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

[Bleedred]

I can’t believe he’s getting a hearing lol.

 

[Devils731]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think fines usually just get announced with no hearing.

For my memory, I think fines can come out with no hearing or a phone hearing.

An in-person hearing normally means you’re getting some games for sure.

 

[njdevil26]

For my memory, I think fines can come out with no hearing or a phone hearing.

An in-person hearing normally means you’re getting some games for sure.

In person means the NHL can suspend 5+ games. Phone hearing is 4 or less.
I think hearings almost always result in some kind of suspension.

I was expecting a fine... now expecting 1-2 games.

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

 

[NjDevsRR]

Wait. We play Caps AGAIN this week? What is this schedule lmao

 

[njdevil26]

Wait. We play Caps AGAIN this week? What is this schedule lmao

Hey let's get it in while Ovi is still out lol

 

[njdevils1982]

A trip down memory lane @SKNJD9

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you forgot one

(not sarcasm)

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Timo gets a hearing while Rempe bulldozes a guy with his arms up, unserious f***ing league

 

[Bleedred]

The department of player safety is literally run by a goon. What does anyone expect?

I always forget his name, despite the fact he was a player a little over a decade ago and is from Jersey.

That’s how irrelevant that guy is.

 

[devilcat]

The department of player safety is literally run by a goon. What does anyone expect?

I always forget his name, despite the fact he was a player a little over a decade ago and is from Jersey.

That’s how irrelevant that guy is.

I didn’t realize Parros grew up in Randolph

 

[TheBeerNerd]

Timo gets a hearing while Rempe bulldozes a guy with his arms up, unserious f***ing league

Original Six privilege is real.

 

[Clam Jensen]

I didn’t realize Parros grew up in Randolph

And went to Princeton I think

 

[Whaddagoal]

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Dittooo, that is what I remember from last season

 

[bossram]

Best 3C in the league.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Wait. We play Caps AGAIN this week? What is this schedule lmao

think thats the last time this year though

 

[TheBeerNerd]

think thats the last time this year though

It is. Division opponents get three or four matchups a year. I think we also play our last against Carolina later in December.

 

[NjDevsRR]

It is. Division opponents get three or four matchups a year. I think we also play our last against Carolina later in December.

Pretty unfortunate for us as the Caps and Canes are at an insane pts % pace to start the year. But we held our own

 

[Forge]

In person means the NHL can suspend 5+ games. Phone hearing is 4 or less.
I think hearings almost always result in some kind of suspension.

I was expecting a fine... now expecting 1-2 games.

I'm definitely expecting a game or two.

 

[TheBeerNerd]

If it's more than one game I'm going to lose it. Regardless, it's time to wake up MacDermid from his slumber.

God, what a useless shmuck he is.

 

[MB3]

He already got the gate. I'm guessing 1 game.

 

[TheBeerNerd]

Seems like it's a phone hearing. No surprise.

 

[Forge]

First Quarter grades from ESPN

New Jersey Devils​

Preseason over/under: 101.5
Current points pace: 109.3

What's gone right? New Jersey at its best is playing hard, physical hockey. Cliche? Yes. True? Fact. The Devils were pushed around in seasons past, but the offseason addition of Brenden Dillon, for example, has helped set a tone for New Jersey. Speaking of offseason moves, acquiring Jacob Markstrom has (finally!) set the Devils up for success in net. Markstrom is providing a much-needed boost in goal (.907 SV%, 2.54 GAA) and that, along with New Jersey's overall defensive buy-in, has them sixth in goals against per game (2.61). Meanwhile, Jesper Bratt (28 points in 23 games) and Jack Hughes (25 points in 23) are packing a punch up front, and the Devils' special teams have been good. In most ways, New Jersey has performed right to expectations.

What's gone wrong? Inconsistency. New Jersey has lost to San Jose, only to beat Florida in consecutive games. The Devils have been blanked by Tampa Bay -- and then crushed the Hurricanes. Being shut out happens to the Devils too frequently, with their past three defeats all coming without a goal from New Jersey. It suggests a lack of depth scoring the Devils must address. And they have been average in shot generation (16th), another potential offensive issue that could slow New Jersey's progress. First-year coach Sheldon Keefe may still be getting his message across to the Devils.


