GDT: Buffalo Sabres (5-8-2) vs. Your New Jersey Devils (6-5-2), 7 PM, MSG+

[billingtons ghost]

We want the overstatement of play to stop. The spin job is worthy of Fox news at times here.

How 'bout the character assassination of a guy who really isn't the problem right now?

 

[Blackjack]

They only gave up one goal instead of three today...PROGRESS

I think during the first one I counted two or three opportunities then checked to see how much time was left and it was like 1:45. I don't know if I've ever seen a powerplay stay in the zone for the entire two minutes and not score.

 

[Blender]

Given Nico's contract, I'd say the extra criticism this year will be warranted.

He just got back from surgery and COVID, had no training camp, has had zero practices, and has only played a few games.

 

[Blackjack]

How 'bout the character assassination of a guy who really isn't the problem right now?

Yeah, you know who looked brutal out there? Ryan Murray, don't know what's going on with him, but he couldn't receive a pass.

 

[billingtons ghost]

They only gave up one goal instead of three today...PROGRESS

No, I'm pretty sure you are wrong because it looked like they gave up about 7 on the first PK alone.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

He just got back from surgery and COVID, had no training camp, has had zero practices, and has only played a few games.

He didn’t have surgery on his leg IIRC

 

[Unknown Caller]

He just got back from surgery and COVID, had no training camp, has had zero practices, and has only played a few games.

He deserves a larger sample size before we get on him. But, he also needs to start putting it together sooner than later. Last season and his sophomore season were far from stellar.

 

[billingtons ghost]

Yeah, you know who looked brutal out there? Ryan Murray, don't know what's going on with him, but he couldn't receive a pass.

Yeah absolutely.

I think he, along with Zajac and Nico - simply aren't back from COVID yet. He was bad last game too, and those are the first two games that could be said of him.

 

[Nubmer6]

No, I'm pretty sure you are wrong because it looked like they gave up about 7 on the first PK alone.

If it were possible to give up more than one goal on a minor penalty, we'd do it.

 

[FooteBahl]

He didn’t have surgery on his leg IIRC

I thought it was just a high ankle, no?

 

[Mgd31]

I mean it’s pretty telling this game flipped on its head after the first PK.

 

[Emperoreddy]

We want the overstatement of play to stop. The spin job is worthy of Fox news at times here.

It spins both ways. Zacha is either thr worst player ever or better then Bratt.

The truth is in the middle, but this place is incapable of having middle reasonable takes.

 

[billingtons ghost]

get them back out there……bag skate

They seriously could use a week of practice at this point. They look gassed and confused.

 

[ScottyK]

unless you had unrealistic expectations of playoffs coming into this season you had to of expected some ebs and flows

 

[BurntToast]

Glad to know you figured out the exact amount of games it takes someone to round into game shape

Listen, I love Nico and the Devils need 2 way guys. But I am not sure many guys can say they put as much work in as Jack did this offseason and it shows. The dude has separation from everyone else.

 

[Nicomo Cosca]

He just got back from surgery and COVID, had no training camp, has had zero practices, and has only played a few games.

Insane that has to be pointed out.

 

[NjDevsRR]

That's because we are making them healthy by playing like this against them.

Hmmm, didn’t know we had that much effect on how other teams play Buffalo like, the Isles.

Listen, I am not saying they are some great team. But I just watched them last night severely outplay the Isles. They will be a pain in the ass for each team for the rest of the season.

 

[Auto Pilot]

That’s how bad our PK is. It made the other team get a laugh.

Zajac is cooked.

 

[billingtons ghost]

The truth is in the middle, but this place is incapable of having middle reasonable takes.

Shouldn't this be like, a banner or something - or maybe on everyone's signature?

 

[njdevils1982]

add in the graphic of last season being f***ing embarrassed by the sabres in the 2 games to the tune of 7-1 and 7-2 losses

unacceptable garbage

 

[billingtons ghost]

Hmmm, didn’t know we had that much effect on how other teams play Buffalo like, the Isles.

Listen, I am not saying they are some great team. But I just watched them last night severely outplay the Isles. They will be a pain in the ass for each team for the rest of the season.

No doubt - I mean, for sure that they have lots of talent... but we are helping turn a fragile, frustrated team with no confidence into a team that thinks they can compete and win by turnovers, giveaways and just stupid crap.

I'll be pretty bummed if we fall behind 3-0 on Thursday, but it's a possibility.

 

[RNCDevil]

In the first period, I thought their transition game looked really good. There were a number of shots they failed to convert. The 4th line, which seemed to drive the Devils when they looked good has been a bit MIA.

I also thought the PK, at times, was more aggressive and seemed to make their PP less scary...until it wasn't. I thought I saw some good things there.

I think my biggest worry is that this team loves to over pass and cannot finish. When they score, it's going to look like a top 10 ESPN highlight but they seem incapable of getting a tip, screen point shot goal.

 

[Emperoreddy]

No where near enough traffic in front of the net this game. Ullmark saw everything coming his way.

 

[Emperoreddy]

No doubt - I mean, for sure that they have lots of talent... but we are helping turn a fragile, frustrated team with no confidence into a team that thinks they can compete and win by turnovers, giveaways and just stupid crap.

I'll be pretty bummed if we fall behind 3-0 on Thursday, but it's a possibility.

Problem is we are the team lacking confidence right now.

 

[Blackjack]

It spins both ways. Zacha is either thr worst player ever or better then Bratt.

The truth is in the middle, but this place is incapable of having middle reasonable takes.

Yeah. I was rooting for anyone to score at the end there, I was happy Goose did and I was happy Zacha got an assist. Garbage time my ass, the team REALLY wanted one, and the Sabres really wanted to get Ullmark the SO. Why the f*** can't we just be happy that they had a little success there at the end? I know this game was frustrating but I swear to god sometimes.