Devils team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - 2023 training camp edition

[Hischier and Hughes]

if we keep our cap about the same all year, we can afford quite the player or two come deadline day!!

think the math is ~7.5m wed have to spend

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Status quo. See what Schmid can do. Re-evaluate if necessary

Would never want to spend the assets that would’ve been required on a goalie anyways

but wouldnt you be spending those assets you didnt want to for a goalie if theres a need to reevaluate?

 

[Captain3rdLine]

but wouldnt you be spending those assets you didnt want to for a goalie if theres a need to reevaluate?

No. Just means if we’re struggling in net we should look at things again and potentially other options. Don’t think there’s any situation where we should be spending the kind of assets it would’ve taken to acquire a goalie of Hellbuyck’s caliber. Far too risky. Especially if you’re handing out a contract like that

 

[Triumph]

if we keep our cap about the same all year, we can afford quite the player or two come deadline day!!

think the math is ~7.5m wed have to spend

It will not stay that way.

 

[R8Devs]

Nemec is also eligible to have his ELC slide another year. It’s almost a guarantee the Devils would prefer that to happen unless they absolutely need Nemec.

It is likely for the best that this year is for Hughes/Bahl to settle into NHL roles. Then you have Nemec be the rookie next year so you’re not too green on the blue line.

I rather the Devils be able to sign Nemec to an extension in 2 seasons than 3 when it will be even more expensive to sign him long term. The Devils would have to be pretty lucky injury wise for Nemec not to burn his ELC anyway but honestly it would surprise me if he isn't a regular by the end of the year. He's better than Smith and Miller and I think once he gets in the lineup it would be hard to take him out. And for development reasons you could easily argue facing NHL talent in a 3rd pair role and practicing against NHLers would be better for someone as advanced as he is than the AHL.

 

[Bleedred]

I think the plan is to (probably) insert Nemec at some point later in the year, and that he (probably) starts next year in the NHL. Kind of like what we did with Luke last year and this year. Though Nemec can come up at any time since he isn’t in college.

Luke isn’t much older than him, but he is a development/draft age year older.

 

[Offseason Champs]

Miller and Smith are done after this year. You keep one as a 7th D and make Nemec full time next year. It makes the most sense with him even though imo he looks more complete than Luke Hughes so... maybe it should be the other way around who knows.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

No surprises in the official announcement. Foote and Kinkaid's injuries made everything pretty simple. What does Utica do with Daws injured and Schmid in the NHL?

 

[Captain3rdLine]

No surprises in the official announcement. Foote and Kinkaid's injuries made everything pretty simple. What does Utica do with Daws injured and Schmid in the NHL?

Utica has Kallgren and Poulter. And Brennan in the ECHL. If anything they have a logjam especially when Daws comes back.

 

[Bleedred]

No surprises in the official announcement. Foote and Kinkaid's injuries made everything pretty simple. What does Utica do with Daws injured and Schmid in the NHL?

Kallgren is in Utica.

Utica is no worse off than they were going to be coming into, as Kinkaid was never going to play there anyway. He’s going to Chicago of the AHL if he’s not on our NHL roster.

 

[Oneiro]

Yeah I’m fine with it. Give Holtz his shot before crunch time, let Nemec charge up then go Goku on the league from the second half or playoffs on.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Sal says don't lose your shit early on

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

I guess they want to carry Tierney as a 13th forward. The guy has been pretty much an NHL regular the last few years and should be hungry to stay there and get an additional contract next year. I'm glad he made the team to start the year.

Holtz will be getting his shot , hopefully Ruff doesn't have him on a short leash and mess with his confidence. He needs to make a statement this year and show that he can contribute for the big club.

I'm a little disappointed that Brennan is starting in the ECHL. Another year in the WHL would of been good for him if he was still eligible. Let's see what he can do there , could maybe force his way to Utica. His junior numbers aren't anything crazy but he's a decent goalie prospect so it's not like it's criminal he is going to start his pro career in the ECHL.

 

[MadDevil]

Sal says don't lose your shit early on

This place? Lose it's shit? Never!

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

Sal says don't lose your shit early on

Regardless what the outlook for this team is this year and in the past seasons , that is alot easier said than done haha

 

[Triumph]

I guess they want to carry Tierney as a 13th forward. The guy has been pretty much an NHL regular the last few years and should be hungry to stay there and get an additional contract next year. I'm glad he made the team to start the year.

Holtz will be getting his shot , hopefully Ruff doesn't have him on a short leash and mess with his confidence. He needs to make a statement this year and show that he can contribute for the big club.

I'm a little disappointed that Brennan is starting in the ECHL. Another year in the WHL would of been good for him if he was still eligible. Let's see what he can do there , could maybe force his way to Utica. His junior numbers aren't anything crazy but he's a decent goalie prospect so it's not like it's criminal he is going to start his pro career in the ECHL.

Teams almost always want goalies in their system ASAP. The ECHL is likely much better for Brennan than the WHL - he can maybe get in a few games in the AHL too while establishing himself as a professional. When they signed him this spring, this was the most likely outcome, as he hasn't been a star so far in the W.

 

[billingtons ghost]

Sal says don't lose your shit early on

I'm leading with Fire Lindy after the first bad line change.

 

[NjDevsRR]

BryceSalvador.com?
OH MY

 

[Dialamo]

Sal says don't lose your shit early on

Nah if we lose game 1 it's all over!

 

[MadDevil]

Dammit, it just now hit me. I can't complain about Wood's dumb ass anymore. Who should I choose to replace him?

 

[My3Sons]

Nah if we lose game 1 it's all over!

Just like last year

 

[Emperoreddy]

Dammit, it just now hit me. I can't complain about Wood's dumb ass anymore. Who should I choose to replace him?

Zajac...no wait...severson...no...how about Zacha?...nah can't do that.

Blame everyone on Siegs. Spread the hate around

 

[Dialamo]

Just like last year

...and we won't have Blackwood to right the ship!

 

[Cheddabombs]

Wow, only the 6th now. Where does the time go

 

[JrFischer54]

Wow, only the 6th now. Where does the time go

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We are getting old! We have to start selling off the old guys before they start to get too old and get younger. Am I doing it right guys?