Nicomo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just now, mfitz804 said: I’m not saying I’m not hopeful. I am. He looks good, and he may very well be a Calder candidate. But he’s not exactly dominating just yet. A lot of it, of course, has been bad luck. He could probably have 5 goals if he had some better puck luck. I'm my defense I did say this team "might" have 3 Calder candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepeluso8 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 17 minutes ago, DJ Eco said: Can we talk about Will Butcher's defensive play on Tampa's shorthanded 2-on-1 that let us tie the game right after??????????????? WHAT?????????? This kid is the real deal. THAT was epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just now, thecoffeecake said: Just to play Devils advocate (lol), that's a 55 assist pace. You can figure he'll pot at least ten. 65-70 points is definitely going to get him a Vegas invite. But you're right about Butch, he absolutely wins it today. But we're not even 10% into the season, this is meaningless. Any idiot could take 4 bounces off their skate end up as assists in 6 games. But, of course, that's not the case with Nico. That’s my main point. It’s been 6 games, and we’re nominating Nico for awards and saying Hall sucks with virtually identical stats. 1 minute ago, Nicomo said: I'm my defense I did say this team "might" have 3 Calder candidates. We do have three rookies, so I guess we might! Wasn't entirely directed at you, it’s been a theme across multiple threads that’s been annoying me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: Nico has four assists. Hall is clearly not garbage but it would be really nice if he started finishing a bit more often. It's only six games this season, but it's not a new trend since he's been here. If I recall last year it took Hall a bit of time to get going. Not worried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CarpathianForest said: If I recall last year it took Hall a bit of time to get going. Not worried. What I could say is, with all the goals we have scored, I’d have thought both Nico and Hall would have put up more points. But at this point, 5-1, I don’t give a fvck!! Edited October 18, 2017 by mfitz804 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) https://streamable.com/smaaf Edited October 18, 2017 by Devilsfan118 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just now, Martyisth3b3st said: He’s had some golden opportunities that will eventually be buried. Obviously right now he’d lose to Bratt and Butcher, but what the literal fvck does that have to do with anything? As of right now the Devils are on pace to win 68 games. That’s why they play the season. You obviously missed my point, which was exactly that. It’s been 6 games. That’s what the literal fvck I said!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just now, Martyisth3b3st said: It’s 6 games and you think it’s “too early” to be saying Nico might be a Calder candidate? I don’t think you have a point. Re-read my original post. I’m confident even you’ll understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 What do you all think of Mueller so far? Seems like he's been fairly solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 31 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: You guys are funny. Hall has a goal and 4 assists in 6 games and he’s garbage. Nico has three assists and he’s a “Calder candidate”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just now, Nicomo said: What do you all think of Mueller so far? Seems like he's been fairly solid. I haven’t really noticed him. For a defenseman, that may not be a bad thing. He didn’t look happy taking that puck off his head tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Martyisth3b3st said: I didn’t reply to your original post. I have no issue with your original post. “Four assists in six games is nice. You think he’ll be a Calder finalist?” If you are going to pick a post out of context and not read the whole conversation, you’re not going to understand. If 4 assists in 6 games means you are a Calder candidate, is Hall an MVP candidate? Is Butcher possibly the next Bobby Orr? I know someone said Bratt reminds them of Gretzky, is there a possibility we retire #63 leaguewide based on what he did in 6 games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 15 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I haven’t really noticed him. For a defenseman, that may not be a bad thing. He didn’t look happy taking that puck off his head tonight. I think I finally kicked the habit of going wtf is a forward doing on defense between him and Santini having forward numbers lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This place was sh!tting on Hynes all last season, and one thing I want to say in his favor is that he is not a 'play the vets all the time' guy. Who gets put out on the ice to close out the game Saturday? Hischier. Who plays on the PK in the final 2 minutes tonight? Bratt. Who led the team in ice time tonight? Santini. Tonight wasn't perfect and there were a lot of issues in the defensive zone, but Tampa is a fantastic team and the Devils managed to drag 2 points out of the game. Yeah, Tampa had their backup goalie in and yeah they played last night, but the Devils looked like they could compete with them. Hischier had perhaps his best game so far - he was involved and making plays. Bratt only played 11 minutes but they were noticeable minutes. I thought Zacha had a better game tonight than he's had in the past 2. Mueller had his best game so far, I thought - something to build on, anyway. