SterioDesign Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 DeBoer: “I know what I’m getting out of Jon Merrill. Whether he plays 2 games or 1 or none, I'm pretty comfortable (with) what he's going to give us." it's great to see Deboer trusting and backing a rookie/young player this much. Pretty apparent from last season that he likes him a lot. Like i said it's good to see all the veterans preference that's been going on in the last few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 i felt the same way.. that move he pulled pissed me off a bit though to cost that goal, they need to get zubrus off that line and put someone there that has more talent that isnt going to anchor it down and that could be a lethal set up for us.. maybe ryder with them since hes a finisher and the other two are playmakers. I think Zubrus is on this line because Elias asked for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokar Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Devils releases D Mike Komisarek https://twitter.com/NHLDevilsPR/status/516278045796470784 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 No surprises there. Komi was fvcking terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Glad Komisarek is out of here. I'm always nervous that Lou will keep something like that around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Glad Komisarek is out of here. I'm always nervous that Lou will keep something like that around there's always Kaberle though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looks like the Devils liked what they saw from Gomez last game. Will get another good luck tonight playing with Brunner/Ruutu. Josefson taken off that line and will play with Carter and Bernier. A good game from Gomez tonight, and you might just see him on this team to start the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I actually like Kaberle so far. Would rather have him over Harrold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I actually like Kaberle so far. Would rather have him over Harrold. I wouldn't mind if we went with 8 defenseman this year. Sal will likely get hurt at some point and I'd like to have a little insurance against one of the young guys having a bad stretch of games where they might benefit from having a few nights off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I think Gelanis is in trouble regarding making the big team. Gionta hasn't shown any improvement. So maybe Gomez and Kaberle make the team. Any streaming of tonight's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormJosh Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 What's up with mamashev going to Albany. I thought he was on a tryout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 there's always Kaberle though lol None of the tryouts have really impressed me except Kaberle. Not that I think he's done great or would I want him on the team over Harrold but I think Kaberle has done enough to get a two way contract if he would accept something like that. If he'd be willing to wait around in Albany until one of the NJ D gets hurt, it wouldn't be that bad of an option. Though I imagine he'd rather just go back to Europe. Looks like the Devils liked what they saw from Gomez last game. Will get another good luck tonight playing with Brunner/Ruutu. Josefson taken off that line and will play with Carter and Bernier. A good game from Gomez tonight, and you might just see him on this team to start the year. I've read some Devils fans give positive reviews on Gomez so far and I know Elias had some nice quotes in one of TG's latest post, but I just don't see it. Gomez looks extremely old and over the hill to me. I hope he doesn't end up on this team over someone like Josefson but it wouldn't shock me. What's up with mamashev going to Albany. I thought he was on a tryout I suppose since he moved to Long Island for his wife, he'd be open to any pro contract he can get. So maybe he'll be able to earn an AHL deal with Albany. Still pretty close by and allows him to continue his hockey career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Even if Gomez had a couple nice shifts last game, it will be very surprising if he gets a contract. Also, I don't think Gelinas needs to worry about making the team. He has looked good, IMO. Better than the tryouts and some of the signed players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 But Gomez has three things in his favor Josefson does not, being a vet, the ability to play the point on the PP and the fact he's not Josefson Plus as much as I hate it he's better than Josefson anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokar Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 TG talks about Mamashev https://twitter.com/TGfireandice/status/516332870152245248 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Gomez is definitely making this team unfortunately. If he takes Gio's place I won't complain. If he beats out JJ that's another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Gomez is definitely making this team unfortunately. If he takes Gio's place I won't complain. If he beats out JJ that's another story. I would not complain either of he takes Gio's spot. I've had enough of him to be honest. Edited September 29, 2014 by Devlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 It's weird reading all the quotes about Gomez. I just have Tri's recap to go by here, but he mentioned him looking slow. While TG's article had a bunch of favourable