’re not. They’re 3rd liners. Cotter and Noesen slotted as 3rd liners and they’re truly 4th liners. We also still depend too heavily on the health of Jack and Nico and that will always be an issue. Jack is a 50-60 game/yr player who is easily injured and certainly not built for when serious tight checking hockey is played Feb thru April and definitely in the playoffs. Too many other teams top 6 are far better than ours. I’m not confident that the Jack/Nico/Bratt/Meier core will ever be “deep run” or championship material as Devils. It may take another 2-3 years for Devils leadership to come to that realization. I’m big on bringing on Brady T to bring a different stronger character element much the same way Scott Stevens did. And we gave up a Hall of Famer to get Stevens…..much the same way I’d package Jack to bring in Brady. Without a second of hesitation.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@johnt1115 I want Brady more than anything. You have to realize that the team is definitely not trading either Hughes brother, so there is no point in even mentioning it IMO. But in a vacuum, I would make the deal too

[@MrZeek1519]

I'm no longer pissed about the Holtz and Schmid trade. Schmid wanted off the team, and both he and Holtz were upset on how they were treated. I can't blame them to a degree, but you can't have cancers like that in your locker room. As for Holtz specifically, he had time with both Nico and Hughes' lines last season and couldn't fit in on either. He couldn't keep up and just floated on offense. Maybe that would have changed this season if he had another chance, but it is what it is. I'll take this nastier Devils team over having Holtz.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@MrZeek1519 I am still not thrilled with the trade, but I have cooled off about it. Holtz still is only 22. I wanted to see him get at least a small audition under Keefe. Overall I am very happy with the improvements the team made yesterday

[@ramram349]

A lot of needs were taken care of. I don't care about missing out on top 6 guys as they were all VASTLY overpaid and all are on major downsides of their careers. But Fitz has to be creative to get a top 6 guy with Mercer's contract needed to be addressed. They have a few draft picks to work with and getting that top 6 guy might have to come in season, maybe close to the deadline. The Devils have three 2nd round picks in 2025 and can easily trade one of them at the deadline.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ramram349 I would have loved Marchessault at $5.5 personally. Fitz definitely needs to get creative for a Top 6 guy. I am curious to see how this all shakes out

[@johnt1115]

Our 2nd line is weak. The Holtz failure hurts. Our two 2nd line wingers should be on the 3rd and the 3rd wingers on the fourth line. If Bastian is still playing at all then we’re not nearly good enough. Made progress for sure on the back end but still a fringe playoff team at best.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@johnt1115 We are going to need guys to step up. I thought Holtz was going to get a shot to prove himself and crack the Top 6. Here we are. I am hoping that Fitz still has some magic up his sleeve somehow.

[@SnelSports]

My 2025 Stanley Cup Final prediction is New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers with Oilers having home ice but Devils win the cup in 6

[@runninwiththedevils]

@SnelSports If that happens I will be in Edmonton to see it! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@stephenengel8762]

we have 3--2nd round picks next year, im sure he can trade Siegenthaler and a couple of those picks for a top 6 guy

[@runninwiththedevils]

@stephenengel8762 That would be interesting...

[@matthewwarnke170]

Did we just get Tartar? Trying to confirm.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@matthewwarnke170 We did!

[@cbonez2909]

I am happy with what fitz did with this team today!!!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@cbonez2909 As am I!

[@mostlycrazyallthetime]

We don't need a top 6 forward.. we needed a better goalie better defense and better bottom 6 .. granted shipping off holtz gave us a better bottom 6 immediately but adding cotter and one of the Travis and the texans back makes us sooo much better on the bottom 6.

[@ramram349]

The offense that this team expects from a healthy Hamilton, L.Hughes and Nemec on the back end will offset the lack of a top 6 acquisition until the deadline, when options will become available.

[@mostlycrazyallthetime]

@@ramram349 yup

[@runninwiththedevils]

@mostlycrazyallthetime We are better overall for sure, but another Top 6 guy would make the lines more complete

[@larryblumenfeld1623]

If they can free up some cap space, they can still off a trade with Colorado for Ross Colton

[@runninwiththedevils]

@larryblumenfeld1623 That Palat $6M has us handcuffed

[@abrahaml5641]

Solid free agency today. My only realistic wish was duclair he signed for 3.5 AAV, that’s very doable and would’ve been nice next to jack and Jesper but glad we got the bottom 6, defense and goalies figured out. Scoring goals shouldn’t be our issue. Let’s hope everyone stays healthy because that’s all that matters. Don’t change for shit Ace, we’re here for your passion. LGD

