GDT: #4 - || Devils @ Canucks || Tuesday 10/8/13. 10pm est || "Return of the Ginger"

[Jossipov]

If we played a decent defensive system (Last played under Lemaire) then Marty probably has a 910 save percentage last year. Maybe even higher.

The fact we barely give up any shots but too many breakaways/odd man breaks, killed his save percentage.

You notice something here that kind of skews the stats.
They give up fewer shots, BUT the shots they do give up are of good quality. That's the problem with our D. They are good at not getting pinned in our zone, and they are pretty good at blocking shots and preventing teams from setting up, BUT they let guys get past them and give up a lot of 2 on ones and break aways.

 

[Bleedred]

You notice something here that kind of skews the stats.
They give up fewer shots, BUT the shots they do give up are of good quality. That's the problem with our D. They are good at not getting pinned in our zone, and they are pretty good at blocking shots and preventing teams from setting up, BUT they let guys get past them and give up a lot of 2 on ones and break aways.

Yeah that's what I'm saying. The 20-25 shots per game that we allow are more dangerous than the 35 Buffalo and Dallas allow per game.

 

[Uli Hiemer]

another gem from the coach

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m

DeBoer on Schneider:"He’s excited, he’s a great kid and we’re excited for him. I think the guys are going to play their butts off for him.”

these guys can't even play for their elderly goalie. lol

 

[AfroThunder396]

You notice something here that kind of skews the stats.
They give up fewer shots, BUT the shots they do give up are of good quality. That's the problem with our D. They are good at not getting pinned in our zone, and they are pretty good at blocking shots and preventing teams from setting up, BUT they let guys get past them and give up a lot of 2 on ones and break aways.

This is 100% true.

Save percentage is a function of shots allowed, and shots allowed is a function of team defense. Team defense is not quantifiable for anything other than shot volume and goals, and does not account for shot quality, which is why SV% is an inherently flawed statistic.

 

[Status Quo*]

He gave up a soft goal and a terrible rebound that lead to a goal and gave a quality scoring chance because of piss poor puck handling last game he played.

hahahahahaha dude.

 

[Pizza Rules]

He gave up a soft goal and a terrible rebound that lead to a goal and gave a quality scoring chance because of piss poor puck handling last game he played.

He stops that, it's a 2-0 loss. Wow.

 

[jester77*]

Good luck on the game tonight NJ and good luck to Schneidsy against my Nucks. I think Cory will play well and hope it is a great game. I want to see Schneider get the head to head win against Lou 3-1 NJ with maybe my boy Bieksa scoring one to spoil the shutout Enjoy the game!

 

[Tretyak 20]

I am literally furious about everything Devils related right now aside from the offense. Never would've predicted that coming into the season.

It was pretty predictable, actually. Don't remember if I ever posted it, but I was very skeptical of resigning Harrold in the off season. It was obvious he was gonna see time ahead of more deserving players and continue to f-up our top-6 with an extra body who couldn't just be saved for when injuries hit.

 

[Rhodes 81]

You notice something here that kind of skews the stats.
They give up fewer shots, BUT the shots they do give up are of good quality. That's the problem with our D. They are good at not getting pinned in our zone, and they are pretty good at blocking shots and preventing teams from setting up, BUT they let guys get past them and give up a lot of 2 on ones and break aways.

This is where speed comes in defensively, speed is so much more important than a lot of people give it credit for defensively. There's a reason our guys are constantly getting blown by

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

stuff like this makes me not excited about the D prospects at all

when the hell are they going to get a chance to play? this is what you have to deal with with kids like this.

 

[Hughes Inevitable]

stuff like this makes me not excited about the D prospects at all

when the hell are they going to get a chance to play? this is what you have to deal with with kids like this.

Under this coach, I hope never.

 

[Hughes Inevitable]

The Icelanders are killing it, jesus...

 

[Nick0930]

The Icelanders are killing it, jesus...

But...The Coyotes are supposed to win the Cup!

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

also Stephen Gionta update:

29% on faceoffs, 1 shot, -3

 

[njdevils1982]

also Stephen Gionta update:

29% on faceoffs, 1 shot, -3

theyre all sucking on faceoffs so far

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Loktionov = 50% on faceoffs
Zajac = 44% on faceoffs

lulz

 

[TrufleShufle]

theyre all sucking on faceoffs so far

Yea, but Gionta sucks thats all we care about.....

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Yea, but Gionta sucks thats all we care about.....

Gionta has sucked at basically everything.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Loktionov = 50% on faceoffs
Zajac = 44% on faceoffs

lulz

I'll take the positive and it is nice to see Loki was working on his faceoffs in the offseason.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Gionta has sucked at basically everything.

If nobody was waiting in line behind him you would not say that. Hes actually been playing pretty well.

 

[ThePSEGPowerPoster]

Loktionov = 50% on faceoffs
Zajac = 44% on faceoffs

lulz

Impossible. I was told Loktionov was a finished product at 22 and sucks at faceoffs. Try again.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Hope to see Fayne get right into things as I don't want him sitting ever again.

Definitely curious to see what Olesz can bring. Hopefully he continues the parade of awesome by the new guys.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

it's funny how misleading stats can be. Zidlicky is plus 2 with 3 assist in 3 games playing 22 mins a night. That sounds great but he's looked like complete doo doo out there.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Impossible. I was told Loktionov was a finished product at 22 and sucks at faceoffs. Try again.

are you really this dense?

hes taken 24.

 

[Hughes Inevitable]

Get Howie Rose off my god damn TV.