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

[Andre Palot]

Dougie back would be huge for the offense. Generates so much offense even if he gives back some on D. We need him especially if that means sitting Nemec / Choloski

NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF CHOLOSKI!!!

 

[Whaddagoal]

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I don't want to say, I had a hunch, but I had a hunch Dougie could be back a lot earlier.

Anything can happen!!

 

[JrFischer54]

It’s weird to think if the devils do face the caps in the playoffs that’s the first time they’ve done so since what 88? Just as rare as a matchup with the islanders. Just crazy to me we played multiple teams over the years but some not so much

 

[JrFischer54]

Dougie back would be huge for the offense. Generates so much offense even if he gives back some on D. We need him especially if that means sitting Nemec / Choloski

It would be like Dave anderchyk coming back for the playoffs!

 

[My3Sons]

It would be like Dave anderchyk coming back for the playoffs!

Or Ben Lovejoy!!

 

[Satans Hockey]

It’s weird to think if the devils do face the caps in the playoffs that’s the first time they’ve done so since what 88? Just as rare as a matchup with the islanders. Just crazy to me we played multiple teams over the years but some not so much

The Caps is definitely more of a surprise it hasn't happened since then since both made the playoffs a lot over the years. The Islanders is less surprising when you look at it more, they missed the playoffs so many years when we had our playoff streak and we've been out of it the majority of the time lately.

 

[njdevils1982]

I'm excited about the playoffs, I don't care what the odds are. I think we can hang with Carolina.

this is what i believe 100%

 

[JrFischer54]

The Caps is definitely more of a surprise it hasn't happened since then since both made the playoffs a lot over the years. The Islanders is less surprising when you look at it more, they missed the playoffs so many years when we had our playoff streak and we've been out of it the majority of the time lately.

Yeah I have to agree with that.

Bonus question what team have the devils faced most in playoffs? I’m assuming flyers

 

[NjDevsRR]

Yeah I have to agree with that.

Bonus question what team have the devils faced most in playoffs? I’m assuming flyers

I reckon it goes like:

Rangers
Hurricanes
Penguins
Bruins
Flyers

The @Guttersniped ‘s of the world can pull up the real stats tho haha

 

[njdevils1982]

rangers 7: 3-4
flyers 5: 3-2
pens 5: 2-3
canes 5: 1-4
bruins 4: 3-1
lightning 3: 2-1
sens 3: 1-2
panthers 2: 2-0
leafs 2: 2-0
caps 2: 1-1
sabres 1: 1-0
isles 1: 1-0
habs 1: 1-0

and the finals:

wings W
stars W
ducks W
avs L
kings L

27-20 overall

canes can f*** right off

 

[Satans Hockey]

Yeah I have to agree with that.

Bonus question what team have the devils faced most in playoffs? I’m assuming flyers

I reckon it goes like:

Rangers
Hurricanes
Penguins
Bruins
Flyers

The @Guttersniped ‘s of the world can pull up the real stats tho haha

7x Rangers - 92 / 94 / 97 / 06 / 08 / 12 / 23
5x Pittsburgh - 91 / 93 / 95 / 99 / 01
5x Philadelphia - 95 / 00 / 04 / 10 / 12
5x Carolina - 01 / 02 / 06 / 09 / 23
4x Boston - 88 / 94 / 95 / 03
3x Ottawa - 98 / 03 / 07
3x Tampa Bay - 03 / 07 / 18
2x Capitals - 88 / 90
2x Florida - 00 / 12
2x Toronto - 00 / 01
1x Islanders - 88
1x Buffalo - 94
1x Detroit - 95
1x Montreal - 97
1x Dallas - 00
1x Colorado - 01
1x Anaheim - 03
1x Los Angeles - 12

Columbus is the only Eastern Conference team we have never played in the playoffs. We haven't played Detroit in the playoffs since they moved to the Eastern Conference but obviously have played them before.

 

[Billdo]

It has every NHL game, both home and away broadcasts through NHL TV.

It also comes with every other league out there. Want to watch Grits in the KHL playoffs? You can.

To playback recordings, all you need to do is download VLC media player to your firestick and give it access to the folder with the recordings.

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You don't ever have any issues with bad feeds or losing connection? I tried something similar for a while (pre-covid) and it was a massive pain in the ass to get anything reliable.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Gotta give credit to Alex for doing the listening.

