Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - camp edition

[Moist ReadOnly]

You know this based on what, exactly? The extensive history of that line playing together?

oh, wait

Its simple hockey knowledge that everyone here possesses

Meier and Hughes dont work together; split them up. Weve seen it before and its failed

 

[Richer's Ghost]

All time
Favorite. He’s just the man.

He is always so happy whenever they capture him away from the rink. Like the smallest things get him so excited and smiling. If only we all felt that day in and day out.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

The Devils will be fine and Sheldon will figure out what does and doesnt work

Its up to the players to be available and ready. This team can just as quickly sink as it can swim

Prove something this year

 

[Bleedred]

Todd Bertuzzi was assigned to Utica? I thought he was just gonna go back into retirement?

 

[MadDevil]

Todd Bertuzzi was assigned to Utica? I thought he was just gonna go back into retirement?

He Tagged out...

 

[MadDevil]

Its simple hockey knowledge that everyone here possesses

Meier and Hughes dont work together; split them up. Weve seen it before and its failed

I don't think it'll work this time either, but I'm not opposed to giving it another go in a new system. If it doesn't work again, just put Timo back with Nico, or try to build a third line with Timo where he can carry the puck as much as he likes to.

 

[njdevils1982]

Man I swear some of yall talk about the Rangers and their plays more than their own fans do.

howlin' at the moon....

 

[Nubmer6]

I don't think it'll work this time either, but I'm not opposed to giving it another go in a new system. If it doesn't work again, just put Timo back with Nico, or try to build a third line with Timo where he can carry the puck as much as he likes to.

I'm trying to remember... Didn't they have good metrics together when Timo first came over? It was a small sample size and Timo was snake bitten as far as shooting percentage goes, but I vaguely recall the numbers being very good.

 

[Beastdog75]

Todd Bertuzzi was assigned to Utica? I thought he was just gonna go back into retirement?

I know he shouldn't suffer because who is father is, but I still hate seeing the name Bertuzzi associated with this organization.

 

[MadDevil]

I'm trying to remember... Didn't they have good metrics together when Timo first came over? It was a small sample size and Timo was snake bitten as far as shooting percentage goes, but I vaguely recall the numbers being very good.

I don't remember. I get the idea of a Timo/Jack/Bratt line, and in theory if it worked it would be practically unstoppable, but I just don't think there are enough pucks for as much as all three like having it. I'm intrigued by the thought of a Tatar/Nico/Timo line, especially if Tuna can find some of that magic with Nico again.

 

[Nubmer6]

I don't remember. I get the idea of a Timo/Jack/Bratt line, and in theory if it worked it would be practically unstoppable, but I just don't think there are enough pucks for as much as all three like having it. I'm intrigued by the thought of a Tatar/Nico/Timo line, especially if Tuna can find some of that magic with Nico again.

I've actually tossed around the idea in my head of COMPLETELY spreading the wealth in the top 9:

Tatar - Hischier - Mercer
Meier - Haula - Bratt
Palat - Hughes - Noesen

The idea being:
1. Jack would do well no matter who he's with. Palat would do board work and Noesen would be a netfront screen/garbage man which he's done very well at on Carolina's PP

2. Bratt would work zone entries and feed Meier's shot and Haula would do the dirty work

3. The Hischier line would hopefully regain its chemistry together.

It's a crazy thought, but I was hoping we'd try something like this in the preseason. Little did I know we would head out to Prague so early and only have 4 real preseason games.

 

[Better Call Sal]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841767332412014874

 

[Devs3cups]

 

[Bleedred]

I know he shouldn't suffer because who is father is, but I still hate seeing the name Bertuzzi associated with this organization.

Once I looked him up and saw he was born in Vancouver in 2001, I thought it was a pretty safe bet that he is the son of Todd.

And it’s not like his last name is Thompson or Smith. Even the other Bertuzzi that’s currently in the league is Todd’s nephew I believe.

 

[devilsblood]

I'm trying to remember... Didn't they have good metrics together when Timo first came over? It was a small sample size and Timo was snake bitten as far as shooting percentage goes, but I vaguely recall the numbers being very good.

56% cf and shots for.

5-5 goals.

In the playoffs they were under water in possession metrics but 6-2 goals.

Nico and Meier were dominant in terms of possession in the playoffs, but 0-2 goals.

Then last year Timo was hurt for much of the first half of the year, and Jack hurt much of the 2nd half. In both cases, the players were a shell of themselves. Don't think we can take much from that.

I imagine we will see them together at points this year as lines are always been mixed and matched. And then depending on play, take it from there.

 

[dougiebrown]

Are the Devils doing any kind of viewing parties for the first two games? I know it's a Friday afternoon, but I'd bet that some of the bars near the Rock would get a decent crowd for a season opener.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Is the game tonight going to be broadcast anywhere?

 

[theoptimist]

Jack and Jesper will look great on bigger ice

 

[TrufleShufle]

Jack and Jesper will look great on bigger ice

Oh wow forgot about that, will the game tomorrow be on a bigger rink?

 

[I Hate Tie DOMI]

Oh wow forgot about that, will the game tomorrow be on a bigger rink?

I don't think so. They would modify the rink to conform to the NHL standard since its a regular season game.

 

[dougiebrown]

Is the game tonight going to be broadcast anywhere?

NHL Network.

 

[Satans Hockey]

Dougie is the only player smiling lol...

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

I don't remember. I get the idea of a Timo/Jack/Bratt line, and in theory if it worked it would be practically unstoppable, but I just don't think there are enough pucks for as much as all three like having it. I'm intrigued by the thought of a Tatar/Nico/Timo line, especially if Tuna can find some of that magic with Nico again.

for me, and i havent dived into the #’s on this, the only true way forward is a Timo - Nico - Bratt line. Timo never plays defense and he won’t need to with how much they’d have the puck. And Nico and Bratt would have a finisher to turn all their possession and passing into goals.

Let the rest of the lines fall as they may. Jack doesn’t need any of them to succeed, he looked like a future superstar with Kuokkanen and Sharangovich on his wings.

 

[Bleedred]

Man I swear some of yall talk about the Rangers and their plays more than their own fans do.

All for very good reason my friend. The simple fact of the matter is that they have a very strong and cup contending hockey club. And they are only a few miles to the east of us.

Dolan and Drury have built some club over there, and given the NJD fans enough to talk about and envy over there.

Too bad #BlitzFitz have not.

 

[MB3]

I have never been more excited for a season to start in my life. Last year I was pumped, obviously, but I absolutely loathed Lindy and after being boatraced by carolina I was back on the "Lindy is definitely the coach BEFORE the coach that gets us there". I also despised Vanecek with every ounce of my being and was petrified about goaltending.

I loved the Keef hiring. I loved the commitment to bigger bodies and reliable defenseman. I love that the goaltending position looks like a potential strength rather than a "bigger weakness than anyone else in the league by far".

We're winning the Stanley f***ing Cup this season and I can not WAIT to change my tune the minute the Devils lose a 4-2 regular season game in October.