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

[Goptor]

If Miles Wood plays all 82 games this upcoming season, what are all of your expectations in terms of points?

I'll go ahead and predict 19 goals, 18 assists for 37 points in 82 games.

With the robotic limbs and his heart replaced with nuclear powered energy supply?




Maybe 30 points.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

If Miles Wood plays all 82 games this upcoming season, what are all of your expectations in terms of points?

I'll go ahead and predict 19 goals, 18 assists for 37 points in 82 games.

23 goals, 11 assists

 

[Rhodes 81]

Maybe I'm reading more into it than is there, but from the way we heard about Wood still not skating earlier this off-season, I don't think there's a world where he plays 82 games this year.

 

[guitarguyvic]

Does anyone even remember exactly how he got hurt? I don’t recall anything obvious happening, he was just not in the lineup due to a mystery injury and before you knew it months had gone by and it was like oh I guess it’s serious!

Just read up on it…injured during a preseason game. I don’t remember that at all.

 

[My3Sons]

Maybe I'm reading more into it than is there, but from the way we heard about Wood still not skating earlier this off-season, I don't think there's a world where he plays 82 games this year.

I hope he plays early enough that he gets a chance to show he might still have some sort of NHL career.

 

[Bcap88]

Wood is cooked, he relies on speed and has just had a major hip injury/surgery and he’s not the brightest player. The odds of him being near to where he was prior to injury are slim to none

 

[Tusks Up]

Wood is cooked, he relies on speed and has just had a major hip injury/surgery and he’s not the brightest player. The odds of him being near to where he was prior to injury are slim to none

As much as I like not to count people out, injuries are where I become a big downer. Not necessarily for minor or even 'major' ones but in certain places as to not affect their game so much

Woods injuries have to do with his skating and his speed is everything. Id love to see him come back to form but Im not getting my hopes up, unfortunately.

 

[TBF1972]

Maybe I'm reading more into it than is there, but from the way we heard about Wood still not skating earlier this off-season, I don't think there's a world where he plays 82 games this year.

if he misses the first 28 regular season games, he can still make 82 games during the season.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

if he misses the first 28 regular season games, he can still make 82 games during the season.

No thanks.

I don't think four game 7s would be healthy for me at my age.

 

[Eggtimer]

No thanks.

I don't think four game 7s would be healthy for me at my age.

Ya I’d be a mess if we had four game 7s lol. It would be epic but I’m sure I’d blow a heart valve at some point.

 

[RangerDoggo]

No thanks.

I don't think four game 7s would be healthy for me at my age.

It'd be healthier for me than coveting top draft prospects by Christmas again.

 

[Guadana]

I want 4 seventh games. even if we will lose one. It would be mean this team is on the right track.

It'd be healthier for me than coveting top draft prospects by Christmas again.

I like prospects. Very much. Watch a lot of hockey. but I prefer to find more interest in myself to watch nhl games.

 

[Patrik26]

if he misses the first 28 regular season games, he can still make 82 games during the season.

I want 4 seventh games. even if we will lose one. It would be mean this team is on the right track.


I like prospects. Very much. Watch a lot of hockey. but I prefer to find more interest in myself to watch nhl games.

That would mean we lost the Cup in Game 7 of the SCF. No thank you.

 

[Guadana]

That would mean we lost the Cup in Game 7 of the SCF. No thank you.

It’s better than another one year without playoff. That was the point.

 

[Nocashstyle]

Hischier talks Devils' playoff hopes in Q&A with NHL.com | NHL.com

Forward also discusses how Palat will help on and off ice, growth of Hughes

www.nhl.com

I can’t help but read this with Nico’s accent in my head

 

[My3Sons]

Hischier talks Devils' playoff hopes in Q&A with NHL.com | NHL.com

Forward also discusses how Palat will help on and off ice, growth of Hughes

www.nhl.com

I can’t help but read this with Nico’s accent in my head

So reading between the lines, I can't figure out if he's happy that NJ has moved on from Suban or not. Beyond that, I cannot imagine he's happy that Zacha left although he does sound happy they added Palat and he sounds genuine in saying he thinks the roster is better this season. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[Devils731]

I know he’s bizarro but I still enjoy some Stan Fischer content.

