Devils 2016-17 team discussion (players news & notes) Part I

[Oneiro]

Not surprised to see Speers still with the club, though I don't expect him to be a part of opening night roster.

To be honest, I am way more excited about this kid than McLeod, Bastian or Gignac. Though he doesn't have remarkable physical tools, he's shown a higher level of IQ and vision than the rest of the guys his age.

 

[Inno]

Is Elias in camp on the ice ?

 

[Cheddabombs]

Is Elias in camp on the ice ?

He's skating on his own not with the rest of camp, last I heard.

 

[Devilswede]

Just ask Paul Castron what he thinks of Blake Speers. He absolutely loves the guy. Very high on him.

 

[NJDevs26]

Certainly seems like they're leaving an opening for Speers or Lappin to be on the Opening Night roster.

 

[Maine Fan]

Is Elias in camp on the ice ?

Elias is skating but not practicing with the team. His name is still on his locker. He is going to team meetings. He has his own Devils shirt #26.

Looking forward to see him with the Devils this season. .

 

[thethinglonger]

Cuts Announced

https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-trim/c-282299628

 

[thethinglonger]

Assigned to their junior teams:

Goaltender: Evan Cormier (Saginaw, OHL);

Defensemen: Colby Sissons (Swift Current, WHL), Colton White (Sault. Ste. Marie, OHL)

Forwards: Nathan Bastian (Mississauga, OHL), Brandon Gignac (Shawinigan, QMJHL), Michael McLeod (Mississauga, OHL)

Assigned to Albany:

Goaltenders: Ken Appleby, Mackenzie Blackwood

Defensemen: Joshua Jacobs, Vojtech Mozik

Forwards: Brandon Baddock, Blake Coleman, Brian Gibbons, Ryan Kujawinski, Jan Mandat, Max Novak, Blake
Pietila, John Quenneville, Kevin Rooney, Ben Sexton, Ben Thomson

Placed on Waivers:

Defensemen: Brandon Gormley, Andrew MacWilliam, Reece Scarlett, Karl Stollery

Forward: Carter Camper

 

[Classic Devil]

So, 'young' players staying with New Jersey for the moment:

Defense: Auvitu, Santini
Forwards: Blandisi, Lappin, Speers, Wood, Zacha

 

[JimEIV]

Have been most impressed with Wood and Santini so far. Hoping to see more from Zacha. He's playing with good players tonight... hoping for a good performance

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

So, 'young' players staying with New Jersey for the moment:

Defense: Auvitu, Santini
Forwards: Lappin, Speers, Wood, Zacha

I'd add Blandisi to that list.

 

[NjDevsRR]

Certainly seems like they're leaving an opening for Speers or Lappin to be on the Opening Night roster.

Probably since DSP and Bennett haven't proven they deserve a top 6 spot. It's wide open for these kids. I wouldn't mind throwing Blandisi on his off wing with Hall and Henrique. He has had a strong preseason so far.

 

[Classic Devil]

I'd add Blandisi to that list.

Good point. I was focusing on players who weren't with the team last season.

 

[Zippy316]

The most puzzling non-cut for me is easily Rod Pelley

He hasn't even played in a pre-season game yet AND he's on an AHL deal, but they kept him around.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

The most puzzling non-cut for me is easily Rod Pelley

He hasn't even played in a pre-season game yet AND he's on an AHL deal, but they kept him around.

Maybe they are like me and forgot he even existed.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

It's interesting to see that Hynes is experimenting with Cammalleri on the "third" line like some posters have suggested this offseason. I wonder if this is just an experiment or something that he's seriously considering? I don't think it's a bad idea. He'd be a nice veteran linemate to pair with Zacha. Depending on chemistry, this could allow us to roll 4 lines with some scoring punch.

Hall-Henrique-Bennett
Boucher-Zajac-Palmeri
Cammalleri-Zacha-Blandisi
Josefson-Fiddler-DSP

 

[Brooklyndevil]

I think a season in Albany, will help JQ. He didn't look NHL ready.

 

[theoptimist]

I'm hoping for an injury-free season from Greene.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I'm hoping for an injury-free season from Greene.

That would make 5 consecutive seasons without missing a game...Pretty remarkable for a guy playing the tough minutes that he plays.

 

[Zippy316]

I'm hoping for an injury-free season from Greene.

After he's played every game the last four years, you're definitely going to jinx it with that comment.

 

[kiwidevil]

I'm hoping for an injury-free season from Greene.

I don't think "hoping" is the word. We are easily the worst D in the league without Greene.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

I'm hoping for an injury-free season from Greene.

Knock on wood.

 

[VoidCreature]

https://www.nhl.com/news/taylor-hal...-devils-playoff-bid/c-282239672?tid=282278696

Season Preview: New Jersey Devils




Trophy candidates

Schneider (Vezina, Jennings); Zacha (Calder)

 

[thethinglonger]

It's interesting how the coaching staff seems to be looking for specific pairs of players that go well together...Rico/Hall, Zajac/Palmieri (even though the entire Boucher/Zajac/Palmieri line looked great during their short time together last year)...maybe they're looking to do a Zacha/Cammalleri pairing?

 

[None Shall Pass]

Rod "The Rod" Pelley sticking around, huh.