GDT: PRESEASON - Game 6 - DEVILS @ Flyers - 7PM EST

[Devils Dominion]

That Russian ref, send him to juniors.

 

[StnTwnDevil]

What did Merrill do that was so good? Loses every battle along the wall, always going backwards with the puck whenever he feels pressure coming his way, instead of moving the puck forward and never shoots. I just don't get it.

He's not the most physical in the corners, but he normally makes the right play when he gets the puck in the D-Zone. He keeps players to the outside, he's smart with his defensive stick positioning, he generally doesn't make mistakes turning the puck over in the D-Zone, He's a good passer, but probably could expand his game in the offensive zone. It's mostly positives for Merril.

I don't really get what you are saying about him moving backwards though. Being patient, and settling down the play sometimes means regrouping and skating it back. It's actually a good quality of his. But I do think his offensive game could improve, and it'd be good if he got a bit stronger to improve his board play.

 

[Devils Trap]

Merrill / Severson / Larsson were all very good. Loved all of their games. Most impressed by Merrill only because I have come to expect it from Severson/Larsson

 

[Triumph]

Also, is Larsson for real? What the hell happened with Deboer that we didn't see flashes of this kid for like 3 seasons? His pass on that opening Palmieri shot was insane and his pivoting on that Voracek rush made me throw my skates in the trash.

I'm 99% sure that was Severson on the initial Palmieri shot. But yeah, he played Voracek quite well.

 

[Emperoreddy]

He's not the most physical in the corners, but he normally makes the right play when he gets the puck in the D-Zone. He keeps players to the outside, he's smart with his defensive stick positioning, he generally doesn't make mistakes turning the puck over in the D-Zone, He's a good passer, but probably could expand his game in the offensive zone. It's mostly positives for Merril.

I don't really get what you are saying about him moving backwards though. Being patient, and settling down the play sometimes means regrouping and skating it back. It's actually a good quality of his. But I do think his offensive game could improve, and it'd be good if he got a bit stronger to improve his board play.

Merrill showed good offensive instincts in college so he has it in him. Imagine has his game matures it will come out more. He is still be asked to be the anchor on his pairing.

It took years for Lars to get that part of his game going so it does take time sometimes.

 

[thethinglonger]

I'm 99% sure that was Severson on the initial Palmieri shot. But yeah, he played Voracek quite well.

For those who want another look:

http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2015010080&navid=sb:recap&intcmpid=sb-highlights

@2:30

 

[SeidoN]

sad I missed this game. just watched the highlights. everyone looked pretty nice, excepy maybe Gionta and Gelinas, but im going on highlights

Larsson's pivot to shut down Voracek gave me one of those dangerous 4hr+ erections you have to see your doctor about

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

sad I missed this game. just watched the highlights. everyone looked pretty nice, excepy maybe Gionta and Gelinas, but im going on highlights

Larsson's pivot to shut down Voracek gave me one of those dangerous 4hr+ erections you have to see your doctor about

I read that and then immediately noticed your avy.

 

[Devilsfan992]

Hate being the Devil's Advocate, but didn't Larsson get spun around badly in overtime (Possibly by Voracek)

 

[R8Devs]

all players especially defenseman are going to look bad at some point on 3on3

 

[Devilsfan992]

all players especially defenseman are going to look bad at some point on 3on3

Yup, those who aren't fast will get exposed more often.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Voracek's one of the fastest guys in the league. It was a 3v3 situation.

The stars weren't exactly aligned in Larsson's favor. Wouldn't freak out over it

 

[MadDevil]

The 3-on-3 is going to favor speed, which is why I'm thinking we might be pretty bad at it. But I'd rather lose 3-on-3 than in a shootout.

 

[Zippy316]

The 3-on-3 is going to favor speed, which is why I'm thinking we might be pretty bad at it. But I'd rather lose 3-on-3 than in a shootout.

I think we will be fine. Between Greene, Merrill, Moore, and Severson at defense all being great skaters and Larsson not far behind, I think we will be able to keep up.

You're probably going to see a lot more of Palmieri, Josefson, Henrique in the 3-on-3 overtime then a guy like Zajac. I feel like Josefson is going to be amazing in 3-on-3 OT for us.

 

[EliasFTW]

Still wish they did 4on4 then 3on3.

 

[njdevils1982]

Still wish they did 4on4 then 3on3.

at least try it for a season like the ahl. i think most fans would agree

on the flipside at least we will rarely see the joke show for the lowest common denominators (of which i dont watch and actually leave arenas when they occur)

 

[Curufinwe]

That Russian ref, send him to juniors.

I thought you guys might appreciate this.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

I thought you guys might appreciate this.

That's great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[GhostofKenKlee]

 

[Better Call Sal]

That was exactly my first thought.

 

[liquid1988]

Hearing tonights game isnt on TV and radio. What a joke

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Hearing tonights game isnt on TV and radio. What a joke

Yep. I'm not happy about that.

 

[Bleedred]

Haha I remember Joe Micheletti talking about that ref during the last game against the Rangers.

 

[liquid1988]

Nevermind, games on 93.3 WMMR. Better than nothing i guess...

 

[GhostofKenKlee]

93.3 wmmr? interesting. At least it's a fm feed.