Devils discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part III

[theoptimist]

LOL this is a good one

 

[forceten]

We need a center for extra oomph? Jeez. Why didn't he draft Cooley again? I love Nemec but geez.

And to the poster who said Nemec is looking elsewhere - the article was the interviewer asking HIM and he diplomatically paddled it away. Nemec is blocked by handedness. The only player who could probably come out easily is Dillon and he's on the wrong side.

Noah Cates, Drake Batherson - although the latter is a little bit of luck where he was drafted and was passed over by everyone several times - we haven't drafted evenly. We've had some easy picks in the top four but even first round beyond have busted (in terms of being productive NHL players for us). We overreacted to D needs and left forward fallow. We have "streaky" drafts where we focus on one thing - size/physicality, Defense, etc. We have to draft better players, period, because we don't have quantity in the system up front. And we have literally zero at center.

 

[My3Sons]

And you die when they don’t?

Yes pretty routinely

 

[Forge]

Decent amount of time between now and the deadline, but I would not be adding rentals at this point in time. If things change and get better between now and then, maybe that changes my mind, but rentals feel like a waste of assets right now

 

[forceten]

Decent amount of time between now and the deadline, but I would not be adding rentals at this point in time. If things change and get better between now and then, maybe that changes my mind, but rentals feel like a waste of assets right now

Wait for the offseason. We are not a contender and we are not a player away. We're many players away and probably have to shake up the "core" a little to be better.

 

[theoptimist]

Mercer played today?

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

You can't just let this season die because you don't think this team is worth it, this isn't last year where they were legit bad and Lindy needed to go out the door. If they collapse out of the playoffs this year, Fitz is gonna get fired + someone from the core will get traded. They basically have to make a move at the deadline.

 

[Zacha37]

This is the result of Fitz neglecting the forward position in the last few drafts, especially center. Cant let this season die, need to make a move, even if it’s Nemec.

 

[Unknown Caller]

This is the result of Fitz neglecting the forward position in the last few drafts, especially center. Cant let this season die, need to make a move, even if it’s Nemec.

Zero forward depth, although Bastian-Lazar-Tatar have been maybe the best line over the past couple games. Top guys are sucking wind. Defensemen bring no offensive threat to the table aside from Luke on occasion.

This is all a result of Fitz being so focused on being “hard to play against” that he’s completely neutered this team’s skill and speed identity.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Wednesday to the Tournament is crunch time for this group. For the first time in a while they will have a 5 day stretch with only one game. The fatigue issue is no longer a viable reason for struggles.

Got Boston, Mtl 2x, Philly 2x, Buff, Pit coming up. 9 pts here should be for the taken, no excuses.

I want Fitz to find an actual 3C. Because we are kissing Haula. A top 6 wingers would do wonders as well.

Danometer at a 5