sundstrom Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 If Rico wasn't a handsome social media darling with the most important goal in 10 years, everyone would be thrilled with this move. Henrique just hasn't been that good for years. He does not make any line he's on better and the Devils have too many forwards that can play top 6. this trade makes terrific sense. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: Crushed that Rico is moving on. Don't know enough about Vatanen to have a feeling on that but that really sucks. What the fvck has Shero got against people called Adam anyway?!?!?! Ray’s real first name is secretly Adam, and he also is secretly a highlander. As we all know, there can be only one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo So how's Vatanen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I don't like Vatanen, it's true, but I've done a little more thinking about this move and I'm coming around. Santini is getting absolutely destroyed out there - Vatanen has to be able to reduce his minutes if they plan on playing him on the right side (which they certainly should). One thing that I rarely know is what side people play on in other cities - Vatanen is listed as an LD on Capfriendly and I don't know if that means anything, but if he's been playing over there (Anaheim has Montour, Bieksa, and Manson as RHD as well as Vatanen) that'll ding his numbers significantly. They're back to having 8 D so I wonder if they plan on scratching Butcher now that they have a power play guy in Vatanen. This deal gives them 5 RHD on the roster so I'm gonna say that's not great. They'll have to shrug off a D somewhere whether it's Prout being waived or something else, I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 so i like Vatanen. Mostly played 2nd pairing with Cam Fowler averaging about 21min of ice time per game. "Owns excellent offensive ability, solid puck-moving skills and plenty of hockey sense. Is capable of running a power play and also owns a very accurate point shot." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Thanks for this moment Adam 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Have to believe this was brewing for a while. Take a look at Shero's exit interviews last season, seemed like a lot of the hustling concerns could've been directed at Henrique. I thought they might have been past this when Henrique started the season with some fire we haven't seen since his rookie year. Thanks for the memories, Adam. This trade strengthens us tremendously though. Put your big boy pants on Zacha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just for grins, I clicked on the comment section of the Devils’ Facebook post about the trade, man one fan girl is already predicting Hischier to be a bust because she knows he’ll never have enough gas in the tank for a full NHL season some people’s kids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, sundstrom said: If Rico wasn't a handsome social media darling with the most important goal in 10 years, everyone would be thrilled with this move. Henrique just hasn't been that good for years. He does not make any line he's on better and the Devils have too many forwards that can play top 6. this trade makes terrific sense. Who would have thought that statement would have any validity a year ago. Crazy how fast things changed, and how winning the draft lottery truly effected the rebuild process here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Martyisth3b3st said: You can't be serious that the Devils might scratch Butcher? I know he's not the most incredible defensively, but he's been fvcking great this season. Yeah, it’d be crazy to scratch a player who’s tied for 2nd in points on the team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonginator11 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Martyisth3b3st said: I'll be honest here, I'm surprised to see one of the few players on our team that's really fully embraced NJ; giving back to the local community and constantly interacting with fans, being shipped out. I know it makes sense, I guess, from a hockey standpoint. And that's all that matters. But he was a leader in the locker room, and a solid player his entire career for NJ. This hurts, dog. Exactly this. I’m pretty bummed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonDreads Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Rico was a fan favorite, and rightfully so, I'll never forget hugging my brothers in the stands when he scored that OT winner against the Rags in 2012. But, this trade makes perfect sense, and I think the Devils get the better player in this deal. Adam was looking more and more like an average middle 6 center and at times Vatanen has been a reliable top pairing option for the Ducks, I think he's best used as a #3 and I'd much rather have a #3 defenseman than a 2nd-ish/3rd line center. Can't thank Rico enough for all he's done for this organization though, he's been such a good soldier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 i seriously can't / don't want to watch the OT goal against the Rangers at the moment i truly truly think i'd cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Chuck the Duck said: Who would have thought that statement would have any validity a year ago. Crazy how fast