GDT: Devils vs Bruins and Canadiens - Preseason - 7:00 PM

[Lou is God]

Rough night for Ty Smith. Lucky for him, A) the roster isn't set based on this game alone, and B) I think they WANT him to make the team. No one wants to see him back in Junior beating up on 16-year-olds.

He did some good things tonight, it wasn't all bad.

 

[NjDevsRR]

He did some good things tonight, it wasn't all bad.

He will settle in just fine. He has the tools and IQ.

 

[Devil X]

THIS. When Wood plays well, the Devils play well. I can't understand how some don't see his value to this team.

While i bashed his hockey sense, It wasnt meant to say Wood doesnt belong on the team or that what he bring isnt needed. its about him playing in the right role. That role is currently not with 2 players like Hughes and Goose.

I agree 100% this style and game is needed for the Devils but in a bottom six role. It was just a preseason game and he only jumped up because of injury, i get that also. Just a observation that i noticed.

 

[R8Devs]

I think they should either put Zacha or Palmieri next to Gusev-Hughes. I think Palms would be good for that line but if they intend to keep him with Nico/Hall I rather they put Zacha than Simmonds there.
I like the Boqvist-Zajac-Bratt idea too

 

[Lou is God]

While i bashed his hockey sense, It wasnt meant to say Wood doesnt belong on the team or that what he bring isnt needed. its about him playing in the right role. That role is currently not with 2 players like Hughes and Goose.

I agree 100% this style and game is needed for the Devils but in a bottom six role. It was just a preseason game and he only jumped up because of injury, i get that also. Just a observation that i noticed.

Wood wasn't on a line with Jack and Goose (there has to be a nickname for those two around that) for chemistry but as muscle. When the season starts expect Wayne Simmonds to be on there, you think they're going to let the kid out there without protection?

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

I think they should either put Zacha or Palmieri next to Gusev-Hughes

Got to be Palms. We need a shooter on that line and Zacha is not that.

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[Emperoreddy]

I think Coleman is more important as a meat and potatoes guy then Wood is.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Also apparently some Bruins fans on reddit were complaining about Subban being so excited.

 

[NjDevsRR]

I think Coleman is more important as a meat and potatoes guy then Wood is.

He can actually think the game at a high level.

 

[Devil X]

Wood wasn't on a line with Jack and Goose (there has to be a nickname for those two around that) for chemistry but as muscle. When the season starts expect Wayne Simmonds to be on there, you think they're going to let the kid out there without protection?

I agree, again I was just highlighting the fact that Wood is a player that will not work. That is all. I understand why he was there tonight.

 

[Devil X]

Also apparently some Bruins fans on reddit were complaining about Subban being so excited.

Some Devils fan complained about Subban being to excited lol

 

[Blender]

Also apparently some Bruins fans on reddit were complaining about Subban being so excited.

I can't say this is surprising at all. I'm sure we're going to get a first hand look at the usual narrative that has followed him around.

 

[Lou is God]

I think Coleman is more important as a meat and potatoes guy then Wood is.

I can't help it, every time I see Coleman I see a player who down the road (hopefully for us) will score BIG playoff goals. He just reeks that moxie.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

How did Conor Carrick play?

I have a feeling Hynes likes him in the lineup and Smith may need to wait 1 more year.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

Jesper Bratt was the best player on the ice.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Also apparently some Bruins fans on reddit were complaining about Subban being so excited.

That man can motivate too. Maybe he can try that schtick with Zacha.

"I hear it takes you around 16 games to get an assist.... Be a team player son, or are you greedy... Do you want more?"

 

[Emperoreddy]

How did Conor Carrick play?

I have a feeling Hynes likes him in the lineup and Smith may need to wait 1 more year.

He was pretty good, but I think the team very much wants Smith to make the team. There is nothing for him to do in juniors.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Also apparently some Bruins fans on reddit were complaining about Subban being so excited.

I love Subban lmao the guy is exactly what this team needed both on and off the ice

 

[Lou is God]

How did Conor Carrick play?

I have a feeling Hynes likes him in the lineup and Smith may need to wait 1 more year.

Pretty good, his goal seemed like it was shoot out of a cannon. Was on the ice when the Bruins scored to tie it, that was a team mess.

EDIT: I missed last part, I be shocked if Smith doesn't make the team.

 

[Devil X]

I think they should either put Zacha or Palmieri next to Gusev-Hughes. I think Palms would be good for that line but if they intend to keep him with Nico/Hall I rather they put Zacha than Simmonds there.
I like the Boqvist-Zajac-Bratt idea too

I could see them giving Palms a look with Hughes and Goose. Especially if Bratt starts hot because they will want him on the ice more.

Hall Nico Bratt - We know this can work, not as well as Palms but still be good.

Goose Hughes Palmieri - Just remember just because we think it will work doesn’t mean it will see Grabner.

Boqvist Zajac Simmonds - That’s a good 3rd line nice balance

Wood Zacha Coleman- that’s a 4th line that could do some serious damage and is a match up nightmare for most teams not named Tampa.

During certain games Boqvist rest Hayden plays 4th RW and Coleman or Zacha moves up.


EDIT: Moral of the story is there are lots and lots of possible options for the lines. Things will be tried, injuries will force things together. But I think it’s pretty clear that when your 4th line is made of guys who can all be middle 6 guys if needed your in great shape.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I still don’t get why people keep wanting to shoehorn Zacha into a role on his off wing he isn’t suited or shown capable of handling.

Simmonds at least has experience being successful with high IQ guys.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

Making the NHL 16 months after getting drafted as a 6th rounder is pretty historic. It's still pretty mind boggling what he's done

Not only making the NHL, Jesper Bratt was a 1st liner in the NHL 16 months after he was drafted. He will be a 1st line player.

Lock him up for 8 years now, Ray.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

I think it's pretty obvious that the 1st choice for Hynes is Simmonds on 2nd line, so no point of even discussing that. Might as well discuss alternatives if Simmonds doesn't work out.

 

[Davegarri]

I still don’t get why people keep wanting to shoehorn Zacha into a role on his off wing he isn’t suited or shown capable of handling.

Simmonds at least has experience being successful with high IQ guys.

Simmonds will pot garbage goals those two feed him all day. Just have to hope he can keep up