Post-Game Talk: Devils 2, Bruins 1 - sudden death (to Boston)!

[RememberTheName]

One line that I'd be interested in seeing would be Govy - Hughes - Zacha.

Zacha and Govy showed some pretty impressive chemistry in OT when they are on the ice together. They both can read each other really well and its very nice to see from them. Having Hughes between the two might create a really dynamic line. Obviously its with an extremely small sample size of watching the two together but if they wanted to mix it up at some point, I definitely wouldn't be opposed to this setup.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I refuse to call him Govy

 

[JimEIV]

I think a Latika - Hughes - Holtz line down the road would be very effective, Latika can play the garbage game in front of the net plus he has great skills.

In fact I'd like to see Latika and Hughes a game without Palms, maybe put Goose with them and see if that wakes him up. On defense they could be problematic but who knows. But if Palms continues to struggle, mix it up.

You can't call him that lol

 

[Saint Beaurivage]

I refuse to call him Govy

If you pronounce Govy with that slavic G sound, you get Kovy (#17), haha.

The kid is great. I said we had something special after game 1. I am not surprised at all he scored the OT winner in game 2.

 

[Lou is God]

You can't call him that lol

Well I can't get down with Rango, it's not a bad nickname but it just doesn't fit him lol.

How about Vic Ferrari? Latka's alter ego?

 

[Frozen Lake]

One line that I'd be interested in seeing would be Govy - Hughes - Zacha.

Zacha and Govy showed some pretty impressive chemistry in OT when they are on the ice together. They both can read each other really well and its very nice to see from them. Having Hughes between the two might create a really dynamic line. Obviously its with an extremely small sample size of watching the two together but if they wanted to mix it up at some point, I definitely wouldn't be opposed to this setup.

Id like to keep Zacha at center - if he can be a stud 3rd line center for us I think that serves better purpose than a good 2nd line winger

A 45/50pt 3rd line C spreads out scoring, which is huge in todays NHL

 

[Eggtimer]

People keep saying Hughes needs a talented shooter but I really think he wood do better with a good garbage man.

A trenches guy.

Mercer is going to be a very skilled garbage man . Has decent size , great hockey IQ , and has an awesome motor , never quits

 

[Eggtimer]

It feels so good to finally hit on some later round draft picks.
For years it was frustrating seeing other teams find hidden gems for their team while we had none. On top of that , we have had some clunkers with higher draft picks (Josephson Tedendby Matteau spelling ? lol).
I cannot remember the last time we had a later pick turn out to be a very good player ?
It seems like all the top teams have one or two gems like that.
I know it’s only two games in but it is very refreshing to see the team pay the way it has been . Miles better than last year already. We may not make the playoffs but if they play this hard and this style of game , I will be very happy.

 

[MadDevil]

How about we just call him Sharangovich?

 

[Davegarri]

I refuse to call him Govy

My vote is for Itchy

We should just have a thread to vote for the top names and that's it forever

 

[Emperoreddy]

Id like to keep Zacha at center - if he can be a stud 3rd line center for us I think that serves better purpose than a good 2nd line winger

A 45/50pt 3rd line C spreads out scoring, which is huge in todays NHL

I feel like 50 points is a tall ask for Zacha.

 

[pkbrux]

I cannot remember the last time we had a later pick turn out to be a very good player ?

Not sure how you define "very good" but I think Jesper Bratt is a "very good" player, no?

 

[Devils Army]

Nobody has talked about Kulikov really and i think thats a good thing. Doesn't do anything crazy, better skater than i thought and has made a few crisp passes. Plays with a bit of an edge. I think people are going to underestimate how pesky we can be this year, adding Murray and Kulikov to the backend and Blackwood with the ability to stand on his head makes us a tough game. When Vatanen is back i believe we have 6 NHL defenders which is probably 3 or 4 more than last year.

Im really excited to see this team with Nico and Bratt back, more than i should be...which is worrying honestly.

 

[MadDevil]

It also helps balance the defense out so that somebody doesn't have to play their off side in a top 4 role, although we'll have to wait and see how long that lasts. Murray and Kulikov aren't exactly known for their durability.

 

[Devils Army]

It also helps balance the defense out so that somebody doesn't have to play their off side in a top 4 role, although we'll have to wait and see how long that lasts. Murray and Kulikov aren't exactly known for their durability.

One of the biggest issues last year was that every dman minus Sevo was under 6 foot AND a bad skater. Murray and Kulikov immediately bring size and poise back there as well as a willingness to play defense.

Really hoping Murray can stay healthy. Im guessing that Butcher might play the second half of back to backs as a platoon with Murray to keep him fresh.

 

[glenwo2]

How about we just call him Sharangovich?

Right.

Or maybe we can call him Yegor?

That *is* his first name after all.

 

[Emperoreddy]

It also helps balance the defense out so that somebody doesn't have to play their off side in a top 4 role, although we'll have to wait and see how long that lasts. Murray and Kulikov aren't exactly known for their durability.

Why signing Vats and holding onto Butcher makes sense. Gives us extra depth.

I feel like you could do worse then Butcher and Tennyson as extra plugs.

 

[Eggtimer]

Not sure how you define "very good" but I think Jesper Bratt is a "very good" player, no?

I assumed it was a given on Bratt. I wrote hit on “some” picks - Bratt and Sharangovich

 

[MadDevil]

Right.

Or maybe we can call him Yegor?

That *is* his first name after all.

Yeah, not everybody needs a nickname. Besides I'm sure his teammates are going to call him something wildly original like Shary or Shares anyway.

 

[captainscott]

Why signing Vats and holding onto Butcher makes sense. Gives us extra depth.

I feel like you could do worse then Butcher and Tennyson as extra plugs.

i would agree ... I think butcher should be looked into being traded however at some point if he returns anything....assuminig we have guys coming up at some point

 

[ghughes20]

Why signing Vats and holding onto Butcher makes sense. Gives us extra depth.

I feel like you could do worse then Butcher and Tennyson as extra plugs.

Depth is key this season. There's going to be COVID cases on the Devils - it's only a matter of time.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

He does the little things Boqvist doesn't, I think Boqvist has more talent than McLoed but McLoed is a scrapper on the ice, always moving and relentless.

I mean goons might not matter much in today's NHL but plumbers still do.

I agree. McLeod looks much better so this year. We could use a another big bull.

 

[Clam Jensen]

This probably won’t catch on anywhere outside of this comment, but I like yegor bomb.

 

[Better Call Sal]

For anyone thinking I’ll ever stop calling him Rango.

 

[tr83]

My vote is for Itchy

We should just have a thread to vote for the top names and that's it forever

And with that beard, call Palmieri Scratchy