Devils Team Discussion (current team/player news and notes) ‎PART IX

[SeidoN]

Nah. I'm done.

so Cammy it is then

 

[jagrgodr]

camwow scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BrodeursCups]

How many people's phone autocorrects his name to calamari?

 

[Bcap88]

How many people's phone autocorrects his name to calamari?

you arent the only one

 

[NHL Fanatik*]

I'd like one of Edmonton's young forwards, because they are just a waste of talent over there.

My hate for Edmonton is growing rapidly. They really just don't care, I am thankful I am not a fan of them because I would have stopped watching years ago.

 

[hidek91]

I'd like one of Edmonton's young forwards, because they are just a waste of talent over there.

My hate for Edmonton is growing rapidly. They really just don't care, I am thankful I am not a fan of them because I would have stopped watching years ago.

And in my opinion they are contenders 3-5 years from now.

 

[Classic Devil]

And in my opinion they are contenders 3-5 years from now.

They've been saying that for 3-5 years.

 

[hidek91]

They've been saying that for 3-5 years.

Yeah but if you look at forwards core they've got, it's going to be absolutely insane, if they are able to keep their talent: Yakupov, Draisaitl, Hall, RNH, Eberle, Perron. I wouldn't be unhappy with Gordon, Pouliot and Purcell as my 3rd line (however their contracts are terrible). In defence they have Fayne, Nikitin, Ference + some young d-men. Scrivens also seems to be good goalie but if I were them I'd look for upgrade in that department.

With so many early picks it's impossible to mess it up.

 

[schoenfeld]

With so many early picks it's impossible to mess it up.

next time you see craig mactavish ask him if you can see his drivers license.

 

[Devils Trap]

They have been saying Edmonton will be amazing for years now .. Never happened

 

[Classic Devil]

Yeah but if you look at forwards core they've got, it's going to be absolutely insane, if they are able to keep their talent: Yakupov, Draisaitl, Hall, RNH, Eberle, Perron. I wouldn't be unhappy with Gordon, Pouliot and Purcell as my 3rd line (however their contracts are terrible). In defence they have Fayne, Nikitin, Ference + some young d-men. Scrivens also seems to be good goalie but if I were them I'd look for upgrade in that department.

With so many early picks it's impossible to mess it up.

Youth without structure doesn't bring value equal to its talent. Edmonton is an organizational disaster without veteran structure to ask as a backbone. They're an inchoate team and they should be dealing some of the young talent for veteran leaders and talents to take some of the pressure off. Until they actually do that, they'll continue being a very promising but ultimately unsuccessful team.

 

[Oneiro]

^Exactly.

I'm not referring to anyone specifically in this thread or elsewhere, but it always amazes me when Devils fans are the ones who can't recognize how much the way you play matters. Identity matters.

Jeez, look at the Spurs.

I will say that the counter-argument to that is what we've all witnessed as Devils fans the last two years. No question, talent also matters. But not as much as identity.

 

[Bleedred]

They have been saying Edmonton will be amazing for years now .. Never happened

Same with the Islanders.

Believe it or not I actually think the Islanders are closer to going places than Edmonton.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Same with the Islanders.

Believe it or not I actually think the Islanders are closer to going places than Edmonton.

I have zero respect for franchises that perpetually tank for better draft picks.

 

[Bleedred]

I have zero respect for franchises that perpetually tank for better draft picks.

I'm still laughing at Scrivens saying the fans were disrespecting Gretzky and the teams past by throwing their Oilers jerseys on the ice.

More like management and the players there now are the ones disgracing Gretzky and the teams past.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Same with the Islanders.

Believe it or not I actually think the Islanders are closer to going places than Edmonton.

yeah, they're going from Nassau to Brooklyn !

 

[The 29th Pick]

I'm still laughing at Scrivens saying the fans were disrespecting Gretzky and the teams past by throwing their Oilers jerseys on the ice.

More like management and the players there now are the ones disgracing Gretzky and the teams past.

Gretzky himself dissed the Oil by retiring a rag

 

[Devils Dominion]

Gretzky himself dissed the Oil by retiring a rag

Jagr's OT goal ended his career.

But I like your thinking.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Jagr's OT goal ended his career.

But I like your thinking.

I still remember the gray one waving to the fans at MSG after his final game like he had played there his entire career

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Yeah but if you look at forwards core they've got, it's going to be absolutely insane, if they are able to keep their talent: Yakupov, Draisaitl, Hall, RNH, Eberle, Perron. I wouldn't be unhappy with Gordon, Pouliot and Purcell as my 3rd line (however their contracts are terrible). In defence they have Fayne, Nikitin, Ference + some young d-men. Scrivens also seems to be good goalie but if I were them I'd look for upgrade in that department.

With so many early picks it's impossible to mess it up.

thats the problem...they aren't going to be able to sign all those guys while also dressing a competent D corps/goalie most likely.

 

[NHL Fanatik*]

Made the next thread. 5 posts early, oh well. :p