Devilsfan118 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 HOLY sh!t!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, jagknife said: I could see Fitz going with Cooley Who says we don't win anything in the post season? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, jagknife said: Yep, I absolutely do. I’ve hit that point where I’m tired of relying on hopes and dreams and let’s see if this pick pans out. At least this should be more of a “he’ll get here soon” player I’d rather just trade the pick. We should be able to get a nice haul for the #2 overall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Just now, titans04 said: Who says we don't win anything in the post season? 😁 We're the off-season champions like 3 years running. This is a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 So many options. Draft Slaf or Cooley? Draft Nemec or Jiricek? Trade down to draft one of them? Trade the pick. For immediate help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJD16W Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Slafkovsky is a no brainer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Just now, MadDog2020 said: I’d rather just trade the pick. We should be able to get a nice haul for the #2 overall. I’m 100% for this. I don’t see us trading it now that it’s 2, but the haul should be substantial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, jagknife said: I could see Fitz going with Cooley he will not. I know it`s a new annoing. whining mainstream to cry about Fitz, I`m not a fan of his draft strategy, but he has clear vision and he talk about it MUCH. If you think he will pick Cooley, you are clearly don`t understand what he did say. Or may be I don`t understand something, but I really trust to myself. Yeah. Arrogant #sshole. But with a good story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: Oh who the fvck cares. You guys pick the weirdest sh!t to get upset about sometimes. We moved up. There is no negative to that. Absolutely. We already sucked, getting the #2 doesn’t make us suck any more. It might make us suck less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Guadana said: he will not. I know it`s a new annoing. whining mainstream to cry about Fitz, I`m not a fan of his draft strategy, but he has clear vision and he talk about it MUCH. If you think he will pick Cooley, you are clearly don`t understand what he did say. Or may be I don`t understand something, but I really trust to myself. Yeah. Arrogant #sshole. But with a good story. Oh I give him credit that he knows what he's doing in the draft, early. Mercer was a "wait what" but then panned out very well. 2Pac Shakir just came over, Holtz has promise (aside from his speed, but that CAN develop). For me, I'm pessimistic currently as a lingering effect of the lack of action we've beaten to death. I'll come around, this team always makes me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, NJD16W said: Slafkovsky is a no brainer. Plus if he sucks = Slackovsky. It’s perfect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin cutter Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 did a quick look and saw that 2nd best prospect is a 6'4 winger. i know nothing about him, but i welcome him to nj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Just now, MB3 said: Does the 2nd overall pick+++ entice Vancouver for sending Quinn this way? Ty Smith + 2OA + Clarke + 2023 lotto protected 1st? Okay, for the love of god, don't tease me.... insert HollywoodToWolfman.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, MB3 said: Does the 2nd overall pick+++ entice Vancouver for sending Quinn this way? Ty Smith + 2OA + Clarke + 2023 lotto protected 1st? Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aznjsn Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Plus if he sucks = Slackovsky. It’s perfect. Or Suckovsky 😅 but let's not put that evil out there, Ricky Booby. I'll be psyched if we pick him at 2! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Aznjsn said: Or Suckovsky 😅 Now that’s a guy who needs a brother named Pinizyn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, MB3 said: Background: Slafkovsky was a regular player for TPS this season. He was named MVP of the Olympics where he played a huge role in Slovakia earning a bronze medal. He played a notable role on Slovakia’s U20 team which outshot Sweden 2:1 in a world junior game. He played for Slovakia’s national team in the Olympic qualifiers, and in the World Championships as a U17 player. He was a top player for the Slovakian U20 team as a 16-year-old and a top player for a top Finland junior team in 2021. Analysis: Slafkovsky has all the assets you’re looking for in a top NHL forward. He’s a 6-foot-4 winger who can beat opponents with speed and skill. He can use finesse to put pucks through opponents, or power and quickness to get around defenders. Slafkovsky can set up and finish plays well. Physically, he won’t run over guys but his compete is good enough. He projects as a top-line winger with the potential to be a star in the