Guadana Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: Bardakov won't be coming over any time soon. Which is fine as he needs established minutes and a bigger role as he only featured in 19 regular season games. He played in all of SKA's 16 playoff games so hopefully he will take a step next year. Bardakov did start as 13th forward, but going through the season he played more minutes. In the playoff he started to play regular role, in the final of conference he played in all 7 games against CSKA more than 16/17 minutes. He isn't potential top 6 forward but he looks and developing exactly like potential good bottom six forward. He did play defensive energy role in SKA, and if he will continue to play regular role there, its a perfect place for development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher72 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I somehow missed this lol. Talk about throwing away a good opportunity https://www.google.com/amp/s/pucksandpitchforks.com/2021/09/27/new-jersey-devils-nikita-popuguevs-strange-retirement/amp/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 7 hours ago, slasher72 said: I somehow missed this lol. Talk about throwing away a good opportunity https://www.google.com/amp/s/pucksandpitchforks.com/2021/09/27/new-jersey-devils-nikita-popuguevs-strange-retirement/amp/ It's been so long he has unretired: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) We all know what he does well,” the GM said with a chuckle, “we don’t have anybody in the organization who shoots the puck like him, and he has very good vision. Where we need to see some development is his first couple of steps, his anticipation. Again, be stronger on pucks along the wall. This season couldn’t have gone any better for Alex Holtz in my eyes. I think they understand correctly what he should work on. Edited June 22, 2022 by Guadana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 21 hours ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: It's been so long he has unretired: Cmon Popo, Russia needs all the positive influences they can get right now, don't give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 6:52 AM, Guadana said: We all know what he does well,” the GM said with a chuckle, “we don’t have anybody in the organization who shoots the puck like him, and he has very good vision. Where we need to see some development is his first couple of steps, his anticipation. Again, be stronger on pucks along the wall. This season couldn’t have gone any better for Alex Holtz in my eyes. I think they understand correctly what he should work on. It certainly feels like the current front office have a much better grasp on our prospects and seem to be handling them much better than we have in a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Not the right thread, but I think we need another "insurance" goalie. lost faith in Blackie (not because of his skill) but his work ethic. Will Bernier be ready to train/play. Will he be the same? I like the idea of Primeau, maybe Stolarz? (reasonable trade) We can't go in with Hammond et all. Any suggestions of someone reasonable to target. Sh>t rolls downhill, our goaltending was huge part in out win/loss record. Soft goals kill a bench. Players know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 hours ago, vadvlfan said: Not the right thread, but I think we need another "insurance" goalie. lost faith in Blackie (not because of his skill) but his work ethic. Will Bernier be ready to train/play. Will he be the same? I like the idea of Primeau, maybe Stolarz? (reasonable trade) We can't go in with Hammond et all. Any suggestions of someone reasonable to target. Sh>t rolls downhill, our goaltending was huge part in out win/loss record. Soft goals kill a bench. Players know it. I’ve been interested in Stolarz or Dostal from Anaheim as a 3rd option. A slightly more established possibility is Raanta. He only has 2 years left and Carolina has Andersen. He isn’t gonna win us a cup but he’d be a suitable replacement for Bernier while we wait to see what Blackwood is next year. I really don’t see how Bernier is ready for October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 5 hours ago, vadvlfan said: Not the right thread, but I think we need another "insurance" goalie. lost faith in Blackie (not because of his skill) but his work ethic. Will Bernier be ready to train/play. Will he be the same? I like the idea of Primeau, maybe Stolarz? (reasonable trade) We can't go in with Hammond et all. Any suggestions of someone reasonable to target. Sh>t rolls downhill, our goaltending was huge part in out win/loss record. Soft goals kill a bench. Players know it. His "work ethic"? Please explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, Devil Dan 56 said: A slightly more established possibility is Raanta. I don’t know, I’m pretty antti Raanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I don’t know, I’m pretty antti Raanta. I see what you did there. I’m just thinking of attainable players assuming no big free agents are available. He’s part of a team with depth and has a short amount on his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 47 minutes ago, Devil Dan 56 said: I see what you did there. I’m just thinking of attainable players assuming no big free agents are available. He’s part of a team with depth and has a short amount on his contract. Yeah I don't mind him, I just don't pass on dad joke opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzMB30 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Antii Raanta would be a great backup. I thought he looked great in his playoff time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Gritsyuk update. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 6/30/2022 at 7:18 PM, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: Gritsyuk update. Great to know they are staying in touch. Could be a nice addition in 2023-24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Devil Dan 56 said: Great to know they are staying in touch. Could be a nice addition in 2023-24 I don't know if anyone is following the Ivan Fedotov story but it looks like young Russian players getting out of the KHL might be difficult in the coming years. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 30 minutes ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: I don't know if anyone is following the Ivan Fedotov story but it looks like young Russian players getting out of the KHL might be difficult in the coming years. It’s funny you say that, I hadn’t heard anything about it until about 10 minutes ago. That’s absolutely insane. We’re going back to the days of players having to sneak over like Fetisov and Kasatonov and Mogilny did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Will see. It`s the only one case, we should wait how it will ends. Anyway it will make an influence on the draft. 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 hour ago, SterioDesign said: This guy, if nothing else, has been a wild rollercoaster of a draft pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Well this is disappointing, and at least somewhat concerning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Well this is disappointing, and at least somewhat concerning. Yeah this makes no fvcking sense whatsoever. There’s no ‘taste of North America’. That is not a thing. You sign, you come to North America, you stay. You don’t go back. Particularly now. Edited July 8, 2022 by MadDog2020 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Guess he wasn't impressed with the taste left in his mouth. You just never know, but like you said particularly now. Career wise would certainly seem like he may just not like it here. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Wonder if he gets drafted into army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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