GDT: Devils @ Caps - 7:00 PM - MSG

[AfroThunder396]

Hatakka is out for a long time right? Yeah I'm not sure who you have sit up here as the 7th if/when everyone is healthy

Hatakka had shoulder surgery two days ago and is out indefinitely

 

[Hisch13r]

Hatakka is out for a long time right? Yeah I'm not sure who you have sit up here as the 7th if/when everyone is healthy

Unless Nemec turns it around just bring back up DeSimone to sit in the box

 

[Emperoreddy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845285138222981293

Dont show this to the Haula haters

 

[Emperoreddy]

Unless Nemec turns it around just bring back up DeSimone to sit in the box

Yeah i rather Nemec be playing in Utica then sitting in the press box. DeSimone can be the one wearing a suit every night

 

[glenwo2]

Devils won, Rangers lost, and Islanders losing. Hopefully Philly loses too

Hooray!

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Just how many episodes does this series have now? a billion? lol

 

[Devs3cups]

Dont show this to the Haula haters

He could've had 2 goals also tonight. Good game for him!

 

[The Grinder]

Why is Nico the living embodiment of the station wagon from National Lampoons Vacation?

Guy gets is ass kicked nightly.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

He's not floating in my eyes, he's just playing with 0 confidence and he's tentative. I don't see him floating, I see him trying, skating, but overthinking plays and gripping the stick too hard. We're 4 games into the season and 4 games post surgery for him. It's too early for me to panic or see this as something bigger. It's fine if we don't agree though, I probably won't be swayed to the other side when it comes to this subject.

I have no clue what you’re watching then. Go watch Jack Hughes highlights and tell me if you once saw him get anywhere close to the speed he gets to in a lot of those tonight. I can tell you. Not even close. The speed he’s playing the game at right now is miles slower than him at his best and I’ve seen it a lot of times before now.

It’s not potentially something bigger because he isn’t gonna pick it up at some point. He almost certainly is. It’s potentially a bigger issue because these phases come back far too often. Once he starts playing well again is he gonna fall back to this the second he takes a decent knock? That’s what seems to happen and it’s not a good thing.

 

[Saugus]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845285138222981293

I’m surprised Kovacevic and Siegenthaler are bringing up the rear on that chart.

By the eye test, I thought they had a decent game. Maybe they were playing hard minutes, the broadcast did mention that they were unexpectedly leading the defense in ice time.

 

[HersheyBob27]

Why is Nico the living embodiment of the station wagon from National Lampoons Vacation?

Guy gets is ass kicked nightly.

Sad but true

 

[Deviled]

Just how many episodes does this series have now? a billion? lol

You know, I took an extended break (few years) from anime but am jumping back on the wagon soon

I think One Piece is up to 1200+? I do, though, believe this coming arc is the last one.. albeit itll be very long

 

[Hisch13r]

I’m surprised Kovacevic and Siegenthaler are bringing up the rear on that chart.

By the eye test, I thought they had a decent game. Maybe they were playing hard minutes, the broadcast did mention that they were unexpectedly leading the defense in ice time.

Looking at the breakdown they were still a positive defensively. It's the lack of offense that dragged them down. The dots are also quality of linemates/competition adjusted and that brings them up slightly

 

[My3Sons]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845285138222981293

Yeah Hischier was the third worst player in this game.

 

[glenwo2]

We won, the Rangers lost to Utah in OT, and the Islanders are losing to the Stars. All is right in the Metro.

So the Rags are back to their old tricks : being OT merchants.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Hatakka is out for a long time right? Yeah I'm not sure who you have sit up here as the 7th if/when everyone is healthy

I honestly think by the time Luke is back which is a ways away Nemec will be playing well and stay in over Kovacevic. Kovacevic’s role and importance will already be diluted the second Pesce steps back into the lineup.

It will be a question of who is RD3 and Nemec will likely be given the benefit of the decision if he is back to playing well.

 

[R8Devs]

just based on deployment I think it will be Casey coming out when Pesce comes back. If they don't want to break the top 4 they could probably put Pesce back in on the third pairing with Nemec since Pesce's played on the left side before and that may help ease back in with an easier deployment. It'll be interesting to see what they do when Hughes comes back but who knows if everyone will be healthy by then and by then there may be different viewpoints on individual players anyway.

I don't think there's much to gain for Nemec in the AHL either and would be pretty surprised if the Devils sent him there.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Why is Nico the living embodiment of the station wagon from National Lampoons Vacation?

Guy gets is ass kicked nightly.

It’s honestly what I love the most about him. Kid leaves it all out on the ice every single night, and will put his body in harm’s way for a W. There’s no question in my mind the type of leader he is.

 

[Deviled]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845285138222981293

This plus Luke being known amongst the guys in the room as Rusty makes for the most Ocean's-roster ever lol

 

[Emperoreddy]

You know, I took an extended break (few years) from anime but am jumping back on the wagon soon

I think One Piece is up to 1200+? I do, though, believe this coming arc is the last one.. albeit itll be very long

1122 episodes including tonight's

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I’m surprised Kovacevic and Siegenthaler are bringing up the rear on that chart.

By the eye test, I thought they had a decent game. Maybe they were playing hard minutes, the broadcast did mention that they were unexpectedly leading the defense in ice time.

Looking at the breakdown they were still a positive defensively. It's the lack of offense that dragged them down. The dots are also quality of linemates/competition and that brings them up slightly

Ya they had the tough minutes, handled it well and weren’t all that bothered or setup to get involved offensively. Perfectly solid game from them. Happy to see Siegenthaler playing solid hockey.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Siegs looks like he has returned to form. He looks miles ahead of where he was last year.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I am curious to see if they want to have a pure shutdown pair. That could affect the Kovacevic vs Nemec decision.

If they do it’s more likely Kovacevic unless they think Nemec can play that role or are gonna play Luke and Nemec together (not against this at all)

 

[Emperoreddy]

Ya they had the tough minutes, handled it well and weren’t all that bothered or setup to get involved offensively. Perfectly solid game from them. Happy to see Siegenthaler playing solid hockey.

Their only noticeably bad shift was the early goal in the 3rd and TBF everyone was caught puck watching there

 

[Devs3cups]

It would be sweet if they didn't allow goals early in periods often.

 

[Emperoreddy]

All of Fitz's new additions have been at worst solid, and in a bunch of cases really good