Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - season begins!

[Its Always Sundstrom]

Forget barking and finishjnh hits. What would really work is stabbing and pistol whipping him.

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[Xirik]

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when did you add the Hischier pic to your avatar?

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

when did you add the Hischier pic to your avatar?

Because…


But seriously, just my photoshopping skills. If you want something done, DM me.

Edit: @Xirik did you edit “how” to “when” or do I need to get my reading comprehension checked?
When? - when he first started leading the league in goals at 8g I think.

 

[Deviled]

LoL

 

[None Shall Pass]

Markstrom is bad

 

[CalamityX23]

Markstrom is bad

Unbelievable acquisition cost lol

 

[youryeah]

Markstrom is bad

on a positive note, the team is winning despite him being pretty mid aside from a couple awesome games he's had. if he's still struggling come the end of december I'm hitting the "panic but remain calm" button

 

[Captain3rdLine]

I’ve said it a million times. Goalies are insanely voodoo. Never really know what you’re gonna get and how’s he’s done so far doesn’t tell us anything about how’s he gonna do the rest of the way (even if he had been lights out).

Markstrom is talented so all we can do is hope that he’s mostly good going forward

 

[NJDevs26]

So it's actually possible to win a game despite mid goaltending?

 

[Triumph]

So it's actually possible to win a game despite mid goaltending?

Yes, the Devils did it a lot last season. They just couldn't do it enough.

 

[Bcap88]

So it's actually possible to win a game despite mid goaltending?

That was the whole problem last year is they were at a .886 save percentage while the league average was .898

This year they are at .898 while the league average at .893

Slight improvement is all they needed last year as well

 

[amikaro]

I haven't watched games recently. So I came here to ask

How did Pesce integrate in the NJ defense? How is his game?

I wonder because the D depth is still remarking and some big decisions might come up. He's litterally the guy I haven't seen playing so far ...

 

[Better Call Sal]

 

[jkrdevil]

I haven't watched games recently. So I came here to ask

How did Pesce integrate in the NJ defense? How is his game?

I wonder because the D depth is still remarking and some big decisions might come up. He's litterally the guy I haven't seen playing so far ...

He missed time because of injury at the start of the season, but has been solid since coming back.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

I haven't watched games recently. So I came here to ask

How did Pesce integrate in the NJ defense? How is his game?

I wonder because the D depth is still remarking and some big decisions might come up. He's litterally the guy I haven't seen playing so far ...

His diving break up of an Islanders play in the second was huge....Imo he has been solid and seems to be good influence on Luke

 

[Whaddagoal]

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Get it on a T-shirt

 

[Devils Trap]

Think the Pesce love hasn’t been enough.

He has been completely brilliant defensively and the perfect anchor for Luke.

Love what he brings, always so smart and poised defensively

 

[Xirik]

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Now I see why Nico never smiles.

 

[longislanddevil]

Pesce has been as advertised. He’s rock solid, makes great reads and very few mistakes. Luke’s defensive game has improved and I’d attribute a lot of that to Pesce. He definitely does deserve more love.

The offseason additions of Pesce, Noesen and Cotter were stellar work by Fitz.

 

[devilsblood]

Pesce has been as advertised. He’s rock solid, makes great reads and very few mistakes. Luke’s defensive game has improved and I’d attribute a lot of that to Pesce. He definitely does deserve more love.

The offseason additions of Pesce, Noesen and Cotter were stellar work by Fitz.

Ya and it's why I'm not an advocate of Luke-Dougie in an effort to get Hamilton going.

Pesce looks to be the perfect complement to a young offensive minded d-man who can be a little free wheeling at times. Why mess with that?

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

3 game goal drought for Hischier. I'd like to see him and Meier get on the scoresheet tonight as they have had a quiet last 2 games. I think the Luke/Pesce pairing is do for something as well. We just can't take the Sharks lightly tonight because they have been playing a bit better the last 5 games or so. Gotts watch out for Celebrini , he is off to a good start his first few games. The hype from Bedard really pulled away attention from him all of last year.

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

 

[My3Sons]

3 game goal drought for Hischier. I'd like to see him and Meier get on the scoresheet tonight as they have had a quiet last 2 games. I think the Luke/Pesce pairing is do for something as well. We just can't take the Sharks lightly tonight because they have been playing a bit better the last 5 games or so. Gotts watch out for Celebrini , he is off to a good start his first few games. The hype from Bedard really pulled away attention from him all of last year.

Hischier has done what he typically does when Jack heats up. He's content to just stop the main line on the opponent. He's done that well the last few games. I'm sure he's also tired from having to carry the team around on his back for about 13 games. That takes a lot out of you. Now that Jack is rolling it would be nice to have that third line rolling also. Mercer scored one last night so maybe he is getting it going.

 

[britdevil]

6 points in 6 games for Mercer.

Edit: Though he was held pointless against Montreal and Calgary.

Would like to see him keep it up.

 

[BostonDevil]

To @Its Always Sundstrom, since I couldn't reply in the GDT:

"Cotter and Frederic on a line would potentially be menacing and fun. I know he’s been scratched recently but are they any rumors of him getting moved? @BostonDevil"

There is some talk around here about shaking things up with that pile of garbage team. Most likely a coaching change but "1st Line Zacha" tells you all you need to know about the talent level there. Seems like the horseshoe they've had up their asses for years has fallen out.

I wouldn't mind Frederic here.

Funny story, daughter and her friend went to a Bruins game (against my wishes) and they saw him driving away afterwards. They waived and he pulled over to take a selfie with them, where they made him take the picture. Seems like a good guy.