GDT: Your NJ Devils @ The Winged Wheel, 1/4/2023

[Bleedred]

Me too actually. The record is starting to wear out.

The record may be starting to wear out, but Blackwood has worn out here about as much as that old 8-track tape.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Where are you all getting "game time decision"? Sounds like Nico will play:

Lindy was quoted today as saying he's hopeful Nico and Tatar will play tonight, and that they'd see how they feel after skating this morning. Don't think anything was confirmed after that.

 

[Whaddagoal]

So from Nico's mouth, he's saying its just a "bruise" and he'll work through it.....

 

[Devils090]

So from Nico's mouth, he's saying its just a "bruise" and he'll work through it.....

Certainly could have been worse with his luck with injuries, hopefully he avoids hurting it further

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Lgd

 

[Cheddabombs]

 

[Eggtimer]

I wonder if Nemec might get a game or two with the big boys if Marino is still hurt for a couple more games ? He had a very good WJC . Might be a time to give him a look or is it too important of games to see how he does ?

 

[Saugus]

So given that McLeod only scores once every 25 games like he's on an installment plan, does that mean he's due for one?

 

[Whaddagoal]

So given that McLeod only scores once every 25 games like he's on an installment plan, does that mean he's due for one?

When Mikey scores everyone is thoroughly elated and shocked!

... Oh and, we're still waiting for Zetterlund to open up shop again and score some goals. He's done really well with his passing plays, but he hasn't seem to have gotten much ON net recently, let alone IN the net.

 

[Devils731]

So Nico is saying he will be grimacing through some soreness tonight? He’s definitely getting on the scoreboard.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Again, imagine being Vitek. Playing 2 solid games and having to sit cause Mac needs his mandatory start. lmfao

Mack hate. So 2022.

 

[Devs3cups]

Mack hate. So 2022.

There was no logic behind starting Mac against the Hurricanes. Take it as hate if you want.

 

[TonySoprano]

We just keep giving Mac a pass for his f*** ups. Reminds me of Chris Moltisanti

 

[guitarguyvic]

We just keep giving Mac a pass for his f*** ups. Reminds me of Chris Moltisanti

And just like Chris, he will probably crash and burn, get a significant injury, and then finally mercifully put out of our misery.

 

[Bleedred]

Mack hate. So 2022.

Mack is not actually a bad goaltender. So 2020.

 

[Bleedred]

Some of you are like so insufferable with this Mac hate. Like, the puck hasn't even dropped yet and people in here are bashing the best netminder in our organization? We don't actually even know he's playing tonight! Some of you are just so f***ed.

Is everyone seriously forgetting the home opener when Detroit carved Vitek Vanecek up for 5 goals? And calls for our wonderful HOF head coach to be fired ensued from the home crowd because of it.

The blatant disrespect for OUR FAVORITE TEAM'S BEST GOALTENDER! The ONLY one with gifted athleticism and truly elite upside.

You people call yourselves fans of the Devils?

Let's start giving the best goaltender in the history organization after Brodeur and the best goalie to ever wear #29 for the New Jersey Devils the respect he deserves!

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

LGD.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Interesting line up (though the penmanship is sub par).

Hoping the Devils role lines and don't shorten shifts.

 

[Bleedred]

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the best goalie to ever wear #29 for the New Jersey Devils

Myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy goodness!

And that's not even touching the rest of this superstar caliber post.

This new Blackwoodd poster is certainly trying to eclipse DD levels of insane.

I don't think he'll manage to actually accomplish it though.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Well I’m back gang, had to take most of December off from posting cuz my job’s crazy around the holidays, but it’s ok cuz the Devils apparently also took all of December off. Maybe we can both get back in the groove tonight.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Interesting line up (though the penmanship is sub par).

Hoping the Devils role lines and don't shorten shifts.

That maybe from last game. (Dated a few days ago)

Still close most likely.

 

[njdevils1982]

edit: nm ...realized that lineup photo was from last week

 

[Bleedred]

Vanecek is apparently starting.

So I guess they're gonna subject the decrepit #29 to more potential Bronx cheers tomorrow night?

Or start Vanecek two games in a row? Probably not, but it wouldn't be the first time Ruff has started the same goalie two nights in a row.

That's only happened with Blackwood and Daws last year.

 

[Devs3cups]

 

[Bleedred]

The Blues are actually one of I think 3 teams Blackwood has never faced in his career.

The other two being Seattle and the Devils.

Vanecek is 0-1-0 against the Blues with an .892% in 1 game.