I’m going with Niedermayer as well, but in reality I’d prefer none of the above, at least for now. I think we’d have to give up too much to get any of them, and that would upset team chemistry, but if it was inevitable we’d get one of them, at least you know Niedermayer is also a good team guy and a former Devil.

Take anything from Eklund with a HUGE grain of salt. Or an aspirin. There’s a site out there that shows his rumors are actually less reliable than picking names out of a hat.

As to Phaneuf, I’ve never been impressed. He hits big, but doesn’t seem to do much else. He’s one of those guys who gains fame (notoriety?) for his hits and so is considered a “big name” defenseman, but I’d much rather have the “no name” ones we have who get the job done.

Besides, Calgary is probably feeling pretty good about themselves. I don’t particularly follow them so I can’t say for sure, but I can’t imagine they feel they need to trade right now.

I voted for Kovalchuk because I’d love to see him in a Devils sweater, but that’s purely in the spirit of the question… I have no delusions that it would ever happen, nor do I think it’d be worth giving up what the team would have to to get him.

I’m a Devils fan and i don’t hate Avery. Avery has been one of the most interesting things to happen to the NHL this past decade… i’d be sad if he was gone.

2 years ago. Now, he doesn’t look like half of that player, and surely isn’t worth that price.

With the way this team is playing and coming together, why make a d move? They are already tops in the league in goals against. There is not one veteran on the team I would want to see go. Maybe they could be interested in dealing Martin if they don’t think they can sign him, but I sure hope not

I can see a trade for a centerman, but a D guy? Not really interested.

No. First off, if the source of a rumor comes from Hockeybuzz, then most likely it’s either nonsensical or simply not going to happen

Second, the only way I can see the defense being an upgrade is to add a “true stud #1” like a Scott Niedermayer. While Andy Greene has been playing very well and has been fairly productive, the Devils don’t really have an offensive threat from the point. Phaneuf looked like he was going to be that guy a few years back, but now? No chance.

While Lou will make a deal when he sees fit, I doubt he’ll make one so close to the holiday roster freeze given the Devils record.

i think the current coaching of the devils could turn phaneuf into the player he was hyped to be when he was a rookie,just likewhat was done with stevens.i have thought the flames would trade him for a while, but i thought they would be looking for a forward.

Their haven’t been any rumors about Semin coming to the Devils, but I believe it would an amazing move. I don’t think it would take too much to get him, seeing as their is no way the Caps are keeping him come years end, and if we moved Elias to center the Rolston-Elias-Semin line combo would be the best second line in the league with a bullet. I love Semin’s play, and at only 24 his potential is unlimited. He has gone somewhat under the radar thanks to Ovechkin being a line-mate, but when Ovechkin sits out, it seems as if he’s their team MVP. It doesn’t seem like many of you agree, seeing as there is only one vote for Semin.

you only included one centerman on here, when I think it’s the popular opinion on this blog that if defense isn’t the need, center surely is.

This rumor is definitely not true, but Phaneuf would compliment Paul Martin very well with his physical play and offensive skill. The few problems I have is that 1) The Devils will have to dump a ton of salary for Phaneuf, and Rolston’s not going to waive his NTC to play for Sutter in Calgary 2) If the Devils make a trade for Phaneuf, alot of assets would have to be given up and 3) Phaneuf’s salary would end up hurting the Devils in the long run, as the Devils won’t have enough cap space to re-sign Paul Martin and 4) If a Devils game is broadcasted on TSN (or Versus), we will all have to listen to Pierre Mcguire go on about Phaneuf for hours on end.

I dont think this is going to happen for the devils. If the rumor is true, he would probably go to the isles before the devils, they need talent on D and are probably more inclined to trading big for him. Phaneuf and Streit would be good together.
               As for the devils, were doin fine as it is.

I know this is a long dead thread, but looking on a Flames blog they seem to think Phaneuf is amazing. Their CHEAPEST proposal was this,

To NJ: Phaneuf
To Cal: Parise OR Zajac OR Bergfors, Martin OR Oduya, and 2 1st rounders

Words fail me.