GDT: Preseason 5/7ths-Rangers@Devils

[Bleedred]

Zacha sucks!

Sislo would have scored on that chance bro.

 

[MadDevil]

OMG why is Zacha not an elite 1st line centerman right now? What a waste of a 6th pick.

Dammit, I knew we should have drafted Rantanen instead.

 

[Blender]

Im wondering if Blandisi is doing enough to take over Gio's role this team. Because i think he might be.

I think he has shown enough. He seems to be doing all the right things, and an advantage he has is that he has the potential to be more than that.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Blandisi has impressed me this pre-season. I wouldn't mind seeing him in the NHL this year.

 

[StnTwnDevil]

Zacha just had a very solid period, what the hell are some of you watching? We're all hockey fans here right?

 

[DirtyJerzey]

Zacha just had a very solid period, what the hell are some of you watching? We're all hockey fans here right?

your right but im going by what stands out, Zacha had a solid period but there are others that are showing more

 

[Cheddabombs]

At this point I'd be surprised if Blandisi didn't make the team. He's a guy I can see sliding up and down the lineup and filling in admirably in a variety of roles. Just a battler out there, one we should want on the team.

 

[Bleedred]

What is Stan pretending to be born just a few years ago?

How was Lou going to Toronto one of the most shocking things that Stan has ever seen? He's older than dinosaurs.

Not that it wasn't surprising, but he's acting like it's incredibly shocking.

 

[Blender]

At this point I'd be surprised if Blandisi didn't make the team. He's a guy I can see sliding up and down the lineup and filling in admirably in a variety of roles. Just a battler out there, one we should want on the team.

Definitely. I see no reason to at least start him with the Devils at this point. I really like what I've seen from him.

 

[MadDevil]

Informative as always Stan...

 

[DirtyJerzey]

is that confirmed that cory is rocking 2 masks this year ?

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Informative as always Stan...

And as articulate as ever.

 

[Blender]

What is Stan pretending to be born just a few years ago?

How was Lou going to Toronto one of the most shocking things that Stan has ever seen? He's older than dinosaurs.

Not that it wasn't surprising, but he's acting like it's incredibly shocking.

It's Stan. He's really old, his long term memory is probably shot.

 

[MadDevil]

is that confirmed that cory is rocking 2 masks this year ?

I'm pretty sure it was in the announcement back when they had the fan design contest.

 

[Zippy316]

your right but im going by what stands out, Zacha had a solid period but there are others that are showing more

They're showing more because they play different roles.

To me, Zacha had a solid, yet unspectacular period. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that from a big center. He had a couple of shots and he was noticeable active on the power play.

Something I think people don't notice is how his quick passing and puck movement opens up a lot of chances. Once the rest of the players get used to that, they'll be able to anticipate his pass and be a step ahead. I feel like some of our guys are getting passes from Zacha and they are so surprised they don't do anything with it. Matteau trying to stuff the puck in on that other chance was an example of this, Zacha ripped it back to him tape to tape which allowed Matteau to quickly try to stuff it in before the defender could close the gap.

 

[Devilsfan992]

This DJ is a ****ing joke and an abomination.

Why play bro hymn (the Rangers goal song) in our building? That's not the first time these clowns did this, they did it last year too. I clearly remember it.

Bro hymm isn't the Rags goal song? You're taking about the song by pennywise?

 

[DirtyJerzey]

I'm pretty sure it was in the announcement back when they had the fan design contest.

i just want to see the damn thing ! lol

 

[MadDevil]

Zacha looks like exactly what he is...a raw, skilled 18 year old.

 

[Blender]

They're showing more because they play different roles.

To me, Zacha had a solid, yet unspectacular period. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that from a big center. He had a couple of shots and he was noticeable active on the power play.

Something I think people don't notice is how his quick passing and puck movement opens up a lot of chances. Once the rest of the players get used to that, they'll be able to anticipate his pass and be a step ahead. I feel like some of our guys are getting passes from Zacha and they are so surprised they don't do anything with it. Matteau trying to stuff the puck in on that other chance was an example of this, Zacha ripped it back to him tape to tape which allowed Matteau to quickly try to stuff it in before the defender could close the gap.

I like what Zacha shows, but I still prefer that he goes back to junior this season. Maybe keep him around for a couple weeks and give him some games, but junior is probably the best place for him.

 

[Bleedred]

Bro hymm isn't the Rags goal song? You're taking about the song by pennywise?

I was always under the impression it was supposed to be their own version of bro hymn, though it's not the actual Pennywise version.

I guess maybe it's not supposed to be though.

Rangers fans reading this must think I'm ****ing dumb if it's not supposed to be a generic version of bro hymn.

I've thought this for like 20 years now, I guess I can enjoy listening to that Pennywise album again now.

 

[DirtyJerzey]

i guess this is the 2nd one, inverted symbol with barbwire ?

 

[Zippy316]

I like what Zacha shows, but I still prefer that he goes back to junior this season. Maybe keep him around for a couple weeks and give him some games, but junior is probably the best place for him.

I absolutely agree, but these games are getting me so excited about his potential.

I also feel like the individual skill shown by the Devils is way higher than it's ever been.

 

[Devilsfan992]

bouch!!!

 

[MadDevil]

Boucher! Nice.

 

[John Pedro]

Booooooooooooucher