[@runninwiththedevils]

@abrahaml5641 I would have loved Duclair at that price too. The Analytics Department probably nixed him as well. The main issues are addressed. A top 6 would have been nice. Time for Dawson to step up. Thanks for watching. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@stevewright1539]

There was too much influx last year to get a goalie. It was obvious a coaching change had to be made. Get your coach, your goalie and prove that you are serious this year. The Devils have a great core. The PP line went to crap when Hamilton went down. Players are going to want to play here. Pesce wanted to play here and he signed. I'm not sold on Siegenthaler and could see a trade happening there.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@stevewright1539 I still wanted a goalie last year to give us a fighting chance of making the playoffs. A lot of people are still hoping Siegs is dealt. I think he survived the mass house cleaning. Time will tell. Overall I am happy with our day today. We are a much better team. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@thomasgerstenberg1632]

You might be right on 1st round win in playoff. I'm putting $50 on the Cup Finals , payday will be good

[@runninwiththedevils]

@thomasgerstenberg1632 $50 to win the Cup, or win the Conference?!?

[@Troyski155]

I thought when fitzy was talking about big game hunting, he was referring to getting one of the big name goalies.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Troyski155 Most people interpreted that as across the board

[@Troyski155]

@runninwiththedevils your getting your hopes too high. I think he's done pretty good so far. I think he'll still do something else for the top/middle six.

[@sj3084]

id rather have dillon than a forward and they need to sign mercer so not enough cash sadly

[@runninwiththedevils]

@sj3084 Agreed. Defense was the MAIN priority, once goaltending was addressed! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@pulpmystic4956]

Would love to see Henrique and/or Tatar added to the lineup. Would give us a solid 3rd line and help everyone slot better. That could hold us over till we can get a better top 6 partner for Jack, hopefully sooner rather than later.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@pulpmystic4956 would be a nice add for sure

[@larryblumenfeld1623]

Pecse's deal was fine , slightly over paid for Dillion but ok . I don't understand why they got 5 RHDmen signed plus Casey in the wings . Nobody signed to protect Jack

[@runninwiththedevils]

@larryblumenfeld1623 There is plenty of "Jack Protection" on the lower lines. If you mess with Jack, you may not be dealt with immediately....but someone is coming for your head shortly. I would have LOVED Duclair at the deal he signed, and think he could have been a potential Top 6 guy

[@MrDankstar]

Dillon was 10th in hits last season, also Cotter is only 24 and looks like he could be great. would love to have Rico back too. The big needs last season was Goaltending, D, and toughness we absolutely addressed those and moved out some underperforming contracts. I think when Stammer signed with Nashville Marsh decided, tax break plus that roster.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@MrDankstar Agreed across the board!

[@afletch17]

From someone who admittedly wasn't a fan of this page....you owe no explanation. I look forward to your takes at this point and there isn't much more jersey than wearing your heart on your sleeve. Let em get their news elsewhere

[@runninwiththedevils]

@afletch17 Damn, don't hold back. Tell me how you really feel! lol

[@afletch17]

@runninwiththedevils I'm just a weirdo man. I don't even know the reasoning behind not being a fan at one point. All I know is that I saw a guy/girl earlier that said that they're a newer fan of hockey and that your videos help them out a lot. I'm in that same boat...I've been a hockey fan for a while but I've been gung-ho these last couple seasons. Your videos help me out a lot as well so thank you...I'm very grateful for this channel and you shouldn't change a thing about how you go about it. In my humble opinion

[@runninwiththedevils]

@afletch17 Welcome to the great sport on the planet! Thanks for watching! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@diamondking3421]

Great off season so far.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@diamondking3421 I would say very good. The team is MUCH better than we were yesterday!

[@andrewstaley8983]

Keep being yourself. I love the passion even when I disagree.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@andrewstaley8983 I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@dimostenisn.4642]

I will say that I am mostly okay with what went on. I don't approve the deal involving Holtz and Akira ,but all in all not too bad. Are we going to be a better team? Absolutely. Are we going to make it to the playoffs? Likely I say. Are we winning a cup? I don't think so.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@dimostenisn.4642 I think we are going to surprise a lot of people/teams!

