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New Jersey Devils Offseason Upgrades: UFA Wingers

By Tyler Kelley

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 16: Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) just can't the shaft of his stick to connect with a floating puck which is already past Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40). Toronto Maple Leafs VS Boston Bruins during 3rd period action in Game 3 of Round 1, of NHL playoffs at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 16: Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) just can't the shaft of his stick to connect with a floating puck which is already past Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40). Toronto Maple Leafs VS Boston Bruins during 3rd period action in Game 3 of Round 1, of NHL playoffs at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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Tier 1

Evander Kane

Projected Contract 6 years $7 million AAV

I like Evander Kane.  He’s a great hockey player.  The New Jersey Devils simply should make Kane an offer, something in the ballpark of a 5×5.  He’ll say no and we can all move on.  There is no reason the Devils should be offering Evander Kane what he’s going to make.  There are lesser options that can fill this top six role at a fraction of the cost.

David Perron

Projected Contract 6 years $6.7 million AAV

Perron just turned 30, and in all honesty I don’t think he’s that great of a player.  I don’t know that he’d fit in New Jersey and for what he’s projected to make on the open market this is an easy pass for me.  No thanks!

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