Devils 2021 team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part XXII

[Woncka]

I agree. Sandin would likely be fighting for a top 3 slot on the Devils prospect LD rankings. Robertson could come in and help the Devils almost immediately.

You think so? Id think Sandin could be on the team as soon as this or next season, and would easily be our best defensive prospect

Robertson I have behind Mercer and Holtz

id take Robertson btw, just think Sandin fills a bigger need

 

[Comparison Ford]

this is going to be a very competitive game and that makes me sad

 

[BurntToast]

I would like to remind everyone that this is a bizarre year, and there may not be many trades at the deadline. Additionally, the return on trades may also be down. Fitz might have to get creative with contract retention to get better values. Don’t be disappointed if some of your least favs are around after the deadline. The other option is to trade some fan favorites. How bad do you want to keep Bratt or Wood?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

How so? If you feel otherwise thats fine

to say it 'literally' has no bearing though is simply false and disingenuous

Andy Greene was the Devils captain last year

did that make him more untouchable than Jack Hughes?

Think about what you're saying.

 

[TheDuke93]

Andy Greene was the Devils captain last year

did that make him more untouchable than Jack Hughes?

Think about what you're saying.

To be fair I think if you slap the C on your best player whos also young and embodies what the team wants out of its players its a little different then your 36yr old over the hill captain.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Not at all surprised he got surgery.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Just some staggeringly bad luck for Nico in the last few months.

 

[Blender]

Not at all surprised he got surgery.

3 weeks is not bad though, at least we have an estimate now.

 

[Emperoreddy]

3 weeks is not bad though, at least we have an estimate now.

Just surprised they took so long to say so. Figured this was thr outcome when he was "week to week". His sinus was most likely in pieces and he couldn't breath properly.

 

[Devils731]

That type of injury doesn’t sound like it should hamper Nico long term, correct?

 

[Satans Hockey]

Blah, I already have enough reasons not to bother attending a game this year but can throw this up as another one. Wake me up when it's next year.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

That type of injury doesn’t sound like it should hamper Nico long term, correct?

I think he was concussed, so that could definitely be a long term issue. But I doubt the sinus issue is anything.

 

[Blender]

That type of injury doesn’t sound like it should hamper Nico long term, correct?

Long term probably not, but even if he comes back he might not be 100% depending on how his breathing is. It's tough to wear a mouthguard and breath 100% through your mouth.

 

[Satans Hockey]

To be fair I think if you slap the C on your best player whos also young and embodies what the team wants out of its players its a little different then your 36yr old over the hill captain.

To also add, Andy was an upcoming ufa who they clearly didn't want to bring back so it made sense to get something for him.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Long term probably not, but even if he comes back he might not be 100% depending on how his breathing is. It's tough to wear a mouthguard and breath 100% through your mouth.

3 weeks might easily become 5 if he isn't comfortable.

 

[Derps]

Long term probably not, but even if he comes back he might not be 100% depending on how his breathing is. It's tough to wear a mouthguard and breath 100% through your mouth.

Pretty much no reason to let him touch the ice until he's 100% anyway. I'd rather sit him 10 games too many than 1 game too few.

Maybe he gets the last 10-15 games of the season to get some momentum on his side for next year.

 

[Darkauron]

Poor nico

 

[Blender]

3 weeks might easily become 5 if he isn't comfortable.

Definitely. Depends on how his face heals. You can play wearing a full shield with a facial injury, but if it's impacting your breathing or causing some other issue, you might have to wait until it's fully healed.

 

[FooteBahl]

I think he was concussed, so that could definitely be a long term issue. But I doubt the sinus issue is anything.

I just hope it was a minor/mild concussion (if there is such a thing) or that the issues from the sinus issue presented as concussion symptoms...but I’m a half glass full kind of guy.

 

[NJDevs26]

3 weeks is not bad though, at least we have an estimate now.

And at least he ostensibly has a month to play before the end of the season.

 

[glenwo2]

I think he was concussed, so that could definitely be a long term issue. But I doubt the sinus issue is anything.

Did they specifically say he was concussed, though?

The only report I see is about surgery on his sinus thing.

 

[Azathoth]

When it says he cleared the concussion protocol does that mean he didn’t have one or he did and is now “recovered” from it?

 

[FooteBahl]

When it says he cleared the concussion protocol does that mean he didn’t have one or he did and is now “recovered” from it?

Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk Officially In NHL Concussion Protocol; Here's What That Entails

Some pretty good info about the protocol in this article

 

[Emperoreddy]

Did they specifically say he was concussed, though?

The only report I see is about surgery on his sinus thing.

No they never confirmed he suffered a concussion. It's currently speculation.

 

[BurntToast]

I would imagine Nico must of had some terrible swelling. Obviously, I can’t confirm that but the delay in surgery leads me to believe this.