Tampa Bay Lightning Defeat the New Jersey Devils 4 Games to 1 and Advance to the ECSF

[NyQuil]

Same with the majority of teams in the NHL

I don't know about that.

I think quite a few teams need a lot more work then one UFA addition.

 

[BelovedIsles]

NJD kept this closer than I imagined. Schneider was a difference maker. The best thing to come out if this series for NJD is Schneider reclaiming his career. They have their starter back.

If the Bs advance, should be a wonderful series.

 

[vippe]

This series was never going to end in another way.

But I think Devils did good, way better than I thought they would play.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

In one thread: "HIRSCHIER DOESN'T GET NO RESPECT!"

In the other: "HALL IS DRAGGING AROUND TWO SCRUBS ON HIS LINE!!!"

Rational people (most Devils fans):

Hischier is 18/19, in his first NHL season and second in NA. He is a physically immature, yet still battles his ass off to produce like a borderline 1C, who is defensively aware. Yes, Hall has helped him a ton, but he has also helped Hall.

No, he is not as good as the line mates of other Hart contenders like Kucherov (Stamkos), Giroux (Couturier and Voracek for half the season) and Mackinnon (Rantanen and Landeskog).

Are you still confused, or do you need further elaboration?

 

[PRZ45MD]

Rational people (most Devils fans):

Hischier is 18/19, in his first NHL season and second in NA. He is a physically immature, yet still battles his ass off to produce like a borderline 1C, who is defensively aware. Yes, Hall has helped him a ton, but he has also helped Hall.

No, he is not as good as the line mates of other Hart contenders like Kucherov (Stamkos), Giroux (Couturier and Voracek for half the season) and Mackinnon (Rantanen and Landeskog).

Are you still confused, or do you need further elaboration?

Given this assessment of Hischier, one I agree with, what did you think of Sergachev(shelterd use 19yo) and Cirelli(20yo rook) for the Lightning?

 

[Based Anime Fan]

Given this assessment of Hischier, one I agree with, what did you think of Sergachev(shelterd use 19yo) and Cirelli(20yo rook) for the Lightning?

Both looked fine. Sergachev was expected, but Cirelli was a name I had never heard of until game 1. Goddam.

 

[jcaulfield8]

Most of them aren't.

Fair enough. I had a few beers at the game and read through he thread as I was walking home. Saw a few that said this but didn’t check on the name of the poster. My bad. Thought you guys were solid, but just at the start of your journey.

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

Congrats Tampa - next series is gonna be a lot harder

Well that’s generally how it goes doesn’t get easier as you advance

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

I'm not sure OP knows what he's talking about in the title.

I heard so much about how the Devils swept the season series. This series is tied 4-4, 'mate.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Execution and goaltending seems to have made this series look much worse than it was. Scoring chances, shots and puck possession were all pretty even. Tampa Bay's defense was great against Hall.

 

[AveryQuietMan]

I'm not sure OP knows what he's talking about in the title.

I heard so much about how the Devils swept the season series. This series is tied 4-4, 'mate.

are you really still faulting devs fans for trying to rally around something?

we knew what we were up against and most if not all expected a series loss..... sorry for trying to keep it positive....

 

[PRZ45MD]

Both looked fine. Sergachev was expected, but Cirelli was a name I had never heard of until game 1. Goddam.

I loved Coleman. Admittedly haven't watched much of the Devils all year. I just appreciate his hustle and grit. I think the Devils are a legit PMD/Offensive Defenseman, grown Hischier, and another 2/3C from deeper playoff runs. Hall needs help, but not necessarily on his line. He needs a Brayden Point on another line and more than Vatanen on the back-end. You guys should bring Carlson home and pay him well.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Good series! The Devils have something good going and will build on this season.

 

[bukwas]

NJD kept this closer than I imagined. Schneider was a difference maker. The best thing to come out if this series for NJD is Schneider reclaiming his career. They have their starter back.

If the Bs advance, should be a wonderful series.

I could see them making short work of Boston to be honest.

 

[dkhockey]

thanks alot for putting schneider in goal.... handed the series to tampa.... not like kinkaid was the hero that got NJ into the playoffs...

 

[Devilsfan118]

Fun series, game 3 is a lifelong memory for me. Hell of a game.

Fun banter with most Tampa fans too, though there's something about people from Florida that makes having a discussion difficult. Not nearly as bad as Panthers fans, though, so that's something I guess.

 

[PRZ45MD]

thanks alot for putting schneider in goal.... handed the series to tampa.... not like kinkaid was the hero that got NJ into the playoffs...

What? Schneider was like 1.7gaa .950% or something nuts. Schneider wasn't the problem. Secondary scoring, lack of PMD beyond Vatanen are what I'd point to. Basically just outdepthed. Being able to skate Hedman or McD for 50minutes a game is pretty nuts as far as dealing with opposing teams' offense.

If Kinkaid starts in that game today, Bolts win this game going away. Schneider earned his 2nd star in the Arena.

 

[Devilsfan118]

I could see them making short work of Boston to be honest.

Funny, I could see Boston dismantling this team tbh. We'll see I suppose.

 

[BigGulpsEh]

Both looked fine. Sergachev was expected, but Cirelli was a name I had never heard of until game 1. Goddam.

Cirelli went undrafted in the OHL and had a try out with the Oshawa generals and made the team. Great story

 

[Tundra]

Can’t believe devils fans are saying with vats they win game 4 and 5.....then they blame the refs for blatant calls the refs had to make. They blame everything but the difference in talent and coaching....those that actually think these are the reasons why they lost, please find your way back to reality before the 18/19 season starts up

Only major homers believe that.

 

[AveryQuietMan]

Cirelli went undrafted in the OHL and had a try out with the Oshawa generals and made the team. Great story

years ago i predicted stevie y would be the next lou lam.... dont mean to toot my own horn but 'toot toot'

he is a very good gm.

 

[J T Money]

Overall, I thought it was a pretty solid series. Nobody really expected NJ to win but they fought hard and were very opportunistic whenever Tampa screwed up.

 

[T REX]

Makes you wonder if Schneider started this series, if there would have been a different outcome through the first 4 games. Kinkaid gave up some really bad goals in Game 1 and 2.

Maybe but I still think it is just more games like today.

 

[Leonardo87]

Maybe but I still think it is just more games like today.

Probably. NJ just did not have the depth to match Tampa’s depth.

 

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