Devils 2018-19 team discussion (news and notes) - part XIX

[Bleedred]

Merrill has a 58% Corsi. Which is tops amongst Vegas D-men.

Now is this a knock against corsi moreso then praise of Merrill? Yeah, probably.

I look more at relative corsi than corsi percentage and Merrill is at a career high for that this year too. He has been just above even at even strength the 3 years before this.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Woops I need to read next time

 

[Billdo]

Interested in seeing what he can do. He's been relatively solid now for a few years.

 

[devilsblood]

I look more at relative corsi than corsi percentage and Merrill is at a career high for that this year too. He has been just above even at even strength the 3 years before this.

2nd amongst d-men in relative(3rd if you count a guy whose played 13 games).

But relative corsi is just as flawed as Corsi. If your protecting a guy his #'s are going to look a lot better then a guy who get's tough minutes. Still his #'s are good to the point where I wonder if he could be a good everyday 3rd pair, or even adequate 2nd pair with the right partner.


Sidenote, check out Merrill's mugshot on hockeydb.
Jon Merrill Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

 

[glenwo2]

Josh Jacobs, COME ON DOWN!


You're the next contestant on Who Wants to be a NJ Devil Next Season!

 

[MartyOwns]

I have him penciled in to start the year in Bing.

I'm willing to write it in pen actually.

i don’t see any benefit in his development playing with scrubs in binghamton. i’d like to see him more with palms, with hall, etc. i just think there’s a lot more he can learn here in terms of translating his skill set to the speed and skill of the nhl. bastian, for example, should get another start in binghamton, because he’s a very different type of player

 

[Bleedred]

2nd amongst d-men in relative(3rd if you count a guy whose played 13 games).

But relative corsi is just as flawed as Corsi. If your protecting a guy his #'s are going to look a lot better then a guy who get's tough minutes. Still his #'s are good to the point where I wonder if he could be a good everyday 3rd pair, or even adequate 2nd pair with the right partner.


Sidenote, check out Merrill's mugshot on hockeydb.
Jon Merrill Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

I think he’s probably a decent third pairing guy. Nothing really more than that.

That mustache haha. And zoom in for whatever he’s got on his upper lip.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Are there any call up possibilities that haven't been called up yet? Honest question.

 

[FooteBahl]

Are there any call up possibilities that haven't been called up yet? Honest question.

Studenic is someone I would like to see if he’s healthy.

 

[devilsblood]

I think he’s probably a decent third pairing guy. Nothing really more than that.

That mustache haha. And zoom in for whatever he’s got on his upper lip.

Ya not sure if that occurred before or after the arrest.

 

[BahlDeep]

Merrill has a 58% Corsi. Which is tops amongst Vegas D-men.

Now is this a knock against corsi moreso then praise of Merrill? Yeah, probably.

Vegas fans seem really happy with his play so there's that

 

[devilsblood]

i don’t see any benefit in his development playing with scrubs in binghamton. i’d like to see him more with palms, with hall, etc. i just think there’s a lot more he can learn here in terms of translating his skill set to the speed and skill of the nhl. bastian, for example, should get another start in binghamton, because he’s a very different type of player

Theres just no chance he is on a line with Hall and Palms next year.

And I think Bing will look better to start next year. And it will be because of guys like McLeod who should be improving in the early parts of their pro career. Even if he has been unimpressive in his time in NJ, I think it will benefit his development. I expect him to be a pretty legit top line AHL player next year.

 

[ScottyK]

 

[devilsblood]

Are there any call up possibilities that haven't been called up yet? Honest question.

Recalls maybe. Like Seney. But that joint is looking tapped out of fresh talent.

 

[devilsblood]

The return of Zacha!!!!

Edit: Where's Butch? This season is such a train wreck.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Are there any call up possibilities that haven't been called up yet? Honest question.

LW Studenic will probably be next.

C Sharangovich
LW Baddock
C Speers (injured)

RD Ramage
D Sissons (just returned from ECHL)
LD Strait (done for season)

 

[NJDevs26]

The return of Zacha!!!!

Edit: Where's Butch? This season is such a train wreck.

Out tonight...’illness’

 

[Bleedred]

Are we sure Zacha is returning tonight?

You think he’s in now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he took a look at who his linemates were tonight and had some mysterious flare up after his pregame nap or the same illness that Butcher has.

 

[Bleedred]

Speaking of illness, wasn’t JQ also sick with something? He never came back.

 

[The Joker]

Yeah I think this takes the cake as the ugliest NHL lineup I've ever seen.

 

[ScottyK]

The return of Zacha!!!!

Edit: Where's Butch? This season is such a train wreck.

Him an Palms are hurt and out tonight

 

[devilsblood]

Are we sure Zacha is returning tonight?

You think he’s in now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he took a look at who his linemates were tonight and had some mysterious flare up after his pregame nap or the same illness that Butcher has.

Not tonight Hynes, I have a head ache.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Almost thought of getting 4 tickets for myself, my wife (a Bruins fan but has grown to love the Devils since she moved here), my dad and mom for my dad's birthday tonight.

That said, I want him to have a happy birthday, so I went with better judgment and made reservations at a Brazilian steakhouse instead.

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Jesus that line-up. They are really pushing for Hughes/ Kakko huh.

 

[My3Sons]

Rooney is ahead of Zacha? Carrick is so highly thought of that he is not only second pair but moved to the left side? Ehh...whatever