Devils 2017-18 team discussion (player news and notes) V - Trade Deadline Madness

[MartyOwns]

Fair but, to get to 94, the Devils have to play a little over NHL .500 the rest of the way. That is far from guaranteed, considering their remaining schedule.

That's why the two games after tonight are critical ... if they win those (in regulation), not only are they that much closer to 94, but they make it more difficult for Carolina and Florida to get there.

Will also be important that the numerous games between other Metro teams (and Florida) don't go to OT, so that one of those teams falls further away

yep. every game from here out is critical IMO. i'd feel much more confident if we hadn't been so streaky all year. one bad stretch could spell doom. that said, i think we have the tools to win 3 of 5 to close out the year.

really, when you think about it, our playoff hopes may very well be riding on cory's ball bag

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Fair but, to get to 94, the Devils have to play a little over NHL .500 the rest of the way. That is far from guaranteed, considering their remaining schedule.

That's why the two games after tonight are critical ... if they win those (in regulation), not only are they that much closer to 94, but they make it more difficult for Carolina and Florida to get there.

Will also be important that the numerous games between other Metro teams (and Florida) don't go to OT, so that one of those teams falls further away

I guess, but even when we were on our longer losing streaks, we were picking up points for the most part

Point remains, we'd have to be QUITE bad the rest of the way to miss the playoffs at this point.

 

[JrFischer54]

Every game left is important. I dont think one single game means more, two points is two points. We are in a playoff spot so it is on us to hold it.

i second this. i didnt know we were "ok" to just lose tonight against the pens? i remember reading last week that a loss aginst the wild wasn't that bad because it was a west team? thats just nuts.

 

[SeidoN]

Cory sent to AHL? some fans around here will be happy

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

If Schneider comes back 100% he could help us go on a deep run in the playoffs because he will be well rested. Im really liking this team’s makeup for playoff hockey. Im a bit hesitant on a few guys and how theyll perform come crunch time (Coleman, Bratt, Zacha, Greene) but it will be fun to watch.

WE BETTER MAKE THE PLAYOFFS!!

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

March was always going to be a dog fight for this team. Their performance in crunch time could be a precursor for what's to come in April.

 

[Devils Dominion]

I think FLA has the easiest schedule

 

[My3Sons]

Considering what last season looked like this is so much better. Shero has done what he can to replace MarJo and take some of the load off the teenagers but this is still a young team overall and will have to learn how to win in some tough games down the stretch. Hopefully they can rise to the occasion.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Because, of course!

But hey, we're playing meaningful hockey in March. It's felt like it's been a while since we could say that.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Cory sent to AHL? some fans around here will be happy

He's lost it, can't even beat out Lack for the backup role.

 

[BenedictGomez]

When healthy:

Hall-Hischier-Palmieri
Maroon-Zajac-Grabner
Wood-Zacha-Bratt
Coleman-Boyle-Gibbons

I'm assuming MoJo is done for the year.

 

[D3vilsH0ck3y]

Why would Maroon play lower than Coleman who he is outscoring by over double im pretty sure.

Switch Coleman and Maroon. Not to mention Coleman and Noesen have chemistry, leave them on the fourth with Boyle

I figured Maroon and Noeson may have some chemistry as well. I’m not trying to slow down two lines by splitting up Boyle and Maroon. They both skate like they just crapped their pants.

 

[OmNomNom]

via Amanda

we might face a backup tomorrow.

....which means we'll prob get shut out LOL

 

[Jets012]

the practice lines were

Hall-Hischier-Palmieri
Wood-Zacha-Bratt
Grabner-Zajac-Noesen
Coleman-Boyle-Stafford

where does Maroon fit in there? dont think he was brought in for the fourth line

if Grabner is okay with switching wings it isnt a big deal, but if Grabner wants to play LW and Wood cant switch, then it makes things awkward.

I like Grabner going RW

Hall-Hischier-Palmieri
Wood-Zacha-Bratt
Maroon-Zajac-Grabner
Coleman-Boyle-Noesen

even though in that scenario I see line three and two getting equal playing time

Like those bottom lines a lot. When Gibbons comes back, I'm kicking out Boyle and sliding Coleman over to C. I guess it's also possible to scratch Coleman and play Gibbons. Regardless, both Gibbons/Noesen need to be in the lineup when we are fully healthy.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

I figured Maroon and Noeson may have some chemistry as well. I’m not trying to slow down two lines by splitting up Boyle and Maroon. They both skate like they just crapped their pants.

Maroon isnt THAT slow. He is Zajac speed or a little faster.

And having Grabner on Maroon and Zajac’s like keeps them speedy enough, id rather have two fast lines and two medium speed lines then three fast and one slow

 

[Jets012]

When healthy:

Hall-Hischier-Palmieri
Maroon-Zajac-Grabner
Wood-Zacha-Bratt
Coleman-Boyle-Gibbons

I'm assuming MoJo is done for the year.

Noesen deserves to play. He's productive on the 5 on 5. Good possession player (which I know you hate), but he also scores at a way higher rate than Coleman/Boyle. Much higher rate. We have enough PKers with the Grabner addition, that means we can get away with not having one of Boyle/Coleman in the lineup. Preferably Boyle should be the one to sit, but I think Coleman is more realistic. Coleman has also been good with FOs this year. No reason he can't handle 4th line center responsibilities.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

via Amanda

we might face a backup tomorrow.

....which means we'll prob get shut out LOL

We play Pittsburgh today

And yeah, Murray got injured in practice yesterday

 

[OmNomNom]

We play Pittsburgh today

And yeah, Murray got injured in practice yesterday

oops LOL there go my night plans

 

[bobilly45]

Just throwing this out there (bleedred will have a small rant about this)
Schneider this season has started 35 games, winning 17. Kk has started 23 and won 14, which tells me kk while sometimes allowing more goals a game does come up with the big clutch saves to help win games more often then cory, which is evident by the fact cory has 11 regualtion losses and 6 otl.(17 total)..kk has 8 reg losses and 2 otl (10 total)

913% for cs, and .900 for kk. Corey's started 12 more games, allowing 96 goals, kk, 69 (little ironic that they're just flipped)
Yes, he's went through a slump, but his numbers aren't far off from corys so far this year.

In a waiting room and bored.

 

[Jets012]

Boyle has 2 points in his last 21 games dating back to the start of 2018. 2 in his last 24 games. And he's received Power Play minutes over that time. Both his points occurred on the Power Play. So he's had 0 points in his last 24 games at Even Strength. Scratching him when Gibbons comes back improves the team. Love Boyle's story, but him being a healthy scratch isn't the worst thing. He'll still be around the team.

Noesen and Coleman have both had good years defensively too. Coleman has been strong in the faceoff circle. With Grabner's addition on the PK, Boyle simply isn't needed when we get fully healthy.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

oops LOL there go my night plans

Those always get me going, the games I forget are same day.

If Maroon doesnt play today Ill be genuinely upset

 

[MartyOwns]

Just throwing this out there (bleedred will have a small rant about this)
Schneider this season has started 35 games, winning 17. Kk has started 23 and won 14, which tells me kk while sometimes allowing more goals a game does come up with the big clutch saves to help win games more often then cory, which is evident by the fact cory has 11 regualtion losses and 6 otl.(17 total)..kk has 8 reg losses and 2 otl (10 total)

913% for cs, and .900 for kk. Corey's started 12 more games, allowing 96 goals, kk, 69 (little ironic that they're just flipped)
Yes, he's went through a slump, but his numbers aren't far off from corys so far this year.

In a waiting room and bored.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Concussion. That's rough.