[@dimostenisn.4642]

​@runninwiththedevils let's see. I will be at the Rock to see magic happen. Let's hope for the best!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@dimostenisn.4642 I certainly am! I think we will be pretty damn good next year! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Lol 😆 Runnin with the Devils, you worded Hischier better than I have been! I’ve been saying that he is soft! But maybe he is just someone lacking snarl! Well with all these tough guys coming on here, he’s going to have to develop snarl and more toughness or he’ll lose his Captaincy! We’re no longer a team that teams can push around! You know how many weird faces I’ve made seeing Hughes, Bratt and Hischier get out toughed? If you’re getting out toughed than that means you’re getting out man’d

[@runninwiththedevils]

@QueensNewYorkguy Hopefully EVERYONE plays a bit edgier next season. HEAVIER, EDGIER, MORE VIOLENT!

[@Dracast13]

Looking on Capfriendly we have 6.776m remaining. Mercer & Foote still need new deals... However, Marchessault & Stamkos will both be 38 at the end of their contracts so both of those deals are a little dicey... If we didn't have Palat gambling & fitting Marchessault on the roster would definitely be worth it. I guess next off-season Palat gives us a 10 team trade list so *hopefully* we can move him then to avoid a buyout and find a younger replacement. Vegas signed Samsonov before Schmid. Still wonder if anyone's going to take a chance on him as their backup.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Dracast13 I would have rolled the dice on Marchessault for sure. Guy is a GAMER, and Conn Smythe winner. Palat is really handcuffing us. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@ritterengine1289]

I’m super amped about the seasons to start now but I’m legit concerned with Hamilton and that injury he sustained. I’m worried he might easily re-aggravate his injury or just flat out won’t be the same.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ritterengine1289 I hope he is fully healthy and injury free. BUT, if something happens to him....he MUST be moved to LTIR immediately! The $ must be spent elsewhere if this unfortunate scenario plays out

[@TractControlOff]

I really think the Devils' forward group is great as is, assuming healthy. Having Jack, Nico, Bratt, Timo, Mercer with Dougie and Luke is actually very scary.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@TractControlOff I agree. A top 6 forward would have been nice, but I think we may eventually land one throughout the course of the season

[@jma.87]

Very pleased with Noesen and Dillon - I wanted both of those guys. Pesce is fine, definitely improves our D over Marino. He's much better at preventing both east-west seam and slot passes. Should be a better partner for Luke as well. I know we're lacking that top 6 winger we wanted, but they addressed their biggest weaknesses from ly.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 Overall I am happy with the moves. I am expecting a big bounceback season next year. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@davinpoggy]

I think the only top 6 forwards left is tarasenko

[@runninwiththedevils]

@davinpoggy Very few left, and we are tight with the cap. I think Fitz is looking to have some $ in the reserves for a "just in case"

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Man i think Ive been hanging with my girlfriend way too much lately 😂 cause I had no idea we got Markstrom!!! I guess that’s why you’ve been happier past couple weeks Runnin with the Devils lmao

[@runninwiththedevils]

@QueensNewYorkguy WHOAAAAAAA! How is that even possible?!? LMAO! I definitely have been a bit happier I suppose

[@djentleman7]

I would have liked to move Siegs before Marino but oh well. Marchessault for 5.5??? Wtf is this an everything must go sale?

[@runninwiththedevils]

@djentleman7 We likely tried to move Siegs and couldn't. There is still a chance he is move. I was a bit surprised with the Marchessault deal as well.

[@kylemaher4540]

Nico face rivals the Eli manning face 😂

[@runninwiththedevils]

@kylemaher4540 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kkacperowski]

TRUTH

[@vmeglis70]

Tied to Nashville AGAIN!!..just like in 95', our 1st cup year, all we heard all playoffs long, and even all summer long, was how John McMullen was gonna move The Devils to Nashville, smh..what a team that year as well..The Dev's not only won their 1st Cup in 95', they SWEPT the Presidents Trophy winners that year in the finals, The Red Wings..nobody gave us a chance and we destroyed that team..size and Goaltending wins championships, period..looking forward to this season..btw, if you haven't seen the Stevens hit on Kozlov during the finals that year of 95', I suggest you go watch it immediately..it was when Hockey was Hockey, I know Ace would agree with me on that one..Peace ✌️

[@runninwiththedevils]

@vmeglis70 I will never forget Terreri holding the "NASHVILLE? NO WAY" sign. Now that you brought us full circle, I officially HATE Nashville! Of course I know the Kozlov hit. "YOU'RE NEXT!!!" What a legendary moment! Love Stevens and the old league! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@ramram349]

I was right there for it all. The amount of disrespect the Devils got going into the 95 Finals was downright laughable and my team also loaded up my wallet as I went against my principles of betting on my team (the Devils were huge underdogs) and made some serious money.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ramram349 What were the Devils odds before the series?!?

