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

[NHL Fanatik]

I would replace Haula to Boqvist. Otherwise these are pretty pretty good PP units.

Haula wins the faceoffs for that unit though

 

[Bleedred]

IIRC the visiting locker room is actually in a separate building so the players actually have to walk outside briefly to get between it and the arena.

That's definitely like softball field dressing room vibes.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Haula wins the faceoffs for that unit though

And stirs the drink

 

[Bleedred]

I'm doing a google maps street view to check this arena out, which may have still been under construction in the most recent street view they have.

When you type it into google maps, it shows Mullett Arena where a big, giant parking garage is on the overhead view, which is obviously wrong.

You can clearly see the dirt piles and cranes across the street from that, but nothing really coming up out of the ground yet, other than another parking garage structure.

And then there's another arena Desert Financial Arena, but that appears to be for the ASU basketball team and the football stadium next to it.

 

[NHL Fanatik]

The article was from 5 days ago and people discussed it then.

I don’t understand what you want. The quotes are pretty self-explanatory.

Are you asking for people to become more worried about Bratt because the quotes? Who knows what they discussed.

I see that now, I didnt know when the article was published as I saw the quotes in a Youtube video earlier today

And whats there to want? The quotes peaked my interest and made me wonder just how in-depth Bratt and Damon have discussed his negotiation(s). Figured Id share and ask what people thought of it

Really isnt much reason to worry over it. Cant force the man to stay nor can we make him fire his agent. And I doubt Fitz is offering bare bones deals. But its an interesting story to follow for sure

 

[MadDevil]

I'm doing a google maps street view to check this arena out, which may have still been under construction in the most recent street view they have.

When you type it into google maps, it shows Mullett Arena where a big, giant parking garage is on the overhead view, which is obviously wrong.

You can clearly see the dirt piles and cranes across the street from that, but nothing really coming up out of the ground yet, other than another parking garage structure.

And then there's another arena Desert Financial Arena, but that appears to be for the ASU basketball team and the football stadium next to it.

It looks more like the front of a mall than an arena.

I have to admit though, I wouldn't mind seeing a game there.

 

[Guadana]

It’s definitely weird. I din’t think there’s a whole lot to it, but Severson is gone regardless, so I don’t really care about his comments, if Bratt wants to stick around he will. If Severson doesn’t understand that we have to keep building the team and not wait on Bratt continually then he doesn’t understand what it’s like to manage a team.

I don`t even care(not like "he can give a f", but like "i`m ok with this") that he doesn`t understand what is it to manage the team. It's just not nice to take the trash out of the hut, to incite a conflict, to designate this situation as a conflict in principle, in general, to involve various people in this situation in the public field. He provokes people to value judgment, including players. Who should now just be amazed by Timofey MF Meier has joined the team. And exactly up to this point, the absolute majority of players fell asleep with the thought of the Stanley Cup, and now in different situations with the participation of different players, they can theoretically come up with different thoughts, they can start thinking and asking themselves different questions. It's just stupid and shortsighted. Adults weigh the words before they inadvertently blurt something out.

 

[Eggtimer]

I wonder how they tell a player he is scratched . Do they call him into a room where Fitz and Ruff talks to them (Shara ) and explains the situation ? Or in the practise today , does ruff set up line rushes etc. and just nor include Shara lol. Seems a little cold.
Or in the dressing room ( in this case in Mullet arena ,the girls bathroom ) have different coloured jerseys for each line set out hanging in players lockers , and Shara gets a different one . Shara- “ Oh look ! I got a special brown practise jersey! That means I’m special ? “ looks around and sees him and Smith the only ones with a brown jersey … shit.

 

[Devs3cups]

I wonder how they tell a player he is scratched . Do they call him into a room where Fitz and Ruff talks to them (Shara ) and explains the situation ? Or in the practise today , does ruff set up line rushes etc. and just nor include Shara lol. Seems a little cold.
Or in the dressing room ( in this case in Mullet arena ,the girls bathroom ) have different coloured jerseys for each line set out hanging in players lockers , and Shara gets a different one . Shara- “ Oh look ! I got a special brown practise jersey! That means I’m special ? “ looks around and sees him and Smith the only ones with a brown jersey … shit.

I doubt the GM is involved. Probably just talk after practice, give the reasons why, what to do to get back in the lineup, what he needs to work on, etc.

 

[Eggtimer]

Just in case it hasn’t been mentioned enough ( it can never be mentioned too much for my liking ) , but we are the 3rd place team in the entire NHL (with a good shot at 2nd ) yet have one of the youngest teams in the entire league where our best players have not yet hit theit potential PLUS have yet to add a 40g 26 year old power forward , an elite young D in Luke that happens to be our star C (one of two star C‘s) brother ,plus what’s seen as the second or third best D prospect in the world in Nemec.
Oh and we have Gritsyuk , Vilen , Filmon , and other prospects coming as well. Oh and I forgot to mention that Mercer is breaking out and looks like a first line stud with the heart of a lion.

