GDT: Devils @ Blue Jackets, 7 PM, MSG

[Ben Matlock]

I'm actually a little disappointed he only scored one.

 

[VoidCreature]

Ever since Zacha got going our scoring has been way up. In the 8 game span since he broke his drought, he has 5 points. His line with Bennett, then Noesen and JJ have scored 6 goals and 9 points in that span. The Devils as a whole over that time frame are at 3 goals/game.

Amazing what a working 3rd line can do. If they can keep this play up we might have something.

Power play's been clicking, too.

 

[VoidCreature]

Team needs to force management to be buyers.

Ever since the games against Edmonton Hall has been much more vocal. Started with that challenge to the team on that road trip, then the proclamation that we needed two points against the Caps and Kings (didn't happen), and now this.

Maybe facing the Edmonton media and his old team drove home the transition for him. He's a Devil now.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Spiderman is going to lead us to glory.

 

[VoidCreature]

This was Hall's best game since before the injury. He was damn fun to watch out there.

 

[VoidCreature]

Santini had a phenomenal performance tonight. He only started 11% of his shifts at 5v5 in the offensive zone, yet the Devils controlled over 60% of the shot attempts when he was on the ice, highest score on the whole team. Just wow.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I thought Severson had a good bounce back game.

 

[Bleedred]

Santini had a phenomenal performance tonight. He only started 11% of his shifts at 5v5 in the offensive zone, yet the Devils controlled over 60% of the shot attempts when he was on the ice, highest score on the whole team. Just wow.

He's underrated offensively.

When I say that, I don't think he's gonna put up a lot of points, but he may put up more points than we might think.

I just mean that he can move the puck and make some place. He's not a ''Clear the crease, grenade handler, glue trap'' D-man like you might associate with the term ''Defensive defenseman''.

 

[devilsblood]

man josefson has been good when healthy this year. finally.

He really has, not so much around the opposing goal mouth, but every where else he looks like a really good player. Not pretty good, really good.

He will still be hated.

Not if he puts up even some modest point totals.

And stay healthy.

Before the game I was going to quote this and say "watch the Devils win 5-1 just because". But I decided against it.

Dude, never 2nd guess your self.

 

[VoidCreature]

He's underrated offensively.

When I say that, I don't think he's gonna put up a lot of points, but he may put up more points than we might think.

I just mean that he can move the puck and make some place. He's not a ''Clear the crease, grenade handler, glue trap'' D-man like you might associate with the term ''Defensive defenseman''.

Agree. He'll probably put up 20-25 points a year like Larsson does. He doesn't mind pinching in the zone when it's appropriate either, and he's probably the smartest Dman on the team at picking when to do it.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I thought Severson had a good bounce back game.

Severson would really benefit from a minute eating top pairing RHD ahead of him. Shattenkirk come on down.

 

[Baemon Severson*]

That Columbus scorer is high! They robbed Severson of a primary assist and gave it to Santini

 

[Wingman77]

Josefson has been playing possessed or something since coming back from the break.

He even had a rush up the middle on Friday, had to do a double take at first

Good to see.

 

[VoidCreature]

That Columbus scorer is high! They robbed Severson of a primary assist and gave it to Santini

Wow, they did.

Who do we talk to about it? They need to change that.

 

[Devils Dominion]

That Jenner must have learned his dirty playing style from Hartnell.
I loved it when Blandisi got under his skin and made him take a dumb penalty.

Greene's careless TO was a blemish on a near perfect road game.

Extremely enjoyable win vs a team with a few unlikable guys and of course Torts.

Trav's goal was sweet eye hand coordination.

Nice to see Taylor smile.

What are the odds JJ and Helgeson score in the same game?

JJ's goal, he outbattled Wennberg to score. I'm sure that was noticed by a few here.

 

[Devils Army]

Blender and Wood are like the exact same player in different bodies it's fun to watch out there

 

[Devils Army]

JJs been looking like a solid 3C out there, maybe he's found his role?

 

[Zippy316]

JJs been looking like a solid 3C out there, maybe he's found his role?

If he can and find a way to continue to produce occasional offense, he would be close to the perfect 3C. His history says otherwise though.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I'm not married to JJ, he has to get results in order to stay here. If he doesn't keep it up you can his ass. I'm sick of giving this guy a leash because he has a decent stretch. He needs to prove he's turned the corner as a player for good by staying healthy all season and continuing to play at this level.

 

[Camille the Eel]

Anyway, as to last night's game, I had forgotten I could watch a Devils game and have it be like that. We looked the better team!

And they gave us so much room to skate. I've never seen Columbus play us so soft. Keep it up.

 

[Bleedred]

JJ has played 265 games in the league almost. I doubt very highly that he's turned a corner.

But hopefully his hot streak lasts a little bit longer.

 

[Great Wall of Jersey]

JJ has played 265 games in the league almost. I doubt very highly that he's turned a corner.

But hopefully his hot streak lasts a little bit longer.

The line he's on has looked good but I agree, I don't think we are going to see this great revelation in Josefson's career.

 

[devilsblood]

I'm not married to JJ, he has to get results in order to stay here. If he doesn't keep it up you can his ass. I'm sick of giving this guy a leash because he has a decent stretch. He needs to prove he's turned the corner as a player for good by staying healthy all season and continuing to play at this level.

Well yeah, of coarse he needs to keep putting up some what respectable offense, no one is buying just yet, or at least Im not, but if he does, then I'd bring him back for sure.

The line he's on has looked good but I agree, I don't think we are going to see this great revelation in Josefson's career.

Maybe I'm just a sucker but I think he is an interesting case. For as awful as his offensive production has been, we do know he has talent, he can certainly skate, and we know he is a good possession player, so I wouldn't be shocked if, when paired with offensive talent, he can produce at a somewhat respectable level.

Super important 30 games down the stretch here for JJ.

 

[MadDevil]

Josefson has been productive for like 6 games, so I'm not buying that he's turning a corner.

 

[Emperoreddy]

At best JJ gets claimed by Vegas if he keeps it up.