Welcome To Hell

Don't worry, Bryce Salvador, it's just a saying (unless you are a coach). With all of the trade talk that was going around I am very pleased with what Lou did this year. I was a little worried that my mancrush of the season, David Clarkson, would end up being traded. I was even worried that somebody like Holik might be brought back. Instead, Lou traded away the rarely used enforcer Cam Janssen and in return got a dependable defensive defenseman.

I have read some grumblings from Devil fans who think Lou has lost his touch because he didn't bring in a top six forward. Well riddle me this, Batman, what did Lou have to give up in return? Nothing he didn't want to hold on to. Sure, Clarkson and Greene have made some mistakes but they are indeed rookies after all, and I don't see them getting exchanged for a top six forward. Lou kept the draft picks, the few talented prospects in the system, and kept the core together. The Devils got off to a rough start in the season but now currently sit atop the Eastern Conference. Why mess with the chemistry now?

So welcome to the Devils, Bryce Salvador, I'm happy to have you aboard.

And to Cam, I can't say I'm sorry to see you go, but I still wish you the best of luck in St. Louis.