[@vmeglis70]

@@runninwiththedevils I have no clue my friend, I was only 25 at the time and only cared that they won, lol..Happy you won some cash and the Devils won the cup..best of both worlds buddy..stay well..LET'S GO DEVILS! 👏👏 👏👏👏👹

[@ramram349]

@@runninwiththedevils I was getting 10-1 odds, which I thought was crazy and I made a decent scheckel on top of seeing our Devils win their first Cup.

[@Dryflyonly86]

My nickname for Nico is Captain Grimace

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Dryflyonly86 LMAO

[@chenry15]

If they get Mercer extended Long Term, it's not a bad offseason at all

[@runninwiththedevils]

@chenry15 Super curious to see when the details of a Mercer contract come out!

[@jamess.9164]

This season will be dictated by our decision of Dougie or Luke on PP1. If we put Luke on PP1 our season will be a failure. If we put Dougie, our season will be excellent.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamess.9164 I will RIOT if Dougie is not on PP1. This shouldn't even be a question!

[@cntrlaltdelyou]

Gusev at development camp.. is the goose loose?

[@runninwiththedevils]

@cntrlaltdelyou THE GOOSE IS LOOSE!

[@ARusso22TV]

Gotta move out bastion save 1.4 make a pitch for tank and resign dawg

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV I like Bastian, but wouldn't be upset if we moved him

[@ARusso22TV]

@@runninwiththedevils idk just seems like he got too comfortable and when we needed him to fight and stand up he was MIA

[@Jman-cx4bd]

ik we all wanted a big top 6 forward addition however the offseason is not nearly over and on top of that we were already one of the best offensive teams in the league. we were 12th in the league in goals for per game with jack nico bratt meier and dougie all missing time, and alot of them missing time at the same time, thats ridiculous to think about. we are going to be top 5 in both goals for per game and goals against per game unless the injuries are even worse than last season

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Jman-cx4bd There is still time, but with limited cap space, what is really out there? I do think assuming we remain healthy, we are going to be a dangerous team next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@Jman-cx4bd]

@@runninwiththedevils even with injuries we should still be good because of the depth fitz has given us this season. we have 6 top 4 defensman and a bunch of guys that could be bottom pair guys in the nhl like kovacevic, desimonne, hatakka, even guys like colton white and seamus casey. we are now literally stacked in the back end. id love to add guys like coleman and mcgroarty which is possible if we move someone like a bastian but we dont even need to those moves would just bring us over the top.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Jman-cx4bd We are definitely DEEEEEEEEEEP at D now which is lovely to see. You really want McGroarty huh?!? He seems like he has the potential to be another Holtz IMO. Will be interesting to see how his whole situation plays out

[@Jman-cx4bd]

@@runninwiththedevils not even remotely close to the same type of player. Mcgroarty is a legit powerforwwrd who so far has developed as good as you can hope for and is nhl ready. He plays a very translatable game unlike holtz.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Jman-cx4bd Tons of Scouting Reports question his skating ability, which is a scary red flag for me

[@Forme76153]

Tarasenko is still an option. James duthie said rangers and devil’s interested in him. The rangers should be out with getting Smith

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Forme76153 That would certainly be a beautiful 25th hour surprise!

[@MichaelWells8968]

Holtz was given every chance with Jack/jesp/nico/timo this year. There is a reason a top 5 in Ws coach all time, another well respected coach, and a gm who played and has worked magic since became a gm. Stop with the holtz double fisting already.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@MichaelWells8968 He is still ONLY 22. I wasn't willing to pull the plug YET. I wanted to see him under Keefe for a little. But there consensus isn't good on him for sure....PS I think you meant double "wristing" LMAO

[@yoholmes273]

Next season, Holtz will score 30 goals in Vegas' top 6 and will in the playoffs

[@anson.meadows]

Tatar is back.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@anson.meadows I like it!

[@noahmichitsch]

The beverages will be out fs😈 joe better be calling in tn

[@runninwiththedevils]

@noahmichitsch Oh they will be outttttt...we will see if Joe will call in

[@JJAYDOG456]

The first reaction is usually the correct one.....just saying

[@runninwiththedevils]

@JJAYDOG456 I gotta be positive. We are a way better team today. The BIG GAME HUNTING was nothing more than a silly statement that Fitz should have NEVER said. Many fans are still going to be disappointed, even though we had a good day at the negotiation table. The expectations were falsely set.

