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

[HockeyWooot]

They’ll probably slow down a bit, but this is a team on the rise that has taken a step forward this season. Team speed and transition, relentless forecheck reminds me a bit of the Avs a few years ago.

Key youngsters especially Hischier have taken another step forward.

Marino was a great addition to a now solid d corps.

 

[Bone Density]

Hughes definitely has another gear or two in him. He's not slouching whatsoever, it's just how good he is.

 

[Bcap88]

Still got luke Hughes and nemec in the pipe line if those two hit their full potential look out

 

[glenwo2]

They outshoot all their opinions. How does it not make sense?

I'm sure Devils players have their opinions as well.

(let me guess....Auto-correct, right?)

 

[MasterofGrond]

WAGON

MODE

 

[Dread Clawz]

It was obvious they had a lot of offensive firepower. Then they improved their blueline in the offseason.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Still got luke Hughes and nemec in the pipe line if those two hit their full potential look out

Don't forget Casey. He could end up better than both.

 

[Hisch13r]

Don't forget Casey. He could end up better than both.

I wouldn’t count on him being better than Luke (even though he’s probably been thr better of the 2 this year even on the same team) but I don’t doubt his ability to be better than Nemec at all

 

[Hisch13r]

They outshoot all their opponents. How does it not make sense?

10 of the 14 games have been by double digits as well. 2 of those was by over 20 shots, another by over 30, and another 2 by 19. We've had more games with a shot differential of 19 of more than under double digits.

 

[TBF1972]

Not at all...missed meaning. I've seen twice in one day posters say "take away five players and a defenseman and team has AHL roster". Wasn't you but someone you quoted.

it was me.

after the entertainment i found here, i thought, it was a good idea to bring it to the devils board. seems you saw it on the devils board first, which obviously gave you a completely different impression of this post.

i hope you forgive me.

 

[TBF1972]

team is legit. With captain Nico leading the way, they’ll have rough patches but he won’t let them slip too far. There has been a sea change in that locker room and I expect the to be at the top of the conference at years end.

To think Luke hughes is waiting in the wings, oh boy. A fox/makar type player will put this team into a perennial contender.

Oh an then there’s nemec too.

let the young guys first arrive and proof themselves in the league. no need for hot takes in the opposite direction.

 

[Chardo]

Strangely they have only played 3 games in their division, and won't play another until after Thanksgiving. They are riding a hot winning streak. They'll need to stay hot when the rivals come or they'll fall out.

 

[Hisch13r]

Strangely they have only played 3 games in their division, and won't play another until after Thanksgiving. They are riding a hot winning streak. They'll need to stay hot when the rivals come or they'll fall out.

They could lost a decent portion of those games and it won't matter much.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

In my unbiased option they are frauds and will lose the rest of their games from here on out

 

[Son of Petter]

If you’ve got a player named Yegor Sharangovich you automatically get free NHL wins. I don’t make the rules.

 

[Cheddabombs]

 

[HugeInTheShire]

In the 4 seasons they’ve been teammates this is the first time Hischier, Hughes and Bratt have played 12 straight games together. That probably helps

 

[Raistlin]

Are you in a way HOPING the Devils players get injured so you are proven right?

No, I want the best for the devil's franchise. Injuries are a part of life, but the lack of depth for a team gets exposed with injuries, that's why it's mentioned. Of course right now my take seems very negative when they are on fire. The east is very strong, and there are a lot of teams that can withstand injuries, I just don't think Devils is one of them.

 

[RANDOMH3RO]

In the 4 seasons they’ve been teammates this is the first time Hischier, Hughes and Bratt have played 12 straight games together. That probably helps

That is shocking to hear.

 

[Blender]

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I look at the players and a few games they've played from beginning to end, they are opportunistic and fast, but no one believes Wood, Bratt and Hischier will maintain their pace. Hughes Sharan Mercer Tatar is not exactly a murderers row. Mainly a lack of depth. I see a bubble team at best, after the eventual regression as injuries hit.

Boy you really don't know what you're talking about if you aren't impressed with guys like Hughes and Mercer.

 

[syz]

Except for when they gave up 20 high dangers to Edmonton and somehow still won.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Except for when they gave up 20 high dangers to Edmonton and somehow still won.

Good teams find ways to win, even when they're not playing well.

 

[KarmaPolice]

John Marino was such a smart pickup. He's a rock defensively with a great first pass. Their GM has made some very astute moves to shore up their lineup.

 

[kingsholygrail]

In 11 of their games this year, they scored more goals than their opponent.