"New Jersey Devils Acquire Kurtis MacDermid to Bolster Defensive Lineup"
The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Kurtis MacDermid from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2024 seventh round pick and the rights to Zakhar Bardakov. Despite being described as tough and gritty, MacDermid's limited playing time and lack of offensive contribution raise questions about the trade's value. The acquisition has been criticized as unnecessary, given the team's needs in other areas such as goaltending, defense, and coaching.
