Adam Larsson-Scratched?

[acadds5]

Because Mark Fayne is a better hockey player than Adam Larsson is right now.

Larsson's pretty much in mid-season form.

 

[Getzo5]

I`ve never seen so much fail in one post ever.

 

[Saugus]

Apparently scratching Larsson isn't the only thing you don't understand about the Devils D. Fayne's probably the best among them not including period 1 vs Montreal

I don't understand how Fayne can be this consistently underrated by fans of other teams. They must be looking at where he was drafted and saying, there's no way that guy could be any good.

Yeah, I have to agree - I don't think panic is quite the right word. I think people are definitely a loss to explain why this happening the longer it goes, but we're not exactly a long way into a season. And we had a super, super short camp... And it's Lou. So we'll never know.

I think we have to be waiting on a trade at this point. No other reason not to have him in.

 

[apice3*]

Not sure if the trade possibilities are the reason he's not in, but once you scratch one of the other 6 guys, that guy loses value.

 

[Getzo5]

I don't understand how Fayne can be this consistently underrated by fans of other teams. They must be looking at where he was drafted and saying, there's no way that guy could be any good.

Even worse, and I truly feel shame for every one of those fans, our own fanbase has a tendency to overlook his positive contributions on defense.

Times are changing I guess. One would of thought that the Devils fans would recognize and appreciate such a stellar defensive player more than any other fans.

Not sure if the trade possibilities are the reason he's not in, but once you scratch one of the other 6 guys, that guy loses value.

Quoted for truth.

 

[aboriginal]

lots of other teams are dealing with a buttload of injuries. only a matter of time before a deal becomes more dire for a team thats a good match for us.

 

[Saugus]

Not sure if the trade possibilities are the reason he's not in, but once you scratch one of the other 6 guys, that guy loses value.

That's a good point. Whoever is on the block will be playing every game no matter what.

 

[Devils Trap]

Not sure if the trade possibilities are the reason he's not in, but once you scratch one of the other 6 guys, that guy loses value.

This for sure. Ive been preaching this for god knows how long. Yet the mainboard lurkers just cant grasp this concept

 

[davebenj]

The one thing I don't understand though is why would they want to trade Larsson unless he requested one?

 

[Zubrus Coffee Maker]

maybe they wanted him to rest before the season started, but this is just ridiculous. what are we getting from Zidlicky that Larsson wont give us? i can only hope that this time is Stevens showing him how to play aggressive without hurting himself, but they should be working him in at least as a platoon to be switched out

 

[Devils1029]

Why is no one complaining that we're sitting Harrold for 5 straight games?

 

[TaiMaiShu]

Wrong thread

 

[Andre Palot]

I love how we are the leaders in the Atlantic division and people are still panicking. Hilarious.

 

[NJDevs26]

Why is no one complaining that we're sitting Harrold for 5 straight games?

You jest but it is kinda sad that the kid played well for us down the stretch including much of the playoffs and nobody really gives a **** if he ever plays a game this year I'd have rather seen him get the eight plus minutes Anderson got tonight as a fill-in up front just to get his feet wet again, hell they could have also used him on the second PP the way they did during the postseason last year.

 

[CerebralGenesis]

lots of other teams are dealing with a buttload of injuries. only a matter of time before a deal becomes more dire for a team thats a good match for us.

I'm fearful we wait too long and either lose a D and Lou gets paranoid and doesn't move a body or lose a forward and lose some leverage.

 

[Bleedred]

I'm fearful we wait too long and either lose a D and Lou gets paranoid and doesn't move a body or lose a forward and lose some leverage.

Hopefully if that happens where a defenseman goes on LTIR, we can bring up Butler. You can rip people for begging for him to come, but what better options do we have right now in the system?

 

[OpethNJD]

I love how we are the leaders in the Atlantic division and people are still panicking. Hilarious.

People are panicking because we easily could've been at the bottom of the Atlantic right now with how we've been playing. Changes need to be made to sustain this success

 

[NJDevs26]

Again, people have a very liberal definition of the word 'panic' around here. Criticize any aspect of the team, poof IT'S PANIC!!!

Nitpicking would be a better word for certain criticisms (like Moose's goal allowed and the shootout choices). Larsson sitting, and our lack of depth up front are real concerns, unbeaten in regulation after five games or not.

 

[DerekDevils30]

I did miss all the arguing, panic, and bickering during the lockout. But, my goodness, this team is 3-0-2 and just about beat the Bruins in Boston. The defense is playing well and the goaltending has been superb early on. Larsson will get his playing time and will enjoy chewing up 15-20 mins a night.

 

[Bleedred]

Again, people have a very liberal definition of the word 'panic' around here. Criticize any aspect of the team, poof IT'S PANIC!!!

Nitpicking would be a better word for certain criticisms (like Moose's goal allowed and the shootout choices). Larsson sitting, and our lack of depth up front are real concerns, unbeaten in regulation after five games or not.

Exactly, and we're I think third lowest in goals scored right now in the league. Though we have some games in hands on other teams. We're also top 3 in least goals against though at the same time.

 

[JackHughes86]

i like to see larsson play a game even harrold

 

[ZadorovNJD*]

Again, people have a very liberal definition of the word 'panic' around here. Criticize any aspect of the team, poof IT'S PANIC!!!

Nitpicking would be a better word for certain criticisms (like Moose's goal allowed and the shootout choices). Larsson sitting, and our lack of depth up front are real concerns, unbeaten in regulation after five games or not.

Claiming that Larsson's growth is being stunted by missing a few games is panic. 8 goals against in 5 games (plus three overtimes) is not going to lead to a lot of tampering with the roster.

 

[britdevil]

Dude is what, 20? Relax people.

Have you all forgotten how young players are used by Lou?

 

[Volodya Krutov]

People are panicking because we easily could've been at the bottom of the Atlantic right now with how we've been playing. Changes need to be made to sustain this success

Did you see the other teams playing ? Devils have great goaltending/defence. 26 shots against per game too, tied for 3rd fewest in the league.

 

[NJDevs26]

Claiming that Larsson's growth is being stunted by missing a few games is panic. 8 goals against in 5 games (plus three overtimes) is not going to lead to a lot of tampering with the roster.

It's more than a few games, he was scratched after playing well in the playoffs. He hasn't played an NHL game since mid-May. AHL is one thing, it doesn't have the speed or talent of the NHL.