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Satans Hockey said: I think I finally kicked the habit of going wtf is a forward doing on defense between him and Santini having forward numbers lol Yeah that’s been hard, especially Santini. I keep having Josefson flashbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, Triumph said: This place was sh!tting on Hynes all last season, and one thing I want to say in his favor is that he is not a 'play the vets all the time' guy. Who gets put out on the ice to close out the game Saturday? Hischier. Who plays on the PK in the final 2 minutes tonight? Bratt. Who led the team in ice time tonight? Santini. Tonight wasn't perfect and there were a lot of issues in the defensive zone, but Tampa is a fantastic team and the Devils managed to drag 2 points out of the game. Yeah, Tampa had their backup goalie in and yeah they played last night, but the Devils looked like they could compete with them. Hischier had perhaps his best game so far - he was involved and making plays. Bratt only played 11 minutes but they were noticeable minutes. I thought Zacha had a better game tonight than he's had in the past 2. Mueller had his best game so far, I thought - something to build on, anyway. I'd been very critical of Hynes, but it's clear this team is well coached and responding to his message and system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hit the post Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 53 minutes ago, DJ Eco said: Reminds me of early Kovalchuk syndrome, where he ended up top 5 in the league in points a season in but people complained he didn't score enough and was a "bum". Turns out he was a bum . 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Triumph said: This place was sh!tting on Hynes all last season, and one thing I want to say in his favor is that he is not a 'play the vets all the time' guy. Who gets put out on the ice to close out the game Saturday? Hischier. Who plays on the PK in the final 2 minutes tonight? Bratt. Who led the team in ice time tonight? Santini. Tonight wasn't perfect and there were a lot of issues in the defensive zone, but Tampa is a fantastic team and the Devils managed to drag 2 points out of the game. Yeah, Tampa had their backup goalie in and yeah they played last night, but the Devils looked like they could compete with them. Hischier had perhaps his best game so far - he was involved and making plays. Bratt only played 11 minutes but they were noticeable minutes. I thought Zacha had a better game tonight than he's had in the past 2. Mueller had his best game so far, I thought - something to build on, anyway. Hynes not reflexively dressing the vet on defense has been the most welcome development this season. And speaking of a vet defenseman that we all thought got too much playing time towards the end, check out Salvador’s twitter feed. Edited October 18, 2017 by Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I have never said hall sucks. His shootout attempt did though and he does turn the puck over a lot. More observations than baseless condemnation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I'm still thrilled anytime we win a shootout lol member that ridiculous streak of shootouts we lost? Ugh lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: Nico has four assists. Hall is clearly not garbage but it would be really nice if he started finishing a bit more often. It's only six games this season, but it's not a new trend since he's been here. I'm in the "Hall is playing well camp" but I mean yeah, an 18 year old with 4 assists in six games is a tad more impressive to me than an all-star veteran with five points in six games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs3cups Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The rookies impressed me tonight once again. Hischier with a great feed on Stafford's second, Bratt with solid work on the PK, and Santini was real solid on the back end. Nice game overall by the guys. Excited about this team! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Don't get me wrong I am absolutely still thrilled about tonight but boy oh boy a Nico breakaway goal in ot to finish that game off tonight would have been fan fvcking tastic lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven M. Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I've lost my voice in two out of three games this year... don't think I lost my voice at any game last year. This team is so much fvcking fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) FYI Santini played 25:40 tonight (5:04 SH), his highest TOI of his career by about four minutes. OT game but he played significantly longer than everyone else on the team. Hynes likes what he sees. Edited October 18, 2017 by Neb00rs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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