Devils 2021 training camp thread (news, notes and speculation)

[Guadana]

Interesting. Is there any one who still think Mercer is not our number 1 prospect?

 

[TheUnseenHand]

That was a really dumb hit.

I loved it. He's skating really well too.

 

[My3Sons]

Interesting. Is there any one who still think Mercer is not our number 1 prospect?

It’s still a long road for all of them but he really looks good. I think he will look even better as a wing when he can play with a little less responsibility

 

[Guadana]

It’s still a long road for all of them but he really looks good. I think he will look even better as a wing when he can play with a little less responsibility

We dont have any option except wing in top-6) if you know what i mean.

I dont like idea to bury him in 3rd line. Now he looks like he deserve much more.

 

[My3Sons]

We dont have any option except wing in top-6) if you know what i mean.

I dont like idea to bury him in 3rd line. Now he looks like he deserve much more.

Eventually yes but it’s early and the level he will see in NHL camp will be harder than the prospect games and then NHL exhibitions before we will be able to see what he will bring as a just 20 year old rookie in his draft +2 season. If he can play third line right wing minutes right off the bat I’m ok with it but I’d lean to sending him to the AHL and play RW1 to start. Let’s see what he looks like on Sunday

 

[swiiscompos]

Interesting. Is there any one who still think Mercer is not our number 1 prospect?

I certainly wouldn’t draw any conclusion based on this game. The level was very low (to be expected) and even the best players didn’t play that well.

 

[Guadana]

Eventually yes but it’s early and the level he will see in NHL camp will be harder than the prospect games and then NHL exhibitions before we will be able to see what he will bring as a just 20 year old rookie in his draft +2 season. If he can play third line right wing minutes right off the bat I’m ok with it but I’d lean to sending him to the AHL and play RW1 to start. Let’s see what he looks like on Sunday

Absolutely agree. I do really like him, but no rush please. He deserve big minutes and we dont have a spot in top 6 for now. And I dont think he is ready enough to play top-6 role. 3rd line center is too much I think. 10-12 min is a bad idea for his development. The only thing I see for him as an option is to play with Mcleod and Wood in the third line and make all clean work for this line. And I think he will play some PK minutes. Anyway 1st line minutes in AHL is what I want for him in this season. Especially with good center, Fitz did trade for before. Like De leo, Gam...la(i dont remember his name) or Flynn. But I think they will try to play him in center role.

 

[Guttersniped]

sounds like they already think someone (probably McLeod) is the 3C.....

It’s McLeod.

 

[Guttersniped]

I was hoping it’d be something to get fired up over but I think it’s just him spitting and it happens to be by the logo.

Nieds kicking their jersey will still remain tops for me.

 

[LeedsMonster]

I missed this lol.

hughes classing up their logo.

I didnt think I could like that kid any more than I already did

 

[Guttersniped]

Excited about the idea of the Foote-Mercer-Holtz line going pointless and being like a -3 and people losing their minds over that

https://fictionphile.com/cassandra-of-troy/

 

[TheUnseenHand]

https://fictionphile.com/cassandra-of-troy/

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I don't think minds are being lost. Actually the reaction has been quite tame.

 

[Cheddabombs]

I don't think minds are being lost. Actually the reaction has been quite tame.

Yeah most people are pretty relaxed about it surprisingly. You've all gone soft

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Shak is gonna have a bunch of experience under his belt when he gets here next year. That’s a big role for a such a young guy.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Shak is gonna have a bunch of experience under his belt when he gets here next year. That’s a big role for a such a young guy.

Recently converted forward too, who has to grow into his body. Such an intriguing prospect with such a wide range of outcomes, overdrafted or not.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

leading a KHL team in TOI as a 19 year is something, to be sure.

 

[My3Sons]

I don't think minds are being lost. Actually the reaction has been quite tame.

How can you lose something now that’s been gone for years already?

 

[TrufleShufle]

It's crazy how many guys we are excited about on LD. If even half of them hit and none can make the jump to the right, a trade is in order. It's not a bad thing, and we've been excited about our D prospect group in the past and were let down, but I think this is different, I don't think there is anyway at least a couple of these guys don't hit.

 

[Ripshot 43]

It's crazy how many guys we are excited about on LD. If even half of them hit and none can make the jump to the right, a trade is in order. It's not a bad thing, and we've been excited about our D prospect group in the past and were let down, but I think this is different, I don't think there is anyway at least a couple of these guys don't hit.

It’s definitely an area of strength. Personally I see us having 5-6 guys with floors of at least bottom pairing nhlers, so some decisions will have to be made in the next 2 years.

 

[Mgd31]

Shak is gonna have a bunch of experience under his belt when he gets here next year. That’s a big role for a such a young guy.

Crossing my fingers this guy is going to be an absolute monster.

 

[swiiscompos]

Crossing my fingers this guy is going to be an absolute monster.

It would be pretty hilarious after the drama we had on this board when he was drafted!

 

[MauDevils]

When's the next waterboarding...I mean game?

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[Jersey Fresh]

I missed this lol.

hughes classing up their logo.

He's by the blue line?

 

[MauDevils]

For a while? Jack Hughes leaving NJ, confirmed.