Grade: B. New Jersey is right on pace with where it is supposed to be. Nothing wrong with that -- but it also feels like the Devils could be further ahead. They have weathered some injury issues but none so debilitating that the Devils couldn't rally. Putting together the same effort each night will move New Jersey along. Backsliding against the league's lowest-ranking teams only to rise against stiff competition rarely takes a club where it wants to go in April. The Devils establishing and maintaining an identity from here is critical.

 

[Incharge1976]

First Quarter grades from ESPN

New Jersey Devils​

Preseason over/under: 101.5
Current points pace: 109.3

What's gone right? New Jersey at its best is playing hard, physical hockey. Cliche? Yes. True? Fact. The Devils were pushed around in seasons past, but the offseason addition of Brenden Dillon, for example, has helped set a tone for New Jersey. Speaking of offseason moves, acquiring Jacob Markstrom has (finally!) set the Devils up for success in net. Markstrom is providing a much-needed boost in goal (.907 SV%, 2.54 GAA) and that, along with New Jersey's overall defensive buy-in, has them sixth in goals against per game (2.61). Meanwhile, Jesper Bratt (28 points in 23 games) and Jack Hughes (25 points in 23) are packing a punch up front, and the Devils' special teams have been good. In most ways, New Jersey has performed right to expectations.

What's gone wrong? Inconsistency. New Jersey has lost to San Jose, only to beat Florida in consecutive games. The Devils have been blanked by Tampa Bay -- and then crushed the Hurricanes. Being shut out happens to the Devils too frequently, with their past three defeats all coming without a goal from New Jersey. It suggests a lack of depth scoring the Devils must address. And they have been average in shot generation (16th), another potential offensive issue that could slow New Jersey's progress. First-year coach Sheldon Keefe may still be getting his message across to the Devils.


Grade: B. New Jersey is right on pace with where it is supposed to be. Nothing wrong with that -- but it also feels like the Devils could be further ahead. They have weathered some injury issues but none so debilitating that the Devils couldn't rally. Putting together the same effort each night will move New Jersey along. Backsliding against the league's lowest-ranking teams only to rise against stiff competition rarely takes a club where it wants to go in April. The Devils establishing and maintaining an identity from here is critical.

I read it but only because I'm always looking for power rankings. I just can't get over how terrible ESPN is for hockey. Devils get a B for beating all these good teams and the Rangers get an even better score for being 1-6 against teams in playoff spots.

I just can't take them seriously.

 

[johnny pierogi]

This may be pure homerism but I didn't think the Timo thing was that bad. Seen way worse not even called

 

[TheBeerNerd]

First Quarter grades from ESPN

New Jersey Devils​

Preseason over/under: 101.5
Current points pace: 109.3

What's gone right? New Jersey at its best is playing hard, physical hockey. Cliche? Yes. True? Fact. The Devils were pushed around in seasons past, but the offseason addition of Brenden Dillon, for example, has helped set a tone for New Jersey. Speaking of offseason moves, acquiring Jacob Markstrom has (finally!) set the Devils up for success in net. Markstrom is providing a much-needed boost in goal (.907 SV%, 2.54 GAA) and that, along with New Jersey's overall defensive buy-in, has them sixth in goals against per game (2.61). Meanwhile, Jesper Bratt (28 points in 23 games) and Jack Hughes (25 points in 23) are packing a punch up front, and the Devils' special teams have been good. In most ways, New Jersey has performed right to expectations.

What's gone wrong? Inconsistency. New Jersey has lost to San Jose, only to beat Florida in consecutive games. The Devils have been blanked by Tampa Bay -- and then crushed the Hurricanes. Being shut out happens to the Devils too frequently, with their past three defeats all coming without a goal from New Jersey. It suggests a lack of depth scoring the Devils must address. And they have been average in shot generation (16th), another potential offensive issue that could slow New Jersey's progress. First-year coach Sheldon Keefe may still be getting his message across to the Devils.


Grade: B. New Jersey is right on pace with where it is supposed to be. Nothing wrong with that -- but it also feels like the Devils could be further ahead. They have weathered some injury issues but none so debilitating that the Devils couldn't rally. Putting together the same effort each night will move New Jersey along. Backsliding against the league's lowest-ranking teams only to rise against stiff competition rarely takes a club where it wants to go in April. The Devils establishing and maintaining an identity from here is critical.

I'm shocked that Greg Wyshynski didn't write this. This is the sort of "glass half empty" fan perspective that he brings.

Giving the Rags a B+ is laughable.