NOW WE RISECue MacDermid and Cholowski, Dowling, and maybe keep the new guy in
They absolutely do not need to do that given how they call penalties the first two games of the playoffs.They need to pick some fights in the first game against Carolina. Perk up the emotions and give them some confidence
Yeah, some folks absolutely losing their minds over this game was something. This GDT was wild….
MacDermid might crack the 10 minutes played mark for the 2nd time in his Devils career.Cue MacDermid and Cholowski, Dowling, and maybe keep the new guy in
Yeah, some folks absolutely losing their minds over this game was something. This GDT was wild….
The entire point is that this d-core is better defensively but is not fully fixed because in transition and on offense they aren’t really all that good. You “disagree”… by pointing out how good they are defensively but how mediocre they are offensively.We are doing this without what was our first pairing in 2023 right now. That's how well this defense has been upgraded this season from last....The upgrade in defensemen this season has been a massive boost...in fact the defensive side of the game is the ONLY reason we're are making the playoffs this year...
Because our offense has been very mediocre all season...4th in goals against, 15th in Goals for. Pretty obvious what's going on
MacDermid might crack the 10 minutes played mark for the 2nd time in his Devils career.
lol I thought your scouting report of Carolina is essentially, "Plays a dirty game and cheats often, but will not engage in fisticuffs".
You have absolutely no idea if that’s true or not. They got zero from Nemec this year, who knows what he is next year. Or Casey. Or what Luke is. Florida just won a cup with Mikkola, Kulikov, OEL.The entire point is that this d-core is better defensively but is not fully fixed because in transition and on offense they aren’t really all that good. You “disagree”… by pointing out how good they are defensively but how mediocre they are offensively.
Yes in sum it’s better than last year, but it’s not good enough to be a contender moving forward. You can say the d-core is better than last year but it’s not “fixed”. Especially considering that several of these guys are likely going to decline in the next 1-2 years while still under contract.
They absolutely do not need to do that given how they call penalties the first two games of the playoffs.
Good teams play without emotion.
Yeah, some folks absolutely losing their minds over this game was something. This GDT was wild….
one more game to get through ladies and gents.
Then the fun begins.![]()
Really though...they couldn't finish the perfect season?!This board would complain if they went 82-0 and then went 16-1 in the playoffs.
Our luck we’d be 97-0 after game 3 of the cup final and lay a stinker in game 4.Really though...they couldn't finish the perfect season?!
Watching the highlights right now.People complaining about this game is wild. Allen stunk. Down Palat Cotter. The stars weren’t going full throttle, and they were still the better team and won.
HDCF%
NJD 66%
BOS 34%
Expected Goals MP
NJD 3.8
BOS 2.6
The meter
75%
25%
For the love of god, get me postseason hockey now.
LOL oops, just noticed. I thought he had good jump and was strong on the boards. Also set up some nice plays. But yeah, that line struggled in Dzone. Nico and Bratt really weren’t skating tonight.Curious choice he was dash 4
Damn. This is the lowest I've seen Bratt on this list in a hot minute.
Can I just say again how happy I am that I am able to see your posts again?NOW WE RISE
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The issue is the key middle 6 guys fell off a cliff. Guys like Palat and Haula became territorial liabilities and someone like Mercer didn't take the next step to make up for it.
Add in Timo having one of his worst shooting seasons ever then Jack and Dougie going done and you get offensive issues.
Blueline really isn't the problem
We absolutely can’t bring him back while keeping Dillon though. That would be one of the most legendary defense corps of non-mobile, little offense groups you could ice in the modern NHL.Dumoulin is actually good, so it would be the right move.