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

[glenwo2]

Well....

I never expected this Canes/Devils game to go to OT with no score (especially with Vitek in net; I swear I was waiting for the other shoe to drop and Vitek give up a softy so I was pleasantly SHOCKED TO THE CORE that THAT didn't happen).

Too bad Vitek stunk up the joint against Calgary or we could've had a total of 5 points these past 3 games (Avs, Flames, Canes) instead of just 3.


BTW, despite the loss, that was actually an entertaining game all things considered.

And one point is better than none, I guess.


Onto the next game then.

 

[My3Sons]

So whats that mean? Talks are dead, or are they still talking?

It doesn’t matter at this point. After tonight’s game they don’t need a goalie they need more goalscorers.

 

[glenwo2]

It doesn’t matter at this point. After tonight’s game they don’t need a goalie they need more goalscorers.

Nah.

Watch next game against Seattle where Vitek gives up another 5 goals.

Then we'll be right back where we started.


I said this after the Avs win that I don't trust Vitek and he proved me right last game (I wish he would prove me wrong for one goddamn time, though).

 

[Devs3cups]

Nemec stud. What else is new.

So blessed to have Luke and him.

 

[My3Sons]

Nah.

Watch next game against Seattle where Vitek gives up another 5 goals.

Then we'll be right back where we started.


I said this after the Avs win that I don't trust Vitek and he proved me right last game (I wish he would prove me wrong for one goddamn time, though).

I was just being silly. Obviously one game doesn’t fix the goaltending

 

[NjDevsRR]

Posting this here too:

Devils were ASS in October and November. They got by with their crazy scoring and PP. They also had to deal with no Jack Nico and Timo. But this was the worst hockey they played. Their D structure was nonexistent and even I was not blaming the goalies in this stretch.

Then they had a nice stretch after Vancouver 1 where they put some good, not great but good enough hockey together where they would have been a playoff team if they stayed healthy. They went 10-3-4 and had a not bad GAA in that stretch until Jack went down.

When Siegs, Jack and co go down. Myself and others said they had to tread water until this upcoming “easy stretch” after the Avs and Canes. They barely did. Unfortunately they lost a few games due to goaltending. Probably 4-5 pts worth.

Is it too late? Probably. But they are finally almost healthy again besides Dougie. Lets see what they can do in the final 32.

I think most posters on here are smart enough to see these three phases the team has went through. And when they post that “they need to start winning in this next stretch “, they are saying that as a fan of the team. It doesn’t mean they don’t know what’s going on nor are delusional to their chances. It’s been a very tough and challenging season. We all know that. So we shouldn’t continue to poke at posters who look towards the next stretch. It doesn’t mean they don’t know what’s going on. They are simply being a fan.


Danometer is still at a 10.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

What was the whole commotion of Markstrom/Friedman? I saw what he said but was there something else that came out that he had to refute that on hockey night in canada earlier tonight?

 

[NjDevsRR]

What was the whole commotion of Markstrom/Friedman? I saw what he said but was there something else that came out that he had to refute that on hockey night in canada earlier tonight?

What am I also missing lmao

 

[Mgd31]

What was the whole commotion of Markstrom/Friedman? I saw what he said but was there something else that came out that he had to refute that on hockey night in canada earlier tonight?

Devils discussed a trade for Markstrom last week but talks broke down

 

[theoptimist]

Anatomy of Mercer's Fall

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Devils discussed a trade for Markstrom last week but talks broke down

Oh I got that part, I just saw James Nichols tweet on twitter that Markstrom would waive + they were discussing a trade in depth. It was probably Friedman responding to that since twitter is a hell hole for news.

 

[NJDevs26]

Look a few posts back on the previous page, it's just a whole lot of nothingburgers we already knew passed off as 'breaking news'.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Look a few posts back on the previous page, it's just a whole lot of nothingburgers we already knew passed off as 'breaking news'.

Thanks

 

[NjDevsRR]

Feel free to call me absolutely crazy. I still think Metro 3 is in play for NJ.

Only if tonight is a building block on how they will play in the last 32.

 

[Saint Beaurivage]

Well....

I never expected this Canes/Devils game to go to OT with no score (especially with Vitek in net; I swear I was waiting for the other shoe to drop and Vitek give up a softy so I was pleasantly SHOCKED TO THE CORE that THAT didn't happen).

Too bad Vitek stunk up the joint against Calgary or we could've had a total of 5 points these past 3 games (Avs, Flames, Canes) instead of just 3.


BTW, despite the loss, that was actually an entertaining game all things considered.

And one point is better than none, I guess.


Onto the next game then.

Well said. This is the first OT loss this season that I am not too bothered by.

Santeri Hatakka looks REAL GOOD.​

 

[Devs3cups]

Feel free to call me absolutely crazy. I still think Metro 3 is in play for NJ.

Only if tonight is a building block on how they will play in the last 32.

Need the NjDevsRR standings look positive hopeful post lmfao

 

[NjDevsRR]

Need the NjDevsRR standings look positive hopeful post lmfao

Unfortunately that may be the last one of the season lmao. This next stretch is it.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Feel free to call me absolutely crazy. I still think Metro 3 is in play for NJ.

Only if tonight is a building block on how they will play in the last 32.

You’re not crazy. Would anyone be shocked to see Philly have an awful stretch? They are not a good team.

 

[Devs3cups]

Unfortunately that may be the last one of the season lmao. This next stretch is it.

Can’t wait for that post lmfao

 

[devilsblood]

Feel free to call me absolutely crazy. I still think Metro 3 is in play for NJ.

Only if tonight is a building block on how they will play in the last 32.

Need goalie play to be good, one way or another.

 

[NjDevsRR]

You’re not crazy. Would anyone be shocked to see Philly have an awful stretch? They are not a good team.

And are set to sell at the TDL

Need goalie play to be good, one way or another.

Maybe they can never give up another regulation goal again with how they played tonight

 

[Mirka the Turka]

I love Simon Nemec

 

[devilsblood]

Maybe they can never give up another regulation goal again with how they player tonight

It's not impossible.

 

[NjDevsRR]

It's not impossible.

But seriously again. It’s not a normal season. Metro 3 is so BAD. One of PHI PITT NYI NJ will get it. All four are not that good. NJ is the only one who has room to improve since they are finally relatively healthy.

I shall grab the popcorn.

 

[Bcap88]

They need 3 out of 4 this week with one of the 3 being Philly then 2 out of 3 next week.

A capper against Tampa at the end of the month would help too