Devils in the Details - 9/28/20: Picking Askarov Edition

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Tom Fitzgerald on moving a first-round pick: “If I was to move 18 or 20, it would have to be for someone we control, someone who can be a top-six forward or top-four defenseman, and someone that’s in that age bracket of where our group’s at. Anything else, I don’t know if it’s worth it. I don’t think it would be worth it because I’m staying true to this age bracket that keeps growing together.” [NJ.com ($)]

Scott Burnside lists the Devils as possible destinations for UFAs T.J. Brodie and Mike Smith: [The Athletic ($)]

On the 31 Thoughts podcast, about 45 minutes in, Elliotte Friedman speculates about the Devils picking goaltender Yaroslav Askarov at No. 7: “I know there’s a couple teams wondering if New Jersey will be that team. And then moving another (first-round pick) later.” [Sportsnet]

More draft conversation: Steve Kournianos over at The Draft Analyst talks the Devils and their 2020 draft. [The Draft Analyst]

Hockey Links

A game-winner from Corey Perry in double overtime kept the Stars alive in Game 5. The Lightning have a 3-2 series lead and can clinch the Stanley Cup tonight in Game 6. [ESPN]

If you’re wondering about another bubble...

Let the Torey Krug sweepstakes begin:

And let the cap dumps begin:

It sounds like Dustin Byfuglien’s time in the NHL has come to an end. [Sportsnet]

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