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Braden Schneider's neck.... now that's an elite neck. Kravtsov could only wish... @EdJovanovski is crying
It’s certainly a reasonable opinion. But my thinking is that they would have done the deal by now were it going to happen. I’d say it’s like 75-25 Strome walks.I'm very doubtful Strome is going anywhere, just my opinion, i think he's got a big place in the room, he'd have to be fair in his deal ofcourse. i kinda feel that they will try and find money for Copp outside of Strome as well, is that Georgiev, Chytil, Nemeth's money that might facilitate that? I haven't looked into the actual numbers but there are pieces that can be moved out to facilitate that, especially with Othmann, Jones, Lundkvist etc in the wings. Thats just my opinion though. I think they both stay
I think Chytils been good and will continue to get better lol.
All the talk about Lafreniere and Kakkos usage seems to make everyone forget that Chytil also came to this team as a teenager and has had like 3 games over 5 years with a capable linemate. He was a raw 21st OA pick, not a 1 or 2. Chytil is a great example of the fact that kids need to develop and grow offensively just as much as defensively, and that if you don't have a plan for how to do that or what the player can become, then you end up with a stalled product.
There's just too many examples of players who are deemed done, complete, and mediocre who have gone somewhere else and gotten better opportunities in better lineups and have thrived--at any age from early twenties to early thirties. I think this board is way too hard on Chytil. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see him become a great player for us over the years. But just my opinion.
On purpose lol
It was a great pickup. Having a 7th D-man who can slot in for an injured top 4 D-man, and can chew up big minutes,... is just such a luxury come playoffs.I really liked Braun tonight and was glad when we got him.
WOW! I almost forgot we were playing in Jersey hearing that. Sam and Joe pointed out he was getting booed,... but didn't mention it was on his home ice. LOL!It was a thing of beauty to hear PK Slewban getting booed in his own barn as if we were playing at MSG. Loved it.
I've been reiterating this all season long to Laff fans. He just doesn't deserve top minutes on this team. Not with the top six we have. He was given looks up there, and will eventually move up, but right now, replacing anybody's 18 to 20 minutes is not on his plate just yet.Welcome to watching a team on pace for 50+ wins. There’s consequences for everything. It’s not all good. Their top-6 is loaded and healthy. He’s 20 years old. Their PP has been together for two years and went 2/2 last night. He’s going to have to take advantage of his minutes in the playoffs with Chytil and Kakko. No reason that line shouldn’t chip in a goal every now and then even without PP time.
And after all, they are the Devils, and not the Canes or the Pens. They aren't exactly a team we are excited about playing. It's not uncommon to lift our foot off the gas pedal against a bottom dweller.Folks, I'm just gonna keep saying it, I don't care what happened in that one specific example you remember.
Over a large sample of games this year, the Devils control 5v5 play very well.
They have their warts and that's why we won the game, but I'm not gonna sit here and count shots after a basically even game with a good 5v5 opponent.
Kakko should be untouchable. Kid has so much upside in my humble opinion.This offseason will be interesting. I dont think we can make any concrete predictions until we see how the team performs in the playoffs. They may be able to keep both Copp & Strome, but it would mean guys like Lindgren & Kakko get added to the bucket of moveable players with Nemeth/Chytil/Blais.
You know Braden dropping the gloves, just had to give him bonus points in Gallant's eyes. Gallant doesn't make much of it in his media availability. But for a coach who fought an incredible 46 times, in a 3 year span when he played,..... you just know how much in his eyes, his stock just rose.Braden Schneider's neck.... now that's an elite neck. Kravtsov could only wish... @EdJovanovski is crying
No, I'm not smoking crack at the moment. Why,... you got some?Lol you're smoking crack if you think one fight is going to keep Braun/Nemeth in over BS for the rest of the season.
No, I'm not smoking crack at the moment. Why,... you got some?
And your reply makes no sense, other than the crack bit.
You got me, I made a mistake making fun of that dumb opinion. One fight isn't going to keep Schneider in for the rest of the season.
Both you guys are missing the point. Which is his stock just rose for a head coach who loved to mix it up.Yeah. One fight isn't keeping him in the lineup forever. It's the NHL. Every team is run by dinosaurs. He's not a vet. Next bad shift and he will sit for 2 games.
Maybe that's our secret way to stay under the cap and get them on decent contracts. Then in their early 20s they explode!Gallant isn't playing both Laf and Kakko on PP1 next year. Copp would take over for Strome. Looks like both will max out as 50-60 point guys, maybe, as long as they aren't playing any PP.
I think he can still be a good player, I just don't see him fitting with anyone on this team. I resign Copp then use Nils and Chytil to get a Center upgrade if it's up to me.I think Chytils been good and will continue to get better lol.
All the talk about Lafreniere and Kakkos usage seems to make everyone forget that Chytil also came to this team as a teenager and has had like 3 games over 5 years with a capable linemate. He was a raw 21st OA pick, not a 1 or 2. Chytil is a great example of the fact that kids need to develop and grow offensively just as much as defensively, and that if you don't have a plan for how to do that or what the player can become, then you end up with a stalled product.
There's just too many examples of players who are deemed done, complete, and mediocre who have gone somewhere else and gotten better opportunities in better lineups and have thrived--at any age from early twenties to early thirties. I think this board is way too hard on Chytil. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see him become a great player for us over the years. But just my opinion.
I think Chytil is getting unneccessary hatred at the moment because Lafreniere has gone on another pointless streak. Even though Chytil has clearly been the best player on that line. It would be nice if he could get some help from his wingers but that's not really happening.
Both you guys are missing the point. Which is his stock just rose for a head coach who loved to mix it up.
I said probably. As in I doubt he will sit another game. Are there senarios where he might sit? Of course there are! We could clinch a playoff position and sit him for a meaningless game. He can have an off night and get a day off to come back and have another excellent performance. Or Gallant could want to take another look at Braun and Nemeth together.
Point is there are 11 games left, and he did play 25 straight before the TDL. So it is not exactly a stretch to believe he might finish up the season playing in all the meaningful games left. I doubt anyone will actually play in all 11 games, with their being a good chance there will be a game or two that won't matter. But that aside, you get what I mean. His stock just rose, off of yes,... Just One Fight. His 1st fight in the NHL.