devlman Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 minute ago, Nicomo said: I don’t think you need to “shelter” them next season. But no defenseman outside the absolute best handful of guys in the league should be playing 30+ minutes. Split the difference. I hope not but they needed to be sheltered this season. And I wouldn’t expect some huge jump in development with either one next season. If they’re playing the same role next season with no competent partner then we can expect similar results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonginator11 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 3 minutes ago, Devilsfan118 said: I mean it's easy to sit here and say this now, but I think we all knew this was coming. Even after that pretty great second period. They're just a bad team. They can't close out games. Oh we could see it coming from a mile away. The script we all knew was going to happen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, Puckbuster said: They need a decent starting goalie and a great coach. This team has a sh!t ton of talent. Yep. This should be a very enticing landing spot for a HC. The core is as good as you’re going to get from a team with an opening. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, Bonginator11 said: Oh we could see it coming from a mile away. The script we all knew was going to happen Of course. Among this team’s myriad problems is its inability to make adjustments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackchi Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 our coaching staff 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, ButlerBulldog said: Of course. Among this team’s myriad problems is its inability to make adjustments. Not exactly a strong suit of Lindy nor Groan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Ruff polluted this team with his loser mentality. green continued it. fitz facilitated it. they all suck 1 minute ago, mackchi said: our coaching staff That’s an insult to vintage comedy. there was nothing funny nor charming about lost loser Lindy Ruff or greaseball Green 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs64 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) Siegs instead of DeSimone 2 games on a row...he is awful. Edited April 4 by Devs64 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The good news is 1) they at least showed some fight with the line brawl, 2) the odds of us having a nice pick to trade this summer went up some more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 minute ago, mackchi said: our coaching staff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 These final games should have been used to get more of a look at Hatakka and DeSimone. Playing Smith (who absolutely can’t be part of the plan next season) is inexcusable. Make it make sense. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs64 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 3 minutes ago, ButlerBulldog said: Of course. Among this team’s myriad problems is its inability to make adjustments. I don't even know if they are skilled enough to make adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, Devs64 said: I don't even know if they are skilled enough to make adjustments. Skilled, yes. Disciplined, no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 9 minutes ago, devlman said: Being out scored first. Not holding leads. Fitzgerald can take all the blame for icing a bad team and wasting this year. If there is to be accountability, the buck needs to stop at the person in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackchi Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 ok…. Here’s the plan for next game 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2 minutes ago, Nicomo said: These final games should have been used to get more of a look at Hatakka and DeSimone. Playing Smith (who absolutely can’t be part of the plan next season) is inexcusable. Make it make sense. “We-ah nawt gunnah bee ah door-ah mat anee mo-ah” 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 minute ago, jagknife said: “We-ah nawt gunnah bee ah door-ah mat anee mo-ah” It’s next year or bust for him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: It’s next year or bust for him. I wonder if he lurks here to see what’s said about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 There are so many issues. Truth is, I’m more anxious about who will be the next coach, than the next goalie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hit the post Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I was blessed to have 3 seats from 1994---2006.......we saw the best Devils teams ever and feel for those of you who have never seen anything but the total sh!t this organization puts on the ice now. I hope in the near future they can find a legit goalie and seasoned D men. The wins will come if they can fill those major problems. Until then save your money. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, Puckbuster said: There are so many issues. Truth is, I’m more anxious about who will be the next coach, than the next goalie. You’re not alone. Fitz’s choice will affect the entire team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The Devils need TWO left Dmen that are legit for next season and beyond. Where does it come from? The right side should be ok with Hamilton, Nemec and a rejuvenated Marino. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerBulldog Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just now, njbuff said: The Devils need TWO left Dmen that are legit for next season and beyond. Where does it come from? The right side should be ok with Hamilton, Nemec and a rejuvenated Marino. Well, I think Luke can be one of those, but as he’s an offensive-minded player, the other needs to be a plus defender. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hystyk28 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 23 minutes ago, Puckbuster said: They need a decent starting goalie and a great coach. This team has a sh!t ton of talent. They need men, not selfish boys that don't play a lick of team hockey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 5 minutes ago, ButlerBulldog said: Well, I think Luke can be one of those, but as he’s an offensive-minded player, the other needs to be a plus defender. Luke is the only L Dman that's worth anything right now. He has tremendous upside if his team doesn't fail him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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