Post-Game Talk: Devils lose to the Sabres 4-3 in a SO

[Guttersniped]

A good coach addresses the special teams instead of crying about the officiating.

?

It’s called working the officials. I can’t tell how well works (and neither can you) but it’s a thing that coaches do.

 

[Oneiro]

The officiating across the whole league has been terrible. These guys are just as out of their routines as the players.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Jack Smith is a Hart candidate.

 

[ScottyK]

Like the fight coming from behind twice, wish they could figure out how to score in shootouts

 

[Emperoreddy]

The one good thing about this year's schedule is since you have plenty of games to make up ground on teams around you since you play them so many times.

Have to actually win the games though as you can get buried pretty fast too.

Hopefully Blackwood and Nico aren't too far off so they at least have a shot at putting a run together.

 

[ScottyK]

Comrie tomorrow is already giving me nightmares at least dell will be available after the road trip

 

[MadDevil]

Like the fight coming from behind twice, wish they could figure out how to score in shootouts

I've come to the conclusion that we're destined to always suck at shootouts.

 

[Blender]

The officiating across the whole league has been terrible. These guys are just as out of their routines as the players.

I don't buy it, the officiating has been brutal for years now.

 

[MadDevil]

Huh, I didn't realize we've had the 2nd most shootouts in NHL history, behind only Florida.

 

[Mgd31]

Where in the world is Sami Vatanen?

 

[Camille the Eel]

they let the opposition set up right in front of the goalie unimpeded

that cannot continue

that too plus shots from the point unblocked and getting tipped, how many times since the Isles series?

What don’t we do badly on the PK, I guess?

 

[NjDevsRR]

Severson has been superb

 

[Cheddabombs]

You guys remember when we had a full 2 minute 5 on 3 without a shot and our best shooter screening the goalie. Good times

 

[Emperoreddy]

Where in the world is Sami Vatanen?

Finland

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Do you think Comrie is starting tomorrow?

He should be. Dont see the point in overworking Wedgewood when he is just average.

 

[Emperoreddy]

You guys remember when we had a full 2 minute 5 on 3 without a shot and our best shooter screening the goalie. Good times

Extremely annoying but they made up for it by the end.

Other things cost them late. Lack of finish, penalties both dumb and undeserved, and Wedge not making a big save when we finally got a lead.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Where in the world is Sami Vatanen?

Finland

Didn't the Devils send him to Switzerland to pick up Nico's leg

 

[My3Sons]

The one good thing about this year's schedule is since you have plenty of games to make up ground on teams around you since you play them so many times.

Have to actually win the games though as you can get buried pretty fast too.

Hopefully Blackwood and Nico aren't too far off so they at least have a shot at putting a run together.

Regardless of how they do in this stretch of games with guys MIA the season won’t come into focus until the finish. As Bratt showed today it takes time to get back into the groove even for really good players. When Nico gets back he will need some time to hit his stride. Vats also. Plus you have other young guys that figure to improve over the course of the season with real playing time and a coach who gives them a long leash so they can learn how to succeed rather than play to avoid mistakes. Let’s see how they do when everyone is back and the young guys get used to the NHL game and can stretch their legs. Despite these losses it’s a good time to be a Devils fan.

 

[FinnishDevil]

Kuokkanen only needs 21 more goals to become the top Finnish goal scorer in Devils history.

In reality, kids good, vets (looking at you Palms and Goose) bad.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Regardless of how they do in this stretch of games with guys MIA the season won’t come into focus until the finish. As Bratt showed today it takes time to get back into the groove even for really good players. When Nico gets back he will need some time to hit his stride. Vats also. Plus you have other young guys that figure to improve over the course of the season with real playing time and a coach who gives them a long leash so they can learn how to succeed rather than play to avoid mistakes. Let’s see how they do when everyone is back and the young guys get used to the NHL game and can stretch their legs. Despite these losses it’s a good time to be a Devils fan.

Hughes and Smith looking so good is a gigantic plus for this season no matter what.

 

[Billdo]

Smiths call on Hall was atrocious. That stuff CANNOT happen.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Smiths call on Hall was atrocious. That stuff CANNOT happen.

Its hard for a young team missing key guys to win when they also have to beat the refs.

 

[My3Sons]

Hughes and Smith looking so good is a gigantic plus for this season no matter what.

I think the quiet emergence of the super buddies is going to be important also. Those guys are winning multiple physical shifts every game now. Pity McLeod has stonier hands than Zajac or they’d score more. That’s the depth that will pay off once NJ figures out the wings for Nico and Jack.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I feel bad for how terrible Gusev is playing in a contract year. He doesn’t look like he’s worth a damn thing. Imagine his skating in his mid 30s.

 

[NJ07102]

Smiths call on Hall was atrocious. That stuff CANNOT happen.

Even in basketball this is no call. Sometimes I ask myself: Is this still NHL hockey?