Devils 2018-19 team discussion (news and notes) - part IX

[Patrik26]

It is amazing how bad teams fans are all the same. The fans want the coach fired, they blame the goal tender, and there is constant discussion of bottom of the roster players like Noesen and Boyle.

Noesen has been absolutely putrid this season.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Do people still think zacha is good? Asking for a friend

Defensively.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Noesen and Wood taking massive steps backwards definitely hurt.

 

[NJDevils17]

Bratt is flying so far under the radar. 11 points in 14 games for a 64 point pace. If we could get a 2C with some offensive talent the top 6 would be a lot more solid.

 

[JimEIV]

It is amazing how bad teams fans are all the same. The fans want the coach fired, they blame the goal tender, and there is constant discussion of bottom of the roster players like Noesen and Boyle.

I honestly never understood this. When things aren't going well I personally think you should looks the leaders....or those that are supposed to be leading.

It's hard not to also look at this coaching. Everything on the ice looks so haphazard 5v5 to me.

Ironically I don't have a problem with Special Teams... I think our PK has been very good(9th in the league) and or PP hasn't been bad either (14th in the league)

At Even Strength though there is no structure especially in our own zone the forwards seem lackadaisical in their own zone, they seem more ready to leave the zone than take of it. Nothing looks clean to me. I blame the coaching for this.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Email I just got from a Devils sales rep:

BG,

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I’d love to discuss how I can make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

What’s the best time to connect this week or next to chat further? Thanks and Go Devils!

Apparently things have gotten so bad they're selling Lightning tickets now.

 

[Edmonton East]

Pretty impressive streak starting up again for Zacha.

0 pts the last 8 games despite the team scoring 26 goals during that time.

Back to getting 1 shot per game. I hate this guy.

 

[Nubmer6]

Pretty impressive streak starting up again for Zacha.

0 pts the last 8 games despite the team scoring 26 goals during that time.

Back to getting 1 shot per game. I hate this guy.

Time to move Seney or Zajac into his 2C spot. Give him a defensive role and hope he turns it around offensively some day.

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

I honestly never understood this. When things aren't going well I personally think you should looks the leaders....or those that are supposed to be leading.

It's hard not to also look at this coaching. Everything on the ice looks so haphazard 5v5 to me.

Ironically I don't have a problem with Special Teams... I think our PK has been very good(9th in the league) and or PP hasn't been bad either (14th in the league)

At Even Strength though there is no structure especially in our own zone the forwards seem lackadaisical in their own zone, they seem more ready to leave the zone than take of it. Nothing looks clean to me. I blame the coaching for this.

Agree. Devils are getting below par goal tending, poor production from the second line, and desperately need a top pair DMan. 4th line RW seems low on the list of personnel problems to me.

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

You’re not wrong but...bad teams usually do have bad goaltending and bad coaching.

It always amazes me how bad coaches have bad goal tending. The other correlation is how coaches tend to not be as smart as the talent level of their roster goes down. For example, Joel Q was such a better coach in Chicago when he had more talent.

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

Bratt is flying so far under the radar. 11 points in 14 games for a 64 point pace. If we could get a 2C with some offensive talent the top 6 would be a lot more solid.

2C could very well be acquired on June 21.

 

[OmNomNom]

there it is



usually sportsnet only posts highlights of canadian teams, but we made it to their youtube!

 

[JimEIV]

there it is



usually sportsnet only posts highlights of canadian teams, but we made it to their youtube!

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

there it is



usually sportsnet only posts highlights of canadian teams, but we made it to their youtube!

If we are going to stink, I would prefer to stink without being a laughing stock

 

[Triumph]

If we are going to stink, I would prefer to stink without being a laughing stock

Yeah, all those dignified losing teams that exist.

 

[I Hate Tie DOMI]

Do people still think zacha is good? Asking for a friend

Yes. Defensively. Offensively still leaves much to be desired, but overall is still better than most of the bottom six players right now.

 

[JimEIV]

Yeah, all those dignified losing teams that exist.

 

[guitarguyvic]

They have to get rid of Cory. What a disaster it must be to team chemistry to have a goalie who is ECHL caliber, with the knowledge that every start will likely be loss t before the puck even drops at a time when literally every possible win is needed.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Yes. Defensively. Offensively still leaves much to be desired, but overall is still better than most of the bottom six players right now.

Honestly not that worried about him. Our D concerns me much more.

Wood being invisible too. Kid isn’t doing anything. Not a fan of that after holding out.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

Wood has been the most disappointing player this season so far I'd say

 

[Emperoreddy]

Wood has been the most disappointing player this season so far I'd say

Just a massive regression.

 

[Nocashstyle]

Wood
Vats
Butcher
Noesen

IMO those are the four biggest disappointments this season.

Zacha was Zacha last season...and he’s continued to be Zacha.

 

[AgentBrodeur]

Bingo, still consists of complete garbage. with few exceptions. Its time to flush some people out of Bingo and get some new blood. Im not talking about last years picks, im talking about, some real scouting on some late bloomers, that are in other leagues. euro, china, japan, somoan i dont care

 

[Devilsfan118]

Pretty impressive streak starting up again for Zacha.

0 pts the last 8 games despite the team scoring 26 goals during that time.

Back to getting 1 shot per game. I hate this guy.

I despise Zacha and Wood at this point. They can both take a hike for all I care - freeloading passengers on a team that desperately needs them to - hear me out, this is crazy here - DO THEIR JOBS. DO WHAT THIS TEAM PAYS YOU TO DO.

Zacha is particularly infuriating because he looks completely disinterested out there at times. B-B-B-Bust.

 

[zharkenby]

Yes. Defensively. Offensively still leaves much to be desired, but overall is still better than most of the bottom six players right now.

I agree with this, and I think if he wasn’t so lazy he’d be able to impact both ends of the ice