If there’s anything in that rumour I don’t like the idea to be honest. Not because I don’t rate Raine, I think he’s a good player but he’s a Giant. He’s been there for 5 years and I wouldn’t want us to recruit him just so it helps his business…
I always struggled to take to Finnerty and Riley when they played for the Devils. Not because I didn’t admire both players. I thought they both played their hearts out for the Devils, particularly Finnerty. But Finner was always a Steeler on loan to the Devils and Blair was always a Giant on loan to the Devils. It would be the same with Raine for me.
I’d much prefer a defenceman that’s new to the league. Or returning Devils - Fournier, Blood, Jardine etc.