Im sorry if I come off as bragging about our team , but I think we should be very pumped about this team amd what the future holds. It was a few years of frustrating hockey bei g a life long Devils fan but it was worth the wait. I’m so thankful that Fitz and the organization remained patient and didn’t try any short cuts . By doing things the right way , we will be Cup contenders for years , not just a couple years .

Go Devils Go!

 

[Jersey Fresh]

This is wonderful

Haula though?

Better than Wood.

 

[glenwo2]

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It looks more like the front of a mall than an arena.

I have to admit though, I wouldn't mind seeing a game there.

It makes me want to go to a department store to buy sh*t than go to a Hockey game, though. Not gonna lie.

 

[youryeah]

Just in case it hasn’t been mentioned enough ( it can never be mentioned too much for my liking ) , but we are the 3rd place team in the entire NHL (with a good shot at 2nd ) yet have one of the youngest teams in the entire league where our best players have not yet hit theit potential PLUS have yet to add a 40g 26 year old power forward , an elite young D in Luke that happens to be our star C (one of two star C‘s) brother ,plus what’s seen as the second or third best D prospect in the world in Nemec.
Oh and we have Gritsyuk , Vilen , Filmon , and other prospects coming as well. Oh and I forgot to mention that Mercer is breaking out and looks like a first line stud with the heart of a lion.

Im sorry if I come off as bragging about our team , but I think we should be very pumped about this team amd what the future holds. It was a few years of frustrating hockey bei g a life long Devils fan but it was worth the wait. I’m so thankful that Fitz and the organization remained patient and didn’t try any short cuts . By doing things the right way , we will be Cup contenders for years , not just a couple years .

Go Devils Go!

I'm ready to run through a brick wall

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Just in case it hasn’t been mentioned enough ( it can never be mentioned too much for my liking ) , but we are the 3rd place team in the entire NHL (with a good shot at 2nd ) yet have one of the youngest teams in the entire league where our best players have not yet hit theit potential PLUS have yet to add a 40g 26 year old power forward , an elite young D in Luke that happens to be our star C (one of two star C‘s) brother ,plus what’s seen as the second or third best D prospect in the world in Nemec.
Oh and we have Gritsyuk , Vilen , Filmon , and other prospects coming as well. Oh and I forgot to mention that Mercer is breaking out and looks like a first line stud with the heart of a lion.

Im sorry if I come off as bragging about our team , but I think we should be very pumped about this team amd what the future holds. It was a few years of frustrating hockey bei g a life long Devils fan but it was worth the wait. I’m so thankful that Fitz and the organization remained patient and didn’t try any short cuts . By doing things the right way , we will be Cup contenders for years , not just a couple years .

Go Devils Go!

We just need our Vasilevskiy

 

[Clam Jensen]

So nice of Timo to play his first game on my daughters first birthday, he didn’t have to do that for her.

 

[The Grinder]

We just need our Vasilevskiy

I can’t recall the exact Marty quote but didn’t he basically say the cap structure of the team only allots a certain amount to the goalie position? I can’t really see how we afford an “elite” level goaltender going forward, lest Akira or Brennan comes in and provides that on an ELC or their RFA contracts. It’s possible.

But I think they are conceding the goalie position is mostly voodoo at this point and they are more than happy with the Vanacek performance this year. That’s the model.

 

[swiiscompos]

So nice of Timo to play his first game on my daughters first birthday, he didn’t have to do that for her.

True, but he's that nice.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I can’t recall the exact Marty quote but didn’t he basically say the cap structure of the team only allots a certain amount to the goalie position? I can’t really see how we afford an “elite” level goaltender going forward, lest Akira or Brennan comes in and provides that on an ELC or their RFA contracts. It’s possible.

But I think they are conceding the goalie position is mostly voodoo at this point and they are more than happy with the Vanacek performance this year. That’s the model.

He said you can't trade for or sign one iirc. And I agree. That guy needs to be drafted.

 

[Omar Little]

It’s nice that Schmid replaces Blackwood and our goalie cap hit is ~4.25m next year. Would be great if you could lock up Schmid to the Kotchekov contract next year

 

[glenwo2]

100% making the playoffs.

A good chance of making it to the 2nd round.

After that? not so good. lol

 

[MadDevil]

100% making the playoffs.

A good chance of making it to the 2nd round.

After that? not so good. lol

Either they forgot Detroit or their chances are zero.

Never mind. I didn't see the 0.9% under them.

 

[glenwo2]

Either they forgot Detroit or their chances are zero.

Never mind. I didn't see the 0.9% under them.

check the standings.

Detroit, with that loss to the Islanders, are just about cooked.

 

[MWagg72]

Either they forgot Detroit or their chances are zero.

Looks like it shows .9% for playoffs and the rest is irrelevant. Carolina's numbers jump out. Looks like whoever made this likes them over Boston.

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

100% making the playoffs.

A good chance of making it to the 2nd round.

After that? not so good. lol

Carolina is the top ranked team in his power rankings and the Devils would play them in the 2nd round at this point. That is why their odds drop so hard on his model.

 

[ChicksDigTheTrap]

Either they forgot Detroit or their chances are zero.

Never mind. I didn't see the 0.9% under them.

His power rankings have Detroit on par with the Flyers, so by his model their chances of making the playoffs are very minimal