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 The New Jersey Devils will likely be one of the worst teams in the NHL this season, but if they rebuild their team correctly, they could be a Stanley Cup contender. To stack up on more picks and prospects, the Devils should trade away some of their veteran players on expiring contracts. New Jersey Devils trade Kyle Palmieri to the Colorado Avalanche for Andre Burakovsky and a 2021 1st round pick.  Colorado Avalanche adds Kyle Palmieri in hopes of winning the Stanley Cup, while the Devils get Andre Burakovsky and a 1st round pick. The New Jersey Devils also trade Nikita Gusev to the Detroit Red Wings for Tiro Hirose, a 2021 2nd round pick. The Red Wings add Nikita Gusev from the Devils for Tiro Hirose and a 2nd round pick. Travis Zajac is traded to the Florida Panthers for a 2021 2nd round pick.  The Panthers add Travis Zajac, a solid veteran center from the Devils. Jesper Bratt is re-signed to a 4 yr deal worth 3.25 million per season. The New Jersey Devils finish the 20...

Dawson Mercer Chicoutimi Saguendeens QMJHL 6'0"/ 179 lb RW Size/Strength        Excellent Skating        Above Average Shot/Scoring        Excellent Puckhandling         Great Physical Play        Excellent Offensive Play        Excellent Defensive Play Excellent Hockey Sense         Excellent Competitiveness     Excellent Strengths 1. Intelligent, Play-creating winger with high IQ 2. Terrific Forechecker, excels below the hash marks and plays in all situations 3. Can score and set up teammates at an elite rate Cause for Concern 1. Injury slowed his production in his draft year 2. Wasn't less depended upon in Chicoutimi after being traded there from from Drummondville 3. Doesn't have expolsive speed Skill: A Creative Winger, with great two way instincts, and a great touch...