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We should NOT have been allowing our star players to play through injuries for a sh!t season like this one

Buff hiring Ruff means they are out on everyone else that might be available and I am down for that.

Now Fitz can go ahead and inform Green he’s not getting the job so he can go join Ruff’s staff.

Just hope no one gets hurt long-term. Last thing the 2024-25 Devils need.

Not surprised one bit. Nemec will be the complete package, in just about every possible way.

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But he’s their

They keep using the word “GOAT.” I’m beyond glad we have three fvcking cups. If our “goat” status was earned for saying “no goal” at a cup loss parade TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO, and nothing else to show for it, I’d give up on sports…

Sabres Fans: Devils Fans:

I can't believe it, when the alert popped up I had to make sure it wasn't loading some old headline. Wow!

BLAHAHAHAHAHA BUFFALOLOLOLOLOL Loser coach for a loser franchise for a loser city. Perfect fit for them, still believing he’s the second coming of Lemaire or Bowman with zero pedigree.

I couldn't get used to hearing "Let's Go New York!" at the Prudential Center. At one point I heard "Let's Go Pizza Rats!" The best was after the Refs missed an obvious trip by Boston in the third, thousands of girl voices yelling "Ref you suck!"😎 oh Boston won 2-1 They didn't put the Shots on Goal up on the scoreboard I finally broke myself of the habit of looking for the number of shots in the third. Overall it was fun, I would go again.

I’m not rooting for Boston; I’m rooting against the Leafs 🤣

"rooting" is a strong word. They're both on fire and I gotta piss somewhere.

Or another way to put it, re: Luke and Simon…Luke will be more dynamic and have more memorable moments, and will put up bigger glamour numbers. Simon will be so damned good at just about everything that he’ll almost be easy to take for granted, and on the rare occasion that he makes an egregious mistake, it will come almost as a complete shock. One guy will mature into being that player that can begin to make something out of nothing when you really need him to (but will occasionally have you shaking your head). The other one will settle things down and help to snuff the other team out. Both will be special in different ways.

As long as voters don’t obsess over point totals. I think Nemec is going to be an excellent all-arounder, but won’t ever be a pure points beast.

I just hope he decides to hire his old staff away from the Devils (not you, Sarge) so that none of them has a chance of being the next head coach.

I can’t believe this guy not only got ANOTHER HC gig, but got one this quickly. Wow are the Sabre faithful in for a cruel shock. This dude was literally NOTHING here without Brunette. I still can’t believe the Sabres went this route.

Kakko and Allen have come and shown us that our issues are more pressing then goaltending. Not that it wasn't an issue, but lights out goaltending and we still were sucked basically. We need better defense, a better philosophy around it for things to ultimately move forward for us

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I don’t know and I don’t care; but if they’re stupid enough to actually do it, Fitz better be first in line.

He's freaking terrible. Biased as hell. Boring as any announcer I've ever heard. OMG I'd rather have Dano be the PBP game for the rest of my life than have to suffer with McDonaugh. He's truly atrocious. Bob Wychusyn, on the other hand, is incredible. He can make a blowout sound exciting and suspenseful. ESPN is catering to old people who need their food processed in a blender with Messier and McDonaugh. Too much actual excitement might kill some of their targeted viewership.

They both showed they have the goods this season. Just need the right coach, and the right pieces around them now.

Trust me when I say I'm as cynical as anyone here on this forum after this past dumpster fire of a season, but I think Luke and Nemec are about as close to sure things as you can get when it comes to prospects.

Yep: https://thehockeynews.com/news/san-jose-sharks-fire-coach-david-quinn-what-gm-mike-grier-said-was-behind-the-decision?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHXrL3Hqoj0K-ZKR4MzMHljGQ8HtwAM9E_UfKw8h2qPxiQqBTHRDoSvtV8Q_aem_AWKoTXUlgsN9p5aL18K5MX3FcKjr21RfUmxo30w6RjM_shXbD7wvGXNrOYeWhrbO1Vk His brother should do the same thing 🤣

I’ve high hopes for Nemec as well. I just hope he has a chance to work with a defensive coach who knows what he’s doing.

Like you were supposed to be in New Jersey, Lindy?

Colonoscopy...root canal.... Vasectomy. Just a few of the things I'd rather have/do than watch a Rags playoff game.

Holy sh!t 🤣

Kahkonen is a UFA and so far it doesn't seem like Fitz has much interest in bringing him back, so he's not going into next season with a tandem of Allen and Kahkonen. He's made it very clear that he's planning on going after a bigger name, with Allen to serve as the backup (and with Montreal retaining money, Allen's deal is very reasonable...under $2 million for 2024-25). Of course, Fitz has to actually follow through on getting that bigger name. If he were to ever circle back to Kahkonen or go with someone like Markstrom or Gibson or Binnington, I'd be disappointed as fvck.

I hope he realizes Travis Green is essential to his success

To that, I would ask them exactly what version of Ruff do they think they’re getting? Look, maybe when he was much younger and getting his team to a SCF and three ECFs, he had something to offer at that time. But Good Lord, this guy was getting ripped damned near all over the place last season. I think any Sabres fans who think Lindy will somehow bring some magic with him is going to be sorely disappointed.

Probably Matt Rempe on a burner account.

Same here, I did a double take because I couldn’t believe it 🤣

Because Lindy is legit the best coach they’ve had since the guy before him (Ted Nolan) lol

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Especially if it means the rest of the staff stay i.e. Rogalski, McGill, Taylor. Just keep Timex.

Skate with your head up pal.

FWIW I’m told that Ullmark is currently the target, as he is considered to be the most realistically obtainable. He would require a much longer and much higher cap hit than Markstrom, who remains the other viable target. Cost for Saros is considered to be be too high, both in terms of players and financial commitment/term. It’s early and things can change. But that’s where things stand as of now.

The balance of Dawson’s career (especially offensively) has definitely been inconsistent (often wildly so), but the same was true of Bratt until he turned the corner at 23. Still doesn’t feel like he’s reached his true ceiling. Still suspect he’ll be a key piece moved in a deal for a goalie, especially if it involves Saros.

Hard to call a 20 goal season a complete disaster. Now, it would be nice to see him get his point totals up a bit, but he just doesn’t seem like he’ll ever be a big assist guy. Not sure his drive is really an issue either though. Not when he scores pretty much all of his goals from the dirty areas.

As terrible as this season wound up being, I'm really missing Devils hockey this evening