[@JJAYDOG456]

It's always been tuff in FA for Jersey over the last 10 years or so

[@runninwiththedevils]

@JJAYDOG456 Hopefully we can consistently win and become a much more attractive destination for Free Agents

[@JJAYDOG456]

@@runninwiththedevils agreed

[@1verge1]

I think not getting a goalie during last season will end up being the right move long term. This team was too beat up and too creampuff to make any type of run in the playoffs. So what would the point have been? aside from getting a lower draft pick and missing out on this super high ceiling russian phenom. Do i think fitz saw it the same at that time? No. I think calgary was trying to rape the devils for markstrom, he basically said so in that end of season presser. Wanted marchessault too. Nhl and nfl need to fix this bullshit with the cap and certain teams having an advantage because of income taxes.. maybe we get henrique or a pto walks on and has a magic year or a prospect steps up.. ehh we'll see.. also im hearing dillen is a mean player but i havent watched him play so i dont know

[@runninwiththedevils]

@1verge1 I never condone tanking. I wish we got a goalie midseason to at least give us a shot at the playoffs. Making the playoffs and going through the battles are invaluable lessons for teams; especially a team as young as ours. I don't know how they can level the playing field with the no income tax states. It is a major advantage that I bet all of them pitch HEAVILY to Free Agents.

[@ciscokid1999]

Fitz obviously is not a hunter, as big game is not quail hunting.....perhaps there is something in the works, after today. Still his comments on Big game, sigh.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ciscokid1999 "Quail hunting" I AM DEAD.

[@eugenehewitt2917]

Thank you!! He is definitely NOT a BIG GAME HUNTER!! Love Quail hunter. He cannot sell anyone on playing in NJ!! That’s his legacy. He fails at luring big names.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@eugenehewitt2917 Maybe DUCK HUNT like the old Nintendo game! I would love to know what big names he even tried to get. I wonder if Stamkos was ever seriously pitched to come here, likewise with Marchessault

[@nickadams6537]

Fitz is the worst GM in the NHL. He never delivers.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@nickadams6537 I think that's a bit harsh. He vastly improved the team, but he did completely fail at BIG GAME HUNTING....

[@matthewscelfo6534]

Guys who play with heart is all I can ask!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@matthewscelfo6534 We have brought some in!

[@CollectRecords732]

Agreed - we got better and I’m happy for that, but none of it qualifies as big game. I mean, what’s next? Are we going to find out Keefe didn’t have to actually run THE GAUNTLET? Lmao #LGD #bringbradytonjatthetradedeadline

[@runninwiththedevils]

@CollectRecords732 AGREED. Big Game Hunting was a total farce.

[@Dryflyonly86]

Eastern conference finals guaranteed, cup WIN next year

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Dryflyonly86 BRAVE! I would love to see it

[@stikfigzz]

This Free Agency is brought to you by the New Utica Devets. In memoriam,.2023-2024.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@stikfigzz I am hoping we NEVER see the New Utica Devets again! I will always remember them fondly!

[@johnt1115]

Don’t sleep on Kova. Better than Siegs and Dillon.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@johnt1115 He definitely is not going to push a guy we are paying $4M out of the lineup. He is a RD and Siegs is a LD. I can't see him pushing Siegs out unless someone else can move to the left, and give Kovacevic their spot on the right

[@mkchomponthis]

LGD.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@mkchomponthis LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@rockyrinaldi6562]

I’m bummed about the top 6 forward as well. Isn’t Ehlers available? Send em Palat and Siegemthaler, bring in new D man from Montreal.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@rockyrinaldi6562 I don't know if that'll get it done. Siegs is a LD, Kovacevic is a RD. I think we will seldomly see Kovacevic, if at all. He may be the next guy up if there are any injuries.

[@rockyrinaldi6562]

Laine or The Rutger kid?

[@runninwiththedevils]

@rockyrinaldi6562 I don't think there is ANY chance of fitting Laine under the cap unless Palat is going the other way....

[@JoshO-ro7ek]

Palat Casey and both our second for Laine with 50% retain

[@rockyrinaldi6562]

@@runninwiththedevils that’s what I’m saying, ship out Palat! This dude is not the guy to be on Jacks line.

[@johnt1115]

We didn’t LOSE Holtz. Holtz, the player, failed himself. He had more than ample opportunity all year last year and ultimately failed.

