Last season when the New Jersey Devils were getting closer to a trade of Taylor Hall, they kept the winger out of the lineup to ensure he didn’t suffer an injury. The Devils will do it again as Kyle Palmieri will not dress tonight due to “precautionary reasons.” Palmieri’s agency Bartlett Hockey confirms that the move is made “in anticipation of a trade” in the coming days.
Just last night, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic tweeted that Palmieri and the Devils were trying to hammer out a last-minute extension, but that things were trending toward a trade of the veteran winger. That seems to be the decision now with just over a week before the trade deadline and Palmieri heading to unrestricted free agency at the end of the year.
The 30-year-old winger has 17 points in 34 games this season and has recorded at least 24 goals in each of the last five years. That kind of consistent offensive production will be very attractive to contenders in need of a boost in the top-six, as long as they can fit in his salary. Palmieri carries a $4.65MM cap hit, though the Devils could retain up to half of that to maximize the return.
Of note, Palmieri also has an eight-team no-trade clause (which James Mirtle of The Athletic believes includes the Toronto Maple Leafs) and could have some say in the upcoming discussions.
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and so it begins
Alright reply you’re predictions here of where
Islanders for a 2nd and Ho Sang
I would love that and give him like a 2-4 year extension
So for just a 2nd? Ho Sang is Ho Worthless
Why don’t you throw in uncle Leo to sweeten the deal?
boston for urho with devils retaining some money.
Hell no you must be breathing that New Jersey air
Boston needs to stay away from him if it’s going to cost ur best prospect or or top picks
if he hasn’t carved out a top 6 role yet, he won’t be worth his status. you can keep waiting on that prospect staus but take a look at that draft. tell me how many guys who don’t have main roster roles you think will still make an impact.
Prediction: Islanders
Dark horse: panthers
Palmieri and a 3rd for Jake DeBrusk.
Palmieri for DeBrusk and a 3rd
Think it all depends on who is in in the trade. Isles offer a one plus a young defense like boldec bruins will need to match. The market for proven scorers is thin.
ID TAKE THIS IN A HEARTBEAT