Rock opens at 5pm tomorrow? Also, is there anyone who doesn't think we're better with Mueller in for Lovejoy?
Devils 2017-18 team discussion (player news and notes) VIII - Postseason Edition
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BenedictGomez
Corsi is GROSSLY overrated
Mueller definitely provides more than Lovejoy.
I think they're worried about having three young defenseman in a playoff game at the same time.
It's been either:
Mueller
Butcher
or
Butcher
Severson
I dont think they want all 3 at once.
MartyOwns
thank you shero
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no, because the other players that you mentioned have value beyond penalty killing. big difference
he does? i must have been absent that day
Those complaining about Grabner should point to their posts made at the time of the trade about how they saw Grabner’s game not fitting stylistically or that he wouldn’t provide any offense and his penalty killing wouldn’t make a difference. As you noted hindsight is 20/20. As bad as the Grabs trade has been the Maroon trade has made up for it. Also are the folks complaining about the Grabner trade suggesting Shero is a bad trader or are they just unhappy with this one trade? If the latter just ease up, it’s one trade in a much bigger body of work.
Stephen Gionta
Boston College > Boston University
I would be happy if Mueller drew in for Lovejoy.
I also want to see Joey Anderson come in for Stafford.
I also want to see Joey Anderson come in for Stafford.
BenedictGomez
Corsi is GROSSLY overrated
Except it does.
Grabner has a been a terrible disappointment in terms of putting up points, but there's no denying he has been fantastic at killing penalties. As advertised, he's an elite penalty killer.
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Play Gibbles instead of Grabner.
I hope to not see Grabner again until next September or October, when he’s skating around in blue, after the team across the river signs him to a $5 million deal per year for 2-3 years. That would be awesome, as he won’t shoot his 16% from the last couple years.
I hope to not see Grabner again until next September or October, when he’s skating around in blue, after the team across the river signs him to a $5 million deal per year for 2-3 years. That would be awesome, as he won’t shoot his 16% from the last couple years.
No I’m not arguing that point. I agree he’s excellent on the PK even if his offense isn’t there. My point was that a fair amount of the Grabner trade bashing is result oriented. I’m suggesting that if you didn’t say the trade was bad when it was made and offer some opinion other than because it was with the Rangers or something other than because Grabner would play poorly or wouldn’t fit in, that it’s not really fair to bash it now because he struggled down the stretch. I’m ok with the trade and I’m ok with Grabner sitting or playing. Either way not a big deal to me. I get why Shero traded for him and sometimes the best laid plans of mice and men....
Monsieur Verdoux
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From The Athletic article "Dissecting Devils-Lightning Game 3: Taylor Hall does the heavy lifting in victory":
"Hall doesn't have the benefit of playing close to 100 percent of the available minutes like a basketball player, or the segmented, broken-down one-on-ones in baseball.
But every time Hall hopped over the boards in Game 3 it seemed like the Devils were playing in the Lightning's end and generating scoring chances. When he was on the bench, not so much.
(...) There are so many times Hall leaks out and I kind of wonder if he's cherrypicking or flying the zone too early, leaving his team shorthanded. But every time I further inspect, it's always a case of a measured, strategic chance being taken.
(...) Hall was a marvel to watch on Monday night. If it seemed like the puck was always on his stick, it's kind of because it was."
Dissecting Devils-Lightning Game 3: Taylor Hall does the... (Paywall)
"Hall doesn't have the benefit of playing close to 100 percent of the available minutes like a basketball player, or the segmented, broken-down one-on-ones in baseball.
But every time Hall hopped over the boards in Game 3 it seemed like the Devils were playing in the Lightning's end and generating scoring chances. When he was on the bench, not so much.
(...) There are so many times Hall leaks out and I kind of wonder if he's cherrypicking or flying the zone too early, leaving his team shorthanded. But every time I further inspect, it's always a case of a measured, strategic chance being taken.
(...) Hall was a marvel to watch on Monday night. If it seemed like the puck was always on his stick, it's kind of because it was."
Dissecting Devils-Lightning Game 3: Taylor Hall does the... (Paywall)
Brooklyndevil
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Nothing on the Nico spear? Whether he got injured or not that was a bit vicious. Deserves at least one game.
mtnet
LGD!
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Looks even worse from this angle
On a more serious note, hope he's ok
Nico was definitely pissed when that happened
torero
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Looks even worse from this angle
On a more serious note, hope he's ok
Nico was definitely pissed when that happened
Under this angle it seems so clear. Hedaman will be fined for sure.
Burner Account
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Would be harsh to suspend someone for that one in the playoffs IMO. Should - however - be a minor.
BenedictGomez
Corsi is GROSSLY overrated
Hedman's a star, he wont be suspended.
Were it XYZ average dman who did that, the NHL would toss him for a game.
SteveCangialosi123
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Rule 635 | Spearing
(Note) Spearing is the act of poking, stabbing, or attempting to poke or stab an opponent with the tip of the blade of the stick while holding the stick with one or both hands.
(a) A major plus a game misconduct penalty shall be assessed for spearing an opponent.
(b) A match penalty for attempt to injure or deliberate injury to an opponent may also be assessed for spearing.
Alex NJD
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ehh, I love Hall but that's not entirely true. He had a few defensive breakdowns last night that led to Tampa scoring chances.
BenedictGomez
Corsi is GROSSLY overrated
And there you have it, hot off the presses.
No supplemental discipline for Lightning's Victor Hedman after spearing Devils' Nico Hischier
OmNomNom
Taco is Love, Taco is Life
truth. NHLs stat page has a breakdown for shot attempts yesterday. hall was on for 10 shots for and 12 shots against.
he also had 3 giveaways and 1 takeaway.
GameSeven
ἢ τὰς ἢ ἐπὶ τὰς
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I mean, I didn't expect him to receive a suspension, but to admit to reviewing it and basically flip it off.... **** the league office
I mean, I guess that allows us a sack tap on Point?
MartyOwns
thank you shero
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wow...i wasn't expecting a suspension, but i thought at least a fine. the brad marchand special. no?
Devils731
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It’s a joke. A spear well away from any hockey going on. If Nico ends up with a torn groin and misses the rest of the playoffs then Hedman gets a long suspension but since Nico was ok he doesn’t even get a penalty.
The ref was looking right at that play and let it go too. That ref should have to get speared for apparently thinking it’s no big deal.
devilsfan35
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The league is pathetic! At the very least give him a fine. Sends a message that it’s acceptable PATHETIC
The Wumpus
bottomless pit supervisor
No discipline? So it's allowed? Cool. Hedman better wear two cups tomorrow.
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