Why are the Devils 21-4-1? insane easy schedule, makes perfect sense.

[Classic Devil]

Our need for a winger was probably evident than Toronto needing Tavares. though They had a good 2C in Kadri already but couldn't trust him for the playoffs. The Palat deal might be equally as awful but hopefully the cap spikes as much as it's being reported + we can squeeze some years out of him before year 4+5.

I'm not worried about Palat's contract. There's a world of difference between what he's making and what Gaudreau probably would have been making.

 

[goonybird]

who the hell is Palat

 

[Hisch13r]

I'm not worried about Palat's contract. There's a world of difference between what he's making and what Gaudreau probably would have been making.

Difference is Gaudreau actually would’ve been worth the 10 mil. Palat’s not even worth 6 mil today let alone down the line

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I'm not worried about Palat's contract. There's a world of difference between what he's making and what Gaudreau probably would have been making.

All depends if you think Gaudreau can age gracefully

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Makes no sense

Not gonna lie. I still don't understand how this is possible. I had a long hard look at the roster and still don't get it.
I did also think that Hamilton made sure he was going to make a lot of money but potentially throwing his Cup-wishes far into the future, at best, but right now it seems like that prediction is rotting away faster than my initial take on Draisaitl's contract.

They have one of the best d cores in the league and one of the deepest forward groups in the league led by some extremely talented young players. And they’re getting solid goaltending. Not hard to understand.

It’s possible you just haven’t paid enough attention to them.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Difference is Gaudreau actually would’ve been worth the 10 mil. Palat’s not even worth 6 mil today let alone down the line

He’s played 6 games as a Devil. Love the player, glad to have him. Whether he’s “worth” it isn’t cleanly quantifiable and even if you think it is, we don’t have enough information yet.

 

[Captain3rdLine]

Difference is Gaudreau actually would’ve been worth the 10 mil. Palat’s not even worth 6 mil today let alone down the line

You have no clue in the slightest how they’re gonna age and Gaudreau at a higher number and term is certainly riskier.

And what he’s worth isn’t decided by you. It’s subjective and clearly Fitz thinks he’s worth that. We’ll see how it turns out.
I think most fans certainly like the way he plays and fits so far.

 

[Killing Joke]

Not gonna lie. I still don't understand how this is possible. I had a long hard look at the roster and still don't get it.
I did also think that Hamilton made sure he was going to make a lot of money but potentially throwing his Cup-wishes far into the future, at best, but right now it seems like that prediction is rotting away faster than my initial take on Draisaitl's contract.

 

[BringBackTheRats]

 

[Classic Devil]

Not gonna lie. I still don't understand how this is possible. I had a long hard look at the roster and still don't get it.
I did also think that Hamilton made sure he was going to make a lot of money but potentially throwing his Cup-wishes far into the future, at best, but right now it seems like that prediction is rotting away faster than my initial take on Draisaitl's contract.

It is possible that the Devils players are better than you think they are.

 

[msrulo]

That’s 12 if you only count the 12 game winning streak



And Tatar was literally this good with Montreal as well. Tatar’s f***ing great

I meant 15-3-0 you're right

 

[Lou is God]

It is possible that the Devils players are better than you think they are.

For most people outside of 4 or 5 players, they're a no-name team.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

For most people outside of 4 or 5 players, they're a no-name team.

I mean, as George said, if you take away 1/3 of the roster they aren't that good.

 

[Puckclektr]

I caught some of the game today. This Devils team is for real. Ottawa had no answer for them. What is scary is that they could have scored more goals.

not gonna lie. They are getting really good goaltending from the teams they are playing against. They probably could easily have a dozen or more goals. It seems like every game they are robbed at least once.

First NHL team in history to sweep the Western and Eastern Canada trips.

Chico said that today but that doesn't include Winnipeg. They did sweep, but still need to beat Winnipeg for a CDN sweep.

 

[goonybird]

Obviously Hischier Hughes Bratt Hamilton and Marino are all known to be good.

Then you've got kind of unsung heroes and budding NHLers like Mercer, Bastian, Siegenthaler, Sharangovich, and Vanecek.

Then there's the vets in Palat (who's injured), Tatar, and Haula.

But what the hell is there after that? Wood? Severson?

 

[Xirik]

Obviously Hischier Hughes Bratt Hamilton and Marino are all known to be good.

Then you've got kind of unsung heroes and budding NHLers like Mercer, Bastian, Siegenthaler, Sharangovich, and Vanecek.

Then there's the vets in Palat (who's injured), Tatar, and Haula.

But what the hell is there after that? Wood? Severson?

nevermind

 

[McDuffz88]

Not gonna lie. I still don't understand how this is possible. I had a long hard look at the roster and still don't get it.
I did also think that Hamilton made sure he was going to make a lot of money but potentially throwing his Cup-wishes far into the future, at best, but right now it seems like that prediction is rotting away faster than my initial take on Draisaitl's contract.

When you have 2 centers in over ppg in Nico & Hughes. A top 10 winger in Bratt, a dman whose near ppg in Hamilton and & massive depth to the point even the 4th line is .5 ppg or above how is it surprising?

 

[jkrdevil]

For most people outside of 4 or 5 players, they're a no-name team.

Most teams outside 4 or 5 players are a no name team for outsiders. Unless you are a team that goes on multiple deep playoff runs where depth guys get highlighted.

 

[Emperoreddy]

not gonna lie. They are getting really good goaltending from the teams they are playing against. They probably could easily have a dozen or more goals. It seems like every game they are robbed at least once.


Chico said that today but that doesn't include Winnipeg. They did sweep, but still need to beat Winnipeg for a CDN sweep.

Winnipeg always gets its own trip. Traditionally teams do all of Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton in one long trip, and then roll through all of Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto in one trip.

 

[Puckclektr]

Winnipeg always gets its own trip. Traditionally teams do all of Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton in one long trip, and then roll through all of Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto in one trip.

I figured Winnipeg was a Minny and maybe Chicago St.Louis trip

 

[Emperoreddy]

I figured Winnipeg was a Minny and maybe Chicago St.Louis trip

Devils do a two game road trip up that way in April. Chicago then Winnipeg.

 

[Eggtimer]

New Jersey would be silly to think Ruff just became an elite coach. Let him walk in the offseason.

I get where you are coming from but … maybe it’s the combination of couching staff that is clicking so well ? I do NOT want to risk losing Brunnete though so maybe swap titles for those two ???

 

[Scorcho]

There have been exactly 30 11+ Game Win streaks since the 1926-1927 Season

There have been exactly 18 12+ Game Win streaks since the 1926-1927 Season

 

[Eggtimer]

The only issue with extending Ruff is that Brunette will likely take a job elsewhere

You can still keep both . Make Brunette HC and keep Ruff in as a ? Special advisor or associate coach

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Brunette has to stay, no matter what.