Deadline Digest

The trade deadline talks are really starting to heat up with big names such as Rick Nash and Jeff Carter. While Carter is off to The Kings to expand the idea that the Kings are the Los Angeles Flyers, Nash is seemingly destined to join those pesky Rangers. Where does this leave NJ? Well, I feel this is a strong case of "if it isn't broke Lou, don't fix it."

However, there are a few things the Devils need to think about if they want to make a run to Stanley's champagne glass.

The main trade question on every Devils' fan's brain forefront has got to be the question of Zach Parise. Parise is our captain and one of the most skilled American born hockey players ever. He doesn't want to leave the Garden State. But searching for freed cap space during the resign period might pose a problem especially if Lou is even considering resigning Marty to a new contract. So, do you trade away your captain and lose him for the playoffs and most likely forever but gain someone in the process? Or do you hang onto him and have him help you through the playoffs while risking losing him for nothing on July 1st? Personally, if I were Lou, I'd hang onto him. We may not get another cup run for a long time without Marty in net. And Zach will certainly help us get to where we need to be come April.

We'll have more posts about the trade deadline as news happens.