Devils 2020-21 team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part XIV

[JK3]

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[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

looks like it got deleted, but:

 

[Blackjack]

looks like it got deleted, but:

I've been searching Bratt's name on Twitter (not something I recommend by the way) and never found anything that suggested he had his visa or was on his way over. I'll take this I guess, I hope he's at least close. What a frustrating situation.

 

[Darkauron]

Still cant see the tweet

 

[OmNomNom]

Well there's this (no need for alarm though)

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I feel like Kovy had an identical goal celebration with us

 

[Nubmer6]

Well there's this (no need for alarm though)

I'm confused. shouldn't he have been on the IR list as soon as we signed him?

 

[My3Sons]

I'm confused. shouldn't he have been on the IR list as soon as we signed him?

You can probably see a doctor about that confusion but as was noted by others that just sort of happens as you age.

 

[Triumph]

One thing I wonder about with Sharangovich is what kind of development he had growing up - I don't think Belarus quite has the hockey culture of Russia, and indeed Sharangovich is the first Belorussian player to score an NHL goal in 5 years.

 

[My3Sons]

Wood and Palms making sure they are on time for practice....

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[jkrdevil]

One thing I wonder about with Sharangovich is what kind of development he had growing up - I don't think Belarus quite has the hockey culture of Russia, and indeed Sharangovich is the first Belorussian player to score an NHL goal in 5 years.

Quick research shows he is the first player born in an independent Belarus to score a goal in the NHL.

 

[Camille the Eel]

I feel like Kovy had an identical goal celebration with us

Hall maybe?

 

[Blender]

One thing I wonder about with Sharangovich is what kind of development he had growing up - I don't think Belarus quite has the hockey culture of Russia, and indeed Sharangovich is the first Belorussian player to score an NHL goal in 5 years.

This is probably why though he's vastly improved on the last few years, he's been getting much better development and quality competition. By all accounts he's worked his ass off over the last few years to improve his game, and he's sure bucking the KHL stereotype of players coming over but being lost defensively in the NHL as he's being trusted in all situations right now and doing well with it.

 

[britdevil]

I keep trying to pump the brakes on Sharan, but he looks such a player. He oozes natural talent.

The key has been getting him into a proper training regime. Hats off to the organisation for that. Looks like the stint in the KHL has been massive for him too.

 

[Devil X]

Claim Dell?

Goalie people’s thoughts?

 

[Nubmer6]

Claim Dell?

Goalie people’s thoughts?

Yes, please.

 

[Darkauron]

Dell would be good, but we may be better off letting Comrie play. I doubt the team would want 3 goalies in Dell, wedgewood, and comrie being around.

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

I keep trying to pump the brakes on Sharan, but he looks such a player. He oozes natural talent.

The key has been getting him into a proper training regime. Hats off to the organisation for that. Looks like the stint in the KHL has been massive for him too.

Looks like he will be a good one for the Devils. He could hit the wall this year since he has been playing in the KHL. The important thing is that he looks like a good player for 21-22 and beyond.

 

[GeNeXt]

Someone brought it up in the post-game thread: Murray and Kulikov are exactly what the doctor ordered. As much as the NHL is getting smaller, you still need some size on the backend. The whole defence last season, outside of Mueller and Severson, was sub-6ft. Even PK is on the smaller side.

They're both so steadying. Once Vats is ready, I think the best balance of size would be:

Murray-Subban
Smith-Severson
Kulikov-Vatanen

Smith and Severson could get heavily deployed in the offensive zone, while the other two pairs take on bigger defensive responsibility.

As for the PPQB, they need to tryout someone other than Subban. Vatanen was effective at it last season. Severson has the shot, and is a better passer than PK, and Smith is definitely PPQB of the future.

 

[glenwo2]

Well there's this (no need for alarm though)

So does this mean he finally got the Work Visa and he's in the states now, probably hanging out at a hotel in an undisclosed location waiting for the requisite 7 days before joining the team?

(Hope that's the case)

 

[Devs3cups]

I feel like Kovy had an identical goal celebration with us

The angles are similar, maybe at 9:34 or 4:40 in the video? That's the one I can remember lol

 

[Billdo]

So Govy has looked good.

 

[Csonked Out]

Claim Dell?

Goalie people’s thoughts?

Interesting inside story on Aaron Dell. He went to the University of North Dakota and had a quite a good career. I believe it was his junior year when he really blew up and decided to turn pro rather than go back to school for his senior year. Once he declared he quickly realized that his market wasn't what he thought it was and during the summer tried to go to the coaching staff to return to school since he hadn't hired an agent yet. The problem was they already gave his spot away so they no longer had room for him unfortunately. That means he had to then go and sign a CHL contract and truly work his way up from the bottom league to get to where he is. While it is impressive, I do wonder what could have been for him if he played his senior year and signed a more lucrative NHL free agent contract and just how much exposure he cost himself.

A lesson on how important it is to get proper advice before making the decision to turn pro or not.

 

[Devils731]

Well there's this (no need for alarm though)

What is weird is CBS Sports and Rotowire both reference TSN transactions page but linking to the TSN location does not find TSN showing Bratt on the transaction list.

I don’t know if Bratt was there and then removed but it’s odd.

NHL Transactions - Roster Moves around the National Hockey League

 

[Devil X]

Dell would be good, but we may be better off letting Comrie play. I doubt the team would want 3 goalies in Dell, wedgewood, and comrie being around.

Waive one of Wedgewood or Comrie tomorrow after he is claimed. If they pass then send him to Bing.

Blackwood and Dell become our 1-2 and one of Wedge and Comrie on the taxi.