MadDog2020 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 http://devils.nhl.com/club/m_news.htm?id=888686 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 JJ broke the 1MM mark, good for him I guess. He seemed good enough on the powerplay this past year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 pretty much a put up or shut up deal and who the hell is Luke Gazdic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 38 minutes ago, jagknife said: pretty much a put up or shut up deal Was just about to say the same thing. I think JJ is a borderline NHLer thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 He's a better option than Gionta...I think that's as good of a compliment I can give right now. I really like him but just never seems to pan out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I hope this guy has a breakout year. You see flashes here & there. I'm pulling for JJ to earn a higher spot than 4th line w/ PP & PK time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 9 minutes ago, Bibby89 said: He's a better option than Gionta...I think that's as good of a compliment I can give right now. I really like him but just never seems to pan out. That's like being a better dinner guest than Jeffrey Dahmer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitico12 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Josefsson would be really, really good in the Czech Extraliga... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I'm actually really glad he's back. Hoping he's a 4th liner this year cause it seems like that's where he belongs but I think he's a pretty good 4th liner. Guy can play PK, looked very good on the PP, and can score in the shootout. LGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Sweet, another year of hearing "Josef Jacobsen" from away announcers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 2 hours ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: Sweet, another year of hearing "Josef Jacobsen" from away announcers Are you sure that wasn't Dano? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Still hoping he finds that offense somewhere, but we can't make excuses forever! Glad he's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Guy is simply an enigma, his underlying numbers are equivalent to some of the top centers in the league, but he can't produce 5-on-5 to save his life. Very happy to have him back as a 4th liner for next season, he's a very good 4th line center and a useful special teams player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 He'll explode this season, 40+40 for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 4 hours ago, Marshall said: He'll explode this season, 40+40 for sure. Only 40 goals!? Is he gonna break his leg or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 31 minutes ago, SMantzas said: Only 40 goals!? Is he gonna break his leg or something? I didn't say it was goals! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 great wheels...but hands of stone. I'd rather have JJ than Gio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 51 minutes ago, BlueSkirt said: great wheels...but hands of stone. I'd rather have JJ than Gio. I'm pretty sure Gio signed a contract to play with the 5 year olds during intermission; he's gonna dominate. Or maybe he won't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I feel like JJ could be a much better player if he wasn't so soft. Add a little toughness to his game and I think he becomes a more prolific scorer. He has the talent, I just don't think the rest is there. Like the signing though - as others have said, basically a last chance type of deal before he's probably permanently relegated to the minor leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Could have done with out him but atleast he is descent on the pp Edited July 6, 2016 by 2ELIAS6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 he's still one of the best pure skaters on the team, just doesn't have an NHL wrister... but with all the centers he's going to have to distinguish himself : hopefully he's paired with a few speedsters and at least one who can shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Since he will probably stuck on either the 3rd or 4th line this year, maybe we can see his talent finally flourishing this year since it looks more and more likely he won't have complete dumpster fires as linemates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 22 hours ago, NJDfan1711 said: I feel like JJ could be a much better player if he wasn't so soft. Add a little toughness to his game and I think he becomes a more prolific scorer. He has the talent, I just don't think the rest is there. Like the signing though - as others have said, basically a last chance type of deal before he's probably permanently relegated to the minor leagues. Agreed, but I think he's *almost* there. Maybe it's just me and I'm seeing things, but I feel like he's bulked up very well the past two offseasons. He's come in looking bigger and stronger two years in a row, and I think now just needs to be guided into how to translate that into his game, into playing more physically. And it goes without saying that he haaaaaaaaas to work on his finishing. He has some great tools as a hockey player, just needs to make it all come together and translate into scoring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 2 hours ago, DJ Eco said: Agreed, but I think he's *almost* there. Maybe it's just me and I'm seeing things, but I feel like he's bulked up very well the past two offseasons. He's come in looking bigger and stronger two years in a row, and I think now just needs to be guided into how to translate that into his game, into playing more physically. And it goes without saying that he haaaaaaaaas to work on his finishing. He has some great tools as a hockey player, just needs to make it all come together and translate into scoring. Yeah exactly. Hopefully adding some size to his frame will help, and like others have said, maybe having better linemates this year will help him be able to finish more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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