GDT - 2/25/2024 Lightning @ Devils, 1 pm, MSGSN/TNT - Lindy Overcomplicates Things

[ButlerBulldog]

With Akira Schmid likely returning to action, who knows what’s in store for the Devils in this national TV matchup celebrating Hockey Day in the United States.

[MadDog2020]

LGD

[Rock]

Let's Go Devils!

 

[NJDfan1711]

Win in regulation and you're right in the mix for a wildcard spot. Lose, and the season is probably over.

Let's Go Devils. 

[devlman]

Natl tv game - check

Opponent backup goalie - check

Opponent missing key player - check

Second half of a back to back - check

Oh, it’s at home, too? - check

Edited February 25 by devlman

[Nicomo]

41 minutes ago, devlman said:

Natl tv game - check

Opponent backup goalie - check

Opponent missing key player - check

Second half of a back to back - check

Oh, it’s at home, too? - check

I don’t gamble, but man this feels like easy money on TB…

Edited February 25 by Nicomo

[NJDevs4978]

1 hour ago, Nicomo said:

I don’t gamble, but man this feels like easy money on TB…

Except this is the kind of game we usually win to get the false hope cooking, then we'll lose to another sh!tty California team or three.

[njbuff]

Today’s game might mean everything when it comes to buying or selling at the deadline.

Edited February 25 by njbuff

[AlainChevrier]

The ascent begins today...

#LGD

[ringtwins]

Poulter in net?

[Lateralous]

2 minutes ago, ringtwins said:

Poulter in net?

I thought the plan was for Schmid to play Friday in Utica to get the rust off and then get the start today for the Devils?   Or did I make that up? 

[ButlerBulldog]

56 minutes ago, Lateralous said:

I thought the plan was for Schmid to play Friday in Utica to get the rust off and then get the start today for the Devils?   Or did I make that up? 

No, that idea’s been mentioned by several people who cover the team.  Of course, that may not preclude Lindy doing Lindy things.

[jagknife]

Another afternoon game, another track meet, another day Lindy is still coach fml.

i saw the lines went into an absolute blender yesterday but Timo was eventually used as a RW… and scored.. how weird…

also free Holts already, 5 minutes? Wtf?

just win

lfgd

[DevilMinder]

Akira is probably in net, I doubt it'll be poulter. Ruff hasn't done that on the fly with goalies before unless he had no choice

[NJDfan1711]

1 hour ago, DevilMinder said:

Akira is probably in net, I doubt it'll be poulter. Ruff hasn't done that on the fly with goalies before unless he had no choice

If it is Schmid, I think his performance goes one of two ways - either he shuts the door and allows one or fewer goals, or he gets lit up early and often, allowing 3-4, and is eventually pulled. I don't think there's any middle ground here, nor do I want to see that. In the words of a great radio host, gimme an A or gimme an F. 

Edited February 25 by NJDfan1711

[Nicomo]

3 hours ago, ringtwins said:

Poulter in net?

 

1 hour ago, DevilMinder said:

Akira is probably in net, I doubt it'll be poulter. Ruff hasn't done that on the fly with goalies before unless he had no choice

It’s Schmid. Poulter was sent back down last night. 

 

[Colorado Rockies 1976]

Yeah kinda feels like this one’s for the season.  The WAY the Devils won yesterday wasn’t exactly encouraging (lots of the same ol same ol on display)…guess we’ll see if there’s any pleasant surprises today.

L G M F D!!!

[MadDog2020]

 

[devlman]

1 hour ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said:

Yeah kinda feels like this one’s for the season.  The WAY the Devils won yesterday wasn’t exactly encouraging (lots of the same ol same ol on display)…guess we’ll see if there’s any pleasant surprises today.

L G M F D!!!

Biggest game of the season. This is it. Win in regulation or give up on playoff dreams. Time to put up or shut up.

[njbuff]

Playing with a leaf early would be nice.

[Nicomo]

At least he took Smith out. 

Still no Timo at RW though. 

[Nicomo]

Oh and Holtz still glued to the 4th line (and 5 minutes a night). Just trade the kid already. 

[ButlerBulldog]

Just now, Nicomo said:

At least he took Smith out. 

Still no Timo at RW though. 

He’s also paired Toffoli with Jack again.

[devlman]

1 minute ago, ButlerBulldog said:

He’s also paired Toffoli with Jack again.

I was just going to say, why why why!!!

[Colorado Rockies 1976]

2 minutes ago, devlman said:

I was just going to say, why why why!!!

Lindy Lindy Lindy