GDT: Preseason - Devils vs. SC Bern- 1:30PM MSG+ NHLN

[JK3]

Yeah that was pretty lame, absolutely no need to cut back to the studio, I wanted to see more of the atmosphere in the arena post game plus the three stars.

 

[The 29th Pick]

That was weird that they said they would announce it but didn't announce them.

1) Taylor
2) Freekin
3) Hall

 

[Billdo]

Why did it not record the game? Was there a problem with NHL Network, or is it just because it was blacked out on NHLN?

Because it would've been aired on MSG here so the DVR for some reason recorded NHL Network during that time period which was 3 hours worth of crap I don't want to see. I just manually set it for the Oilers-Devils game because it was set up to do the same thing. MSG is my channel that carries the Devils game but the DVR somehow recorded the NHL network.

 

[Bleedred]

Just looking at that replay (msg app wouldn't work at work)... I wouldn't say it was a "borderline goal". He was in the correct position, just couldn't see the release of the shot, which is key to making a save if you get screened to move into position.
Either way 2 goals against, if pre season is any indication he prob gives up 2 per on average.... which is on par with Cory's numbers pre injury.
Let's see what the season brings

He didn't face many shots or scoring chances today. One very early, then the first Bern goal (which he had no chance on) then the tying goal, then two in OT.

Believe me, I hope to see a lot of him this season, because I don't believe in Cory anymore and think he's toast, but that's for a different thread and we'll have plenty of time to discuss that soon enough. Not that I necessarily want him to be the starter, but I think he'll play more than a clear cut backup, I think we'll need him to play as more than a backup.

 

[The Noot]

I wish we could make that Nico salute a thing at the rock.

 

[Missionhockey]

Jesper Bratt is going to take people's souls this year.

 

[glenwo2]

Between that and the opening lineup announcements, it's almost as if MSG was trying to squelch cheers for Nico.

I smell a :

 

[Bleedred]

I mean, of course you are right that we can never know for sure how he would perform in the NHL. But heck, on any given year, we don't know that about a lot of NHL goalies either. Just look at how Peter Budaj performed a couple of seasons ago, or how Carey Price played last year.

But what I'm trying to say is, I wouldn't be any more worried with Genoni as my backup than with any other backup in the NHL. Or well, most of them.

Is he one of the better goalies in the league over there?

I'm assuming he is, since they're the best team over there, but that's not always indicative of a team with the best goalie, as the Sharks are a good team with a painfully average goalie in Martin Jones. Fleury during much of the early part of his Pens career, Osgood, etc. But I'm assuming he's one of the better ones over there.

 

[haak84]

bratt seems much more comfortable and in place on olympic ice

 

[Emperoreddy]

People forgot how much skill Bratt has.

 

[NJDevs26]

So who were the 2nd and 3rd Stars?

The Bern goalie and Mueller. I don't think the stars were entirely based on merit today lol

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Because it would've been aired on MSG here so the DVR for some reason recorded NHL Network during that time period which was 3 hours worth of crap I don't want to see. I just manually set it for the Oilers-Devils game because it was set up to do the same thing. MSG is my channel that carries the Devils game but the DVR somehow recorded the NHL network.

Ah man that sucks...

 

[Emperoreddy]

MSG is replaying it later today so you can DVR that.

 

[None Shall Pass]

New Cangimeme Alert:

 

[The Noot]

Is he one of the better goalies in the league over there?

I'm assuming he is, since they're the best team over there, but that's not always indicative of a team with the best goalie, as the Sharks are a good team with a painfully average goalie. But I'm assuming he's one of the better ones over there.

He has been in the conversation for being one of the best goalies in the NLA for about 8 years. His last few years in Davos were spectacular (including a cup that he pretty much single-handedly won for us) and he was still a top goalie for Bern as far as I can tell. I don't follow them all that closely.

 

[glenwo2]

bratt seems much more comfortable and in place on olympic ice

So you're saying he's uncomfortable on NHL ice?

 

[OmNomNom]

I wish we could make that Nico salute a thing at the rock.

just need to organize a contingency of people to yell his name when announcing him as a star

it might pick up steam

 

[Darkauron]

New Cangimeme Alert:

It would not GO!

 

[BenedictGomez]

So, that game was somewhat concerning as a Devils fan.

Lets just chock it up to preseason rust and move on......

 

[glenwo2]

New Cangimeme Alert:

So we move on from "DELICIOUS" to....

PULSATING!!

 

[torero]

Whoever Bern's goalie is really kept them in the game.

Him aside, I thought you could really tell the difference between NHL quality players and the NLA. Literally, every line dominated when they were out there and the only time they scored goals is when the Devils shot themselves in the foot with mistakes.

I thought Mojo-Zacha-Bratt was the best line out there though. Hard to tell what that line will do against NHL players but I thought they were really moving the puck well.

Agree with you ..

to me, Bern didn't play well ... to highlight this, the poor performance they displayed in PP.
The couldn't establish once in the zone. not a single time. (i missed the beginning of the 2nd period)

From time to time you saw good moves (the second and tying goal from Bern) but they were like disorganized and lacking confidence.
How they behaved at the beginning when 2 alone against Kinkaid. That was spectacularly weak.

The quality of the individual players was apparent in the 1 on 1. And in the global confidence this 1 on 1 rapport gives the players for the global game.

 

[OmNomNom]

Jesper Bratt is going to take people's souls this year.

lol you can hear dano off-mic at ~0:15 just totally amazed

 

[glenwo2]

Just realized....EVERYONE was focused on Nico and Poor Mirco....he went up there and people were like "Who is this guy?"

 

[Devilsfan92]

It was a f***ing preseason game, on a different damn continent. We won, who really cares..

 

[Fat Damon]

Hischier looked through the whole game like he had conditioning problems. Its even more surprising as the first line was barely on the ice.