Confirmed with Link: Dell claimed by NJ!

[Darkauron]

Didn't we claim him 2 days ago? He should be here by now. Before the lockdown, if you traded for a player he'd typically be here the next day.

Lots of red tape right now to cross the border

 

[Desert Devil]

Soooo....what do you think?

 

[Desert Devil]

Can you guys see it? I have no idea how to share an Instagram post. First time doing that on here.

 

[The Wumpus]

Soooo....what do you think?

I'd like assurance that no goats were harmed during the inspiration process.

 

[Guttersniped]

Soooo....what do you think?

They’re fantastic. Any goalie that puts that much effort into making boss pads for his team should be wildly celebrated. I’m not going to play art critic here and nitpick.

Well, maybe a little. I was annoyed by the B/star blob thing, which is the logo for a company called Brian’s Custom Sports.

Apparently they slap their logo on their pads as “branding”. Now Brian may point to Adidas etc but first of all these logos are very obtrusive in a bad way.

Also these pads were designed by Chance Clark, who met Dell in juniors and has since only designed Robin Lerner’s Vegas pads (which also has this dumb logo). Brian’s Custom Sports customizes the covering of pre-made goalie equipment, they don’t even provide the designers.
Maybe they need to take that big a bow.

I’m not criticizing Dell for this because I don’t know how many custom goalie pad companies there are and how many do detail work like this well. That logo is annoying though Brian.

 

[OmNomNom]

They’re fantastic. Any goalie that puts that much effort into making boss pads for his team should be wildly celebrated. I’m not going to play art critic here and nitpick.

Well, maybe a little. I was annoyed by the B/star blob thing, which is the logo for a company called Brian’s Custom Sports.

Apparently they slap their logo on their pads as “branding”. Now Brian may point to Adidas etc but first of all these logos are very obtrusive in a bad way.

Also these pads were designed by Chance Clark, who met Dell in juniors and has since only designed Robin Lerner’s Vegas pads (which also has this dumb logo). Brian’s Custom Sports customizes the covering of pre-made goalie equipment, they don’t even provide the designers.
Maybe they need to take that big a bow.

I’m criticizing Dell for this because I don’t know how many custom goalie pad companies their are and how many do detail work like this well. That logo is annoying though Brian.

Damn you for pointing it out

 

[Cheddabombs]

They’re fantastic. Any goalie that puts that much effort into making boss pads for his team should be wildly celebrated. I’m not going to play art critic here and nitpick.

Well, maybe a little. I was annoyed by the B/star blob thing, which is the logo for a company called Brian’s Custom Sports.

Apparently they slap their logo on their pads as “branding”. Now Brian may point to Adidas etc but first of all these logos are very obtrusive in a bad way.

Also these pads were designed by Chance Clark, who met Dell in juniors and has since only designed Robin Lerner’s Vegas pads (which also has this dumb logo). Brian’s Custom Sports customizes the covering of pre-made goalie equipment, they don’t even provide the designers.
Maybe they need to take that big a bow.

I’m criticizing Dell for this because I don’t know how many custom goalie pad companies their are and how many do detail work like this well. That logo is annoying though Brian.

Every set of goalie equipment will have the manufacturer's logo on it though. I think they need to with the NHL's sponsorship agreement with those brands?

 

[Guttersniped]

Every set of goalie equipment will have the manufacturer's logo on it though. I think they need to with the NHL's sponsorship agreement with those brands?

Brian’s Custom Sports are just customizers. I’m guessing here but a little company that changes the covering on goalie pads isn’t likely to have a NHL contract.

I get the esthetic of the stupid B star blob, it’s is similar to skateboarding logos and street art branding companies (clothing, toys etc). I just wish it wasn’t so prominent.

Damn you for pointing it out

Sorry, I definitely thought about this way too much. I should have just said “cool pads”.

