Devils 2017-18 team discussion (player news and notes) - season begins!

[Bleedred]

About the power play units, I'll be bummed if Severson isn't regularly used on the power play this year.

On one hand, if they used him the same way they used Larsson in 15-16, I'd be delighted to see they actually recognize that he's that good. It's about time that somebody on our staff realizes that he's that good, and judging by the contract he received not being some bridge deal, Shero already recognizes it.

On the other hand, he's still better than any defenseman on the team on the power play. I feel that if he's not on the power play, it will be because we're gonna play the hell out of him at even strength and PK, like we did with Larsson that year.

 

[Emperoreddy]

We have w

About the power play units, I'll be bummed if Severson isn't regularly used on the power play this year.

On one hand, if they used him the same way they used Larsson in 15-16, I'd be delighted to see they actually recognize that he's that good. It's about time that somebody on our staff realizes that he's that good, and judging by the contract he received not being some bridge deal, Shero already recognizes it.

On the other hand, he's still better than any defenseman on the team on the power play. I feel that if he's not on the power play, it will be because we're gonna play the hell out of him at even strength and PK, like we did with Larsson that year.

Severson never plays the PK, and that isn't going to change.

 

[Emperoreddy]

We have way too many weapons to not find some success on the PP this year.

 

[Bleedred]

We have w


Severson never plays the PK, and that isn't going to change.

I didn't think he would, but I'm wondering why he isn't on the PP and thinking maybe Hynes has plans to deploy Greene and Severson the way he deployed Larsson and Greene in 2015-2016, when both were playing 23 or 24 minutes a night and the other guys were very sheltered. Larsson never did play PP anyway, at least not since his rookie year.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Lars wasn't used on the PP because he isn't all that good offensively.

 

[Bleedred]

Lars wasn't used on the PP because he isn't all that good offensively.

He's definitely not.

I just thought it was puzzling that Severson wasn't on either power play unit in practice. I don't know if Hynes was asked about that and I just missed it. I'm a little behind.

To be fair to Hynes, I jumped the gun in saying that his answer on Blandisi and Quenneville not making the team was very vague. I read the entire article since then, and now I understand more.

I wouldn't mind keeping them on the 4th line, if we had more of a skilled 4th line and not the traditional gritty/grinder/prototypical 4th line that I've been wanting to ditch for about 25 years now. The 4th line that we've been using looks pretty good, if Wood can actually improve and not be a liability and Boyle replaces Coleman. I'm not quite sure what Gibbons is like.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I don't mind using more of a banger 4th line early in the season, and switching to more of a skill line for a stretch run and playoffs after guys settle in.

I also think JQ and Blender will benefit more from top line all situation minutes in Bingo over 7 minutes on the 4th line

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

posted it in the Rock thread too, but figured I'd post here as well:

 

[FooteBahl]

posted it in the Rock thread too, but figured I'd post here as well:

Pretty awesome

 

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

How are people down on McLeod? The guy is 19 and put up an amazing post draft year. Exceeded any and all expectations. A disappointing training camp - that happens once and a while.

A refresher on McLeod's statistics:

15-16: 64gp, 24g, 46a, 70p (1.09ppg)
16-17: 77gp, 38g, 62a, 100p (1.30ppg)

 

[Brooklyndevil]

I think when McLeod get's healthy he gets a few pro games.

 

[Tretyak 20]

How are people down on McLeod? The guy is 19 and put up an amazing post draft year. Exceeded any and all expectations. A disappointing training camp - that happens once and a while.

A refresher on McLeod's statistics:

15-16: 64gp, 24g, 46a, 70p (1.09ppg)
16-17: 77gp, 38g, 62a, 100p (1.30ppg)

Not sure it's so much being down on McLeod, just second-guessing whether we should have taken Chychrun/McAvoy instead. I suppose that's a valid question, but I'm not much for second-guessing myself. I just keep thinking how deep we could end up being at Center in a few years - something that is very valuable in the league today.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I'm so ready to hockey.

 

[Billdo]

posted it in the Rock thread too, but figured I'd post here as well:

Classic over compensating lol like a lifted truck

 

[Better Call Sal]

Guys...almost 24 hours!

 

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

Not sure it's so much being down on McLeod, just second-guessing whether we should have taken Chychrun/McAvoy instead. I suppose that's a valid question, but I'm not much for second-guessing myself. I just keep thinking how deep we could end up being at Center in a few years - something that is very valuable in the league today.

I'm with you. No real point in using hindsight. McLeod was an acceptable pick in the moment and he had a great post draft year. Sure it would be nice to have McAvoy right now, but McLeod will be probably be a good NHL player sooner rather than later.

 

[AfroThunder396]

How are people down on McLeod? The guy is 19 and put up an amazing post draft year. Exceeded any and all expectations. A disappointing training camp - that happens once and a while.

A refresher on McLeod's statistics:

15-16: 64gp, 24g, 46a, 70p (1.09ppg)
16-17: 77gp, 38g, 62a, 100p (1.30ppg)

I'm not down on him, but he has a LOT of work still to do. He has crazy tunnel vision and a really horrific shot. He won't succeed at the next level until he works on those aspects of his game.

Which he will, he's 19. He's a very safe bet to be an NHL player. But I think a lot of people are concerned he'll end up being no more than a 3rd line checking line guy.

 

[Zippy316]

About the power play units, I'll be bummed if Severson isn't regularly used on the power play this year.

On one hand, if they used him the same way they used Larsson in 15-16, I'd be delighted to see they actually recognize that he's that good. It's about time that somebody on our staff realizes that he's that good, and judging by the contract he received not being some bridge deal, Shero already recognizes it.

On the other hand, he's still better than any defenseman on the team on the power play. I feel that if he's not on the power play, it will be because we're gonna play the hell out of him at even strength and PK, like we did with Larsson that year.

For some reason, it seems like the staff has been using Butcher on one PP unit and Mueller on the other.

 

[BenedictGomez]

This is pointless speculation

This is pointless speculation = This is HFBoards

 

[Zippy316]

Devils seemingly had all their news planned out for these last few days to try to distract us from the fact there was a 10 day break between the last preseason game and tomorrow.

Thursday: Chico return/Riveters
Friday: Finally unveiling the worst kept secret in the scoreboard

 

[BenedictGomez]

Friday: Finally unveiling the worst kept secret in the scoreboard

I wonder what percentage of fans who arent on HFBoards or the other Devils forum knew about the scoreboard before putting it on blast today?

I wouldnt be totally shocked if it's a surprise to 50% of fans. Dunno.

 

[Burner Account]

The scoreboard was a surprise to me.

 

[Hypernova]

Best thing about TG was that i didn't have to see his face every time I went to Fire and Ice. Does he really need to record a video of himself for every new story?

 

[Zippy316]

Best thing about TG was that i didn't have to see his face every time I went to Fire and Ice. Does he really need to record a video of himself for every new story?

Seems like it's something the Record (and other media outlets) are pushing.

It's quite ridiculous sometimes, it's really annoying that it plays automatically too.

 

[Tretyak 20]

I'm so ready to hockey.

I love to hockey.