GDT: (Not Quite Yet) Timo Time: Your New Jersey Devils (39-15-5) @ Colorado Avalanche (34-19-5), 9 PM, MSGSN

Zippy316

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I know this isn't the game to beat up on Blackwood and it's not about him, but they need to roll with Schmid from here on out.

I don't necessarily mean as the starter, but I mean on the roster.

Keep all 3 up if you have to. I don't think there's a roster limit after the deadline, right?
To be honest, they should still send him down to let him play and see if Blackwood can continue his recent play where he’s at least been average.

It’s better to have Schmid playing games in the A than a weird three goalie rotation where both Schmid and Blackwood don’t get enough games.

But there should be a serious case that if anything were to happen to VV. Schmid should be next man up. Maybe even be the backup come playoff time, especially after this showing.
 
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I know this isn't the game to beat up on Blackwood and it's not about him, but they need to roll with Schmid from here on out.

I don't necessarily mean as the starter, but I mean on the roster.

Keep all 3 up if you have to. I don't think there's a roster limit after the deadline, right?
No roster limit for playoffs
 

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That was a wild game. Vanecek had a rough outing and seems to be in a bit of a funk. Props to Schmid for coming in and shutting the door on a few big saves. That clearly calmed the guys down. The last 10 minutes they locked down a potent Avs offence. Was great to see that. Blocking shots, clogging lanes. All that good stuff you want to see with a one goal lead late.

If I’m Ruff, I’m alternating Vanecek and Schmid starts for a little bit. I want to see more of Schmid. I really think we have something with this kid. He deserves some more starts going forward. The schedule gets busy so no better time especially given the great spot this team is in.

Love seeing the potent O. We overwhelmed the Avs for a good portion of the game. One of the only teams who can skate and even out skate that team. 7 goals scored and nothing for Hughes. I like that we can rely on other lines when his line is off. With that being said, it’s clear Meier needs to start out with Hughes. He will be an upgrade on Sharangovich and will provide something that will hopefully take that line to new heights.

All in all, a great win. They weathered some adversity and locked down the Avs late.
 

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Vanecek STUNK tonight, no doubt.

But Blackwood has absolutely no future here and Schmid has shown this year that he does.

Maybe he becomes a dud in a couple more years, just like Blackwood has?

But this isn't about Blackwood anymore, it's about not sending back a goalie that's clearly no worse than the second best goalie in the organization (Blackwood is the third) and has potential to be the best goalie in the organization.

He's stunk for a few games now, which is getting concerning.

I'm very happy with Schmid and don't want to see him go anywhere, plus we have no clue how close Blackwood is to returning so it's a moot point right now. Just surprising how quickly the conversation goes to Blackwood after this game for seemingly no reason.
 
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To be honest, they should still send him down to let him play and see if Blackwood can continue his recent play where he’s at least been average.

It’s better to have Schmid playing games in the A than a weird three goalie rotation where both Schmid and Blackwood don’t get enough games.

But there should be a serious case that if anything were to happen to VV. Schmid should be next man up. Maybe even be the backup come playoff time, especially after this showing.
I don't agree

Give Schmid those games down the stretch as the backup or potentially more games if Vanecek's slump continues.

He can play games up here until he shows that he shouldn't be playing games up here, which he has yet to show, other than maybe that St. Louis game and if that was the worst game that he had then he's doing pretty damn good.

I couldn't care less about Blackwood, he has no future here.
 

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He's stunk for a few games now, which is getting concerning.

I'm very happy with Schmid and don't want to see him go anywhere, plus we have no clue how close Blackwood is to returning so it's a moot point right now. Just surprising how quickly the conversation goes to Blackwood after this game for seemingly no reason.
Fair enough

And yeah, he sucked in the Montreal game too.

I didn't think he was that bad in the LA game, but the Montreal game and this one were pretty bad.

I don't think we were getting out of this game with a regulation win if he wasn't yanked when he was. Of course he could have turned it on after that fifth goal, but he was shaky from the 2nd period on.
 

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