ATLL765 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I agree that Tedenby is probably getting a final look. Though I don't think he has much (if any at all) trade value and I think it's likely he'd make it thru waivers. I honestly wouldn't lose any sleep if someone else did claim him. This is his chance to show he deserves a roster spot. I don't think he has value at all right now. If he gets hot for 20 games, maybe he sticks and we do him like we did Bergfors. If he looks like he has in the past, then it's waivers and he likely clears and if he doesn't, oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I don't know..you aren't going to get any beat writers asking about why a 4th-line player is playing, especially an individual who seems to be as well liked as Gionta. It just isn't something that is asked. You might have one ask about Fayne specifically, or why Josefson hasn't gotten much of a look after a good pre-season. I'd rather those questions asked. Deboer's thoughts on Gionta are pretty well known. I agree with you...writers aren't going to sell copy stirring up a Gionta/Josefson debate. If anything I'd rather they just press Pete in general on why so many young guys get chained into the doghouse while vets are allowed to slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Devils are currently using a line of Zubrus-Elias-Jagr, all of which are over the age of 35. Josefson has proven he can handle 11-13 minutes a night, which would be an increase to what Gionta is getting. Any option the Devils can keep Jagr and Elias fresh should be explored Elias and Jagr aren't being used a ton. Elias is at 18 minutes, which is where he's always been, Jagr is at 17 minutes a game. I don't think they should be getting any less ice time than this - they may be old, but they are also our best forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Elias and Jagr aren't being used a ton. Elias is at 18 minutes, which is where he's always been, Jagr is at 17 minutes a game. I don't think they should be getting any less ice time than this - they may be old, but they are also our best forwards. have those minutes for elias and jagr been consistent from the start of the season or did they have more time and its now starting to decrease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I just wanna see Fayne be a regular in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I just wonder if Deboer or Stevens realizes Larsson or Fayne can play away from Andy Greene. Well, whenever he tried it, he paired Larsson with Volchenkov and that was quite the trainwreck. So he tried it and it failed. Thus, he's hellbent on the idea that both can only play with Greene and thus they're the ones getting scratched. But both could play away from Greene....together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well, whenever he tried it, he paired Larsson with Volchenkov and that was quite the trainwreck. So he tried it and it failed. Thus, he's hellbent on the idea that both can only play with Greene and thus they're the ones getting scratched. But both could play away from Greene....together. Larsson can probably only play with Greene at this point. Fayne could definitely play with anyone else, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'd like to see what a Tedenby-Lokti-Brunner line can do just for one shift. Could be dangerous (both ways). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Larsson can probably only play with Greene at this point. Fayne could definitely play with anyone else, though. When your other LHD options are Salvador and Volchenkov, you're probably right. Only Weber, Subban or Karlsson could save them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'd like to see Larsson play LD. IIRC that's where he played in the SEL. Sticks to the middle, sticks to the outside...doesn't matter to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'd like to see what a Tedenby-Lokti-Brunner line can do just for one shift. Could be dangerous (both ways). You know that's been one of my own guilty thoughts as well. That line would have no ability to defend and would be completely undersized versus any opposing line in the league, but man, the speed would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWW Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just because I haven't posted it in awhile: #FreeFayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 You know that's been one of my own guilty thoughts as well. That line would have no ability to defend and would be completely undersized versus any opposing line in the league, but man, the speed would be amazing. You see some of those Edmonton lines with all the kids and they're zipping and zooming all over the place, scoring goals; so hard to defend. On paper, you think they're going to be ineffective and outmatched physically, but in reality, it might work. I watched our geezers trying to keep up with the Edmonton kids and they absolutely couldn't. 4 goals later.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) You know that's been one of my own guilty thoughts as well. That line would have no ability to defend and would be completely undersized versus any opposing line in the league, but man, the speed would be amazing. Yeah we need to let the kids fly. I want some damn selfishness on this team too. People need to just start rifling shots. I think putting the younger guys together (without a vet) might help boost their confidence (offensively). Edited October 17, 2013 by Jerzey Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadevils Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Larsson can probably only play with Greene at this point. Fayne could definitely play with anyone else, though. Sal-Larsson tonight...I'm scared that you're feeling on this might be correct and that a sal-larsson combo won't last the 1st period. I guess we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Speaking of questions you want asked from beat reporters: "coach, is there any way things can turn out where you decide Marty is the backup" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 According to TG: Same 6 on D so Fayne still in and Larsson still out. Interesting decision on offense as Brunner is back for Josefson. I thought Jacob had a pretty solid game while Tedenby was easily the Devils worst forward. I guess they feel if Tedenby is going to show them something, he needs to play. If he struggles some more, he might be on waivers when everyone is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I really don't get why Josefson is sitting. Not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm usually fully against Josefson sitting no matter what, but I do kind of get it this time. Obviously, I'd rather have him in over Gionta, but that won't be happening for a while at least. It seems that for tonight's game, he, Loktionov, and Olesz were fighting for two spots. Olesz was a big part of two goals against the Rangers, and Loktionov scored one. I think that's why Josefson is the one sitting, even though I thought he had a really good game the other night. It appears that Tedenby is being given a final chance to prove that he can be an NHL player. I'm sure he's aware of this, so it would only be fair that he is given a decent stretch of games, instead of being rotated in and out of the lineup. Either that, or PDB thinks his speed can be that helpful. But after benching Tedenby for so long last game, I'm sure Pete is just giving him a chance to show what he's got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 No Elias again?Damn, get well soon Patty..team needs ya.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 No Elias again? Damn, get well soon Patty..team needs ya.. Patty isn't much of a surprise, he didn't travel with the team. Hope he's back Thursday though. I'm usually fully against Josefson sitting no matter what, but I do kind of get it this time. Obviously, I'd rather have him in over Gionta, but that won't be happening for a while at least. It seems that for tonight's game, he, Loktionov, and Olesz were fighting for two spots. Olesz was a big part of two goals against the Rangers, and Loktionov scored one. I think that's why Josefson is the one sitting, even though I thought he had a really good game the other night. It appears that Tedenby is being given a final chance to prove that he can be an NHL player. I'm sure he's aware of this, so it would only be fair that he is given a decent stretch of games, instead of being rotated in and out of the lineup. Either that, or PDB thinks his speed can be that helpful. But after benching Tedenby for so long last game, I'm sure Pete is just giving him a chance to show what he's got. Or perhaps showcasing for a trade...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 According to TG: Same 6 on D so Fayne still in and Larsson still out. Interesting decision on offense as Brunner is back for Josefson. I thought Jacob had a pretty solid game while Tedenby was easily the Devils worst forward. I guess they feel if Tedenby is going to show them something, he needs to play. If he struggles some more, he might be on waivers when everyone is back. Feel bad for Josefson but looking at the bigger picture, I agree that they are probably giving Tedenby a "last chance" to show what he can do before waiving him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Patty isn't much of a surprise, he didn't travel with the team. Hope he's back Thursday though. Or perhaps showcasing for a trade...? Only way that happens is if he starts scoring at a decent rate. I said this earlier, but if that were to happen, I'd expect a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 29th Pick Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Feel bad for Josefson but looking at the bigger picture, I agree that they are probably giving Tedenby a "last chance" to show what he can do before waiving him. somebodys gotta go when Clowe comes back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Who knows when Clowe will come back. The guy played like 5 games here and he's showing some symptoms already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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