GDT: Hockey Club @ Devils - 1:00 PM - MSG

[SansaStark]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845844588516258241

Here's the full media availability. I like the answers he has given on other areas too.

This has to be one of the most encouraging things I’ve read about Jack in a long time. Although admittedly I don’t think Jack has been particularly good or even noticeable defensively except for a steal he had in the Caps game, but I’m thrilled we have a coach that is willing to even speak about Jacks inefficiencies and how they’re working on them.

This is huge step, sadly. But I’ll take it.
I hope these conversations behind closed doors are a lot more honest and critical about how much sucking he’s been doing.

 

[Blender]

40% of our season thus far has been during work hours

LGD

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What is this abomination.

 

[Patrik26]

NEW JERSEY DEVILS (3-1-0) vs. UTAH HOCKEY CLUB (3-0-0)

New Jersey hosts the Utah Hockey Club for the first time in team history. The Devils return home after their first “road” game of the season, a 5-3 win at Washington Saturday night.

Devils Team Scope:
While Jesper Bratt (1g-2a) and Timo Meier (2g-1a) have three-game point streaks, it’s been the Devils unsung heroes that have led the charge for the club in the opening three games. Paul Cotter has a team best four goals and is tied with Stefan Noesen for the points lead at five. Meanwhile, Noesen’s four assists are tied for the team lead with Erik Haula’s four.

Cotter and Noesen aren’t the only newcomers that have made an immediate impact on the team. Johnathan Kovacevic has been playing big minutes while adding three points on the year (1g-2a). Rookie blueliner Seamus Casey has two goals in his first four NHL games.

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom is 2-1 since joining the Devils. With the game against Utah being the first of back-to-back contests, it isn’t clear whether he or Jake Allen will get the start.

Utah Team Scope:
Utah couldn’t have asked for a better start. The Utah Hockey Club has been perfect, winning the opening three games of their season, including the inaugural game in Salt Lake City, 5-2, against Chicago. Since then, the Hockey Club is on the road for a four-game road trip that has started with overtime victories at the Islanders (5-4) and Rangers (6-5).

Dylan Guenther, who scored the first goal for Utah in franchise history, is having a remarkable start to his sophomore season. He has five goals in the opening three games, most in the NHL. Clayton Keller leads the team with six points (3g-3a) while Barrett Hayton (3g-2a) and Logan Cooley (5a) have also chipped in offensively.

INJURIES

Devils:
L.Hughes (shoulder), Pesce (ankle), Hatakka (upper-body), Vilen (upper-body), Beckman (lower-body)

Utah HC:
Bjugstad (upper-body), Marino (upper-body)

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Awesome GDT! LGD!

 

[njdevils1982]

asinine start time

 

[Forge]

I'd have preferred Markstrom today and Allen tomorrow. Utah's offense scares me a lot more than Carolina.

Same.

 

[Based Anime Fan]

40% of our season thus far has been during work hours

LGD

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[Patrik26]

John Marino is on the IR so looks like there won't be one of those "Welcome back" tributes today on the jumbotron.

Hopefully you posted that in jest. Two seasons, one of them mediocre at best, shouldn't warrant a video of any sort unless he happens to be in someone else's highlight reel.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Who doesn’t play well against NJ?

You woke up cranky today....

 

[Patrik26]

Score 6 and we win

Bet365 odds?

 

[njdevils1982]

Works out for marketing. You need to get one for this year and then get whatever they use for "Yeti" next year, then get the one from this year again in 3 years when they change something minor and call it a throwback.

 

[DerekDevils30]

I'd have preferred Markstrom today and Allen tomorrow. Utah's offense scares me a lot more than Carolina.

3 starts in under 5 days vs 3 starts in 6 days for Markstrom weighs heavily here I think. Also Carolina is a divisional matchup so I get why Keefe is going with Allen today.

Boys need to be defensively sound today. Utah can score in bunches and don’t need a lot of shots to do so. If we establish our forecheck we can work over their D. Never know what to expect in matinees but hopefully fans in attendance have something to cheer for today

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I'd have preferred Markstrom today and Allen tomorrow. Utah's offense scares me a lot more than Carolina.

Disagree, one goal could be the game versus how stingy Carolina is and how they always play this f***ing team with their bums scoring. There's going to be a ton of chances for NJ in this game to score 4-5 today.

 

[SJinNewJersey]

When the Devils moved to NJ in 1982, they started out 3-1-3. ended up 17-49-14. Just saying.

 

[Louskoolaid89]

Facing a tough club in yet another tough building but, I like out clubs toughness too. LFGD!

 

[Blender]

Good thing that the Devils have such a great track record with afternoon games.

 

[Devs3cups]

Utah score a lot but they also seem to allow a lot. Play a sound defensive game and we have a good chance.

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

When 6-5 in overtime for all I care, just fricking win.

 

[Comparison Ford]

need to start building a culture of winning at home. want them to come out hot today.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

Let's Go Devils.

 

[Louskoolaid89]

The Power play is gonna break through today. Right? Dougie bombs away!

need to start building a culture of winning at home. want them to come out hot today.

Yeah bad vibes and stench remain from last year. Needs a good spiritual cleansing.

 

[Shakir ONeal]

Gonna need 4 to win today

 

[Devs3cups]

The Power play is gonna break through today. Right? Dougie bombs away!

Jack and Dougie goals today.

 

[Whaddagoal]

The warmup music set is a lot better this season. Have to say, a lot of familiar but better mixed, more energy.

 

[BostonDevil]

This has to be one of the most encouraging things I’ve read about Jack in a long time. Although admittedly I don’t think Jack has been particularly good or even noticeable defensively except for a steal he had in the Caps game, but I’m thrilled we have a coach that is willing to even speak about Jacks inefficiencies and how they’re working on them.

This is huge step, sadly. But I’ll take it.
I hope these conversations behind closed doors are a lot more honest and critical about how much sucking he’s been doing.

The correct answer is that Jack has his head up his ass, can't skate, is a turnover machine, and should be benched.

Keefe clearly doesn't spend enough time in here to understand what's REALLY going on.

 

[Louskoolaid89]

The warmup music set is a lot better this season. Have to say, a lot of familiar but better mixed, more energy.

Any rock?