things changed, and how winning the draft lottery truly effected the rebuild process here. Bratt exploding out of the gate and getting completely unfathomable scoring from freaking Gibbons wasn’t a bad addition either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, jagknife said: Just for grins, I clicked on the comment section of the Devils’ Facebook post about the trade, man one fan girl is already predicting Hischier to be a bust because she knows he’ll never have enough gas in the tank for a full NHL season some people’s kids... Do yourself a favor and never venture there ever again. Nothing but frustration can be gained. It's really the non-hockey element that has me salted on this. Shero basically just Taylor Hall'd Adam Henrique. He fully invested himself in NJ and the team and stuck out the bad years when there looked like there was no hope and you couldn't beg a player to WANT to play here. Now that things are on the upswing he gets the boot? It's just very dogsh!t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, eaglejelly said: Thanks for this moment Adam Outside of winning the Stanley Cups, this is the single greatest moment I experienced as a fan of this team. I have 2 autographed photos of this scene in my house. Can't believe it's only been 5 years since it happened. It feels like ages ago. Thank you Adam! You will be missed, but forever will be a Devil. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 minute ago, CommonDreads said: Rico was a fan favorite, and rightfully so, I'll never forget hugging my brothers in the stands when he scored that OT winner against the Rags in 2012. But, this trade makes perfect sense, and I think the Devils get the better player in this deal. Adam was looking more and more like an average middle 6 center and at times Vatanen has been a reliable top pairing option for the Ducks, I think he's best used as a #3 and I'd much rather have a #3 defenseman than a 2nd-ish/3rd line center. Can't thank Rico enough for all he's done for this organization though, he's been such a good soldier On Game Misconduct Monday, LaGreca and Hradek we’re discussing what it takes to get a center in the league. Us getting a solid defender for a center plus is a win in my book. I will NEVER forget G6 ‘12 but nostalgia wont get us to the post season. Thanks for everything Rico! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger27 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 So we lose Blender and Rico for Sami V and Conditional 3rd....... Also noted Rico's contract is up next year............... Gonna miss Rico. ughhhhhh....... Apparently Sami V. smallish offensive D man.......... And is only 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Vatanen better tear the cover off the ball. It sucks to see Rico go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, NJDevils1214 said: Do yourself a favor and never venture there ever again. Nothing but frustration can be gained. It's really the non-hockey element that has me salted on this. Shero basically just Taylor Hall'd Adam Henrique. He fully invested himself in NJ and the team and stuck out the bad years when there looked like there was no hope and you couldn't beg a player to WANT to play here. Now that things are on the upswing he gets the boot? It's just very dogsh!t. I went for pure comedy and got it quickly. Really wanted to stir the pot but it was just too easy. i don’t feel as though this deal wreeks of the Hall scenario quite as badly. This is a clear upgrade in a position where we needed it, it just happened to take a guy that embraced the team especially during a time when no one rightfully would. Chiarelli on the other hand, pretty much blamed Hall and said that’s why it was him that went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 As Mike Kelly pointed out NJ is 30th or 31st in every category for breaking out this year. Vatanen will help that. Butcher will not come out either, why not play both on the PP, its safer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs3cups Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Good trade on both sides. This helps one of our needs. I imagine Prout is being rid of soon enough, and when Mirco comes back, it’s gonne get interesting. Lovejoy is out? Will Moore be re-signed? Wonder what Shero’s plan is with our defence. Also, Anaheim’s center depth is really looking good: Getzlaf, Kesler, Henrique, Vermette seems like a pretty good center core to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger27 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Looks like Shero is Adding some more speed to this D, The kid is supposed to have very good speed and great skater. He might be a great fit here, and not so in Anaheim. lol He's right handed also. lol Edited November 30, 2017 by Gunslinger27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 31 minutes ago, Jerzey said: Some impressive stuff in there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Per Dreger, the deal was being discussed for the past 10 days. If that's the case, you'd think that Anaheim would have been calling up other teams to bid up the price. So maybe Vatanen isn't as well regarded around the league as some people think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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