Devils 2018-19 team discussion (player news and notes) - offseason part III

[pled]

Cammalleri wasn't disliked in NJ, it's just the reality of the situation in that he's not the player he once was and we'd rather give younger guys a shot rather than retreads.

We're already paying him to not play for us anymore anyway, I doubt they want to bring him back on top of that.

wow I completely forgot the buy out I guess that doesn't help haha I'd put my money on mcleod then I guess

 

[Nubmer6]

Cammalleri wasn't disliked in NJ, it's just the reality of the situation in that he's not the player he once was and we'd rather give younger guys a shot rather than retreads.

We're already paying him to not play for us anymore anyway, I doubt they want to bring him back on top of that.

In fact, aren't we NOT allowed to re-sign him if we're still currently buying him out?

 

[GameSeven]

Many of you likely saw this tweet from Palms, but figured I'd share here in case anyone missed this TBT

 

[Ripshot 43]

Coleman-Zajac-Noesen should absolutely be one of our top 9 lines to start the season next year. They all brought the best out of each other when they played together and were one of our best lines down the stretch.

If I could start the season with:
Hall-Hischier-Bratt
Johansson-Zacha-Palmieri
Coleman-Zajac-Noesen
Wood-Boyle-Insert RW here

Then I think that is a lineup where you can roll 4 lines consistently night in and night out and have success.

Anderson, Seney or McLeod are the RW4 options imo. Any 3 could quickly work their way up in the lineup.

 

[Bleedred]

I mean he can still score and its not like there's much competition isn't it worth a try during camp to see if he can outplay zacha ? or any overachiving prospect

Dude

He has 17 goals in his last 127 games played. How can he “Still score?”. Just because he literally can still (very occasionally) score sometimes? That’s like saying “Yeah, I lost weight since last week! I weigh a pound less!”. And his 6% shooting percentage over the last two years is a huge symptom and sign of an aging player that just isn’t good anymore. Cammallerri is toast. Not sure he plays in the league again. Maybe he gets a PTO somewhere, but it won’t be here.

 

[njdevils1982]

I didnt think camm was so unliked during is time in nj :\ hope somebedy else step up if zacha doesnt progress

he was liked in jersey but this is 2018-19 and he'd be the oldest player on the team when the motto has been speed upon speed and getting younger

 

[Bleedred]

he was liked in jersey but this is 2018-19 and he'd be the oldest player on the team when the motto has been speed upon speed and getting younger

Yeah he’s done.

Most players his age are becoming extinct from the league, unless they’re really good still. 17 goals over the last 127 games and a 35-ish point pace per 82 since then is not really good anymore.

 

[MadDevil]

I mean he can still score and its not like there's much competition isn't it worth a try during camp to see if he can outplay zacha ? or any overachiving prospect

He has 17 goals in his last 127 games, so no.

Never mind. Bleed beat me to it.

 

[mtnet]

I didnt think camm was so unliked during is time in nj :\ hope somebedy else step up if zacha doesnt progress

I wouldn't say he was unliked, I just think he was really dogging it that last season before we bought him out. He's often injured and misses chunks of time but his first couple years here he was a good contributor in terms of scoring, I mean the guy's a total sniper.

In that final year before we said adios, he missed a lot of time but as mentioned above he really started dogging it and not giving a shit so I think that's why you see fans totally sour on that idea at this point.

We're all in on the youth movement and he just would have no place on the team, too brittle and slow. He was never a big guy but these days he gets manhandled like crazy and coughs up pucks left and right.

 

[Bleedred]

He has 17 goals in his last 127 games, so no.

Never mind. Bleed beat me to it.

And he had 41 goals in his last 107 games before that. 14 goals in 41 games the season before this tumble started. If that doesn’t scream a player that’s fallen apart, there really isn’t a more clearer sign.

 

[nugg]

Just to clarify NJ's only off-season moves was acquiring Gryba and Gabriel?

And then Moore, Gibbons, Hayes, Maroon, and Grabner are out?

