GDT: Islanders @ Devils - 7:00 PM - MSG

[Bleedred]

I really hope we don't have to see Allen for quite some time.

Markstrom needs to come up with a much better effort than last game. He's still by far our best chance.

 

[Dylan9z9]

This is a bit dramatic. Most teams dont win championships until their best players are 28-32.. ours are 25, 25, 27, 22, and all the young defenseman U22

This team was always multiple years from winning a championship; its about how they get there and what they accumulate in the meantime

Ok Dano

 

[Devs3cups]

This is a bit dramatic. Most teams dont win championships until their best players are 28-32.. ours are 25, 25, 27, 22, and all the young defenseman U22

This team was always multiple years from winning a championship; its about how they get there and what they accumulate in the meantime

That’s fair.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I dont know if we'll be able to start over. Theyre not gonna get rid of Nico, Jack or Luke. Hamilton and Meier dont really have moveable contracts. If we dont make the playoffs this year I think we see Bratt and Mercer go.

Nico will walk when time comes if this is the shit that keeps happening, 2 playoff years and his game is built for playoff hockey as he's currently playing. He also shut down Zibanejad and Aho in 2023, that alone will get teams to back the trucks up for him let alone him being an absurd offensive force. I assume he wins 1 or 2 Selke's by then too

 

[Deviled]

Ok Dano

Its unfortunately true though; unless youre the most skilled NHL player of all-time in Sidney Crosby, you dont win it all young

 

[JrFischer54]

This is a bit dramatic. Most teams dont win championships until their best players are 28-32.. ours are 25, 25, 27, 22, and all the young defenseman U22

This team was always multiple years from winning a championship; its about how they get there and what they accumulate in the meantime

I haven’t seen this team try and claw back into a game in the third period in probably a year. This team is so far from competing at this point

 

[Hisch13r]

Nico will walk when time comes if this is the shit that keeps happening, 2 playoff years and his game is built for playoff hockey as he's currently playing. He also shut down Zibanejad and Aho in 2023, that alone will get teams to back the trucks up for him let alone him being an absurd offensive force. I assume he wins 1 or 2 Selke's by then too

He’s not walking.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Just under 50% 5v5 SVA tonight. Am I supposed to be moved by that?

55% xGF% at 5 on 5. 64% of high danger chances.

You’ve made it quite clear you’re going to bitch about everything.

 

[vtdevils2k]

The core is fine I think.

But some of the other pieces aren't and some could really become boat anchor contracts, if they're not already.

Steve Austin goes unsaid. That's already a gigantic scab contract. Dougie may be soon enough, still too early to say.

Mercer is someone I'm not convinced is a core player at all anymore.

I think the decision to deviate from a fast rush team to what we have now was certainly a choice.

Mercer, Nemec, Palat...thats just 3 "expendable" pieces....idk what we can get for those pieces...

As much as people hate Markstrom, at least it's only a 2 year deal. I see people saying Ulllmark....he's played how many games for Ottawa? He's hurt and barely played and how's that contract?

 

[JrFischer54]

Its unfortunately true though; unless youre the most skilled NHL player of all-time in Sidney Crosby, you dont win it all young

Not asking for a cup but how bout some sustained pressure when trailing in the third period of Games?

 

[MadDevil]

Jesus Christ you people are depressing. Good night.

 

[Bleedred]

Nico will walk when time comes if this is the shit that keeps happening, 2 playoff years and his game is built for playoff hockey as he's currently playing. He also shut down Zibanejad and Aho in 2023, that alone will get teams to back the trucks up for him let alone him being an absurd offensive force. I assume he wins 1 or 2 Selke's by then too

I think we'll make the playoffs again before his contract is up.

We just may need a GM change for it to happen if it doesn't happen this year.

 

[MVP Zacha]

Take the A off of Jack's sweater and give it to MacDermid. At least he leaves it all out there.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

He’s not walking.