[@jamess.9164]

When we drafted Holtz I knew this would happen. He doesn’t fit in our system. He can be on any other team in this league and put up 30 goals because he’ll post up on the power play. He was never going to fit here, and as Fitzy’s first pick as GM, it was an EPIC FAIL.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamess.9164 It is a shame we didn't get Askarov there

[@johnt1115]

@@jamess.9164 nobody has a crystal ball. At the time, everyone in hockey thought he was the right pick in that spot. Nobody to blame except the player and sometimes things don’t materialize as you hope. It honestly happens a lot.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@johnt1115 Obviously if you could tell the future, drafting, and life in general would be much easier. I am beginning to question our Scouting Department

[@johnt1115]

@@runninwiththedevils I wouldn’t blame you. I may be going back too far but . Holtz, Matteau, Josefson, Ty Smith, Tedenby, McLeod, Stillman, and Quenneville were major whiffs.

[@ARusso22TV]

He does look like he wants to cry Lmaooooooo

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV Right?

[@jonathanochoa7064]

Was really hoping stammer went to the devils, those Nashville jerseys are too ugly to have that legends name on the back but Barry Trotz cooked.

[@jonathanochoa7064]

No offense to the preds they just don’t have my favorite jerseys lol

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jonathanochoa7064 Trotz TRULY went BIG GAME HUNTING! My god, what a day for the Preds and their fans!

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

Relax, he has all summer to get Brady lol

[@runninwiththedevils]

@FrankO-ek1ec The dream is dead until next Summer

[@user-ki6tk9nh9j]

Here's a trade for your top 6,Josh Anderson for Dougie Hamilton one bad contract for another.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@user-ki6tk9nh9j I like Dougie and I think a lot of people miss his true value. The guy can skate the puck out of our zone and produce on the PP. If he started crushing people he would shoot up the list of my favorite players

[@DreWhite100]

Dougie was hurt last year and that was a big reason we weren’t that good. I expect a big rebound from Dougie

[@user-ki6tk9nh9j]

He's a liability defensively and we no longer need him on the power play. This is his fourth stop in this league for a reason

[@runninwiththedevils]

@user-ki6tk9nh9j I can't buy it. He should have been a Norris candidate in 22-23. He was a machine

[@runninwiththedevils]

@DreWhite100 AGREED

[@sst6601]

FIRE FITZGERALD!!!!!! GET RID OF THAT TRASH!!!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@sst6601 lmao

[@jamesisrael4294]

I love trouba for fucking the rangers over haha they could Only trade for a washed Reilly smith who Pitt was dying to dump

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamesisrael4294 Trouba is a clown! He may end up in Detroit

[@ramram349]

Oh.... AND NO MORE BRENDAN SMITH. 😀😀😀

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ramram349 I will miss Brendan. He was a warrior. I know a lot of people did not like him, but I did

[@ramram349]

@@runninwiththedevils You are most definitely in the minority here. Most Devil fans I know would have bought a ticket for Smith to get out of town..

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ramram349 There are a few of us at least. He was the only guy with toughness on the roster for a majority of last season. I became a fan when he crushed Anders Lee to the ice twice on the same shift, before Lee went after him...they dropped the gloves, and Smith pummeled him, leaving him bloodied! This is just a beautiful sequence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5ecp2WeqMemb5Y

[@ejf0255]

Fitz is a Putz. Pesce is the only decent signing. AHLers and past their prime used to be's. Palat looking at your 6 million. Wasted cap space. Not "Harder to play against". GM can join Ruff in Buffalo. Horrid. Geriatric Ward of NHL goalies to boot. No playoffs again.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ejf0255 WOW! You don't like Dillon?!? We are definitely harder to play against. You will see. Markstrom will be good for us as well. BE POSITIVE! We are definitely making the playoffs

[@ejf0255]

@@runninwiththedevils 34 years old. Dillon will be hurt if he is the only true hard to play against type. Noesen/Tartart/White. Repeats suck, especially when the first watching wasn't great to begin with. Lomberg and so many other really hard to play against types, we got AHLers and bottom barrel players. Fitz gives fans fits !!! NO way playoffs. Lucky to be .500. We ha e the geriatric Ward of goalies.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ejf0255 I think you are wayyyyyy off base here. But if you end up being right, I will certainly give you props. I just can't see this team not making the playoffs

[@ejf0255]

@@runninwiththedevils I can. Half of these cast offs are re-runs. They weren't that good the first time. Tartart is just horrid.