Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, 2ELIAS6 said: If we were shipping vv back the other way in almost some type of even swap I’d absolutely be on board to shake things up with a new face in a new environment.. if that were the case it’s well worth trying, can’t get much worse than what we have but wouldn’t be willing to give up assets to bring this guy in hoping that he’s going to be an upgrade. Keep in mind that this isn't typical VV performance either, based on previous history...there's still a chance that he can start to improve and be the mostly league-average player that he'd been previously (the D playing better in front of him would help as well, but not going to pretend VV has been good enough...he hasn't). I get that fans are running out of patience but at the same time gotta be careful when it comes to giving up anything too noteworthy for another goalie that might not make much difference. As for a "straight up" kind of swap, not sure who would be on the other end of a "VV for their guy who's having a tough year" deal, to be honest. Can't say guys like Markstrom or Gibson would thrill me (especially given their hits and term), but given VV's year to date, can't imagine the other team's fans would be excited about him coming aboard either, except for the fact that VV's deal only runs through the end of next season, so if he didn't work out, his new team isn't tied to him longer term. Schmid does have a .912 save% over his last 9 appearances (includes the rough one against SJ)...at least that's something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 https://www.nj.com/devils/2023/12/meet-the-traveling-haulas-the-devils-superfans-who-bleeping-love-journeyman-forward-erik-haula.html?fbclid=IwAR2RFJSIKsALbS8sQI7a5jTHl-1zIxhS7QyNnvCYbjmtGGv9DL2h-bw0970_aem_AUYhg8tFG7HuCUcjndfd2L3dMSJUNIPRrPjNx6GGy2uKwdJbJoyOd6AMgZ47TE_nG6Y 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Amazing haha... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RunninWithTheDevil Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, 2ELIAS6 said: After the game last night, even my girlfriend said to me "He can't keep doing this all on his own". Really need other guys to step it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: After the game last night, even my girlfriend said to me "He can't keep doing this all on his own". Really need other guys to step it up Toffoli’s suddenly seen his offense dry up: no points in his last 6 games. And of course Timo has been quiet too. At least when Jack went without a point in three straight, Devils found a way to win two of them. But yeah can’t always be about Jack doing Jack things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Don't know where to put this so... https://www.nhl.com/video/happy-holidays-from-the-nhl-6342973666112 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 20 minutes ago, StarDew said: Don't know where to put this so... https://www.nhl.com/video/happy-holidays-from-the-nhl-6342973666112 My only gripe is that Jack isn’t next to Quinn in the group shot at the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: Toffoli’s suddenly seen his offense dry up: no points in his last 6 games. And of course Timo has been quiet too. At least when Jack went without a point in three straight, Devils found a way to win two of them. But yeah can’t always be about Jack doing Jack things. Seems like it either has to be Jack or Bratt carrying the offense. It would be nice to see Nico and Timo get hot once in awhile. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 14 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Seems like it either has to be Jack or Bratt carrying the offense. It would be nice to see Nico and Timo get hot once in awhile. Nico has played well since returning from injury, but he was ice cold to start the season. More consistency would definitely be nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 8 hours ago, 2ELIAS6 said: To really put this into perspective… Kid is insane. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 30 minutes ago, Nicomo said: To really put this into perspective… Kid is insane. His ability to first create space and then get into position to shoot is phenomenal, and if last night is any indication, having another player with comparable speed in Bratt alongside him can only make it easier to generate offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) Dads trip! Edited December 15, 2023 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 From the Devils’ Instagram feed: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, ButlerBulldog said: From the Devils’ Instagram feed: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 hour ago, ButlerBulldog said: From the Devils’ Instagram feed: 🇨🇭 👑 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 hours ago, ButlerBulldog said: From the Devils’ Instagram feed: Feels like it’s been kind of a “quiet” point streak, but there’s no denying the results. Obvious statement, but they’re just SO much better with him in the lineup. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Nicomo said: Feels like it’s been kind of a “quiet” point streak, but there’s no denying the results. Obvious statement, but they’re just SO much better with him in the lineup. For sure. A lot of his points have come from deflections or steals leading to odd-man rushes and/or breakaways (e.g., Luke’s overtime winner in Philadelphia), so they aren’t always noticed, but they also weren’t happening in his absence because other players weren’t making the same plays. Nico’s two-way abilities aren’t flashy, but they’re definitely effective. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Dawson Mercer’s father read the starting lineup for this evening’s game, and this was the result. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nicomo Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Even the analytics guys are liking Holtz right now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Nicomo said: Even the analytics guys are liking Holtz right now. Really supports the eye test, in that even if he’s not lighting it up from a pure production standpoint, he absolutely looks like an NHLer. And that’s all I was hoping for from him once he came out of preseason with a spot on the big club. This season has been a huge step forward for him. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Just now, Nicomo said: At what point, if at all, does someone put there foot down on this? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 44 minutes ago, NJDevils1214 said: At what point, if at all, does someone put there foot down on this? They should put their foot down on it now. It’s clear this isn’t something that’s going away on its own. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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