Three Emerging New Jersey Devils Trade Targets Ahead of the NHL Draft

[TBone]

Just passing along the rumor...

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3 emerging New Jersey Devils trade targets for ahead of the NHL Draft

By Alex Chauvancy
June 26, 2025

Aside from trading Erik Haula to the Nashville Predators just a day after the Stanley Cup Final ended, it's been a quiet offseason for the New Jersey Devils...so far. But that could change quickly with the NHL Draft beginning tomorrow and free agency starting a few days afterward.

I expect the Devils to do most of their work through the trade market since it's such a shallow year for UFAs. We've had a good sense of trade targets for the Devils, but some new names have popped up on trade boards in recent days since it's draft week. Here are three new targets for general manager Tom Fitzgerald to consider.

Jordan Kyrou

I was a little surprised to see Jordan Kyrou debut at No. 2 on Daily Faceoff's most recent trade board. Per Frank Seravalli, Kyrou has a full no-trade clause that kicks in on July 1, and general manager Doug Armstrong believes Jimmy Snuggerud could soon replace Kyrou's production in the St. Louis Blues' lineup.

Kyrou has been one of the more underrated top-six wingers in the NHL over the last three seasons, totaling 30 goals and 65 points or more in each of them. He was the Blues' second-most efficient five-on-five scorer this season behind Robert Thomas, averaging 2.44 points per 60 minutes.

Kyrou is an ideal fit for the Devils for a few reasons. One) He's a high-volume shooter and a plus finisher, something they could sorely use on one of their scoring lines. He's also an excellent skater, with his top skating speed ranking in the 90th percentile this past season.

While Kyrou's strength is his shooting and scoring ability, he's a solid playmaker. He's also one of the best rush players in the NHL, with his rush offense ranking in the 96th percentile this past season, and he's excellent in transition.

Kyrou is 27 years old and under contract for six more years at a cap hit of $8.125 million. The Devils would have to get creative to make it work financially for next season, but they shouldn't have too much trouble in the long run with the salary cap rising the way it is.

It won't be cheap to acquire Kyrou. It'd likely take a package of Seamus Casey, Dawson Mercer, and the Devils' 2026 first-round pick, but he's worth it. He's the plus finisher the team needs and would be an instant upgrade on the wing for Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier.

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[Harry S Deals]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

[MandatoryDenial]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

Yeah that Seamus Casey is someone I would have no interest in either.

[Nublues69]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

Yeah that Seamus Casey is someone I would have no interest in either.

what about nemec and mercer

Would that be worth it???

[zamadoo]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

I don't know enough about Nemec to agree 100%, but I do like the idea of Nemec+Mercer over just Dobson. Dobson+Pageau could work for us as well to knock out two birds with one stone. However, (IF Nemec isn't a flop and can be a top-4 D) I really like Nemec+Mercer as a long-term solution.

[Nublues69]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

[Harry S Deals]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

Its borderline for me i would want at least a 1st rnd pick in addition. Still that forward group is scary thin in the best case

Buch Thomas Snuggerud
Holloway Schenn Bolduc
Neighbours Mercer Texier
Walker Sunny Torop/Joseph

something like this is what the current roster would bestow. Maybe Stenberg emerges or maybe another deal is forthcoming for the RW but that roster is not a playoff contending offense for me. Unless Army hits on all the young forward production, meaning Bolduc, Snuggerud, Neighbours, Mercer are all 20-25 goal guys and Buch and Holloway are 30 or more

[seattleblue]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

There is no Nemec, Mercer, 1st deal mentioned

[thegibby.]

I'd be o.k. with Nemec, Cotter, and their 2 x 2nds.



...ideally we'd probably need a center coming in. So, idk.

[bluetunehead]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

Its borderline for me i would want at least a 1st rnd pick in addition. Still that forward group is scary thin in the best case

Buch Thomas Snuggerud
Holloway Schenn Bolduc
Neighbours Mercer Texier
Walker Sunny Torop/Joseph

something like this is what the current roster would bestow. Maybe Stenberg emerges or maybe another deal is forthcoming for the RW but that roster is not a playoff contending offense for me. Unless Army hits on all the young forward production, meaning Bolduc, Snuggerud, Neighbours, Mercer are all 20-25 goal guys and Buch and Holloway are 30 or more

This is why any Kyrou deal is scary. We have a lot of good young wingers coming, but only Neighbours and Holloway have even hit the 100 game mark in the NHL. You're risking a lot on Bolduc, Snuggerud, Stenberg and the like coming through.

[dr0zombie]

The Devils are a much better trading partner than the Isles for this team. I like Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st. It might even be better that would have to be their 2026 or 2027 first so it is kind of "lower value" right now. The Blues could use two firsts in 2026.

