Have the 'scary' version of the Devils arrived?

[KovalchukFistPump]

So far they have been spooky at times, but never a serious threat. Right now they set out to embarass the Rangers while they are down, and so far are accomplishing it. Jack Hughes himself has seemed to take the last season losses and Trouba/Rempe-led headshots personally, and is out to score 1 or 2 every game against them.

Spooky Devils teams in the last 2 years have had their moments, but then got their Halloween costume ripped off their face by a more experienced Canes team before really succumbing to injuries and craptastic goaltending the next year.

Are Devils now officially graduated to a "scary" team? Is Markstrom's steadiness the key? Today's mission was to demoralize and potentially torpedo the Rangers entire season, and so far it is working.

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[PaulD]

Scary? No.

 

[Captain Controversy]

The devils are decent but they aren't contenders. Markstrom sucks.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Soooo spooky!

 

[POVERTY]

The Devils are the 2nd scariest team in this game (if you're a Rangers fan)

 

[Zeeker]

Soooo spooky!

You’re mad lol

 

[Breakers]

I can’t believe Montreal gave away Kovecevic for an expired ITunes gift card

Perfect partner for Hutson
Now that pairing for the devils is so good

 

[The Crypto Guy]

You’re mad lol

No, i’m SPOOKED!

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Has the definition of scary evolved into simply beating a non-playoff team?

 

[2023FriendshipTour]

For sure a contender if healthy. Solid top to bottom and If Skinner can make it to the finals so can Markstrom.

 

[kingsholygrail]

You're beating up on the Rangers.

 

[GoldenKnight]

Rangers are an interesting case, they have a good roster but have seemingly given up on their coach.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Your fellow fans are going to love you for this thread.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Talented team. Well built.

However, this is the era of disappointment before the breakthrough. The early trip to the finals of Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los Angeles and Tampa was a while ago. If I were putting money on it, I'd be cautious.

 

[swiiscompos]

Asa Devils fan, yes, I think the team is "scary", but because they've let less than 20 shots against in the past 12 games, not because we're beating a team that's in freefall. Nothing exceptional about that.

 

[Ben Matlock]

Shades of burning down villages.

I would not jump to any conclusions based on games against the Penguins and Rangers.

 

[SladeWilson23]

No not scary. Close thread please!

 

[JPT]

They were wearing an entire Halloween costume on their face?

 

[AvroArrow]

Sheldon Keefe is a good coach, fully expected the Devils to have success this season. Their cores young/fast enough to play his style of hockey. Historically the struggles have always been in the playoffs with that playstyle, when games get slower and checking is tighter it's not as easy to move around the ice and maintain possession.

I don't know if they're contenders or not but Keefe has always been an elite regular season coach who tends to overthink in big moments (playoffs)

 

[PWiz30]

Delete this thread.

 

[Gurglesons]

Curious to see what they do in the playoffs with noted loser Sheldon Keefe.

 

[KovalchukFistPump]

Yeah, devils are running up the score to 5-0 or 6-0 if they get the chance

 

[SI90]

They’re walking all over the rags right now.

 

[dirtydanglez]

they'll have to make noise in the playoffs first.

 

[LaffyTaffy13]

So far they have been spooky at times, but never a serious threat. Right now they set out to embarass the Rangers while they are down, and so far are accomplishing it. Jack Hughes himself has seemed to take the last season losses and Trouba/Rempe-led headshots personally, and is out to score 1 or 2 every game against them.

Spooky Devils teams in the last 2 years have had their moments, but then got their Halloween costume ripped off their face by a more experienced Canes team before really succumbing to injuries and craptastic goaltending the next year.

Are Devils now officially graduated to a "scary" team? Is Markstrom's steadiness the key? Today's mission was to demoralize and potentially torpedo the Rangers entire season, and so far it is working.

Hold your horses. The rangers have been done since day 1 of this season. The 12-4-1 start was a mirage. Analytically and eye test theyve looked horrendous all season. Rangers will be selling at the deadline.

Theyve gotten boat raced by #32 in the league twice in the past 2 weeks.

Devs top guys are still too small to make noise in playoffs.