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Why are we using hit totals for literally anything? Who cares if Jack ever hits anyone? I'd prefer he didn't honestly.
And yes, he is a very good forechecker.
Devils discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part III
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And yes, he is a very good forechecker.
MasterofGrond
No, I'm not serious.
BurntToast
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As a fan, I was worried about Markström‘s usage. I think this injury is a “blessing in disguise”.
I can’t help but wonder if MB30 and the Devils would have won even more Cups if they just rested him more as he got older.
The Carolina series is a memory burned into my mind.
I can’t help but wonder if MB30 and the Devils would have won even more Cups if they just rested him more as he got older.
The Carolina series is a memory burned into my mind.
Brooklyndevil
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Call me Nostradamus
Brock is a UFA if the Islanders and Lou decide they are out of the playoffs I don’t think he would care. Matter of fact he may be more likely to send Brock to us because he would be close to home.
After all didn’t we trade him Andy Greene in a playoff push for them?
Frankly a trade that added Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmeri might be exactly what helps us if the cap can be worked out.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
MasterofGrond
No, I'm not serious.
Without a first this year I don’t think we’re going to be able to put together a Nelson and palms trade
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The Carolina series in 2009 is the last one I think of. He was good in that series, other than two bad goals in game 7. Not to mention that 08-09 was the most rested non-lockout year of his career. He was rested up injured for 4 months that year.
The years and playoff rounds that come to mind are the 2008 Rangers series and the second round in 06 and 07.
I’m not gonna count 2004 as he was clearly gassed from the long cup run the year before.
And I’m definitely not gonna count 2010, as I have said many times that I consider his decline to have started in January of 2010. His play in the 2010 part of the 09-10 season was an astronomical drop from his play during the 2009 part of that season.
Playing him 77 games at age 37 sure seemed like quite the choice. I’m sure that didn’t help, but by 2010 Brodeur wasn’t really Brodeur anymore.
MasterofGrond
No, I'm not serious.
Honestly brodeur’s usage was insane in retrospect. Credit to him for maintaining performance under a positively 50s workload, but it never should have gone that far.
Devils731
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I would guess so, or at least a game time decision.
I’d rather Nico rest for a game if he’s iffy for tonight. In a vacuum, I prefer players not extending their soreness injuries by playing through them.
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Well if it is for Nico, sounds like it really isn’t too bad and it still could be a game decision. Or else they would have made this call up yesterday and not today?
They lost to Ottawa in 2007 because they couldn’t score. Maybe he was burned out a little in 2006, but they needed him to play that many game just to get in. They were a bubble team until they won their final 11 games to win the division.
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I remember not being all that great in the 2007 Tampa series until the last 2, maybe 3 games and the Ottawa series. I think he was blown up in game 1 and really wasn’t keeping it under 3 goals for much of that series.
But the scoring also went away, though I believe we lost game 1 when scoring 4 goals and he allowed 5. I’m just going on memory though.
I do not think a trade before the break is a dire necessity. Fitz will upgrade the roster. It would be irresponsible for him not to try and go for it without breaking up the team. But unless the target is in high demand I can see him waiting as it gets closer to the deadline. More options open up, more space, and the team seems to have gotten their confidence and scoring touch back. A lot can happen between now and then.
njdevils1982
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they ended up going with black pants and helmet, green socks. actually seeing it does not sell me on the look overall though
I've liked Jack's game the last two. He's turning the puck over less and he's in the right spots when others turn the puck over.
That is a rec league team look.
njdevils1982
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I think some of it was Marty refusing to play less, and nobody having the standing to challenge that and tell him to take more time off.
The guy was an all time great. It would be like telling Picasso that maybe he should paint a little less.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
Jersey and socks are legit. The pants and helmet make it look amateurish. So, I guess it's appropriate for the Coast.
Forge
Blissfully Mediocre
Potentially boeser as well. You may have to up the caliber of prospect you're giving up in that situation.
Gourde is probably the sweet spot, but given the lack of centers on the market, wouldn't surprise me if his return exceeded my expectations