 

[Brodeur]

The pad manufacturers are going to want their logos on stuff for beer league gear donkeys like me. Thought I remembered some NHL goalies using the stock Brian's pad last year: Brian's Optik 2 Pro Senior Custom Goalie Leg Pads

Edit: This site said 10.8% used Brian's - Goalie

I didn't realize True had gotten into the goalie pad business until a few guys started sporting their gear on opening night. True bought the Lefevre factory who had previously done pads for CCM/Reebok/Koho, so this year's True line resembles last year's CCM models. But yeah, the companies have to pay a fee to show their name/logo since it technically counts as advertising.

I always find it amusing since Vaughn doesn't pay the fee for IIHF events, so the name gets covered up. Quick example with Schneider's pads from 2019.

 

[glenwo2]

I could care less what the logo is.

I just love the AKU-like Red Devil-like Dragon!!

 

[Eggtimer]

I love the equipment setup !
I have a weird obsession for goalie equipment that is one solid colour besides white. Example - MAF's banana pads , Crawford's all black setup , Clemenson with his all red setup etc.

 

[beekay414]

Still not on the Covid list fwiw

 

[Nubmer6]

We haven't seen the mask yet though, have we?

 

[BurntToast]

Super Bizarre Pads, I want to see the helmet....but I’m a fan of the black.

 

[OmNomNom]

We haven't seen the mask yet though, have we?

i got high standards now

 

[Clam Jensen]

Soooo....what do you think?

Absolutely love it. Goalie equipment is one of the few things in professional American sports you can “jazz” up without worrying about a fine (eg, cleats in the NFL/MLB).

We have one of the coolest team names too, so whenever a goalie leans into it via their equipment design, I’m all in on it.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Think we underestimated the difficulty of crossing the border right now.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Lots of red tape right now to cross the border

His fiancé on Instagram posted as a IG story that they should be in NJ on Monday.

 

[Emperoreddy]

His fiancé on Instagram posted as a IG story that they should be in NJ on Monday.

Well that's a start. Hopefully Blackwood will be off the Covid list by then.

 

[NJDevs26]

Think we underestimated the difficulty of crossing the border right now.

Is there seriously anyone else with this number of visa problems? Bratt, Vatanen, Dell...it doesn't seem to me a lot of players are missing from other teams because of the visa. Of course signing guys right before the season starts or claiming them in-season adds to the issue.

 

[Guttersniped]

Is there seriously anyone else with this number of visa problems? Bratt, Vatanen, Dell...it doesn't seem to me a lot of players are missing from other teams because of the visa. Of course signing guys right before the season starts or claiming them in-season adds to the issue.

I’m not sure many other teams have as many reasons though with multiple late signings plus a waiver pick-up.

Kapanen was a bigger visa story because he didn’t get cleared to travel to the US until Jan 8th even though he had been traded to Pittsburgh in August. Vatanen, who’s also Finnish, was signed on January 7th and hopefully Kapanen’s Kafkaesque delay isn’t the norm.

With Dell, you can look into the status of goalies claimed by the Jets and Oilers for comparison if you’re so inclined.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I’m not sure many other teams have as many reasons though with multiple late signings plus a waiver pick-up.

Kapanen was a bigger visa story because he didn’t get cleared to travel to the US until Jan 8th even though he had been traded to Pittsburgh in August. Vatanen, who’s also Finnish, was signed on January 7th and hopefully Kapanen’s Kafkaesque delay isn’t the norm.

With Dell, you can look into the status of goalies claimed by the Jets and Oilers for comparison if you’re so inclined.

Where is Laine right now? Assuming that could take some time to get him to Columbus

 

[Blackjack]

Is there seriously anyone else with this number of visa problems? Bratt, Vatanen, Dell...it doesn't seem to me a lot of players are missing from other teams because of the visa. Of course signing guys right before the season starts or claiming them in-season adds to the issue.

Is Laine in the states yet? That would be annoying.

 

[Blackjack]

Also, learning Dell’s status from his wife’s IG story is so 2021, it might as well be 2022.

 

[Guttersniped]

Where is Laine right now? Assuming that could take some time to get him to Columbus

I guess this gives us a way to learn if it’s faster in either direction by seeing if Dubois or Laine take longer than the other to hit the ice with their new team. Roslovic was home in Columbus before the trade so he doesn’t count.