GDT: Optimism Train! Devils @ Predators, 2 PM, MSG+

[Emperoreddy]

If we can get Henrique and Palmieri going I think we could go on a nice winning streak. Hall has just been unbelievable and as advertised. Zajac and Cammy have been terrific as well.

We actually have enough forwards going to weather those two cold slumps. They do need to wake up, but our biggest issue is cleaning up the team D.

We tighten up just a bit and we can go on a winning streak. Some of it is basic with taking the safe clear over forcing passes.

Everyone needs to get better positionally. Forwards as well

 

[TheUnseenHand]

What's the word on Zacha by the way?

 

[Emperoreddy]

What's the word on Zacha by the way?

Facial lacerations.

 

[njdevils1982]

nice…just have to stay healthy


http://www.nhl.com/stats/player?agg...7&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=pointsPerGame

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

k seriously why is Zajac so damn good this year?haha

 

[Emperoreddy]

k seriously why is Zajac so damn good this year?haha

Dano mentioned he the off-season working on his shot, but he has been much more active in the zone overall.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

I'd give JQ a look in Paps place. Great team win. Need to play better defensively.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Facial lacerations.

That's vague enough to make me think it might be an eye. I hope it's not an eye thing and his face just swelled up too much too play.

 

[VoidCreature]

Dano mentioned he the off-season working on his shot, but he has been much more active in the zone overall.

I think it's a product of our system this year, too. We're much more geared towards offense as a team, and he's benefiting from it like everyone else. He's been a beast so far.

 

[Emperoreddy]

nice…just have to stay healthy


http://www.nhl.com/stats/player?agg...7&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=pointsPerGame

Camm is on another planet right now.

 

[Emperoreddy]

That's vague enough to make me think it might be an eye. I hope it's not an eye thing and his face just swelled up too much too play.

Hynes didn't sound concerned. He mentioned it was something they needed to give him a day before looking again so it sounds like he swelled up to me.

 

[VoidCreature]

That's vague enough to make me think it might be an eye. I hope it's not an eye thing and his face just swelled up too much too play.

I don't want to see any fear mongering.

 

[Brodeur]

It never stops being funny.

Possibly even funnier with the Finnish announcer's call.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I think it's a product of our system this year, too. We're much more geared towards offense as a team, and he's benefiting from it like everyone else. He's been a beast so far.

I agree but he is just overall seeing the ice better than I've seen in years.

It is great to watch as I've always liked Travis.

 

[njdevils1982]

Possibly even funnier with the Finnish announcer's call.

without a doubt funnier

 

[Emperoreddy]

I don't want to see any fear mongering.

There you go. He has a hockey face now.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Not sure if Blender is the answer. Paps is really fighting it right now. Just bungling tons of passes.

Yeah I'm not sure either. But he brings speed, energy, and playmaking ability, thing this team could use. Albany has given us tremendous pieces in Wood and Lappin, might as well go to the well again. Blender could add some value when he isn't scoring and PAP is about as useless as can be when he isn't. It's very frustrating, especially when he gets time with Hall. He's been getting set up left and right with nothing to show for it.

 

[njdevils1982]

There you go. He has a hockey face now.

hall's scar has healed pretty good…..and i remember when i was a kid when salming got his hockey face….nasty ****

 

[Better Call Sal]

Possibly even funnier with the Finnish announcer's call.

Hysterical!

Feel bad for Clarkie, he got offered way more money than he should have to play for his hometown team. Been nothing but bad luck since, everyone knew he'd revert back to the player he always had been when those lofty expectations were put on his shoulders.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Injury updates?

Hall looked very awkward after the tying goal and the way he came down on the knee.

 

[RSeen]

I'd trade Henrique straight up for Brodin. I know we don't have a lot of depth to trade a top6 F but you gotta give to get.

Brodin has not bee great for the last while. That is not a good trade at all. Rico only makes $4 million and he won't be able to replace him any time soon.

 

[RSeen]

I wouldn't mind if PAP was waived honestly. He's not very good. When Bennett comes back, his role will be even more limited. Maybe if Bennett is used at LW there's room, but idk.

Hall - Henrique - Bennett
Cam - Zajac - Lappin
Blandisi - Zacha - Palmieri
Wood - Fiddler - DSP

If anyone should be waived its DSP. Too slow and not productive. He can't keep up with our top 6, PAP can at least be complimentary at times.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Injury updates?

Hall looked very awkward after the tying goal and the way he came down on the knee.

He played a ton in OT and set Camm up with a beauty of a pass on the winner so I think he is fine.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Injury updates?

Hall looked very awkward after the tying goal and the way he came down on the knee.

Didn't see that. He didn't miss a shift after that, I'm sure he's fine.

 

[tr83]

Great win! Sure makes up for getting robbed in a few other games. Glad I didn't turn it off!