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

[Blackjack]

Reported for tanking. No tanking talk!

Even though a loss would potentially help our draft pick on both ends, I wouldn't mind seeing a win because it would be hilarious to see Pittsburgh fans freak out about losing to this lineup.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Utica is apparently a top notch place for an AHL team so that's the silver lining.

Having gone through Binghamton a few times with a charity bike ride, can see why the Devils might have opted to head elsewhere.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

If I were the owners, I’d seriously consider a partnership with Rutgers to develop a rink that can serve both the college team(s) and the Devils’ AHL team.

Like say The Meadowlands?

 

[SKNJD9]

Like say The Meadowlands?

If NJSE wasn't so unreasonable...maybe

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Reported for tanking. No tanking talk!

GDT only rule.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Like say The Meadowlands?

The state government ruined that one (as with everything else).

I’m thinking New Brunswick.

 

[Billdo]

The state government ruined that one (as with everything else).

I’m thinking New Brunswick.

Maybe Boardwalk Hall in AC again. It would need updating but they've had hockey there before.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Maybe Boardwalk Hall in AC again. It would need updating but they've had hockey there before.

Unless things have changed AC isn't really a sports town. Both baseball and hockey died there because nobody went to the games. And it was ashame because Boardwalk Hall was a beautiful building.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

This is...advanced tanking. Impressive, really

 

[HischierSeDgewOrk]

Have this gut feeling Luke and Jack will be teammates in short order.

 

[NJDevs26]

Kinda crazy in retrospect how excited everyone was that we claimed Dell when he's ended up playing like 4 very mediocre games for us

Well not everyone lol, I might have been the only one to look at his last two years and wonder if this guy was truly better than the other junk we could throw out there.

 

[Whaddagoal]

A Dell sighting....

 

[Blackjack]

Well not everyone lol, I might have been the only one to look at his last two years and wonder if this guy was truly better than the other junk we could throw out there.

We were desperate after Crawford's retirement. Comrie and Dell had NHL experience, I understand it.

 

[NJDevs26]

We were desperate after Crawford's retirement. Comrie and Dell had NHL experience, I understand it.

Oh I was for claiming him, I just had no illusions that it was throwing more slop against the wall and hoping one of them got hot over a 7-10 game stretch.

 

[SKNJD9]

Really looking at the UFA goalies available this summer....if we're gonna get Blackie a vet mentor...a actual good one its gonna have to come via trade

 

[Nico Hischier]

Have this gut feeling Luke and Jack will be teammates in short order.

At this point we might be getting power who is probably the only player I would take over Luke

 

[Emperoreddy]

Oh I was for claiming him, I just had no illusions that it was throwing more slop against the wall and hoping one of them got hot over a 7-10 game stretch.

Which in fairness it happened with Wedge.

He is a pumpkin tonight but we got more out of Wedge then you would expect.

 

[Emperoreddy]

We have only one high end young D in Smith.

Drafting another this year changes the complexion of the backbone of the blueline and how you build it.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Perfect tank game. Most of the important kids score, get one step closer to picking a top defenseman.

 

[Billdo]

A Dell sighting....

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

Perfect tank game. Most of the important kids score, get one step closer to picking a top defenseman.

Yup... and the Kings play the Ducks in 15 minutes!

 

[Triumph]

Really looking at the UFA goalies available this summer....if we're gonna get Blackie a vet mentor...a actual good one its gonna have to come via trade

This is where Seattle could help us because they can draft up to 5 goalies, so they can snag one for us.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Estatic to see Foote showing he has good puck control, can make plays and showcasing his shot. Would be huge if that kid pans out.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

What UFA goalies do we have a shot at that won’t break the bank? Raanta? Is Halak too old?

 

[Blackjack]

edit: meant to post this in the gdt but zbc beat me to it.