GDT: Devils vs. Panthers - 7:00PM MSG+

[Billdo]

...really hope Noesen is scratched for Zacha tomorrow.

I must’ve not been paying attention, I thought he had a really solid game whereas I don’t remember seeing Hayes do anything of any relevance. My vote is for Hayes to sit one out.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Trocheck apparently played like 27 minutes tonight? what the hell?

Hynes' fault

 

[MadDevil]

They're also one of the few teams that feels the need to play an enforcer. Haley was a Pete favorite, for the past several years in San Jose.

Sounds like Boughner might share some of the same philosophies. Ride your best players and have a goon in the lineup.

 

[Blackjack]

His corsi and fenwick are pretty ridiculous for a guy that gets a heavily lopsided amount of D-zone starts. He barely starts shifts in the O-zone.

They've come down a little bit, probably because they were unsustainable for anybody that is used in the D-zone like he has been.

I like Noesen, but I'll take Zacha over him every time. I wish we liked Noesen more sometimes, but Hayes is actually producing points (for now) so I understand why he's played.

I think it's funny that whenever people start really getting on Hayes's case, he gets a point or two. He's not my favorite player either, but I think he's a little more solid than people give him credit for.

 

[MadDevil]

I think it's funny that whenever people start really getting on Hayes's case, he gets a point or two. He's not my favorite player either, but I think he's a little more solid than people give him credit for.

He's like most bottom 6 forwards, fine in low enough doses. It's when he's getting more PP time than actual skilled forwards that he makes you want to jettison him to the moon.

 

[Zippy316]

The lines are stupid right now, but sadly there really isn't any other option.

Hischier's biggest strength is his possession game and working the cycle in the offensive zone. Let's put him with two guys in Hall and Palmieri who are only good off the rush and are awful in the offensive zone.

Boyle and Hayes should not be on a line together. Hayes shouldn't be on the ice either; he somehow makes himself an integral locker room guy everywhere he goes because he's useless on the ice.

Bratt needs to be freed from Henrique's disappearing act. Stafford isn't much better than Henrique, but I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt.

I know it'll never happen, but Coleman is really the only center that makes any sense between Hall and Palmieri right now. Would probably give us a balanced attack if that happened. Hall - Coleman - Palmieri; Bratt - Hischier - Stafford; Henrique - Zacha - Gibbons; Wood - Boyle - Noesen.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Kids all had a good game IMO so that is good.

Henrique is still wearing his invisibility cloak, which is very bad. He is weighing us down right now.

 

[Southpaw123]

Lets face it, Hayes will never be a top forward. He is def having a better season than last, tonight he surpassed his total points for the whole of last year!! At then end of the day, he's slow, not a great hockey iq, yes funny with the team-we get your bromance with Henrique but at the end of the day do we need him in the line up?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Hall-Hischier-Palmieri
Johansson-Henrique-Bratt
Zacha-Zajac-Stafford
Gibbons-Boyle-Coleman
Wood, Noesen

 

[MNDevilsfan]

I want the Hall - Hischier - Bratt line back.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Never liked Hall and Palms together

 

[R8Devs]

Hall-Hischier-Palmieri
Johansson-Henrique-Bratt
Zacha-Zajac-Stafford
Gibbons-Boyle-Coleman
Wood, Noesen

hynes said Johansson is progressing slowly so who knows if he'll come with the team for the upcoming trip, if he doesn't I would try

Hall-Hischier-Bratt/Palmieri
Zacha-Zajac-Palmieri/Bratt
Wood-Henrique-Stafford
Gibbons-Boyle-Coleman

 

[AfroThunder396]

Hayes and Boyle in the lineup at the same time significantly lowers our team speed, which was the main reason why we started so hot.

We can afford to have one. We can't have both. Boyle is a center, better defensively, wins faceoffs, and has a better nose for the net.

 

[Emperoreddy]

hynes said Johansson is progressing slowly so who knows if he'll come with the team for the upcoming trip, if he doesn't I would try

Hall-Hischier-Bratt/Palmieri
Zacha-Zajac-Palmieri/Bratt
Wood-Henrique-Stafford
Gibbons-Boyle-Coleman

He is working out, which is a good sign, but he isn’t skating yet. I don’t expect him to go on the Canadian trip at this point.

 

[My3Sons]

It’s hard to know how good this team might be. Zajac has been hurt all season. MarJo hasn’t stepped up yet. PZ hasn’t found his offense yet. Santini and Sevs are still up and down. Lovejoy is still taking up a roster spot. Cory has been a bit inconsistent. If just a couple of these things get ironed out the team can maintain it’s good play over the long haul.

 

[Bleedred]

I think it's funny that whenever people start really getting on Hayes's case, he gets a point or two. He's not my favorite player either, but I think he's a little more solid than people give him credit for.

He was horrific last year, but I don’t think he was nearly as bad last year as he really is. I’m also not sure if he’s really as good as his scoring indicates right now.

I’d take 30 points from him if he can give that to us. It still makes him more valuable than a guy that plays better but can’t even score 20 points while playing 3rd line/PP. like *cough* Josefson *cough*.

 

[Billdo]

Hall-Hischier-Palmieri
Johansson-Henrique-Bratt
Zacha-Zajac-Stafford
Gibbons-Boyle-Coleman
Wood, Noesen

Switch Zacha and Henrique and I’m down for this.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Zajac is going to slow us down even more. We need all the other things he brings, but we also need to counter that and add speed elsewhere. Easiest way to do that is take Hayes out.

 

[R8Devs]

75 points in the next 66 games and for a playoff spot to be basically guaranteed. long way to go but who knew they would have this kind of start

 

[Emperoreddy]

75 points in the next 66 games and for a playoff spot to be basically guaranteed. long way to go but who knew they would have this kind of start

If we can get to the other side of Thanksgiving in a playoff spot we will have our ourselves in a good position.

 

[Zippy316]

Zajac is going to slow us down even more. We need all the other things he brings, but we also need to counter that and add speed elsewhere. Easiest way to do that is take Hayes out.

We should be fine. Boyle and Zajac will likely be on different lines.

When everyone is healthy, Boyle will probably play alongside Coleman, Gibbons, Wood, or Noesen.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Zajac really isn’t that slow. He is an average skater. His speed won’t hinder his linemates. When/If healthy:

Hall Zajac/Hischier Bratt
Johansson Hischier/Zajac Palmieri
Henrique Zacha Stafford
Gibbons Boyle Coleman

 

[Alex NJD]

The most consistent guy on the team hasn't been Hall or Bratt, it's definitely Coleman. He may not be the best player or the smoothest player on the ice but he brings his game every single shift.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Never liked Hall and Palms together

Gotta disagree with you on that, I think they compliment each other really well. Both are fast players, where Palms is a bit more grittier and battles in the corners well and has a tendency to shoot first, and Hall is more finesse and is a elite playmaker.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Gotta disagree with you on that, I think they compliment each other really well. Both are fast players, where Palms is a bit more grittier and battles in the corners well and has a tendency to shoot first, and Hall is more finesse and is a elite playmaker.

You explained why I hate the pairing. Palmieri takes the puck to the net immediately or gets a shot off whenever he gets a chance. That absolutely kills Halls game. Hall needs the puck on his stick as much as possible. Palmieris style limits that, IMO.