MadDog2020 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 So over/under on when the dipsh!t coach yanks Vanacek tonight: After the second GA? Third? Fourth? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralous Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, jagknife said: JFC, VV tonight? What the hell is Lindy doing Unless there is something up with Daws we don't know about, this is pretty much indefensible. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 13 minutes ago, Lateralous said: Unless there is something up with Daws we don't know about, this is pretty much indefensible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 18 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: So over/under on when the dipsh!t coach yanks Vanacek tonight: After the second GA? Third? Fourth? He won’t, he’ll leave him in even when the sundial hits V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 There is NO way VV isn’t letting up at least 5 tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 https://www.nj.com/devils/2024/01/the-injury-depleted-devils-are-still-a-good-team-they-need-a-new-goalie-to-make-them-great.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=njdevilsonnjcom_sf&utm_content=nj_facebook_njdevilsonnjcom&fbclid=IwAR3tVa-dh3GFuez8sasVMwg9Hjkt9fHzCOH_BqdGeKAmUKkBVLefQRGbKqY_aem_AbEi2eOU2Hvva4lK-HArRGUQv_YAcx-KTyhrDabolYiaTrYsg8ecHJDvqQWFWLNjL34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Pretty good company. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 21 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Pretty good company. And that’s a still-raw Luke. He is only going to improve in the years to come. In the very early going, Luke is more dynamic, but Nemec has more of a steady “future rock” presence. So great to have not one but TWO young D many other teams would kill for. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughesCorporation Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, Nicomo said: Pretty good company. Quinn isnt even on that list, and John Carlson still a good D-man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 These jerseys Utica is wearing tonight are sharp. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, Devil Dan 56 said: These jerseys Utica is wearing tonight are sharp. They’re always crushing the big club with their alternate jerseys. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 18 minutes ago, Nicomo said: They’re always crushing the big club with their alternate jerseys. Seriously. NJ needs to talk to whatever department has been coming up with these for Utica 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Devil Dan 56 said: Seriously. NJ needs to talk to whatever department has been coming up with these for Utica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I don't hate the way Ruff is approaching the goaltending situation to be honest. I think he knows that Vanecek isn't the answer, but throwing Daws into this situation and giving him the overwhelming majority of starts is a ton of pressure to put on someone who is just starting out in the NHL. I have high hopes for Daws. I think he has shown some great things already, and he's got a great attitude. Sometimes it's those players who have had some hiccups along the way that really find a way to turn a corner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 5 hours ago, nessus said: I don't hate the way Ruff is approaching the goaltending situation to be honest. I think he knows that Vanecek isn't the answer, but throwing Daws into this situation and giving him the overwhelming majority of starts is a ton of pressure to put on someone who is just starting out in the NHL. I have high hopes for Daws. I think he has shown some great things already, and he's got a great attitude. Sometimes it's those players who have had some hiccups along the way that really find a way to turn a corner. The ironic thing is as bad as VV has often been, the Devils have usually been able to overcome him (along with some other issues) when he’s played; they’re 15-8-2 in his appearances. It’s that record and the fact that the Devils have never truly been dangerously close to falling out of the playoff chase that has allowed them to try to get him going by giving him a lot of chances, and they’ve certainly done that; Vitek has been given 23 starts through 40 games (Devils are 14-7-2 in his starts). I know everyone wants to completely mothball him, which based on his performance for most of this season I get completely, but you are right, at this point it’s about managing Daws and seeing if this kid can actually be more than just a brief short-term fix…he’s looked good enough in his first four starts up here this season that I’d like to find out what he’s got. I would give VV either the start against the Canadiens (at home) or the Blue Jackets (on the road). As long as Daws isn’t gassed, I give him the rest of the starts leading up to the ASB. Giving VV a game here isn’t about isn’t about trying to make him happen yet again, but simply trying to avoid wearing down Daws prematurely. Schmid isn’t playing well for Utica, so I’d keep him down there for now, with the hope that he’ll eventually turn it around. Edited January 14 by Colorado Rockies 1976 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzMB30 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 6 hours ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: The ironic thing is as bad as VV has often been, the Devils have usually been able to overcome him (along with some other issues) when he’s played; they’re 15-8-2 in his appearances. It’s that record and the fact that the Devils have never truly been dangerously close to falling out of the playoff chase that has allowed them to try to get him going by giving him a lot of chances, and they’ve certainly done that; Vitek has been given 23 starts through 40 games (Devils are 14-7-2 in his starts). I know everyone wants to completely mothball him, which based on his performance for most of this season I get completely, but you are right, at this point it’s about managing Daws and seeing if this kid can actually be more than just a brief short-term fix…he’s looked good enough in his first four starts up here this season that I’d like to find out what he’s got. I would give VV either the start against the Canadiens (at home) or the Blue Jackets (on the road). As long as Daws isn’t gassed, I give him the rest of the starts leading up to the ASB. Giving VV a game here isn’t about isn’t about trying to make him happen yet again, but simply trying to avoid wearing down Daws prematurely. Schmid isn’t playing well for Utica, so I’d keep him down there for now, with the hope that he’ll eventually turn it around. I think this is Fitz/management's attitude until they hit the deadline. Re: bolded, I think that's spot on. The thing with goalies is that they can bounce back. Not saying Vanecek will and it seems unlikely as we go along that he will. I know I've said this before, but hopefully the bounceback looks like above average goaltending. It definitely hasn't yet. Once we pass trade deadline and roster limits are lifted, I see Schmid back up here and trying to go with a 3 goalie rotation and trying to get one of them to be hot going into the playoffs. Ultimate risk with that is they all (3) are posting an .877 going into the playoffs and then we have to hope that one of the three takes off with the clean slate in the playoffs. Never know and it sucks that it's a question mark at this point in the season. Edited January 14 by RizzMB30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rpaq88 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Did they announce what time the ceremony starts on Saturday night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, rpaq88 said: Did they announce what time the ceremony starts on Saturday night? Thought they said a time during the first or second period but I cannot remember. If you DVRed or ESPN+ you might be able to catch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Looks like Smith will be out for a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 They really need to figure it out at home, 9-10-2 at home is what's really killing us... Jersey / helmet records... Road Whites / white helmets 13-6-1 = 27 points Home Reds 7-6-2 = 16 points 3rd Blacks 2-4 = 4 points Road Whites / black helmets 0-1 = 0 points Total 22-17-3 = 47 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralous Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 17 minutes ago, Satans Hockey said: Looks like Smith will be out for a bit... The injury bug is unreal this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 19 minutes ago, Satans Hockey said: They really need to figure it out at home, 9-10-2 at home is what's really killing us... Jersey / helmet records... Road Whites / white helmets 13-6-1 = 27 points Home Reds 7-6-2 = 16 points 3rd Blacks 2-4 = 4 points Road Whites / black helmets 0-1 = 0 points Total 22-17-3 = 47 points They’re injured. Why do they always come out outplayed annd unprepared? Well don’t you see, they’re Injured. Why are they so poorly coached? Injured… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Apparently Saros is in play now: https://newjerseyhockeynow.com/2024/01/19/devils-trade-targets-trotz-changes-tune-will-listen-on-saros/#lrkvswtqdqxik4n639n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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