Dog Days - let's vote on the whole logjam thing for realz

[Sharifijanov2099]

With 14 nhl-forwards and 7 nhl-d (assuming gelinas signs), and carter knocking on the door, something will happen. Either carter won't be a devil anymore, or a guy like bernier goes to the farm, or nj makes a more legitimate trade of say ryder for a pick, etc.  Let's vote on the most likely scenario. Do it.

[thefiestygoat]

I voted for a Ryder trade. I'd be happy to move either him or Brunner out but I think Ryder would be more appealing to other teams.

 

I wouldn't be shocked to see Josefson traded, though I think it's just as likely they try to get him thru waivers. I don't think they'd mind at this point if he was claimed or not.

[vadvlfan]

I think Ryder will be better, like Brunner, both in contract years. Doubt either going anywhere. I think this will be JJ breakout year. (extreme wishful thinking) but Gomer could make the team. 

Seems unfair that a players career could be judged over 3 weeks or so. But, that's how it's done! All about how well you play "within the system"

[sundstrom]

can i vote none of the above as carter is signed and lou finds IR and some other loophole to keep everyone?

[dmann422]

Voted for knuckle puck cuz Keenan Thompson.

[BostonBlackie79]

I feel that Gomez has the desire to make this team and therefore he will.

[SterioDesign]

if i had to pick between Ryder and brunner im keeping brunner, eventhough Ryder as more experience and all. Brunner always showed he was trying, he may not have been good at all the time but he's fast and he's creating plays. We need more speed for sure

[DevsMan84]

if i had to pick between Ryder and brunner im keeping brunner, eventhough Ryder as more experience and all. Brunner always showed he was trying, he may not have been good at all the time but he's fast and he's creating plays. We need more speed for sure

 

Not sure if I agree with that part.  There were many games where I spent an entire period contemplating which of Ryder or Brunner was more lazy out there on the ice.  I honestly think Brunner was the more lazy of the 2 and that is why he was scratched for a bunch of games while Ryder wasn't.

 

If those 2 can get their acts together and score 20+ goals this season each we will have good to very good team this year.  I think they might just be the make or break players for us.

 

BTW I am the one who voted for Brunner to be traded.

[Zubie#8]

Im with sundstrom!

[mfitz804]

Voted for knuckle puck cuz Keenan Thompson.

Yeah how could you not vote for the knuckle puck?

[Devils Pride 26]

Someone needs to go. Lou attributes part of the struggle in 2010-2011 was having too many forwards in training camp and them being uncertain of who was going to be the odd man out. If Lou actually regrets that, I doubt we go into camp with the same concerns. 

 

Or maybe break camp with the same concerns.

[Satans Hockey]

Not sure if I agree with that part. There were many games where I spent an entire period contemplating which of Ryder or Brunner was more lazy out there on the ice. I honestly think Brunner was the more lazy of the 2 and that is why he was scratched for a bunch of games while Ryder wasn't.

If those 2 can get their acts together and score 20+ goals this season each we will have good to very good team this year. I think they might just be the make or break players for us.

BTW I am the one who voted for Brunner to be traded.

They both frustrate the hell out of me but I think Ryder simply doesn't give a sh!t. That is how he always comes across to me. Just my opinion but I'd love to see him gone before the start of the season.

[hystyk28]

Bernier gets waived and claimed, so I voted for him going to The A.

[sean1827]

Hopefully Ryder is traded and Bernier demoted.  Let Matteau, Boucher, Gomez, Josefson, Gionta, and Carter battle it out in camp.

 

Obviously voted on Ryder trade.

 

Let camp start already and get these questions answered!!

[BostonNala370]

Hopefully Ryder is traded and Bernier demoted.  Let Matteau, Boucher, Gomez, Josefson, Gionta, and Carter battle it out in camp.

 

Obviously voted on Ryder trade.

 

Let camp start already and get these questions answered!!

I don't see Bernier making it. Matteau and Boucher should be in Albany. Josefson .should make the team. I hope Gomez beats out Gionta.

Edited September 6, 2014 by BostonNala370

[SterioDesign]

Not sure if I agree with that part.  There were many games where I spent an entire period contemplating which of Ryder or Brunner was more lazy out there on the ice.  I honestly think Brunner was the more lazy of the 2 and that is why he was scratched for a bunch of games while Ryder wasn't.

 

If those 2 can get their acts together and score 20+ goals this season each we will have good to very good team this year.  I think they might just be the make or break players for us.

 

BTW I am the one who voted for Brunner to be traded.

Yeah thats not unfair. But if i had to pick, lets go crazy here and pretend that those 2 suddenly decide to skate for some reason.. Brunner is the fastest player by far