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

[NJDfan86]

The team is currently in an incredible place with our long term outlook- the larger than expected cap increases certainly feels like an opportunity to add one additional high end player, but we really need the right fit.

Miller is a good player but i would prefer that last piece to be younger.

Petterson is a solid defender and O’Connor was an intriguing fit with us but we don’t think that deal makes sense for us as I would rather use a future first for 1 great piece instead of 2 solid ones.

I’ll reserve my consternation for a piece going off the board that I would be interested in.

 

[HoliksGhost]

Miller is a good player but i would prefer that last piece to be younger.

True, look at how old the Rangers core will be next year compared to ours.

 

[NJDevs26]

The deadline is in a month. You don’t make moves just to make them. He won’t stand pat the whole way.

While philosophically I agree (and keep in mind the Rangers being a few points back increases their urgency factor compared to us - still several points up on a spot), it does seem like a lot of teams want to get business done before the NHL break this season.

 

[Bleedred]

There's a main board thread asking who the worst player is in NHL history.

And the OP has a tweet from Frank the tank just the other night saying Justin Dowling is the worst player in NHL history.

He isn't even nearly the worst player on the team, let alone NHL history. We've definitely had way worse regulars than him.

 

[Dylan9z9]

Everybody would like to see him add something to help the team. But it shouldn't be as a panic or response to other teams making trades, some of which you were never in on to begin with.

I don't think I said I wanted JT Miller just that other teams are preparing themselves for the playoffs not some last minute acquisition with no time to meld with teammates like Fitz is going to pull off when all you aquiesants turn on him

yes, absolutely and if he doesn't by the time the trade deadline passes, then sure we can be annoyed. Until then? I'd rather keep banking cap space.

There's a main board thread asking who the worst player is in NHL history.

And the OP has a tweet from Frank the tank just the other night saying Justin Dowling is the worst player in NHL history.

He isn't even nearly the worst player on the team, let alone NHL history. We've definitely had way worse regulars than him.

 

[Triumph]

While philosophically I agree (and keep in mind the Rangers being a few points back increases their urgency factor compared to us - still several points up on a spot), it does seem like a lot of teams want to get business done before the NHL break this season.

I think trading for a player who is going to play in the Four Nations tournament before the tournament makes sense, this way they can try to get their life slightly settled in their new city before leaving. I am surprised Pettersson isn't one of them but if there is an injury between now and then I think he would be. That said Vancouver and the Rangers are on the playoff bubble.

I think the Devils are very unlikely to make a deal for a player like this, so it's moot.

 

[onmygameboi]

Eliminating the Worthless Faceoff - Idea 2:

Instead of a faceoff, each team picks one player to fight. The guy that "draws" the most blood from his opponent wins the "faceoff" and their respective team receives puck possession.

Pro: Big Mac's status with the team is upgraded to Franchise Player.
Con: It's a stupid idea.

 

[Lou Bloom]

I don't know why people are comparing teams that have been consistent playoff contenders trying to get over the hump vs a team that is on pace to make the playoffs for the 3rd time since 2017-2018. Devils have already traded their 2025 1st round pick, there's no reason for them to make desperate moves and trade the farm away when they still have a young core of talent they are building around.

Just look for under the radar talent that they can acquire for a reasonable price, no need to make a splash move for the sake of it.

 

[Guttersniped]

There's a main board thread asking who the worst player is in NHL history.

And the OP has a tweet from Frank the tank just the other night saying Justin Dowling is the worst player in NHL history.

He isn't even nearly the worst player on the team, let alone NHL history. We've definitely had way worse regulars than him.

Why are you people always reminding me that this hyperventilating chucklef*** exists?

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

There's a main board thread asking who the worst player is in NHL history.

And the OP has a tweet from Frank the tank just the other night saying Justin Dowling is the worst player in NHL history.

He isn't even nearly the worst player on the team, let alone NHL history. We've definitely had way worse regulars than him.

 

[Bleedred]

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Good choice.

I've often times cited him as possibly the worst Devils player that spent an entire season on the roster.

Somehow he played another, what was it, 4 or 5 years after this? Between NHL and AHL Islanders?

 

[NJDevs26]

Bolton’s best contribution for the Devils was the hat trick when he was in Atlanta that got Johnny Mac axed

 

[HoliksGhost]

Bolton’s best contribution for the Devils was the hat trick when he was in Atlanta that got Johnny Mac axed

Ooof I despised Jmac as a coach

 

[NjDevsRR]

Andrew Peters

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Oh no the Rangers got better. They could even be a bubble team if they stopped losing so often. Do something Fitz.

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I don’t think most Devil fans are worried about the Rangers. However, we do need an upgrade at the 3C position.

 

[RyGuy]

How about this idea?

Since faceoffs are not an important part of hockey:

Instead of a faceoff, each team starts behind their respective goal line and the puck is dropped from the jumbotron. Yeah?

Ive had this ridiculous thought before. I think it would be smashing.

 

[billingtons ghost]

Eliminating the Worthless Faceoff - Idea 2:

Instead of a faceoff, each team picks one player to fight. The guy that "draws" the most blood from his opponent wins the "faceoff" and their respective team receives puck possession.

Pro: Big Mac's status with the team is upgraded to Franchise Player.
Con: It's a stupid idea.

Idea 3:
Rock paper scissors
Idea 4:
Offensive zone Player A has to guess Player B's favorite color.

 

[NJDfan86]

Ive had this ridiculous thought before. I think it would be smashing.

Even has its root in another sport - the classic Dodgeball start.

 

[Bleedred]

Ooof I despised Jmac as a coach

Worst head coach in the history of hockey. Pretty lousy assistant coach as well.

I think everybody other than Lou despises him as a coach.

 

[Bleedred]

Andrew Peters

It's just too funny that Lou gave him a 2 year deal, he was really awful, bought him out after a year.

The only goon we had the next year was PL3 and he was banished off the NHL team for the remainder of the season 2 games in.

Then Lou goes and signs Boulton to a 2 year deal in 2011, just like he gave Peters 2 years before that. Then buys Boulton out after that year.

And it didn't stop there. Krys Barch gets a two year deal just days after Boulton is bought out. Somehow the Panthers and Dale Tallon agreed to trade for him during the middle of training camp in year two. Which is funny only because it was Tallon and the Panthers who did not want to re-sign Barch in the first place, as that's who he played for and walked from in UFA when we signed him.

 

[Oneiro]

Man, I really mentally blacked out that whole period.

We did a lot of hopeless stuff. Poor Cory.

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[dgibb10]

Going to the game tomorrow, very excited