[Nublues69]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

Its borderline for me i would want at least a 1st rnd pick in addition. Still that forward group is scary thin in the best case

Buch Thomas Snuggerud
Holloway Schenn Bolduc
Neighbours Mercer Texier
Walker Sunny Torop/Joseph

something like this is what the current roster would bestow. Maybe Stenberg emerges or maybe another deal is forthcoming for the RW but that roster is not a playoff contending offense for me. Unless Army hits on all the young forward production, meaning Bolduc, Snuggerud, Neighbours, Mercer are all 20-25 goal guys and Buch and Holloway are 30 or more

This is why any Kyrou deal is scary. We have a lot of good young wingers coming, but only Neighbours and Holloway have even hit the 100 game mark in the NHL. You're risking a lot on Bolduc, Snuggerud, Stenberg and the like coming through.

why are we forgetting dvorsky. He is the closest to making nhl

[kimzey59]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

Its borderline for me i would want at least a 1st rnd pick in addition. Still that forward group is scary thin in the best case

Buch Thomas Snuggerud
Holloway Schenn Bolduc
Neighbours Mercer Texier
Walker Sunny Torop/Joseph

something like this is what the current roster would bestow. Maybe Stenberg emerges or maybe another deal is forthcoming for the RW but that roster is not a playoff contending offense for me. Unless Army hits on all the young forward production, meaning Bolduc, Snuggerud, Neighbours, Mercer are all 20-25 goal guys and Buch and Holloway are 30 or more

This is why any Kyrou deal is scary. We have a lot of good young wingers coming, but only Neighbours and Holloway have even hit the 100 game mark in the NHL. You're risking a lot on Bolduc, Snuggerud, Stenberg and the like coming through.

why are we forgetting dvorsky. He is the closest to making nhl

Dvorsky is a center, not a winger.

[Harry S Deals]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

Its borderline for me i would want at least a 1st rnd pick in addition. Still that forward group is scary thin in the best case

Buch Thomas Snuggerud
Holloway Schenn Bolduc
Neighbours Mercer Texier
Walker Sunny Torop/Joseph

something like this is what the current roster would bestow. Maybe Stenberg emerges or maybe another deal is forthcoming for the RW but that roster is not a playoff contending offense for me. Unless Army hits on all the young forward production, meaning Bolduc, Snuggerud, Neighbours, Mercer are all 20-25 goal guys and Buch and Holloway are 30 or more

This is why any Kyrou deal is scary. We have a lot of good young wingers coming, but only Neighbours and Holloway have even hit the 100 game mark in the NHL. You're risking a lot on Bolduc, Snuggerud, Stenberg and the like coming through.

why are we forgetting dvorsky. He is the closest to making nhl

Im not forgotting Dvorsky but until i see otherwise hes not an NHL regular center yet. He was benched recently in the IIHF tourny and i think he may start in the AHL. Now, he did very well in the AHL as a 19 yr old possibly the best under 20 player in that league last year and its certainly within reason that he makes another leap in training over the summer but in no way am i counting on him

[Nublues69]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

Its borderline for me i would want at least a 1st rnd pick in addition. Still that forward group is scary thin in the best case

Buch Thomas Snuggerud
Holloway Schenn Bolduc
Neighbours Mercer Texier
Walker Sunny Torop/Joseph

something like this is what the current roster would bestow. Maybe Stenberg emerges or maybe another deal is forthcoming for the RW but that roster is not a playoff contending offense for me. Unless Army hits on all the young forward production, meaning Bolduc, Snuggerud, Neighbours, Mercer are all 20-25 goal guys and Buch and Holloway are 30 or more

This is why any Kyrou deal is scary. We have a lot of good young wingers coming, but only Neighbours and Holloway have even hit the 100 game mark in the NHL. You're risking a lot on Bolduc, Snuggerud, Stenberg and the like coming through.

why are we forgetting dvorsky. He is the closest to making nhl

Dvorsky is a center, not a winger.

I understand that but didnt robert thomas start as a winger and move to center same as schenn. So if dvorsky is ready move him to third line winger untill he is moved to center. Why keep him down.

[Nublues69]

That sounds like a better trade for the Blues than Kyrou straight up for Dobson. Kyrou for Nemec, Mercer and a 1st, sure thing

what about getting nemec and mercer? would that be enough for kyrou?

snuggy thomas buch
bolduc schenn holloway
Neighbors mercer dvorsky
torp sunny walker

fowler parayko
broberg Nemec
tucker faulk kessel

Its borderline for me i would want at least a 1st rnd pick in addition. Still that forward group is scary thin in the best case

Buch Thomas Snuggerud
Holloway Schenn Bolduc
Neighbours Mercer Texier
Walker Sunny Torop/Joseph

something like this is what the current roster would bestow. Maybe Stenberg emerges or maybe another deal is forthcoming for the RW but that roster is not a playoff contending offense for me. Unless Army hits on all the young forward production, meaning Bolduc, Snuggerud, Neighbours, Mercer are all 20-25 goal guys and Buch and Holloway are 30 or more

This is why any Kyrou deal is scary. We have a lot of good young wingers coming, but only Neighbours and Holloway have even hit the 100 game mark in the NHL. You're risking a lot on Bolduc, Snuggerud, Stenberg and the like coming through.

why are we forgetting dvorsky. He is the closest to making nhl

Im not forgotting Dvorsky but until i see otherwise hes not an NHL regular center yet. He was benched recently in the IIHF tourny and i think he may start in the AHL. Now, he did very well in the AHL as a 19 yr old possibly the best under 20 player in that league last year and its certainly within reason that he makes another leap in training over the summer but in no way am i counting on him

So you think texier and stenberg are better than him. Texier rarely showed up. I think you bring dvorsky in and play him on third wing.