ButlerBulldog Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I’m somewhat wary of a letdown at home after the Nashville breakthrough, but perhaps ending that losing streak is a sign the energy is shifting. LGD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 LFGD #FreeHoltz from the 4th line! I’m still team #FireLindy but keep playing his new system, it is actually working! LFGD, I’m flying in for this one (and Saturday) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 LGD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralous Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 It would be nice to ride a three game winning streak into Saturday. LGD! #freeholtz 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 4 minutes ago, Lateralous said: It would be nice to ride a three game winning streak into Saturday. LGD! #freeholtz Saturday could be huge if we can pull off the win on Thursday. All the hype heading into that game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, jagknife said: LFGD #FreeHoltz from the 4th line! I’m still team #FireLindy but keep playing his new system, it is actually working! LFGD, I’m flying in for this one (and Saturday) I’m not attributing the new system to Lindy at all. It took until February when we all could see the change was needed back in November. I’m sure Lindy’s arm had to be twisted and twisted and twisted. He doesn’t get credit in my book. In other words, fvck him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Let's Go Devils! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 33 minutes ago, devlman said: I’m not attributing the new system to Lindy at all. It took until February when we all could see the change was needed back in November. I’m sure Lindy’s arm had to be twisted and twisted and twisted. He doesn’t get credit in my book. In other words, fvck him. Yeah it's sh!t like the above that will always have me thinking that "It will always be SOMETHING" when it comes to Lindy. Even if he might be a decent guy to have around for a young-but-needs-work team, I'll don't think he'll ever be the guy to take a team all the way. Anyway, obviously they're all big games right now; in some ways, the playoffs have already started for the 2023-24 Devils, in that they really can't afford too many off-nights. Sweeping a back-to-back and coming out of the ASB with a 3-1-1 record is nice, but much more work to be done. Devils have 30 games left...42 points gets them to 100. Would like to see them manage at least 38 points from here on out. L G M F D!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max20Characters Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 5 hours ago, jagknife said: LFGD #FreeHoltz from the 4th line! I’m still team #FireLindy but keep playing his new system, it is actually working! LFGD, I’m flying in for this one (and Saturday) New system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Let's Go Devils. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 14 minutes ago, Max20Characters said: New system? I don't know if this new style of play has a name, but I think when people are referring to a new system they're talking about the way the team has played the last couple games which I think is noticeably different. In particular, I think the team is harder on the four check, way more committed to defense and limiting turnovers and quality shots on the goaltender, and they look a step quicker and certainly better on breakouts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, NJDfan1711 said: I don't know if this new style of play has a name, but I think when people are referring to a new system they're talking about the way the team has played the last couple games which I think is noticeably different. In particular, I think the team is harder on the four check, way more committed to defense and limiting turnovers and quality shots on the goaltender, and they look a step quicker and certainly better on breakouts. Referring to the new defensive zone system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincois Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 LGD's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max20Characters Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 19 hours ago, devlman said: Referring to the new defensive zone system. So would that be Ruffs new system or the defensive coach's (McGill?)new system? And good. I HATED the defensive collapse whenever someone would enter our zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 This would suck. He’s actually been playing pretty well lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Kings got roasted by Buffalo in their last game. I guess they're either ripe for a bashing or primed for a bounce back game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindcrime30 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 More of a tweak to the current system than a full overhaul IMO - shocking that it happened this late in the season. It's still a strong side overload w/ a ton of pressure applied. Difference is they finally told the D men to park their asses in front of the net. Previously we had the D applying pressure, not just in the corners but also on zone entry. This lead to the D getting dragged out of position (though arguably in position per the system) and caught chasing pucks, leaving gaping holes in front of the net. In theory it was on our forwards to collapse and clog lanes/take assignments then peel out for quick transitions but we saw how well that was working. While we're still overloading w/ pressure, the onus is now on our skill forwards to use their speed down law to cause turnovers and transition puck while the D stay glued to the slot. When the player(s) applying pressure get beat, they have the slot coverage as a safety net. I see the downsides to this system update being increased injury potential (do we really want Jack and Nico battling for pucks in D-zone corners), and fewer options on the breakout. The thought behind the previous configuration was to have D create turnovers through pressure low and look up-ice to a Hughes type player - that's going to be less common now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 44 minutes ago, Mindcrime30 said: More of a tweak to the current system than a full overhaul IMO - shocking that it happened this late in the season. It's still a strong side overload w/ a ton of pressure applied. Difference is they finally told the D men to park their asses in front of the net. Previously we had the D applying pressure, not just in the corners but also on zone entry. This lead to the D getting dragged out of position (though arguably in position per the system) and caught chasing pucks, leaving gaping holes in front of the net. In theory it was on our forwards to collapse and clog lanes/take assignments then peel out for quick transitions but we saw how well that was working. While we're still overloading w/ pressure, the onus is now on our skill forwards to use their speed down law to cause turnovers and transition puck while the D stay glued to the slot. When the player(s) applying pressure get beat, they have the slot coverage as a safety net. I see the downsides to this system update being increased injury potential (do we really want Jack and Nico battling for pucks in D-zone corners), and fewer options on the breakout. The thought behind the previous configuration was to have D create turnovers through pressure low and look up-ice to a Hughes type player - that's going to be less common now. Thanks for the breakdown. NJ can rely on their talent up front to continue to produce chances even if it is at a lower rate due to a slower transition game. Sheltering the goalies should have become a priority in December when it became blatantly obvious they were not getting any better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I’ll be honest, I’m glad it won’t be VV Saturday when I’m freezing my ass off. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 9 minutes ago, jagknife said: I’ll be honest, I’m glad it won’t be VV Saturday when I’m freezing my ass off. The Devils got blasted last time they played in a stadium series. I hope this one goes better. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 22 minutes ago, jagknife said: I’ll be honest, I’m glad it won’t be VV Saturday when I’m freezing my ass off. Agreed. It won’t do for the Devils to get embarrassed on national television, something far more likely with Vanecek in net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Let’s Go Devils!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzMB30 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 40 minutes ago, ButlerBulldog said: Agreed. It won’t do for the Devils to get embarrassed on national television, something far more likely with Vanecek in net. I think I'd like to see Schmido come in for a game or two and see how he does in front of the new adjustments that have been made as far as systems. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 minute ago, RizzMB30 said: I think I'd like to see Schmido come in for a game or two and see how he does in front of the new adjustments that have been made as far as systems. Daws has the hot hand. Ride it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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