Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - 2023 offseason part II

[Patrik26]

Dear god how was this only three years ago?

Still not as bad as the toilet paper roster but WOOF!

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[My3Sons]

Doubt we target forwards as we will have Boqvist, McLeod, Lazar, and Bastian. Plus guys like Foote and Clarke sprinkled in.

On defense for a bottom pairing role, you’re looking at Gudas, Clifton, Soucy, Kulikov, Holl, Mikkola, Stetcher, Holden, Schenn, De Han, Hagg, Pysyk. Not really much out there. Targeting a cap dump like Forbort/Reilly is also a possibility.

For goaltenders, you’re looking at Nedeljkovic, Stolarz, Greiss, Rittich, Subban, Dell, Tokarski, Lyon, Fucale, Hellberg, Stalock, Kinkaid, and a couple of unproven guys like Sheppard/DAccord who have posted good AHL numbers but haven’t gotten the chance.

Both RD3 and veteran backup goalie are probably more important than we expect. I’d keep some cap for those two spots. Having a veteran righty as a depth defender would also be nice in case Nemec needs more development time

 

[Bcap88]

The ballpark number for timo’s contract has to be agreed upon, I would imagine fitz wouldn’t be adding this decent sized salary if he didn’t have the number for timo agreed upon

 

[Devs3cups]

The ballpark number for timo’s contract has to be agreed upon, I would imagine fitz wouldn’t be adding this decent sized salary if he didn’t have the number for timo agreed upon

That’s a good point!

 

[Richer's Ghost]

FItz statue next year?

 

[MasterofGrond]

why wait

 

[NJDevs26]

Seeing Wood penciled in on the top line is giving me hives.

Literally every person on that roster (assuming Wood goes elsewhere) is gone other than the big three of Jack, Nico and Bratt except McLeod lol. And this was like a minute and a half before the pandemic started.

I don't even remember who the **** LBI is that Amanda was referring to.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Literally every person on that roster (assuming Wood goes elsewhere) is gone other than the big three of Jack, Nico and Bratt. And this was like a minute and a half before the pandemic started. I don't even remember who the **** LBI is that Amanda was referring to.

big 4

how dare you forget mcleod

(and LBI is lower body injury)

 

[Forge]

Where did TT play on the PP?

 

[NJDevs26]

LOL I guess McLeod just slid under the radar

The way she wrote that I assumed it was two players not one player with an injury.

 

[MasterofGrond]

it's ok, I too am wishcasting mikey off this team

 

[Nubmer6]

Where did TT play on the PP?

I have to assume he was bumper. He seems well suited for that role.

 

[Bcap88]

Where did TT play on the PP?

Looks like the half wall where jack plays

 

[Emperoreddy]

The ballpark number for timo’s contract has to be agreed upon, I would imagine fitz wouldn’t be adding this decent sized salary if he didn’t have the number for timo agreed upon

I have firmly believed it's all about structure at this point

 

[Nubmer6]

Looks like the half wall where jack plays

Jack played the half wall? I couldn't tell. He seemed like he was on every inch of ice at once.

 

[VoidCreature]

Big upside with Toffoli on the PP with that right handed shot. Not having an effective top sixer with a right shot to put on that left half wall has been a structural problem for us since Palmieri left. Hope is Holtz will be there in the long term, but this fixes it right away. Mercer could also see time there.

 

[Forge]

Man... It's just so awesome to be excited for devils hockey again on the back of a great season

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Jack played the half wall? I couldn't tell. He seemed like he was on every inch of ice at once.

I don't think Jack had any permanent role. He just did everything lol.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Doubt we target forwards as we will have Boqvist, McLeod, Lazar, and Bastian. Plus guys like Foote and Clarke sprinkled in.

On defense for a bottom pairing role, you’re looking at Gudas, Clifton, Soucy, Kulikov, Holl, Mikkola, Stetcher, Holden, Schenn, De Han, Hagg, Pysyk. Not really much out there. Targeting a cap dump like Forbort/Reilly is also a possibility.

For goaltenders, you’re looking at Nedeljkovic, Stolarz, Greiss, Rittich, Subban, Dell, Tokarski, Lyon, Fucale, Hellberg, Stalock, Kinkaid, and a couple of unproven guys like Sheppard/DAccord who have posted good AHL numbers but haven’t gotten the chance.

I think there’s still a chance we sign one just because our AHL depth would be limited. Just might mean Holtz starts in Utica. Otherwise if we go in as is, our first (and maybe only decent) call-ups are Clarke and Thompson.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Big upside with Toffoli on the PP with that right handed shot. Not having an effective top sixer with a right shot to put on that left half wall has been a structural problem for us since Palmieri left. Hope is Holtz will be there in the long term, but this fixes it right away. Mercer could also see time there.

That’s Jacks spot. I’d put Toffoli in the bumper.

Hischier
Hughes Toffoli Meier/Bratt
Hamilton

Palat/Haula
Holtz/Boq Mercer Bratt/Meier
Hughes

 

[njdevil26]

it's ok, I too am wishcasting mikey off this team

Wonder when the investigation findings come out. It was supposed to be shortly after the season ended... because regardless of what everyone thinks, McLeod needs to be charged/convicted of something other wise Fitz is going to want him back...

 

[RSeen]

I actually envision Foote or Lazar in at 4LW. I think Boqvist rotates in on the 3rd line.

I agree with this. Think Foote will get a chance, hopefully he improves his foot speed.

 

[glenwo2]

Dear god how was this only three years ago?

Who could forget the immortal Dakota Mermis!!

 

[Zippy316]

I think there’s still a chance we sign one just because our AHL depth would be limited. Just might mean Holtz starts in Utica. Otherwise if we go in as is, our first (and maybe only decent) call-ups are Clarke and Thompson.

Perhaps, but I highly doubt whoever they sign is going to be a serious NHL option.

A guy like Sestito or Ben Street is likely. For the most part, the NHL spots are likely full.

At the moment, with Meier, Boqvist, Bastian, and McLeod signed, there’s two spots open. Probably will be whoever wins a spot out of the Holtz, Clarke, Foote, Thompson, and Halonen group.