league. *heavy breathing*. Tell me that guy doesn't belong on Jack Hughes' wing. Slafkovsky is a good pick, man. He is a rare player. Power forward with good hockey iq. May be he will not score 40 goals, but he will be absolutely great hockey player. Especially with Nico and Jack. The thing is what Montreal think about Slafkovsky. And what Fitz thinks about Wright in vacuum and what he thinks about Arizona`s need in potential first line center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJD16W Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, pumpkin cutter said: did a quick look and saw that 2nd best prospect is a 6'4 winger. i know nothing about him, but i welcome him to nj. He can play right away. He has the physical traits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, NJD16W said: He can play right away. He has the physical traits. He plays with men. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Slafkovsky-Hughes-Holtz could be a deadly line. That could leave Bratt-Hischier-Mercer as the second line. If they go Jiricek, L. Hughes-Jiricek is almost equally exciting A lot of things to like about Slafkovsky, but to point out a few: He skates very well for his size, not just his top speed, but he's so fluid and agile. His puck control and stickhandling is really excellent. High hockey IQ and strong physical presence, which both go without saying to anyone who has watched him to any extent. Perhaps one of the more encouraging aspects of his game is how he has improved his shot considerably, which was a weakness for him earlier this season. Then he went and scored 7 goals at the Olympics. Whether it's Slafkovsky, Jiricek, or Nemec, I'll be happy because I didn't feel like the Devils had a great chance at any of those 3. 2 minutes ago, Guadana said: Slafkovsky is a good pick, man. He is a rare player. Power forward with good hockey iq. May be he will not score 40 goals, but he will be absolutely great hockey player. Especially with Nico and Jack. The thing is what Montreal think about Slafkovsky. And what Fitz thinks about Wright in vacuum and what he thinks about Arizona`s need in potential first line center. An interesting scenario would be if Montreal picks Slaf - good opportunity to move down a pick or two by trading with a team desperate for a center (Arizona at 3, Seattle at 4) and guarantee Jiricek or Slafkovsky, while picking up another asset in the process. I think it's highly unlikely Montreal passes on Wright though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, nessus said: Slafkovsky-Hughes-Holtz could be a deadly line. That could leave Bratt-Hischier-Mercer as the second line. If they go Jiricek, L. Hughes-Jiricek is almost equally exciting A lot of things to like about Slafkovsky, but to point out a few: He skates very well for his size, not just his top speed, but he's so fluid and agile. His puck control and stickhandling is really excellent. High hockey IQ and strong physical presence, which both go without saying to anyone who has watched him to any extent. Perhaps one of the more encouraging aspects of his game is how he has improved his shot considerably, which was a weakness for him earlier this season. Then he went and scored 7 goals at the Olympics. Whether it's Slafkovsky, Jiricek, or Nemec, I'll be happy because I didn't feel like the Devils had a great chance at any of those 3. An interesting scenario would be if Montreal picks Slaf - good opportunity to move down a pick or two by trading with a team desperate for a center (Arizona at 3, Seattle at 4) and guarantee Jiricek or Slafkovsky, while picking up another asset in the process. I think it's highly unlikely Montreal passes on Wright though. If there's a team that crumble under the pressure of its own fans and make decisions according to them... it's MTL. And i can't imagine them going off the board and not pick Wright when the draft is actually in MTL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, SterioDesign said: If there's a team that crumble under the pressure of its own fans and make decisions according to them... it's MTL. And i can't imagine them going off the board and not pick Wright when the draft is actually in MTL. I’m pretty confident they take Wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 We’ve never drafted 2nd overall, correct? I know Niedermayer was 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, nessus said: A lot of things to like about Slafkovsky, but to point out a few: He skates very well for his size, not just his top speed, but he's so fluid and agile. His puck control and stickhandling is really excellent. High hockey IQ and strong physical presence, which both go without saying to anyone who has watched him to any extent. Perhaps one of the more encouraging aspects of his game is how he has improved his shot considerably, which was a weakness for him earlier this season. Then he went and scored 7 goals at the Olympics. So basically he could be what Zacha was supposed to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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