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

[Jersey Fan 12]

Were the camp lines posted anywhere? In the opening press conference after Day 1's practice Sheldon Keefe said they would look pretty close to the lines the Devils would use in the preseason (of course that was with Mercer missing).

Found them... Does Dawson simply replace Labanc?

Also, Haula was out that day. Imagine he replaces Bowers with Palat.

Missing from these lines are Beckman and Legare (I assume they were on the ice?).

Anything to read into Nolan Foote playing with basically an AHL line?

Devils Notebook: Training Camp Groups; Absentees; Injured Defenseman Skates

Day one of the New Jersey Devils’ training camp revealed a lot. We got a look at some of the newbies, what some lines could look like, and anticipated updates on injuries.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Ripshot 43]

See how Siegs was sitting? He is hiding an injury and may in fact be dead

Look at Nemo disrespecting the Capt already . I’m working out, I don’t have no time for your silly social media stuff!

 

[AfroThunder396]

Lindy Ruffs career was not built around defense, it was built around having a Vezina level goalie bail out your team when your high-risk offense fails to score.

We all saw what his idea of accountability looks like.

 

[tailfins]

Hey guys, I loath to talk about my personal life but I’ve been absent because my Mom recently passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. (And for those who remember Jerry Gigantic, he’s my older brother, so he’s also lost her.)

She had a heart attack in mid-April, had a MRI a week later because she had water in her lungs, and that’s how they discovered she had Stage 4 cancer.

And then she died 4 months later, so as you can imagine it was a very shitty whirlwind of medical catastrophes and struggles with our terrible medical system.

My mom was a pistol, just the best and we were very close, so this the biggest loss I’ve ever experienced.

She did get to attend her 60th Wedding Anniversary party in June while still pretty healthy, so that was good.

Anyway, not saying the Devils owe my family a winning season now, but it would be nice gesture on their part.

Also, I just got home, after spending months at my parents, and immediately got COVID. So that’s nice.

So sorry to hear. Covid on top really stinks. I hope you’ll be able to spend time with friends and loved ones soon. We all value you here and miss you when you’re away. Tell Jerry the same please.

 

[RSeen]

Found them... Does Dawson simply replace Labanc?

Also, Haula was out that day. Imagine he replaces Bowers with Palat.

Missing from these lines are Beckman and Legare (I assume they were on the ice?).

Anything to read into Nolan Foote playing with basically an AHL line?

Devils Notebook: Training Camp Groups; Absentees; Injured Defenseman Skates

Day one of the New Jersey Devils’ training camp revealed a lot. We got a look at some of the newbies, what some lines could look like, and anticipated updates on injuries.

www.yardbarker.com

Yes Mercer replaces Lablanc.

It is good to see that Keefe is going with combinations that make sense. Reuniting Tatar-Nico-Mercer shows that Keefe has done his homework.

Dillon-Dougie - curious to see how this works out.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Yes Mercer replaces Lablanc.

It is good to see that Keefe is going with combinations that make sense. Reuniting Tatar-Nico-Mercer shows that Keefe has done his homework.

Dillon-Dougie - curious to see how this works out.

Luke and Pesce not practicing basically leaves us with Dillon or Siegs for that Dougie pairing.

 

[JimEIV]

Not trying to be contrarian but we're supposed to believe Sheldon Keefe, who's body of work is coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs is going to have a better defensive structure than Lindy Ruff (a former defensemen known throughout his coaching career as a coach who relied on team defense to win games)?

Watching the Sabres' preseason media one of the reasons given for Buffalo hiring Ruff was to provide structure for their young but talented defensemen. This quote came from Scotty Bowman.

Any new coach should get a minimum 40 games of leeway from fans... Sometimes it's takes a little bit for everything to click.

I'm sure whatever we see early on will be a work in progress.... couple that with a lot of new faces on Defense and goaltending and they are going to need some time to come together and refine things.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Not trying to be contrarian but we're supposed to believe Sheldon Keefe, who's body of work is coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs is going to have a better defensive structure than Lindy Ruff (a former defensemen known throughout his coaching career as a coach who relied on team defense to win games)?

Watching the Sabres' preseason media one of the reasons given for Buffalo hiring Ruff was to provide structure for their young but talented defensemen. This quote came from Scotty Bowman.

Several Leafs fans on this board spoke highly about Keefe’s defensive structure when we made the hire, and pointed to their frequent mish mosh defensive lineups and overall personnel against what Keefe accomplished for them defensively as points to his credit.

I obviously can’t speak to having watched it closely myself, but there were enough positive notes from that contingent in addition to the depth that we added this summer that I feel confident in what he will preach defensively.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Hey guys, I loath to talk about my personal life but I’ve been absent because my Mom recently passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. (And for those who remember Jerry Gigantic, he’s my older brother, so he’s also lost her.)

She had a heart attack in mid-April, had a MRI a week later because she had water in her lungs, and that’s how they discovered she had Stage 4 cancer.

And then she died 4 months later, so as you can imagine it was a very shitty whirlwind of medical catastrophes and struggles with our terrible medical system.

My mom was a pistol, just the best and we were very close, so this the biggest loss I’ve ever experienced.

She did get to attend her 60th Wedding Anniversary party in June while still pretty healthy, so that was good.

Anyway, not saying the Devils owe my family a winning season now, but it would be nice gesture on their part.

Also, I just got home, after spending months at my parents, and immediately got COVID. So that’s nice.

Incredibly sorry to hear this, hope that you and your family are able to find peace and comfort in such a tough time. It sounds as though she got to live a wonderful life to enjoy 60 years of marriage. And some wonderful children to boot.