quotes talking about his speed, vision etc. Gomez has such a bad body of work over the last 3 seasons. I really can't see a resurgence, but there is an upgrade offensively on a 4th line. Is that a player the Devils want as their 4th line center though? Gomez plays as different a game as Gionta does, and there is absolutely no overlap in what their strengths are. Scott making the team makes the lineups as interesting as possible and spells the end of Josefson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Gomez is definitely making this team unfortunately. If he takes Gio's place I won't complain. If he beats out JJ that's another story. It's not like Josefson's been any great shakes either though. If he wants to keep his spot in the lineup let him actually do something, Gomez (as much as I can't stand him) has done more in two lousy preseason games than Josefson's done in two years. It's weird reading all the quotes about Gomez. I just have Tri's recap to go by here, but he mentioned him looking slow. While TG's article had a bunch of favourable quotes talking about his speed, vision etc. Gomez has such a bad body of work over the last 3 seasons. I really can't see a resurgence, but there is an upgrade offensively on a 4th line. Is that a player the Devils want as their 4th line center though? Gomez plays as different a game as Gionta does, and there is absolutely no overlap in what their strengths are. Scott making the team makes the lineups as interesting as possible and spells the end of Josefson. Hopefully they'd actually move Gionta to wing finally and play Gomez at center if that's the fourth line. Not that Gomez is a great center either, but still. Gomez can get points playing on the power play though since they seem to want to play him at the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 It's not like Josefson's been any great shakes either though. If he wants to keep his spot in the lineup let him actually do something, Gomez (as much as I can't stand him) has done more in two lousy preseason games than Josefson's done in two years. Hopefully they'd actually move Gionta to wing finally and play Gomez at center if that's the fourth line. Not that Gomez is a great center either, but still. Gomez can get points playing on the power play though since they seem to want to play him at the point. Gomez and Gionta on the same line just doesn't seem right, and the idea of Gomez as a PP point...well I can't picture the benefit right now. Seems like Gomez has a few garbage goals tonight. That's not really his kind of game, but luck his on his side right now. We all know that hasn't been the case over the last 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muevelos Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Shouldn't be. If JJ fails to beat out Gomez. Then who's issue is that really? JJ. And if he can't. He doesn't deserve to crack the line up. He needs to prove it. And if he doesn't, he doesn't deserve it, plain ans simple. Gomez is definitely making this team unfortunately. If he takes Gio's place I won't complain. If he beats out JJ that's another story. Edited September 29, 2014 by CarterforPresident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Gomez and Gionta on the same line just doesn't seem right, and the idea of Gomez as a PP point...well I can't picture the benefit right now. Seems like Gomez has a few garbage goals tonight. That's not really his kind of game, but luck his on his side right now. We all know that hasn't been the case over the last 3 years. I'm totally expecting Gomez to turn some SH% and PDO luck this preseason into a contract and then proceed to do nothing once the season starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 It's not like Josefson's been any great shakes either though. If he wants to keep his spot in the lineup let him actually do something, Gomez (as much as I can't stand him) has done more in two lousy preseason games than Josefson's done in two years. Agree. It doesn't matter if the goals were deflected off his ass. He's been in the right place at the right time. I've been a JJ supporter for a long time, but this guy can't seem to get it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Gomez looked like his acceleration was gone. He can still break the neutral zone sometimes, but he has zero finish and he's not going to have good linemates so they won't finish either. Sounds like he must be having a good game tonight - 2 goals or not, the Devils are crushing the Flyers - so I do think that it's possible that if he has another good game he'll be sticking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Gomez looked like his acceleration was gone. He can still break the neutral zone sometimes, but he has zero finish and he's not going to have good linemates so they won't finish either. Sounds like he must be having a good game tonight - 2 goals or not, the Devils are crushing the Flyers - so I do think that it's possible that if he has another good game he'll be sticking around. An Elias-Gomez-Havlat is a possibility, but with the lines they have now...could Ruutu-Gomez-Brunner actually be a 4th line for the Devils? I suppose you could see Ruutu-Gomez-Gionta, but then you have Gomez setting up Gionta which is obviously ridiculous. No finish is correct. That much should be clear to everyone, and why a few PP goals shouldn't be the judge of a good camp or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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