Who's Gabriel?
Edit: Never mind, I remember now, a minor leaguer.

 

[My3Sons]

what are you guys expecting from Santini?

Overly harsh criticism and a resemblance to Robert Duvall.

 

[My3Sons]

Coleman-Zajac-Noesen should absolutely be one of our top 9 lines to start the season next year. They all brought the best out of each other when they played together and were one of our best lines down the stretch.

If I could start the season with:
Hall-Hischier-Bratt
Johansson-Zacha-Palmieri
Coleman-Zajac-Noesen
Wood-Boyle-Insert RW here

Then I think that is a lineup where you can roll 4 lines consistently night in and night out and have success.

I’m hoping Lappin has the last big chance and brings his lunch pail and becomes a legit RW4 that can chip in the odd goal or spur Wood in the offensive zone. NJ doesn’t need PL from Lappin just reliable play and a bit of grit. Not sure about the grit but if he plays hard there is some skill there. It’s a shame they don’t have a better option than Boyle at 4C. He stands out like a slow sore thumb.

 

[Billdo]

I mean he can still score and its not like there's much competition isn't it worth a try during camp to see if he can outplay zacha ? or any overachiving prospect

He had 7 goals last year...

 

[Emperoreddy]

I really liked that Seney didn’t even consider going college free agent. He signed right on the dotted line and is excited to play.

I didn’t realize he was a pest of a player either. He will fit right into the organization.

 

[Cult of Hynes]

What would it take to get Mark Stone in NJ? Currently a 26-year old RFA, arbitration can only get him a 1-year contract. Could become a UFA next week if Ottawa's ownership is really that penny-pinching. Even if they do bring him back on a 1-year, he's a UFA next year and probably doesn't wanna go back to a team that sent him all the way to arbitration and undervalued him.

Could Devils start the talks with 2019 1st and Marcus Johansson?

Why would we give them MoJo and make the team worse in the process of getting rid of him? A healthy MoJo is easily up there with Palms as the second best winger on the team.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Anderson, Seney or McLeod are the RW4 options imo. Any 3 could quickly work their way up in the lineup.

Speers and Lappin as well if we are talking RW4.

The three you listed have better chances to get into the top 9 or 6, while the two I mentioned maybe better suited for bottom 6 roles.

 

[Missionhockey]

I really liked that Seney didn’t even consider going college free agent. He signed right on the dotted line and is excited to play.

I didn’t realize he was a pest of a player either. He will fit right into the organization.

I'm not sure he had a choice, he was drafted as a sophomore. I think you need to complete four years of college to be a UFA.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I didnt think camm was so unliked during is time in nj :\ hope somebedy else step up if zacha doesnt progress

He wouldn’t challenge Zacha. Zacha is a center.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I'm not sure he had a choice, he was drafted as a sophomore. I think you need to complete four years of college to be a UFA.

Chris Ryan and the Seney quote made it sound like he would have become a free agent in August.

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

HFDevs: Henrique brought nothing to this team going forward. His production will fall off a cliff and in turn his contract will be horrific.

Also HFDevs: Let's bring back 36 year old Michael Cammalleri.

Beautiful.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Anderson, Seney or McLeod are the RW4 options imo. Any 3 could quickly work their way up in the lineup.

I think the Devils would like to see JQ, make the team. Hopefully, he can help the team as a contributor or as an asset.

 

[Emperoreddy]

HFDevs: Henrique brought nothing to this team going forward. His production will fall off a cliff and in turn his contract will be horrific.

Also HFDevs: Let's bring back 36 year old Michael Cammalleri.

Beautiful.

One person suggested it and it was universally shot down.

 

[Bleedred]

One person suggested it and it was universally shot down.

I also suggested it a week or two ago, but I figured everyone knew I was just being a goofball.

 

[Blender]

I also suggested it a week or two ago, but I figured everyone knew I was just being a goofball.

Your satire has become so accurate that you're predicting future posts.