Triumph Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Would Boucher being sent down have something to do with his eligibility to play in the AHL during the olympic break? I would imagine that was part of the reason. I still doubt any kind of outside help is on the way. Not really - the only thing Boucher has to avoid doing is playing in 16 of the Devils' last 20 games. So if he misses 4 NJ games, he can be sent down for the break. Thing is, he's been playing all year, so I'm not sure him playing at the break is necessarily in NJ's interest (unlike people like Gelinas and Merrill who've missed some games). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Joe Whitney's been called up. Guess he'll get a look. Well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Boom, Joe Whitney. Corresponding move for Boucher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Whitney was "active" the few times I've gotten to see him play. The Devils tend to be a bit too passive at times so hopefully he'll bring a new dimension to whatever line he is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Whitney is only 5-6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Really like Joe Whitney, hope he sticks cause he's a solid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Joe Whitney has been Albany's leading scorer each of the 3 seasons he has been there. Must have been tough staying positive as he watched so many players get called up. Here is a list of forwards that were called up before he was: Brad Mills Stephane Veilleux Steven Zalewski Vladimir Zharkov Tim Sestito Rod Pelley Stephen Gionta Nick Palmieri Harri Pesonen Cam Janssen Matt Anderson Mike Sislo They also looked for offense/depth by bringing in Steve Sullivan, Tom Kostoupolous, Matt D'agostini, Bobby Butler, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneax Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 He's just so small , For reference, Gionta is taller than him. And holy sh!t I forgot we had Tom Kostoupolous, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedStorm Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Although it's nice to give him a chance, looks like Lamoriello will be going LW shopping sometime in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Joe Whitney has been Albany's leading scorer each of the 3 seasons he has been there. Must have been tough staying positive as he watched so many players get called up. Here is a list of forwards that were called up before he was: Brad Mills Stephane Veilleux Steven Zalewski Vladimir Zharkov Tim Sestito Rod Pelley Stephen Gionta Nick Palmieri Harri Pesonen Cam Janssen Matt Anderson Mike Sislo They also looked for offense/depth by bringing in Steve Sullivan, Tom Kostoupolous, Matt D'agostini, Bobby Butler, etc. He wasn't signed to an NHL contract until this off-season. Either way, a guy like Whitney has zero pedigree, didn't even have 4 good years in college, and isn't going to make it in the NHL as anything but a scoreline player, which I doubt he's good enough to be. But it'll be interesting seeing him work with Jagr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 short isnt that bad of a thing.. i guess he could just sneak under everyone until someone hits him and he turns into dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 If Whitney plays more than 10 games or is on the roster for more than 30 days, he'll have to pass through waivers again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 henrique said he was struck in thumb with the puck which is why he left early from last game.. said it was the same thumb that he has surgically repaired last year but x-ray showed up negative and will play friday... if anyone was wondering i know there was some concern floating around here about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Henrique said he'll play tomorrow. And cool to see Whitney brought up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Joe Whitney has been Albany's leading scorer each of the 3 seasons he has been there. Must have been tough staying positive as he watched so many players get called up. Here is a list of forwards that were called up before he was: Brad Mills Stephane Veilleux Steven Zalewski Vladimir Zharkov Tim Sestito Rod Pelley Stephen Gionta Nick Palmieri Harri Pesonen Cam Janssen Matt Anderson Mike Sislo They also looked for offense/depth by bringing in Steve Sullivan, Tom Kostoupolous, Matt D'agostini, Bobby Butler, etc. To be fair, a good portion of those players were brought up to muck it up on the 4th line, which isn't really Whitney's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Henrique said he'll play tomorrow. And cool to see Whitney brought up. didnt i just say that.. like right above this comment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 To be fair, a good portion of those players were brought up to muck it up on the 4th line, which isn't really Whitney's game. I understand. I also understand that he didn't have an NHL contract. Just trying to get in the mindset of Albany's best player seeing forward after forward getting called up and wondering if he'll get that opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I understand. I also understand that he didn't have an NHL contract. Just trying to get in the mindset of Albany's best player seeing forward after forward getting called up and wondering if he'll get that opportunity. On that line of thinking, he seems like the kind of guy that pays his dues and earned everything he's got. I think he'll really seize this opportunity and be a bit of a spark plug on that line. It wouldn't even shock me to see him score tomorrow night or even better, get his first career goal in Yankee Stadium, which would be amazing for him. I just hope he can maintain whatever energy he brings, because the goaltending and defense is finally where it should be. We just need that damn offense to capitalize on it's chances like it did Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I understand. I also understand that he didn't have an NHL contract. Just trying to get in the mindset of Albany's best player seeing forward after forward getting called up and wondering if he'll get that opportunity. I'm not so sure he was Albany's best forward, though he was certainly Albany's best power play forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 They should put Tedenby-Gionta-Whitney out there for laughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Would Boucher being sent down have something to do with his eligibility to play in the AHL during the olympic break? I would imagine that was part of the reason. I still doubt any kind of outside help is on the way. Not really - the only thing Boucher has to avoid doing is playing in 16 of the Devils' last 20 games. So if he misses 4 NJ games, he can be sent down for the break. Thing is, he's been playing all year, so I'm not sure him playing at the break is necessarily in NJ's interest (unlike people like Gelinas and Merrill who've missed some games). Lamoriello said Boucher’s demotion has nothing to do with Friday’s deadline of sending players to the minors so that they’re eligible to play there during the Olympic break next month. “No, because that has a statistic number to it,” Lamoriello said. “That will never get in a way to making decisions. These games are too important. I can assure you we’re going to have the best roster to win.” http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2014/01/devils_summon_joe_whitney_for_first_nhl_stint_as_lw_on_top_line.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I could see NJ going after Ray Whitney for the top line with Jagr and Zajac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I could see NJ going after Ray Whitney for the top line with Jagr and Zajac. Two off-wings on the same line? Can't see it. Sadly there isn't a ton available - NJ could go after Moulson but I'd prefer they save their resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Two off-wings on the same line? Can't see it. Sadly there isn't a ton available - NJ could go after Moulson but I'd prefer they save their resources. It is a Lou type move, when everyone looks at the younger gagner type players he gets the older cheap guys like Hrdini or Sullivan... Edited January 24, 2014 by Jas0nMacIsaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormJosh Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Why not try Loktionov at that LW spot? I know Loktionov only wants to play center but surely he'd prefer 1st line LW to health scratch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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