Popular Post Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted July 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, MB3 said: I have decided I will start screaming "AIN'T NO HAULA BACK GIRLLLLL" whenever he scores. Please respect my decision at this time. For far too long I thought the lyric to that song was "I ain't no hollow black girl" and was like "how is Gwen not getting pulled up on this?" 3 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: For far too long I thought the lyric to that song was "I ain't no hollow black girl" and was like "how is Gwen not getting pulled up on this?" Wish I could like this twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I’m actually sad to see him go, but it had to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 50 minutes ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: For far too long I thought the lyric to that song was "I ain't no hollow black girl" and was like "how is Gwen not getting pulled up on this?" Okay but this is fvcking hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 hour ago, MB3 said: I have decided I will start screaming "AIN'T NO HAULA BACK GIRLLLLL" whenever he scores. Please respect my decision at this time. Woof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Devilsfan118 said: Can we officially call him a bust, though? I think 386 games played is enough to say yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Satans Hockey said: I think 386 games played is enough to say yes. Yeah 386 games for a 6th overall and we traded him for a journeyman who has been on 7 teams in 6 years. For us, he was a bust. Could he turn it around elsewhere? Who knows. Watch him center Hall and Pastrnak and he's an all-star lol. Edited July 13, 2022 by mfitz804 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 55 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Yeah 386 games for a 6th overall and we traded him for a journeyman who has been on 7 teams in 6 years. For us, he was a bust. Could he turn it around elsewhere? Who knows. Whath him center Hall and Pastrnak and he's an all-star lol. I doubt he turns it around since he has mainly played with a permanently torn motivator cuff 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Boston must have remembered that Zacha-Johnsson spin-o-rama give-and-go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Not pleased with this move. But we were ready to move on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Crisis said: Haula played for 7 teams in the last 6 years. he's been great in a lot of locker rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, EdgeControl said: Not pleased with this move. But we were ready to move on When you consider that we get one year of Erik Haula (maybe less if he gets dealt at the trade deadline), we practically dumped Zacha. Edited July 13, 2022 by Jerrydevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: For far too long I thought the lyric to that song was "I ain't no hollow black girl" and was like "how is Gwen not getting pulled up on this?" This post I think just won the day that included a great coach signing and a good trade… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Well at least not having to watch Zacha anymore is a nice consolation prize today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 We struggled to beat the Bruins before Zacha was traded, no there’s no hope. He will be a Devils killer. Or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Someone is setting themself up for a disappointment. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: Someone is setting themself up for a disappointment. I could see him getting off a fast start (like last season), the Bruin faithful all thinking they got a steal, and then Zacha turning back into Zacha. I just think he is what he is...he'll forever tease more, but in the end, there will be lots of invisibility and borderline blatant disinterest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralous Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: I could see him getting off a fast start (like last season), the Bruin faithful all thinking they got a steal, and then Zacha turning back into Zacha. I just think he is what he is...he'll forever tease more, but in the end, there will be lots of invisibility and borderline blatant disinterest. You’re probably right but there will also be a lot more accountability in Boston playing with veterans who have all accomplished way more than he probably ever will. Playing in NJ where he was 2-5 years older than our young core that should have been looking up to him and where there wasn’t a lot of accountability was probably not an ideal situation for a guy like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxchaznjxx Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Chimaira_Devil_#9 said: Someone is setting themself up for a disappointment. I swear I can’t believe how hyped Bruins fans are about this trade. On another message board I visit one Bruins fan commented on his size and how it was about time they added players like that. I just laughed and thought I can’t wait until you see how soft he plays. They are way over-valuing him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I never thought Zacha was soft. He was strong with the puck and on the boards. He also scored I think he just couldn’t fit in the system, or lack there of. Personally, I think he has talent and he is going into a system that has structure. What we’ve been watching since Hynes was coach is a bad system and that is where I place the blame, more so, than the quality of players. Zacha had to bring his agent to a meeting with his coach to get clarification of what is expected of him. He never had a chance. He barely played at the AHL level to develop, inconsistent linemates and played in a crappy system with crappy goalies. He may not be a top six, but at least, he will be middle six. Haula is trade fodder for the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Zacha played a bunch with Bratt and Nico. I don’t really think his line mates were the problem… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Puckbuster said: I never thought Zacha was soft. He was strong with the puck and on the boards. He also scored I think he just couldn’t fit in the system, or lack there of. Personally, I think he has talent and he is going into a system that has structure. What we’ve been watching since Hynes was coach is a bad system and that is where I place the blame, more so, than the quality of players. Zacha had to bring his agent to a meeting with his coach to get clarification of what is expected of him. He never had a chance. He barely played at the AHL level to develop, inconsistent linemates and played in a crappy system with crappy goalies. He may not be a top six, but at least, he will be middle six. Haula is trade fodder for the deadline. How can we say he never had a chance? he was given every chance as a top pick. Plus late round picks like Bratt and Sharangovich made the team and both had a way bigger impact than he did... playing in the same system and at the same time. Can't blame the system, goalies, coaches and everything when other guys with less chances of making it did 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 42 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Zacha played a bunch with Bratt and Nico. I don’t really think his line mates were the problem… I never said Bratt and Nico were the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 13 hours ago, SterioDesign said: How can we say he never had a chance? he was given every chance as a top pick. Plus late round picks like Bratt and Sharangovich made the team and both had a way bigger impact than he did... playing in the same system and at the same time. Can't blame the system, goalies, coaches and everything when other guys with less chances of making it did Well, I think some can overcome challenges better than others. We’ll see if he sinks or swims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Would be kinda funny if they traded for Zacha just to walk away from him in arbitration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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