Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - 2023-24 season part III

[Nubmer6]

Whoa.

Toffoli-Hughes-Holtz is a line in morning skate.

Toffoli scratched last game. Jack scratched last game...

This is just confirmation that Holtz is being scratched!!!

 

[njdevils1982]

They confirmed they are playing after each goal, that's cool...

you've been warned

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

About Corey Crawford:

"You had worked so hard to get back from your concussions. It seemed like you were ready to play for a few more seasons. Was it a matter of if the Blackhawks had offered you a contract that you would have remained playing and that motivation wasn’t there when you got to New Jersey?

No, my motivation was there. I wanted to play with Jersey. Mentally, I just couldn’t. From the medication, it’s tough to say. … Honestly, it was a little embarrassing because no one really understands that part, right? It’s easy to say, “Oh, my leg is broken or this and that.” When you’re explaining that stuff, no one understands or only a certain amount of people understand. I just mentally was done. I almost lost my mind. That’s hard, I didn’t exactly know what was going on. I lost my mind, to be honest, being on those medications. Even coming off them was worse, off the benzos. It was tough. I felt horrible for Jersey too to put them in a bad spot. … I wanted to be there and go and win a Stanley Cup. But the position I was in, I wouldn’t have been much help."

Corey Crawford Q&A: Why he retired, Blackhawks career, IceHogs ceremony, life after hockey

Corey Crawford speaks about why he retired, what happened in New Jersey, his Blackhawks and AHL memories and much more.

theathletic.com

 

[McDuffz88]

Dang. Thanks though! I hope that die hard Devils fans get theirs obviously, but would love to get my hands on one at some point.

There's a size large blank Adidas on ebay rn for 190 with 2 days left to bid. Idk if that's your size but if it is go check it out

 

[Bone Density]

About Corey Crawford:

"You had worked so hard to get back from your concussions. It seemed like you were ready to play for a few more seasons. Was it a matter of if the Blackhawks had offered you a contract that you would have remained playing and that motivation wasn’t there when you got to New Jersey?

No, my motivation was there. I wanted to play with Jersey. Mentally, I just couldn’t. From the medication, it’s tough to say. … Honestly, it was a little embarrassing because no one really understands that part, right? It’s easy to say, “Oh, my leg is broken or this and that.” When you’re explaining that stuff, no one understands or only a certain amount of people understand. I just mentally was done. I almost lost my mind. That’s hard, I didn’t exactly know what was going on. I lost my mind, to be honest, being on those medications. Even coming off them was worse, off the benzos. It was tough. I felt horrible for Jersey too to put them in a bad spot. … I wanted to be there and go and win a Stanley Cup. But the position I was in, I wouldn’t have been much help."

Corey Crawford Q&A: Why he retired, Blackhawks career, IceHogs ceremony, life after hockey

Corey Crawford speaks about why he retired, what happened in New Jersey, his Blackhawks and AHL memories and much more.

theathletic.com

Oh, wow. I'm glad Corey is talking it openly though. Not an easy thing to admit.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Gaslight Anthem is playing during the 1st period, and sounds like they might be on the stage ready to play the goal song when we score...

Incoming shutout.

 

[Bleedred]

About Corey Crawford:

"You had worked so hard to get back from your concussions. It seemed like you were ready to play for a few more seasons. Was it a matter of if the Blackhawks had offered you a contract that you would have remained playing and that motivation wasn’t there when you got to New Jersey?

No, my motivation was there. I wanted to play with Jersey. Mentally, I just couldn’t. From the medication, it’s tough to say. … Honestly, it was a little embarrassing because no one really understands that part, right? It’s easy to say, “Oh, my leg is broken or this and that.” When you’re explaining that stuff, no one understands or only a certain amount of people understand. I just mentally was done. I almost lost my mind. That’s hard, I didn’t exactly know what was going on. I lost my mind, to be honest, being on those medications. Even coming off them was worse, off the benzos. It was tough. I felt horrible for Jersey too to put them in a bad spot. … I wanted to be there and go and win a Stanley Cup. But the position I was in, I wouldn’t have been much help."

Corey Crawford Q&A: Why he retired, Blackhawks career, IceHogs ceremony, life after hockey

Corey Crawford speaks about why he retired, what happened in New Jersey, his Blackhawks and AHL memories and much more.

theathletic.com

Sad to hear

If its any consolation to him though, Rogalski would have possibly f***ed him up no matter if he was feeling good mentally or not. That was Rogalski's first year here.

I was really excited when we signed him. Him and Cory were the only two times I was really excited to add a goalie. We didn't add too many between 93 and 13.

I can't remember when I even found out we had drafted Marty or even anything about him, other than his first couple of games here in 92. It was harder to follow prospects and acquisitions back then.

Getting Vanbiesbrouck in 01 was kind of cool. We all knew he wouldn't hardly play anyway and he was old by the time he got here.