 

[Triumph]

It is still unbelievable to me that the Devils have never faced Crosby or Ovechkin in the playoffs. Crosby's probably never getting back there unless he leaves Pittsburgh.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Hate to be that guy, but my concern about Dougie coming back is they go back to Dillon-Dougie pairing. THEY NEED TO FIGURE THAT OUT. THAT PAIRING DOES NOT WORK

Since Siegs is out I see no reason why they can't try this

Dumbolin-Hamilton
Luke-Pesce
Dillon-Kovacevic

 

[Better Call Sal]

It is still unbelievable to me that the Devils have never faced Crosby or Ovechkin in the playoffs. Crosby's probably never getting back there unless he leaves Pittsburgh.

Lord knows we should have. Still forever bitter about 2009.

f*** you, Brent Sutter.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Hate to be that guy, but my concern about Dougie coming back is they go back to Dillon-Dougie pairing. THEY NEED TO FIGURE THAT OUT. THAT PAIRING DOES NOT WORK

Since Siegs is out I see no reason why they can't try this

Dumbolin-Hamilton
Luke-Pesce
Dillon-Kovacevic

I don't know the stats but surely that pair is better than Dillon-Nemec lol. The lesser of two evils

 

[Devils731]

Hate to be that guy, but my concern about Dougie coming back is they go back to Dillon-Dougie pairing. THEY NEED TO FIGURE THAT OUT. THAT PAIRING DOES NOT WORK

Since Siegs is out I see no reason why they can't try this

Dumbolin-Hamilton
Luke-Pesce
Dillon-Kovacevic

I think the dirty little secret is nobody has really worked well with Dillon because he’s hard to play with.

He’s a bit of a defensive cowboy who wanders but doesn’t provide much offense to make up for the defensive miscues. Dillon is supposed to provide grit, and he provides some, but that doesn’t help his partner out much; that’s more of a vibe helper for the team.

 

[Lou is God]

If Dougie comes back, does he take over on the first team PP? I personally think we should stick with Luke.

 

[Better Call Sal]

If Dougie comes back, does he take over on the first team PP? I personally think we should stick with Luke.

I think I'd agree with you. PP1 is still rolling along pretty nicely and Luke has been playing fantastic in this final stretch. With Dougie possibly still getting his sea legs back under him, I would rather ease him back in and let him take PP2 initially.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

goodbye Simon

 

[JrFischer54]

7x Rangers - 92 / 94 / 97 / 06 / 08 / 12 / 23
5x Pittsburgh - 91 / 93 / 95 / 99 / 01
5x Philadelphia - 95 / 00 / 04 / 10 / 12
5x Carolina - 01 / 02 / 06 / 09 / 23
4x Boston - 88 / 94 / 95 / 03
3x Ottawa - 98 / 03 / 07
3x Tampa Bay - 03 / 07 / 18
2x Capitals - 88 / 90
2x Florida - 00 / 12
2x Toronto - 00 / 01
1x Islanders - 88
1x Buffalo - 94
1x Detroit - 95
1x Montreal - 97
1x Dallas - 00
1x Colorado - 01
1x Anaheim - 03
1x Los Angeles - 12

Columbus is the only Eastern Conference team we have never played in the playoffs. We haven't played Detroit in the playoffs since they moved to the Eastern Conference but obviously have played them before.

you know looking back at the older playoff series and the division format why was that ok and i wonder if people were bored of the facing the same teams over and over? to be fair about the 1-8 there were a lot of meh non rival matchups

 

[Devils731]

I think I'd agree with you. PP1 is still rolling along pretty nicely and Luke has been playing fantastic in this final stretch. With Dougie possibly still getting his sea legs back under him, I would rather ease him back in and let him take PP2 initially.

On the devils advocate side, if PP1 is relatively the same effectiveness with Luke or Hamilton there then I’ll probably want to use Hamilton on PP1 so that I can use Luke-Pesce more at 5 on 5.

Not a knock on Luke being on PP1 but a compliment to his play at 5 on 5 relative to the other pairings.

 

[Devils731]

I think we can assume Luke is resting his groin pull but I don’t think we know of any ailments for Pesce. Hopefully just maintenance for bumps and bruises from blocking pucks.

Pesce also played 27 minutes last game, so possible bruises and just general energy maintenance for someone likely to play a lot in the coming games.

 

[Better Call Sal]

It feels like the entire schedule this year has been a slog, so it's nice that we're getting a much needed break while also pretty much being void of travel the rest of the season.