Podein25 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 58 minutes ago, MadDevil said: I like what Shero did today. Stempniak for a 2nd and 4th. Gelinas for a 3rd. Matteau for Smith-Pelly. Got rid of two guys (Matteau and Gelinas) who clearly weren't part of the long term plan, and got a decent return for Stempniak, who by all accounts liked playing for the Devils and could come back next year anyway. The team just ran out of gas the last 10-15 games, which I kind of expected. Why did the Devil's give up on Gelinas and Matteau? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDevil Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, Podein25 said: Why did the Devil's give up on Gelinas and Matteau? Gelinas has the hockey IQ of a potato and his offensive production has dropped off considerably since his rookie year. He's frustratingly inconsistent and basically three different coaching staffs have given up on him. Maybe he can still put it together somewhere else, but I doubt it. Matteau has never really shown much, but then he hasn't played much either. Guys like Farnham, Ruutu, and AHL callups were all playing over him. It doesn't help that he's waiver eligible either. He should probably be down in the AHL, but to send him down he'd have to clear waivers and they'd probably lose him for nothing. So by trading him at least they're getting something for him. Lou not forfeiting that pick is looking worse all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 11 hours ago, MadDevil said: Gelinas has the hockey IQ of a potato and his offensive production has dropped off considerably since his rookie year. He's frustratingly inconsistent and basically three different coaching staffs have given up on him. Maybe he can still put it together somewhere else, but I doubt it. Matteau has never really shown much, but then he hasn't played much either. Guys like Farnham, Ruutu, and AHL callups were all playing over him. It doesn't help that he's waiver eligible either. He should probably be down in the AHL, but to send him down he'd have to clear waivers and they'd probably lose him for nothing. So by trading him at least they're getting something for him. Lou not forfeiting that pick is looking worse all the time. I was shocked the Devils traded Stempniak, they are right in the mix for a spot largely because of him. I understand Carolina (grudgingly) tossing it in, but Stempniak seemed to find a home. The other two, not impressed. Gelinas can run a power play but that is his only real skill that is above average, IMHO. And that has slipped even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDevil Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 39 minutes ago, yave1964 said: I was shocked the Devils traded Stempniak, they are right in the mix for a spot largely because of him. I understand Carolina (grudgingly) tossing it in, but Stempniak seemed to find a home. The other two, not impressed. Gelinas can run a power play but that is his only real skill that is above average, IMHO. And that has slipped even. They've been trending down for a while now. 5 wins in their last 14 games, and the last two losses by a combined score of 10-1. With Cammalleri likely done for the year, I don't think they had enough left to really make a push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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