Devils GM not willing to deal young depth for rental player

New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero would like to give his club a boost at the trade deadline, but he's only willing to give up so much.

The Devils find themselves third in the Metropolitan Division, just one point back of the second-place Pittsburgh Penguins with three games in hand. Though Shero would like to add another piece or two, he won't give up talented prospects and picks to accommodate the high prices for certain rental players.

"You're always looking to make a decent hockey deal, but if it's a rental, I don't see us getting into what those rentals might cost," Shero said, according to NHL.com's Mike Morreale. "Maybe it's a softer deal that solidifies a certain area or position, or maybe it's just another hockey deal that takes place. Whether it's team play or injuries, any GM will say that things can change. We'll keep our options open."

Shero added, "We have good depth coming up and that's something I don't want to lose and set us back."

In the meantime, the Devils will look to keep up their strong play down the stretch. They made their last playoff appearance in 2012, falling to the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Final.

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