Lamoriello/Draft article in NYPost

Here is the latest Mark Everson article. He, at least this time, has some Lou Lamoriello quotes in this column.

DEVS GM LOU LIKES DRAFT AS IT STANDS (http://www.nypost.com/sports/devils/17568.htm)
"I hope the draft stays very similar to what it is now," the Devils' GM said. "I would not want to think that anything would change."
Lamoriello also said that he wouldn't be issuing qualifying offers until after the draft. Among those, he must offer restricted free agent Jeff Friesen a $3 million contract, or he becomes unrestricted on July 1. He also has an option on Jan Hrdina.

Everson echoes his Gomez-trade talk. I ask my fellow Devils fans this, would you trade Gomez, Ahonen, #22 overall and maybe some future picks to get Alexander Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin? I really like Scott Gomez playmaking skills, but another guy who can put the puck in the net besides Elias is greatly needed. I don't know if it could be done, but it is tempting ponder, maybe just a pipe-dream.

Gomez, Ahonen, a few picks for Ovechkin or Malkin?

Yeah, I'd take it. I don't think it will happen without Parise in there though.

Washington and Pittsburgh are in over their head in goaltenders. It would take a lot of picks.

Elias-Parise-Ovechkin.....

Here is the latest Mark Everson article. He, at least this time, has some Lou Lamoriello quotes in this column.

DEVS GM LOU LIKES DRAFT AS IT STANDS</FONT> (http://www.nypost.com/sports/devils/17568.htm)



Everson echoes his Gomez-trade talk. I ask my fellow Devils fans this, would you trade Gomez, Ahonen, #22 overall and maybe some future picks to get Alexander Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin? I really like Scott Gomez playmaking skills, but another guy who can put the puck in the net besides Elias is greatly needed. I don't know if it could be done, but it is tempting ponder, maybe just a pipe-dream.No. Ovechkin might be an amazing player one day, but not this year. Gomez is good, young, and relatively cheap right now. He has great chemistry with Elias, and last time I checked, Elias scoring goals is about all we have right now on the offensive end. If we were in complete rebuilding mode, I'd think about it, but we aren't. We need good defensemen rather than another forward, so I say no.

There has been speculation that Lamoriello might package Scott Gomez with that pick, and possibly more, to move up — if not for top-ranked Russians Alexander Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin, for another leading prospect.

:lol

As far as I know, Mark, you're the only one speculating.

I think the days of Scott Gomez being one of the leagues "best bang for your buck" bargain NHL players are just about over though.Another few seasons like this one, and I'd agree with you. He is still a bargain though for the $3 million he is supposedly going to sign for this year.

It would probably take more then Gomez, Parise and a 1st for Ovechkin since Washington wants Ruutu, Arnason and Chicago's 1st.

and now here is the latest by the NY Post and Mark Everson...


BLACKHAWKS EYEING GOMEZ?

NEW YORK POST: Mark Everson reports "sources" claims the New Jersey Devils might deal centre Scott Gomez plus their first round pick (22nd overall) to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the 'Hawks first round pick (third overall).

Spector's Note: Can't see that happening, as it would leave the already thin at centre Devils even worse off, unless they could land a suitable replacement via the UFA market. The depth in this year's draft drops off sharply after the first two overall picks and I can't see Lamoriello making that kind of deal

Honestly, why would the Devils trade their #1 center? Seriously, these rumors are downright retarded. Devils might move up or down on draft day, but I highly doubt Gomez goes anywhere.

Honestly, why would the Devils trade their #1 center? Seriously, these rumors are downright retarded.

They're not retarded. They're from the Post.

Oh wait...

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