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

[Ripshot 43]

I hope Zacha wasn’t anyone’s wingman that night...nobody scored.

But he did an amazing job of keeping the grenades away (playing defense)

 

[Ripshot 43]

Nico’s Xmas Sweater

Btw... $9.99 on Amazon. Nico is a thrifty shopper

 

[Azathoth]

But he did an amazing job of keeping the grenades away (playing defense)

Pavel Zacha: the Grinch who stole the number 6th pick

 

[FooteBahl]

Btw... $9.99 on Amazon. Nico is a thrifty shopper

Life is hard on an entry level deal

 

[BahlDeep]

Zacha is a big boy

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

maybe but there's more to it than just how the players are currently. 1st overall is cost controlled and under team control and won't take up a spot in the expansion draft and they'd also be ~10 years younger than Tarasenko.

If the Devils were fortunate enough to get the 1st pick I think I'd take the chance on Hughes or Kakko or whoever it is just for those reasons. I'd love Tarasenko on the team but not at that cost for where the Devils are as a franchise right now.

The Devils have drafted so poorly in the first round that Devils fans do not value high draft picks enough. Shero made clear in his interview that high draft picks for 27-28 year old players is not likely to happen. Tarasenko's agent did not do a great job for him. He left some money on the table.

 

[FooteBahl]

Zacha is a big boy

Who plays like he’s the size of the guy he’s standing next to. Sad. I wonder if concussion fears are in his head when he’s playing? Put Wood’s intensity in this kid and he’s worlds better.

 

[Zippy316]

The Devils don't need a top 6 right winger with that skill level? Didnt know we were that deep we could just turn town a scoring winger of his level.

We have Palmieri and Bratt on the RW. That should be good enough if Hischier can continue to develop into a legitimate 1C and Hall sticks around. Palmieri and Bratt both look like borderline 1RWs this year.

We’ve managed to capitalize on unique situations getting Hall/Palmieri for great value, but a guy like Tarasenko with no baggage is going to cost a ton. If we’re giving up serious value, I’d rather see it be a top pairing defender first and legitimate 2C second.

 

[MichaelJ]

Who plays like he’s the size of the guy he’s standing next to. Sad. I wonder if concussion fears are in his head when he’s playing? Put Wood’s intensity in this kid and he’s worlds better.

Put Wood’s intensity into him and he’s a 1C. Kid needs a heart transplant

 

[NjDevsRR]

Put Wood’s intensity into him and he’s a 1C. Kid needs a heart transplant

And Miles needs a brain transplant from Elias.

 

[BahlDeep]

Who plays like he’s the size of the guy he’s standing next to. Sad. I wonder if concussion fears are in his head when he’s playing? Put Wood’s intensity in this kid and he’s worlds better.

Lol.

 

[theoptimist]

Where’s all this motivation crap about Zacha coming from? Was there an article I missed?

 

[NJDevils17]

Blackwood called up, Schneider on IR.

 

[NJ07102]

Blackwood called up, Schneider on IR.

Cool, that will be interesting. Hope he gets a start before Cory is healthy again.

 

[Lou is God]

The Binghamton Twitter account has Blackwood backing up Johnson tonight, so I'm thinking he got some bad intel.

Nah, plans got changed, he did pack to fly to Nashville. Should be hearing more news soon.

 

[FooteBahl]

Blackwood called up, Schneider on IR.

“Abdominal strain” is a weird way to spell broken confidence. Probably strained his abdomen puking over his performance

 

[Lou is God]

Blackwood called up, Schneider on IR.

Well, soon is here now lol

 

[ruskidevil14]

definite bs injury alert

 

[Devil X]

Blackwood called up, Schneider on IR.

Devils Medical Staff: Whats that Cory?

Cory: I said my stomach hurts a little?

Devils MS: Abdominal strain, got it....

CS: No No just a little upset stomach...

Devils MS: No problem IR got it...

CS: No No just a.... Nevermind...

 

[Azathoth]

I wonder if they plan on giving Blackwood any actual starts/meaningful time up. He's doing well finally and I would hate to rush any development with him. Unless its not serious with Corey? (well it is kinda serious with Corey but that's a whole other thing)

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

Definitely a questionable IR stint followed by many rehab games in the AHL for Schneider. Don't have to waive him to get him starts in the A to hopefully get him at least a little confidence.

 

[FooteBahl]

I wonder if they plan on giving Blackwood any actual starts/meaningful time up. He's doing well finally and I would hate to rush any development with him. Unless its not serious with Corey? (well it is kinda serious with Corey but that's a whole other thing)

I’m guessing he’ll get the start Friday against Ottawa unless Cory or Lack are better by then. I can’t see abdominal strain being a quick recovery for a goalie...I’d say is a 39 month recovery time.

 

[Nubmer6]

I wonder if it's a career ending injury like Hossa's equipment allergies

 

[devilsfan35]

I have to believe Blackwood gets at least 1 start

 

[Triumph]

Definitely a questionable IR stint followed by many rehab games in the AHL for Schneider. Don't have to waive him to get him starts in the A to hopefully get him at least a little confidence.

That's unfortunately not how it works. It would take 2 weeks of injury (or 6 games missed) for Schneider to be eligible to go to Binghamton on a conditioning loan, so if he isn't actually hurt, he'd just be training for 2 weeks.