Triumph Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 STANDINGS: DAL: -3 DET: -3 VAN: -5 NJD: -8 ARI: -12 Sportsclubstats now puts the Devils at 90% to finish 26th, 27th, or 28th, with a 60% chance of finishing 28th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 13 hours ago, SMantzas said: Team needs Patrick or Hischier Patrick is hurt again. People are speculating that this could be a real problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Detroit wins today and goes 6 points up on NJ, they've basically clinched finishing ahead of the Devils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven M. Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 so we earned another useless point. Vancouver lost. Unless we continue on this torrid pace of futility, I see us possibly passing Vancouver... we play NYI, PHI, PHI, PIT, NYI, DET. We're 1 point behind Vancouver, they play LAK, SJ, SJ, AZ, EDM, EDM. I feel like their schedule is tougher... I could see them losing 5/6 there. I am sure you can pencil us in to lose to PIT, and PHI is probably due to beat us too, but we probably have a high potential to split with them. I could also see us winning one of those NYI games as it's basically the last remaining "playoff type feel" game that we have. The Detroit game is a toss up, but I'd give the upper hand to them with that being the last game at the Joe. Fortunately we're basically only competing with Vancouver at this point, so hopefully they can surprise me and win half their games. Think that would be enough to stay ahead of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 that means a difference of almost 2% on a 1st chance and about 5% on a top 3 chance, and then the 5th pick instead of a 4th... the second scenario is the significant one, hate to drop that one spot when were up there so high.. almost time to start scratching starters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0asterleav1ns Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I would be okay with Mittlestadt, Veleno, Hischier, Patrick, or Glass depending on where we pick. I do not want Owen tippett or Rasmussen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Seeing we are dead last in our division and the conference is pretty disheartening. Haven't been looking at the standings at all. But there prospect of a really decent pick is exciting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLinfante Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Everyone can appreciate picking in the top 3 of the first round, especially first overall, with the hopes of finding an NHL ready player. But remember, there is tremendous value in those 2nd and 3rd round picks, especially as trade bait for established players, which is what has widely been rumored to be Shero's plan because of the number of picks NJ has stockpiled. Not all second round picks are created equal, and ours should be intriguing to other GM's. Whether we trade them or use them is up to the boss. I agree that it's brutal seeing NEW JERSEY at the very bottom of the conference standings on NHL.com everyday, but maybe, just maybe, this 16 losses in 18 games (read: "tank") can be the catalyst for a turnaround. Hope is all we've got. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) I hate to be a pessimist here but couldn't putting Coleman and Pietila out on the PK late in the 3rd when the game is tied be considered a tank move? Not that I'm against it at this point. Edited March 30, 2017 by Jerzey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, NLinfante said: Everyone can appreciate picking in the top 3 of the first round, especially first overall, with the hopes of finding an NHL ready player. But remember, there is tremendous value in those 2nd and 3rd round picks, especially as trade bait for established players, which is what has widely been rumored to be Shero's plan because of the number of picks NJ has stockpiled. Not all second round picks are created equal, and ours should be intriguing to other GM's. Whether we trade them or use them is up to the boss. I agree that it's brutal seeing NEW JERSEY at the very bottom of the conference standings on NHL.com everyday, but maybe, just maybe, this 16 losses in 18 games (read: "tank") can be the catalyst for a turnaround. Hope is all we've got. Absolutely...but this years draft is really not regarding as a deep one. So I think the value would be diminished somewhat this year. I would absolutely try to deal our 2nd round pick this year if we can net an established play that can help us in 17-18 and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 17 hours ago, Toasterleavins said: I would be okay with Mittlestadt, Veleno, Hischier, Patrick, or Glass depending on where we pick. I do not want Owen tippett or Rasmussen. Veleno? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 17 hours ago, Toasterleavins said: I would be okay with Mittlestadt, Veleno, Hischier, Patrick, or Glass depending on where we pick. I do not want Owen tippett or Rasmussen. Veleno is 2018 eligible. I actually quite like Owen Tippett, for my money he has the best shot in the draft, and we need right wingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0asterleav1ns Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, CommonDreads said: Veleno is 2018 eligible. I actually quite like Owen Tippett, for my money he has the best shot in the draft, and we need right wingers. **Vilardi Damn italian names. Regarding Tippett, for some reason he makes me think of Jake Virtanen a little too much. All tools, no toolbox etc. Edited March 30, 2017 by Toasterleavins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Every draft list you look at is so different. I hope we take a pure Center this year. We have been crying out for one for so long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Jerzey said: I hate to be a pessimist here but couldn't putting Coleman and Pietila out on the PK late in the 3rd when the game is tied be considered a tank move? Not that I'm against it at this point. They've been doing this sort of thing for 2 weeks now. They're evaluating the kids. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: Every draft list you look at is so different. I hope we take a pure Center this year. We have been crying out for one for so long. McLeod's a Center... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Jerzey said: I hate to be a pessimist here but couldn't putting Coleman and Pietila out on the PK late in the 3rd when the game is tied be considered a tank move? Not that I'm against it at this point. That's the old double-edged sword with playing the kids. Don't get me wrong, at this stage of the game (pure garbage time) I'm 100% fine with young inexperienced players getting ice time...better them than Tootoo and Ruutu-types. But this is what you'll often get early on...a lot of ugliness, mistakes, and guys not seeming to be ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 anyone else going to the rock tonight? some fan appreciation night i got tickets through my moms group agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 20 minutes ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: anyone else going to the rock tonight? some fan appreciation night i got tickets through my moms group agent who's playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, eaglejelly said: who's playing? Hopefully someone, I'd hate him to get there and it's empty.. Edited March 30, 2017 by mfitz804 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven M. Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Nope, must've missed that invite... thanks season ticket holder rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: That's the old double-edged sword with playing the kids. Don't get me wrong, at this stage of the game (pure garbage time) I'm 100% fine with young inexperienced players getting ice time...better them than Tootoo and Ruutu-types. But this is what you'll often get early on...a lot of ugliness, mistakes, and guys not seeming to be ready. Not for nothing, it was fun listening to a Daneyko trying to distinguish between Tootoo and Ruutu. If they could have played with Auvitu his head would have exploded. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It was actually for group leaders only. Sucked. Last year they had free beer but no luck this year. Also an hour of traffic on 20 which usually takes me 15 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven M. Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 8 minutes ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: It was actually for group leaders only. Sucked. Last year they had free beer but no luck this year. Also an hour of traffic on 20 which usually takes me 15 mins. What are group leaders? (pardon my ignorance, just legitimately have no clue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, Steven M. said: What are group leaders? (pardon my ignorance, just legitimately have no clue) My mom gets together about 40 people every year and gets special rates, there was about 300 people there and the guy who heads up the Group Members operations gave a speech and they had a raffle of some things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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