hystyk28

No matter what you think of Clarkson, this team can not afford to lose anymore goal scoring.  See 2013.  It's easy to knock #23 for a lot of things, but I want to see a plan to replace his scoring ability. I understand the money issue, but I want to see solid NHL goal proven scorer(s) if he is not resigned. I don't want to hear scoring by committee or take on any more salvage projects.  

 

However, I really feel the Devils scouts should need to be way better.  This franchise is gonna be all about growing it's talent and not a free agent spender.   It's a new day and age and I wonder how Conte and company have adapted to the new times.  I am sure budget constraints may be hurting their effort as well.

I think a major problem with the offense is from the back end. The D needs the green light to make some runs, especially Adam and Andy. The biggest problem with Zids is that he takes too many penalties, usually at the worst of times.

Why on earth would he play on a two-way contract when he can make millions in the KHL? That makes perfect sense to me. 

 

When asked where he wanted to play he mentioned the Flyers or the Rangers then added something like; "Those are good teams, no?"  Don't think you should read a whole lot into that. Or are we holding out for Devils fans only now?

 

What I can tell you is you don't want a player that is dictating terms before he is even drafted. It tells me everything I need to know. 

Didn't Nichushkin say he will not play in the A or juniors and instead will stay in the KHL for the next 2 years? I think he also said he wanted to play for the Flyers or Rangers.

 

I say pass on him.

Gionta looks even smaller on that Olympic size rink.

 

He looked lost out there.  As much as I respect the guy for getting to the show, I can't help but feel his roster spot couldn't be utilized better for both the US and the Devils.