 

[Devilsfan118]

About Corey Crawford:

"You had worked so hard to get back from your concussions. It seemed like you were ready to play for a few more seasons. Was it a matter of if the Blackhawks had offered you a contract that you would have remained playing and that motivation wasn’t there when you got to New Jersey?

No, my motivation was there. I wanted to play with Jersey. Mentally, I just couldn’t. From the medication, it’s tough to say. … Honestly, it was a little embarrassing because no one really understands that part, right? It’s easy to say, “Oh, my leg is broken or this and that.” When you’re explaining that stuff, no one understands or only a certain amount of people understand. I just mentally was done. I almost lost my mind. That’s hard, I didn’t exactly know what was going on. I lost my mind, to be honest, being on those medications. Even coming off them was worse, off the benzos. It was tough. I felt horrible for Jersey too to put them in a bad spot. … I wanted to be there and go and win a Stanley Cup. But the position I was in, I wouldn’t have been much help."

Corey Crawford Q&A: Why he retired, Blackhawks career, IceHogs ceremony, life after hockey

Corey Crawford speaks about why he retired, what happened in New Jersey, his Blackhawks and AHL memories and much more.

theathletic.com

Totally changes my perspective on him. I thought he just decided not to play because he didn't want to.

Kudos to him for talking about this openly. Not easy.

 

[SKNJD9]

Gaslight playing HOWL live when we score will be amazing.

That being said we're dropping 7 or getting shutout, no inbetween

 

[Nocashstyle]

All the best to Crawford.

Even with him saying he wouldn’t be at his best, he obviously would have been an upgrade over the carousel of goalies in that two year span. The dynamic of the team would have been slightly different - the Devils probably could have won a few more games - different draft position: no Luke, Nemec, or probably even Casey.

 

[billingtons ghost]

Was anyone else impressed with Hatakka and Miller last game? Bastian had one of his best games too.

We gave up a bazillion grade a chances against Vitek tho.

 

[Devils731]

Was anyone else impressed with Hatakka and Miller last game? Bastian had one of his best games too.

We gave up a bazillion grade a chances against Vitek tho.

Devils seemed to do pretty well against 2 of the Colorado lines.

The Wood line was able to get some looks using their aggression but nothing too crazy.

Then the MacKinnon line was tough to handle but I think a lot of teams leave games against Colorado feeling that way.

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Hatakka is making the most of his opportunity. He’s being active, making defensive plays, not getting caught doing anything stupid. I think if he played less well last game he would have rotated out tonight but the coaches liked his play enough that he earned staying on.

 

[Mr Bojanglez]

They confirmed they are playing after each goal, that's cool...

Their new album has some solid songs on it. I can't believe how long they've been around. I remember being at the record release for '59 Sound at Vintage Vinyl (RIP)

 

[Nocashstyle]

Their new album has some solid songs on it. I can't believe how long they've been around. I remember being at the record release for '59 Sound at Vintage Vinyl (RIP)

I was there too

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Hatakka could take Smith’s role next year. He needs to stay healthy, but he looks like he could be a good #7.

 

[Guttersniped]

I’m not even that big a “Fire Ruff” gal but I once the idea came into my head I had to do it.

While forced to be on their crap site I wondered if Fanatics…

Spoiler: would put this on a customized item

And the answer was yes.

 

[Call Me Al]

lol

 

[Nocashstyle]

I’m not even that big a “Fire Ruff” gal but I once the idea came into my head I had to do it.

While forced to be on their crap site I wondered if Fanatics…

Spoiler: would put this on a customized item

And the answer was yes.
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This has to mean you’re all in on the “fire Ruff” train now. Unless it’s more of a *wears a band shirt but can’t name 3 songs* vibe

 

[Blackjack]

Totally changes my perspective on him. I thought he just decided not to play because he didn't want to.

Kudos to him for talking about this openly. Not easy.

I was disappointed when he retired, but I figured it had to be something really bad because he walked away from almost $8 million.

 

[Call Me Al]

I was disappointed when he retired, but I figured it had to be something really bad because he walked away from almost $8 million.

i thought he saw our roster and system and noped out lol. it sucks that that happened to him. but at least i feel better about it now and that’s really what’s important

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[longislanddevil]

We are deep at RW with Bratt, Mercer, Holtz, etc. Meier flops between wings. Toffoli and Palat are older and play LW. It seems there could be a logjam at RW for years to come. Looking towards the future…can Grits or Lenni play LW?

 

[Oneiro]

We are deep at RW with Bratt, Mercer, Holtz, etc. Meier flops between wings. Toffoli and Palat are older and play LW. It seems there could be a logjam at RW for years to come. Looking towards the future…can Grits or Lenni play LW?

I could see Bratt shift over. A future line of Bratt-Jack-Lenni might be interesting if Lenni ends up being as smart as he looks.

 

[McDuffz88]

Anyone who needs a jersey and doesn't mind buying fanatics go to dicks sporting goods. They have a Hughes and Nico jersey up.

 

[Blackjack]

It’s time to sell. Toffoli, Miller, Lazar, Bastian

Marino if there’s a market