New Jersey Devils: Assessing CapFriendly Trades Before Trade Deadline

The Devils are in an interesting position with Miles Wood. He is the perfect player for Lindy Ruff’s system, but Ruff is only going to be here for a limited time. So, should the Devils take advantage of Miles Wood’s value while it’s at an all-time high? If this is the trade, then absolutely.

It’s not a crazy thought. Wood is only 25 years old and he’s signed for another year beyond this one at a very affordable $2.75 million. The Maple Leafs are looking to add a forward at the deadline, and they’ve been tied to everyone from Taylor Hall to Mikael Granlund. However, Wood might fit better than any “superstar” would because he could play a lot of roles and he doesn’t need power-play time to provide offense.

Wood has 11 goals in 35 games this season. He’d be on a 23ish goal pace over an 82-game season. Teams would love to add his combination of speed and touchness. His ability to beat icings would be a great asset in the playoffs. Teams are going to want him in the Devils make him available.

CapFriendly user A123 (likely a burner) makes this deal along with a few others for the Maple Leafs’ stretch run. Robertson is a really good prospect that would immediately fit into what the Devils are trying to do now and in the future. He can beat goalies from anywhere on the ice, and he’s only 19 years old. This would really speed up the Devils’ rebuild, and they would find someone who could play next to Hughes or Hischier.