Matt and the Maven was fun stuff.

Anyway, this is the Maven on Jack Hughes.

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Bluelines: Why This is the Year of Superstardom for Jack Hughes

Stan Fischler gives his prediction for Jack Hughes, discusses a documentary on the Summit Series, continues his chat with Jay Feaster, shares thoughts on Jack Campbell, the Carolina Hurricanes, Mike Sullivan, and so much more.

thehockeynews.com

“I was there so I can confirm the following about slow starts for Hall of Famers.

1. Jean Beliveau: Arguably the finest center in NHL history, Le Gros Bill required more than three years of the big league game to finally reach full Cup-winning stardom in 1956.

2. Guy Lafleur: The heir apparent to Beliveau in Montreal, the Canadiens Flower failed to bloom in his first few years before finally turning on to Superstar Boulevard.

And so it will be with Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. He has battled through the build-up-to-a-letdown seasons and is ready to take the same giant step over the moat and into the realm of greatness.”

 

[britdevil]

I know he’s bizarro but I still enjoy some Stan Fischer content.

Matt and the Maven was fun stuff.

Anyway, this is the Maven on Jack Hughes.

————

Bluelines: Why This is the Year of Superstardom for Jack Hughes

Stan Fischler gives his prediction for Jack Hughes, discusses a documentary on the Summit Series, continues his chat with Jay Feaster, shares thoughts on Jack Campbell, the Carolina Hurricanes, Mike Sullivan, and so much more.

thehockeynews.com

“I was there so I can confirm the following about slow starts for Hall of Famers.

1. Jean Beliveau: Arguably the finest center in NHL history, Le Gros Bill required more than three years of the big league game to finally reach full Cup-winning stardom in 1956.

2. Guy Lafleur: The heir apparent to Beliveau in Montreal, the Canadiens Flower failed to bloom in his first few years before finally turning on to Superstar Boulevard.

And so it will be with Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. He has battled through the build-up-to-a-letdown seasons and is ready to take the same giant step over the moat and into the realm of greatness.”

But was he there when the courage of men failed?

 

[Xirik]

But was he there when the courage of men failed?

and broke all bonds of fellowship?

 

[Devils731]

But was he there when the courage of men failed?

Stan was best friends with some guy named Mairon. They drifted apart but Stan heard Mairon got up to some bad stuff. Very successful but not someone you want to be associated with.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Mukhamadullin as well. If he fills out his frame and can pick up his pace he has a chance to be the other lefty.

Considering both he and Luke Hughes have played the right side at times, perhaps the Devils will move on from the antiquated notion that defensemen are incapable of playing on their off-side; instead playing their six best defensemen.

Watching Vatanen and Severson seeing tons of ice time the past two years based solely on the way they held the stick was paimful.

 

[Tusks Up]

Considering both he and Luke Hughes have played the right side at times, perhaps the Devils will move on from the antiquated notion that defensemen are incapable of playing on their off-side; instead playing their six best defensemen.

Watching Vatanen and Severson seeing tons of ice time the past two years based solely on the way they held the stick was paimful.

Did we have two defenseman after Hamilton better than Severson?

 

[Jack Be Quick]

Considering both he and Luke Hughes have played the right side at times, perhaps the Devils will move on from the antiquated notion that defensemen are incapable of playing on their off-side; instead playing their six best defensemen.

Watching Vatanen and Severson seeing tons of ice time the past two years based solely on the way they held the stick was paimful.

I'm no coach but have read enough to believe it's not antiquated and the system exists in just about every organization for good reason.

 

[Nubmer6]

Oh yeah. We're ass-deep into the off-season alright.

 

[JohnLennon]

Is Gritsyuk a possibility to make the team this year? Or is he still signed to play in the KHL?