GDT: Your New Jersey Devils (3-1) vs. Calgary Flames (3-1-1), 7 PM, MSG+

[Billdo]

Zacha's 4 goals in 5 games and 5 points in 5 is certainly unsustainable... he's feeding off much better players in Nico and Bratt.

 

[Camille the Eel]

Came out ABSOLUTELY FLAT in the 1st. But they definitely bounced back. Gotta start hard the next game.

It wasn’t just the 1st. We were totally outclassed in the 2d too. It was garbage time when we managed to look like a half decent club. When Calgary was basically cruising. There is very little positive to take from this game.

 

[glenwo2]

Frustrating game to watch but I'm glad Bratt and Sharangovich came flying out the gate during the 3rd.

Hopefully they come "flying out the gate" from the 1st period onward in the next game.

That was pitiful from both the first two periods.

Bratt had a clear shot , time , and chance on the PP and didn’t even look up to see he should have shot it. No clue what he is thinking. Worked out forthe best but still…

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed this :

He could've shot it or passed it to a teammate down low but instead he was thinking PASS ANYWHERE ELSE all the way. I don't understand what Bratt is thinking or if he even is thinking.

 

[glenwo2]

YOUR ZEROES OF THE GAME:

***SIEGENTHALER
**SEVERSON
*BRATT

You just gave me an idea for a new Poll....

 

[NjDevsRR]

LOL at whoever said Hamilton stinks in this GDT. Legit the only Devil with a + tonight, and two apples, 4 shots.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Hopefully they come "flying out the gate" from the 1st period onward in the next game.

That was pitiful from both the first two periods.



Glad I'm not the only one who noticed this :

He could've shot it or passed it to a teammate down low but instead he was thinking PASS ANYWHERE ELSE all the way. I don't understand what Bratt is thinking or if he even is thinking.

idk if i can get used to this

 

[britdevil]

I never ever want to see Geersten again.

Offensive zone penalty, leads to the back breaking 5th goal against. They might might have had a chance at a come back without that buffoonery.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Was it Bratt that was seeing a psychologist last season when he was struggling? We all know what Bratt is capable of; just seems to easily get in his own way. Perhaps another visit would help.

 

[Guadana]

Zacha shooting percentage is too high and will drop. Don’t overrating him because of… some goals.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Our 7M captain is gonna be a third line center in a few years, wild.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Delete

 

[NJDevs26]

I never ever want to see Geersten again.

Offensive zone penalty, leads to the back breaking 5th goal against. They might might have had a chance at a come back without that buffoonery.

We couldn't have used Studenic and his speed/PK ability though

 

[Based Anime Fan]

These games are hound to happen.

If we started better it wouldn't have been quite the hole to dig out of.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Is it just me or does Hamilton still feel like just a celebrity guest for anyone else? I mean I know he is now on the team for a very long time, but just feels like he's just stopping by for a few games.

 

[NJDevils17]

Mercer is such a pleasant surprise in many ways. Gonna be a fixture here

 

[britdevil]

We couldn't have used Studenic and his speed/PK ability though

Thanks Lindy Puff

 

[My3Sons]

Our 7M captain is gonna be a third line center in a few years, wild.

It might depend upon whether they move Mercer to wing. I could see him playing with Jack.

 

[Satan]

I'm only here for Dawson Mercer but wow he looks better than I expected

 

[Devilsfan992]

Was it Bratt that was seeing a psychologist last season when he was struggling? We all know what Bratt is capable of; just seems to easily get in his own way. Perhaps another visit would help.

I thought that was Zacha.

 

[Based Anime Fan]

Also, credit to Vesey for giving a f*** in periods 1 and 2

 

[billingtons ghost]

Takeaways -
Lindy's line changes screwed us in the first period. I really like Graves/Hamilton as a stable top pair, and I really like Severson/Smith as our 2nd pair. I really like Zacha/Nico/Bratt, and taking them apart really put a dent in Bratt's game that he didn't recover from until late.
I think Lindy needs to find something to get Kuokk and Shara going, and I like seeing Kuokk on a line with McLeod - it kindof echos the Zajac line of last year that actually got us thinking that these guys might be decent instead of AHL plugs.
Mercer will be good wherever he plays. I know people love Johnsson, and I love his effort, but in reality, he just falls down, can't handle a pass, misses assignments and is too small to actually hit the people he's trying to hit. Sorry. Tatar needs someone to help him get going, as he's had these flashes where he's great but he needs some help.

We don't have an identity right now, and Mercer is our best bet to give us that. Keep the top line together, and then figure out who Mercer works with - if you move Tatar up with Zacha/Nico, it might just be Bratt or Shara. Last year, we at least had McLeod/Wood/Bastian working when nothing else was - so I think we miss both of those big guys.

We just need some continuity and momentum... and to skate and complete a frigging pass.

Hopefully MacBlack will solve alot of ills.

 

[haak84]

Yeah geertson has to go.

Id bring up holtz for bratt. Team needs a spark. Also, this schedule sucks.

 

[billingtons ghost]

Also, credit to Vesey for giving a f*** in periods 1 and 2

yep - I actually wouldn't mind him moved up alongside Mercer?

 

[JimEIV]

I love Mercer. His game has so much will and the skill to go with it....and that's an awesome combo.

 

[ScottyK]

If we can move our start times to 815 we'll be golden