Most likely not but I'm saying if the idea the core isn't it then why would he stay for another re-tool/rebuild

 

[vtdevils2k]

Mercer, Nemec, Palat...thats just 3 "expendable" pieces....idk what we can get for those pieces...

As much as people hate Markstrom, at least it's only a 2 year deal. I see people saying Ulllmark....he's played how many games for Ottawa? He's hurt and barely played and how's that contract?

Fitz, very curious to see what he does this year....it may be his last

 

[Bleedred]

We were trash for a decent amount of this game.

I'm somehow feeling a little better that we got a point.

 

[Devs3cups]

Nico will walk when time comes if this is the shit that keeps happening, 2 playoff years and his game is built for playoff hockey as he's currently playing. He also shut down Zibanejad and Aho in 2023, that alone will get teams to back the trucks up for him let alone him being an absurd offensive force. I assume he wins 1 or 2 Selke's by then too

 

[Comparison Ford]

This is a bit dramatic. Most teams dont win championships until their best players are 28-32.. ours are 25, 25, 27, 22, and all the young defenseman U22

This team was always multiple years from winning a championship; its about how they get there and what they accumulate in the meantime

I actually do agree with this sentiment as well. As much as I want them to make a move, we're not ready to contend just yet barring some sort of miracle.

I can see Jack really hitting his stride around 27 and by that time Nico will be 29. im not sure if we are a real contender before these moments. You see teams like the Rangers and Carolina become regular season winners with older players, we still aren't even close to that.

its crazy to think Nico is only 25. I dont see him walking. this is his team.

 

[vtdevils2k]

Take the A off of Jack's sweater and give it to MacDermid. At least he leaves it all out there.

Stop. Calm down.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

This is a bit dramatic. Most teams dont win championships until their best players are 28-32.. ours are 25, 25, 27, 22, and all the young defenseman U22

This team was always multiple years from winning a championship; its about how they get there and what they accumulate in the meantime

They aren't even making the playoffs consistently.....

That's what makes it concerning. Unless they will magically just win a cup like in their 3rd year of making the playoffs, but that's not common

 

[theoptimist]

This is a bit dramatic. Most teams dont win championships until their best players are 28-32.. ours are 25, 25, 27, 22, and all the young defenseman U22

This team was always multiple years from winning a championship; its about how they get there and what they accumulate in the meantime

Did you start watching Devils hockey in 2024? I’m jealous if that’s the case.

We’ve been saying multiple years away from a championship for multiple years. It’s not you, it’s me, she said.

 

[DerekDevils30]

The core is fine I think.

But some of the other pieces aren't and some could really become boat anchor contracts, if they're not already.

Steve Austin goes unsaid. That's already a gigantic scab contract. Dougie may be soon enough, still too early to say.

Mercer is someone I'm not convinced is a core player at all anymore.

I think the decision to deviate from a fast rush team to what we have now was certainly a choice.

A lot changes if Jack finds that extra gear again like he did in 22-23 and early last season. We’ve seen him play at a superstar level. Needs to be more than just hovering around a point per game while not taking over games. The way Nico is playing combined with a humming Jack makes this a dangerous team again. Everyone else would fall in line. Work to do defensively all around of course but that’s a start

 

[Bleedred]

Mercer, Nemec, Palat...thats just 3 "expendable" pieces....idk what we can get for those pieces...

As much as people hate Markstrom, at least it's only a 2 year deal. I see people saying Ulllmark....he's played how many games for Ottawa? He's hurt and barely played and how's that contract?

I don't think Nemec is an expendable piece.

Mercer MAY be, but I'm not quite ready to say he is. I think he's maybe not a core piece, but wouldn't say expendable.

We wish expendable was a word we could use for Palat. He's a complete detriment at this point.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

I dont know if we'll be able to start over. Theyre not gonna get rid of Nico, Jack or Luke. Hamilton and Meier dont really have moveable contracts. If we dont make the playoffs this year I think we see Bratt and Mercer go. Not because I think they necessarily should, but ownership has to think of doing something.

If they move Bratt, that'd be the dumbest thing ever

 

[Cheddabombs]