GDT: ECSF Game 2: Carolina Hurricanes vs. YOUR NEW JERSEY DEVILS, 8PM TNT

[Hisch13r]

I don't think it makes sense to bench Bratt. This is not the way to deal with his poor play. Yes he has been garbage so far in the playoffs, but he is still one of the best options we have at forward. We need to ice the best possible roster every game, and that includes Bratt.

Benching star players for accountability is fine in the regular season. But not now when every game matters.

We can argue over how much ice time he should get, what line he should be on, and if he should play with the PP1 unit. But he should be in the lineup.

Bratt’s the only player on the team with a positive 5v5 goal differential.

 

[Bleedred]

Yeah right now I’d be amused if Lindy put Brendan Smith again (especially since I knew he would), I was beside myself when he did it the first time - didn’t help he also scratched Siegs to do it either

I keep remember Smith played here too, just like the Rangers. That’s the last team he was with lol.

 

[Hisch13r]

devils should only bust luke out down 0-2 thats when you play the ace up your sleeve just like with schmid.

No it’s not. You shouldn’t wait until you’re in a hole to make the correct decisions.

 

[Eggtimer]

f***ing lololololololololol at Lindy hinting at Smith in for Graves even being an option. Motherf***ers are literally just trying to follow basically the same exact script as last series

Smith is the exact opposite of the type of D we need .
We need someone that can skate the puck out of the zone . Luke is literally a god at doing that. Umkess he uses Smith as a human pinata to retrieve dump ins and absorb hits to make a play.

 

[Bleedred]

Wait, Bratt being scratched is actually a thing? Is this something somebody called for in a post? Or is this actually something the staff hinted at?

 

[New Jersey]

devils should only bust luke out down 0-2 thats when you play the ace up your sleeve just like with schmid.

Has a franchise ever had two different rookies each practically single-handedly revitalize the team during a playoff series in the same season...?

Interesting.

 

[Clam Jensen]

f***ing lololololololololol at Lindy hinting at Smith in for Graves even being an option. Motherf***ers are literally just trying to follow basically the same exact script as last series

or even going 11/7 w Smith being the 7...makes me ill lol.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Wait, Bratt being scratched is actually a thing? Is this something somebody called for in a post? Or is this actually something the staff hinted at?

Twitter crowd was floating that idea after last game. I'm just throwing up chaos based on the lack of info from morning skate.

 

[Hisch13r]

The writers strike is even affecting the NHL. They’re recycling last series script for the first 2 games. Bratt saying they need to play a more “blue collar game”. Smith as an option. Have they learned nothing??

 

[Bleedred]

f***ing lololololololololol at Lindy hinting at Smith in for Graves even being an option. Motherf***ers are literally just trying to follow basically the same exact script as last series

Hopefully this means Graves really is a lame duck. I never understood why people wanted him back. I’d much rather re-sign Severson, who isn’t an even an entire year older, despite playing well over twice as many career games in the league.

But scratching Graves for Smith is stupid.

Smith sucks anymore. Good #7 option but that’s it.

The Rangers fans were probably loving it when he was in there for game 2. I’m sure the Canes fans will be feeling the same.

 

[Hisch13r]

Hopefully this means Graves really is a lame duck. I never understood why people wanted him back. I’d much rather re-sign Severson, who isn’t an even an entire year older, despite playing well over twice as many career games in the league.

But scratching Graves for Smith is stupid.

Smith sucks anymore. Good #7 option but that’s it.

The Rangers fans were probably loving it when he was in there for game 2. I’m sure the Canes fans will be feeling the same.

I think Smith’s even a perfectly fine #6. We just have a clear better option and especially against the Canes

 

[Emperoreddy]

I want absolutely nothing to do with 11/7 in any form as we always look disjointed, and playing disjointed is the last thing we need.

I much rather Luke in for Graves. Smith in for him seems like a wash to me as I don't think any extra penalty Smith takes matters as much against the Canes like it did against the Rags

 

[JrFischer54]

No it’s not. You shouldn’t wait until you’re in a hole to make the correct decisions.

if people had their way they would've thrown luke out there in game 3 against the rangers. not saying it would've worked out different but you can't panic just because you go down a game to a team that is really good.

looks like this board is getting back on the fire lindy wagon again! thats usually when he ends up at his best it seems

 

[Saugus]

I want absolutely nothing to do with 11/7 in any form as we always look disjointed, and playing disjointed is the last thing we need.

You would think that Ruff would have learned his lesson from 11-7 being absolutely disastrous when he tried it for a few games late in the regular season.

I can't believe this recurring idiotic idea keeps coming back, like a zombie that refuses to die.

 

[Emperoreddy]

You would think Ruff that would have learned his lesson from 11-7 being absolutely disastrous when he tried it for a few games late in the regular season.

I can't believe this recurring idiotic idea keeps coming back, like a zombie that refuses to die.

I don't think we are doing it unless Timo can't go again.

This might be more cheeky Ruff subterfuge

 

[MasterofGrond]

i've changed my mind and decided i will be going to see a Singaporean Midwest Emo band play tonight at a diy venue that is mostly just a garage so i will not be watching

historically this suggests good things, so devils do not waste my sacrifice

 

[Comparison Ford]

doing a video shoot and won’t be able to catch the beginning of the game. hoping to see the second period on.

if we can start with the energy we played the second and third with, i like our chances.

also whoever said they feel much less anxiety about the canes vs the rangers, i feel that wholeheartedly.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Does Redd's have food?

 

[Saugus]

Singaporean Midwest Emo band

A what?! This phrase sounds like Chat GPT malfunctioning rather than being a real thing.

I feel like this belongs in r/BrandNewSentence.

 

[MasterofGrond]

A what?! This phrase sounds like Chat GPT malfunctioning rather than being a real thing.

I feel like this belongs in r/BrandNewSentence.

Yeah it's so funny. They bang, though.



They don't exactly tour the US regularly so i figure i should go.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

f***ing lololololololololol at Lindy hinting at Smith in for Graves even being an option. Motherf***ers are literally just trying to follow basically the same exact script as last series

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills

 

[NjDevsRR]

Does Redd's have food?

Yes. The german food is ok, the bar food is pretty lousy IMO

Edit: if you mean Redds near the arena

 

[Clam Jensen]

Yeah it's so funny. They bang, though.



They don't exactly tour the US regularly so i figure i should go.

I won't pretend I've ever listened to Singaporean midwest emo, but this slaps.

 

[BringBackTheRats]

Does Redd's have food?

Before game 2 last round I ordered chicken fingers there and asked the guy if it came with fries. He said "Yea, its like a platter". It certainly was served on a platter dish, but did not come with fries. They were smallish, school lunch style tendies too. I would have complained if it weren't packed and I wasn't just looking for drunk munchies. They probably have better menu items to pick from, so I don't want to write them off yet cause it's a cool place.

 

[Lou is God]

Their schnitzel is pretty good.