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5 Forwards New Jersery Devils Should Avoid In Free Agency

By Nick Villano

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 13: Edmonton Oilers Right Wing Alex Chiasson (39) tries to shovel the puck past New Jersey Devils Goalie Cory Schneider (35) in the first period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the New Jersey Devils on March 13, 2019 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 13: Edmonton Oilers Right Wing Alex Chiasson (39) tries to shovel the puck past New Jersey Devils Goalie Cory Schneider (35) in the first period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the New Jersey Devils on March 13, 2019 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Alex Chiasson

Not a lot of us have heard much from the Alex Chiasson camp. It’s surprising on paper. He’s coming off his best season with 22 goals, and he’s 28 years old so he’s in the middle of his prime. He was one of the few forwards in Edmonton not named McDavid or Draisaitl who are actually doing something.

Well, this is literally the first time Chiasson has done something. He’s been on four different teams in four years, never scored more than 13 goals before this season, and just seemed like his ceiling is lower than most forwards. Honestly, of course we’d want another 20-goal forward on the team, but this past season was probably the exception not the rule.

Chiasson will likely find a home somewhere next season, but this Devils team is a terrible fit. He’s a pipe dream at best and a healthy scratch at worst. He could end up being Drew Stafford level if he signs with the Devils.

Evolving Wild has him getting a three-year deal for around $9.5 million total. It’s just not worth the money for the Devils, and honestly just having him taking up a spot on the roster is more important than the money. Paying those types of players who can’t contribute on a nightly basis will really hurt a team.

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