Devils 2017-18 team discussion (player news and notes) - Offseason part XII

[Zippy316]

No one made another thread so here's the new one.

I've been meaning to ask this, but who do you guys think joins McMullen in the Devils Ring of Honor?

I would say Lamoriello is the obvious next choice, followed by Chico/Doc, but I can't think of any other worthy candidates.

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[Emperoreddy]

Lou is going to get a banner or a statue.

Jmac is a good ring of honor guy.

 

[Zippy316]

Lou is going to get a banner or a statue.

Jmac is a good ring of honor guy.

With how big they made the McMullen plaque, I'd be worried adding a guy like JMac would overshadow the retired guys.

Lou and Doc/Chico seems like the only people worthy of going up there next to McMullen.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Lou is going to get a banner or a statue.

Jmac is a good ring of honor guy.

Brylin too.

 

[njdevils1982]

sarge!

 

[RSeen]

Having a guy like Bratt potentially turn into a top 6 player is great. We have some serious potential depth now up front. Few moves on D and there is a contender.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Big roster cuts are scheduled for tomorrow.

 

[Oneiro]

I hope we dodge a bullet and don't sign Hayes because of how Noesen, Blender, Bratt, etc. have looked.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I hope we dodge a bullet and don't sign Hayes because of how Noesen, Blender, Bratt, etc. have looked.

He hasn't looked too bad. He might get a contract to be the extra.

If JQ can own that RW spot, we won't be seeing Noesen or Hayes playing above the 4th libe

 

[Billdo]

I'd like this...

Hall-Zacha-Palmieri
Johansson-Hischier-Stafford
Bratt-Henrique-JQ
Blandisi-Boyle-Noesen


It'd be neat if Blandisi-Boyle-Quenneville could be line if only for fact that it would be the BBQ line. I'm tired. I'll see myself out.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I'd like this...

Hall-Zacha-Palmieri
Johansson-Hischier-Stafford
Bratt-Henrique-JQ
Blandisi-Boyle-Noesen


It'd be neat if Blandisi-Boyle-Quenneville could be line if only for fact that it would be the BBQ line. I'm tired. I'll see myself out.

That would be my opening night lineup.

Put Coleman in if Boyle isn't ready.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Bratt is legit. Guy just knows how to make plays.

 

[Billdo]

That would be my opening night lineup.

Put Coleman in if Boyle isn't ready.

I'd actually switch Henrique to LW with Blandisi as the C and JQ at RW but I feel my original post is what will stick.

 

[kdb527]

Noesen will be 3RW He has been better that Q

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

That would be my opening night lineup.

Put Coleman in if Boyle isn't ready.

Agree with this.

I was initially in favor of giving McLeod 9 games but with his injury tonight, Coleman can fill in for Boyle until Boyle is ready.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I'd actually switch Henrique to LW with Blandisi as the C and JQ at RW but I feel my original post is what will stick.

You push Bratt to the 4th line in that case, so I wouldn't do it.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Noesen will be 3RW He has been better that Q

I don't think it matters whether one player has had a better camp than another when they both make the team. Its about chemistry with team mates. Blandisi and Noesen work well together. And Bratt-Henrique-Quenneville were excellent tonight so it makes sense to keep them together.

 

[Bleedred]

I'd be okay with having skilled guys on the 4th line, as long as it was ALL guys like that on the 4th line.

And not some 4th line made up of grit/sandpaper/guy who can't play hockey/goon/etc type guys.

I've been hoping for a 4th line like that since approximately 1993.

 

[Billdo]

You push Bratt to the 4th line in that case, so I wouldn't do it.

This is true, I guess I'm just thinking he doesn't stick all year even though he's certainly making the case for the idea to be entertained.

 

[kdb527]

I don't think it matters whether one player has had a better camp than another when they both make the team. Its about chemistry with team mates. Blandisi and Noesen work well together. And Bratt-Henrique-Quenneville were excellent tonight so it makes sense to keep them together.

Yep and Bratt and Noesen were great together as well.... lots of options.

 

[NiedsKicks]

Anybody hear an update on McLeod? Left late in the 1st with a leg injury.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Anybody hear an update on McLeod? Left late in the 1st with a leg injury.

Nothing. Team called it a lower body injury and hasn't said anything else

 

[Devil X]

Bratt seems to be good with everyone. He has had good shifts/games with Noesen, Henrique, Stafford, Nico, JQ, and others.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Bratt seems to be good with everyone. He has had good shifts/games with Noesen, Henrique, Stafford, Nico, JQ, and others.

He's a hard working, very skilled/smart player. I imagine he could work well with a lot of players in our lineup

 

[My3Sons]

I'd be okay with having skilled guys on the 4th line, as long as it was ALL guys like that on the 4th line.

And not some 4th line made up of grit/sandpaper/guy who can't play hockey/goon/etc type guys.

I've been hoping for a 4th line like that since approximately 1993.

The crash line was instrumental in 1995 and McKay and Hollins were far from goons even if Peluso was a plug.