 

[MVP Zacha]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837495776978633159

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Not trying to be contrarian but we're supposed to believe Sheldon Keefe, who's body of work is coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs is going to have a better defensive structure than Lindy Ruff (a former defensemen known throughout his coaching career as a coach who relied on team defense to win games)?

Watching the Sabres' preseason media one of the reasons given for Buffalo hiring Ruff was to provide structure for their young but talented defensemen. This quote came from Scotty Bowman.

have you literally watched any games the last 2-3 years, of either team?

I can't fathom someone would have this take. Truly baffling.

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837224841956708462

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837502092065247548

 

[Omar Little]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837502092065247548

Perfect and it should stay that way even when Luke returns.

 

[NJDevs26]

Yeah Lindy Ruff hasn't been a 'defensive' coach since 2004, when the entire concept of the NHL changed post-lockout. Then he became an all-offense, swarm D coach for the last two decades.

 

[Cheddabombs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837502092065247548

Bah God, it's beautiful

 

[FinnishDevil]

Hey guys, I loath to talk about my personal life but I’ve been absent because my Mom recently passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. (And for those who remember Jerry Gigantic, he’s my older brother, so he’s also lost her.)

She had a heart attack in mid-April, had a MRI a week later because she had water in her lungs, and that’s how they discovered she had Stage 4 cancer.

And then she died 4 months later, so as you can imagine it was a very shitty whirlwind of medical catastrophes and struggles with our terrible medical system.

My mom was a pistol, just the best and we were very close, so this the biggest loss I’ve ever experienced.

She did get to attend her 60th Wedding Anniversary party in June while still pretty healthy, so that was good.

Anyway, not saying the Devils owe my family a winning season now, but it would be nice gesture on their part.

Also, I just got home, after spending months at my parents, and immediately got COVID. So that’s nice.

As many others have said, my thoughts are with you and your family. You are truly one of the better posters here and I hope you find lots of comfort from the Devils and this board this upcoming season. My dad died in summer 22' and I definitely spent more time here than ever before not only cause Devils were actually good but to distance myself from that.

 

[Nubmer6]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837502092065247548

Wait... What's "left bumper" and "right bumper"? I thought there was just a bumper in the center of the ice.

 

[Ripshot 43]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837525215431033264

 

[longislanddevil]

Hey guys, I loath to talk about my personal life but I’ve been absent because my Mom recently passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. (And for those who remember Jerry Gigantic, he’s my older brother, so he’s also lost her.)

She had a heart attack in mid-April, had a MRI a week later because she had water in her lungs, and that’s how they discovered she had Stage 4 cancer.

And then she died 4 months later, so as you can imagine it was a very shitty whirlwind of medical catastrophes and struggles with our terrible medical system.

My mom was a pistol, just the best and we were very close, so this the biggest loss I’ve ever experienced.

She did get to attend her 60th Wedding Anniversary party in June while still pretty healthy, so that was good.

Anyway, not saying the Devils owe my family a winning season now, but it would be nice gesture on their part.

Also, I just got home, after spending months at my parents, and immediately got COVID. So that’s nice.

I’m really sorry for your loss. Pancreatic cancer is just awful. My dad was diagnosed with it years ago but thankfully, it was caught extremely early and is being managed well (there’s no sign of it at this point). I wish you the strength to endure what I’m sure is an extremely difficult time.

You are one of the best posters in our community and I look forward to reading your insights. Hang in there!!

 

[Ripshot 43]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837541064883761266

I love this kid. Big year coming up.

 

[JimEIV]

I’m really sorry for your loss. Pancreatic cancer is just awful. My dad was diagnosed with it years ago but thankfully, it was caught extremely early and is being managed well (there’s no sign of it at this point). I wish you the strength to endure what I’m sure is an extremely difficult time.

You are one of the best posters in our community and I look forward to reading your insights. Hang in there!!

That's amazing to hear about your Dad. I'm glad he's doing well.

 

[Billdo]

Hey guys, I loath to talk about my personal life but I’ve been absent because my Mom recently passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. (And for those who remember Jerry Gigantic, he’s my older brother, so he’s also lost her.)

She had a heart attack in mid-April, had a MRI a week later because she had water in her lungs, and that’s how they discovered she had Stage 4 cancer.

And then she died 4 months later, so as you can imagine it was a very shitty whirlwind of medical catastrophes and struggles with our terrible medical system.

My mom was a pistol, just the best and we were very close, so this the biggest loss I’ve ever experienced.

She did get to attend her 60th Wedding Anniversary party in June while still pretty healthy, so that was good.

Anyway, not saying the Devils owe my family a winning season now, but it would be nice gesture on their part.

Also, I just got home, after spending months at my parents, and immediately got COVID. So that’s nice.

Condolences to you and your family

 

[NJDevs26]

We’re not doing this in two threads, either cut it out here or the signing thread gets closed

 

[Patrik26]

Hey guys, I loath to talk about my personal life but I’ve been absent because my Mom recently passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. (And for those who remember Jerry Gigantic, he’s my older brother, so he’s also lost her.)

She had a heart attack in mid-April, had a MRI a week later because she had water in her lungs, and that’s how they discovered she had Stage 4 cancer.

And then she died 4 months later, so as you can imagine it was a very shitty whirlwind of medical catastrophes and struggles with our terrible medical system.

My mom was a pistol, just the best and we were very close, so this the biggest loss I’ve ever experienced.

She did get to attend her 60th Wedding Anniversary party in June while still pretty healthy, so that was good.

Anyway, not saying the Devils owe my family a winning season now, but it would be nice gesture on their part.

Also, I just got home, after spending months at my parents, and immediately got COVID. So that’s nice.

So sorry for your loss Guttersniped. That your mom was able to attend her anniversary party is solace of sorts. Looking forward to your return here - even the full-page posts.