I disagree with other Devils fans that we don't miss Henrique. I think we do. That's why we traded for Grabner and Maroon at the deadline. We needed to do the trade though, our defense was a dumpster fire before Vatanen came in.
Are you sure you're watching the right games? I've seen many defensive mistakes by Montour lately that's lead to goals on our end. Sami is small, I'll give him that, but at least he plays aggressive
Vatanen played well during the playoffs, it was usually Montour who was too offensive in the other teams zone. I'd still rather have Montour at times, but his defensive play is rather annoying.
Agree.Sami Vatanen is a very good offensively minded defensiveman playing nicely for New Jersey Devils. He was great for Ducksive Anaheim, but in the end, I think this was a trade nice for all parties around!
Sadly, we have one or two on our board that don't like him either.The poster you're quoting has had a ridiculous hate on for Vatanen for awhile now, and would have loved to drive him out of town long before it ever made sense.
Agree.
Fair trade all around.
Vatanen has been a godsend. He's replaced Adam Larsson (he's better than Larsson) and he's also carrying around the skeleton of Andy Greene, who is now a VERY bad defenseman in the year 2018.
I disagree with other Devils fans that we don't miss Henrique. I think we do. That's why we traded for Grabner and Maroon at the deadline. We needed to do the trade though, our defense was a dumpster fire before Vatanen came in.
Ding Ding Ding , not to mention Montours all around game has been very impressive! On a team where huge mistakes often get put into the back of our net ( I don’t miss vatenan at all) come playoffs time he will turn the puck over at critical times, get outmanned in front of the net and have that lost look on his face( ala bieksa luca sbisa) glad he’s doing well in NJ though . Ty for Henrique. At this point moving forward Henrique>Silf as far as being resigned ( that’s how impressive Henrique is)
I do not believe it, as I have discussed with many Oilers fans, Larsson is much better than even Fowler.Agree.
Fair trade all around.
Vatanen has been a godsend. He's replaced Adam Larsson (he's better than Larsson) and he's also carrying around the skeleton of Andy Greene, who is now a VERY bad defenseman in the year 2018.
Montour is coming into his own , but he will also be the next to be shipped out( Larsson has always been the guy of all the young guns to be the next duck top 4 signed to a long deal) everyone else is expandable( Larsson, fowler, lindholm & manson) are here to stay
The poster you're quoting has had a ridiculous hate on for Vatanen for awhile now, and would have loved to drive him out of town long before it ever made sense.
Funny, everyone blasting me for “ always being a vats hater “ I always said I think his compete level is high, but that the glaring mistakes will for sure be why he is traded . And as usual, me and Murray on same page and he was sent packing . Circumstances aside, he for those glaring mistakes was getting shipped out even if kesler and getz had been healthy( granted it would’ve been done this off season) I also always said his style suits the eastern conference more( and as usual I was spot on there also) Montour is coming into his own , but he will also be the next to be shipped out( Larsson has always been the guy of all the young guns to be the next duck top 4 signed to a long deal) everyone else is expandable( Larsson, fowler, lindholm & manson) are here to stay
Funny, everyone blasting me for “ always being a vats hater “ I always said I think his compete level is high, but that the glaring mistakes will for sure be why he is traded . And as usual, me and Murray on same page and he was sent packing . Circumstances aside, he for those glaring mistakes was getting shipped out even if kesler and getz had been healthy( granted it would’ve been done this off season) I also always said his style suits the eastern conference more( and as usual I was spot on there also) Montour is coming into his own , but he will also be the next to be shipped out( Larsson has always been the guy of all the young guns to be the next duck top 4 signed to a long deal) everyone else is expandable( Larsson, fowler, lindholm & manson) are here to stay
Is Blandisi a forever tweener ?
Most even hockey trade of the season?
I am so jealous of your fave team’s endless flow of ready when needed d men.I'm not sure I've ever seen a more "I'm awesome post" in my entire time here. Jesus dude...
Anyway, it was common knowledge for most on the Duck board that Vatanen would be traded by this coming offseason. The injuries just expedited the process. Everyone just isn't as quick to post how awesome they are for being right about it.
I don't agree with your assessment of Vatanen either. I don't think glaring mistakes was an issue of his at all. It was a lack of consistency. I do agree about his game being more suited for the eastern conference though.
Completely disagree about Montour. He isn't going anywhere.