If they're talking to Quick that probably means they know they won't be able to bring Halak back for what he's going to want and are scrounging around right now for a back up.
He produces, but it's still kind of an overpay. To me he's more of a 7.5-8 million player, here he's almost nine. If I'm New Jersey in their situation, though, I'm probably still doing that anyway.
Let's say Halak walks and they don't go with Garrand. Other than Quick, who else is available to back up at a very cheap rate? They may find someone better than Quick is now (not too hard), but they don't have a lot to work with.
With Pittsburgh and Washington gradually trending downwards, the Rangers and Devils should be battling it out for the division for quite some time. The rivalry is definitely back and the games should be great.
Even if they don't get a goalie, and run it back with Schmid, they are still going to be really good. Again, I believe Schmid is 100% their future starter anyway.
Especially after what down in LA, I kind of expected him to retire at the end of season. On top of just basically looking done, I thought that's where he was headed. Maybe he does if nothing happens with the Rangers, or anyone. lol
Quick is a downgrade performance wise, but given the serious cap crunch they have, they might not have a much of a choice unless they give it to Garrand which they probably won't do just yet.
Perhaps the Rangers made it a bit too easy for him that series, but he's probably their future in goal. He's a very good goaltending prospect.
Don't even. lol