GDT: Blue Jackets @ Devils - 7:00 PM - MSG+

[Hisch13r]

Bratt - Hughes - Laine has a nice ring to it.

This is perfect for Laine. He won't even have to move. He can just a stationary gun and Bratt/Hughes can move around him and do their thing.

 

[Shakir ONeal]

Jack could’ve had 6 points

 

[jkrdevil]

The extended holiday break may have been a blessing disguise re: Hughes and his shoulder. Looks like a different player.

 

[Alex NJD]

Bratt - Hughes - Laine has a nice ring to it.

With how Bratt is playing right now he's gonna get a nice contract. Not sure paying 2 wingers premium $ is the best idea

 

[devilsblood]

Great win.

Hughes and Bratt are as Erika said, playing at another level. Really solid effort from the rest of the lineup.

Needed that kind of game from Blackwood. The team needed it. He needed it.

A game like this is evidence of why you don't give up on the season. Whether or not we have a realistic chance to get back in it. It's important that these guys play games like they matter.

 

[BostonDevil]

I remember there being a Bratt-Laine debate on this board. There is absolutely no question which player I would rather have.

Not that I don't like me some Bratt, but Laine might be OK playing with Jack.

 

[Hisch13r]

With how Bratt is playing right now he's gonna get a nice contract. Not sure paying 2 wingers premium $ is the best idea

I mean Bratt's a winger but he's practically a center with him much he impacts the game at both ends and in transition.

 

[Devs3cups]

Great game by Jack. Was thinking bout a new avatar. The Smith/Hughes post game moment was long ago. Thought the 1st start signature was the perfect time! LGD!

 

[Emperoreddy]

Great win.

Hughes and Bratt are as Erika said, playing at another level. Really solid effort from the rest of the lineup.

Needed that kind of game from Blackwood. The team needed it. He needed it.

A game like this is evidence of why you don't give up on the season. Whether or not we have a realistic chance to get back in it. It's important that these guys play games like they matter.

It doesn't matter if they are almost certainly going to fall short.

Winning games like this is huge for them either way. They need to believe even a little bit to help them learn to win.

 

[britdevil]

Bratt looks like Kucherov-lite right now. Amazing, just amazing.

 

[Guttersniped]

Bastian making a difference.

Useless talent-free 4th liner tho.

 

[devilsblood]

The extended holiday break may have been a blessing disguise re: Hughes and his shoulder. Looks like a different player.

Not just for him, but it let the team get away from the stink for a bit and come back with clearer heads.

But absolutely not a coincidence that we were winless before that break and have won 4 of 5 since.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Aside from the obvious guys, I thought Nico and Bastian had strong games as well. They could be a solid duo during this time where we’re missing some guys in the lineup.

Bastian really has impressed me with doing so many little thing well on a consistent basis.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Not just for him, but it let the team get away from the stink for a bit and come back with clearer heads.

But absolutely not a coincidence that we were winless before that break and have won 4 of 5 since.

Get over whatever illness was in the locker room too. You could tell how lethargic they looked that they were exhausted

 

[devilsblood]

So do we know what was going on in the crowd behind the Jackets net in the 3rd?

 

[Guttersniped]

It doesn't matter if they are almost certainly going to fall short.

Winning games like this is huge for them either way. They need to believe even a little bit to help them learn to win.

We need this from Jack. And holy crap that contract, which I completely supported but didn’t know was complete genius.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Play hard like this down the stretch and you 100% can build off this with the right roster moves to make this a playoff team next year.

I firmly believe that.

 

[Shakir ONeal]

Give bratt all the moneys, what a great interview too

 

[Mgd31]

Aside from the obvious guys, I thought Nico and Bastian had strong games as well. They could be a solid duo during this time where we’re missing some guys in the lineup.

Bastian really has impressed me with doing so many little thing well on a consistent basis.

The Hischier line was great. They crushed the Blue Jackets in every single fancy stat metric.

 

[devilsblood]

Aside from the obvious guys, I thought Nico and Bastian had strong games as well. They could be a solid duo during this time where we’re missing some guys in the lineup.

Bastian really has impressed me with doing so many little thing well on a consistent basis.

I don't understand how Seattle couldn't use him. I understand he is just a 4th liner, but he's a legit good 4th liner.

And he's been a key cog on our PP which has basically turned it around once he was inserted in.

Vesey was really good tonight as well.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Nico just plays that complete game you absolutely need in your lineup.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I don't understand how Seattle couldn't use him. I understand he is just a 4th liner, but he's a legit good 4th liner.

And he's been a key cog on our PP which has basically turned it around once he was inserted in.

Vesey was really good tonight as well.

They have too many middling guys and no where to put them as almost none of them are waiver exempt.

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

Lol Sal reads HF seemingly

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[Emperoreddy]