GDT: Your New Jersey Devils (17-13-2, 36 Pts) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (11-18-6, 28 Pts), 7 PM, MSGSN2

[Billdo]

If Lazar is indeed out, I'm fine with this.

These are solid lines, especially if Lazar can go and get Smith outta there but even with Smith I like them. Even the defensive pairings.

 

[Zippy316]

I wonder if the team considers swapping Daws with Schmid as the backup to preserve some waiver eligibility for Schmid and get him a consistent run of games in the AHL

 

[Whaddagoal]

Here's to Holtzy popping off on the Nico\Palat line... they got a legit shooter on that line now.

 

[Call Me Al]

would rather see holtz than lazar on nico’s line 10 out of 10 times so that’s a win all around

 

[Saugus]

If Lazar is indeed out, I'm fine with this.

Lindy finally got the memo.

 

[Rhodes 81]

I thought the coaching staff viewed Holtz as too much of a defensive liability to play on Hischier's line. I'm intrigued to see how that goes.

 

[MasterofGrond]

If Lazar can’t go, that’s pretty close to my preferred lineup

 

[JK3]

I actually like these lines. Hopefully our 19 year old first pairing defenseman can bail Seigs out a few times.

 

[Whaddagoal]

I thought the coaching staff viewed Holtz as too much of a defensive liability to play on Hischier's line. I'm intrigued to see how that goes.

Definitely a turning point for Holtz. Ruff is giving him the cameo with an opportunity to play against the big matchups tonight all game.

I think with his speed improvements/upgrade this year, he just needs to find the net and not make a critical mistake on defense. Pretty sure with Nico and Palat, the defensive backstop is there so maybe Holtz will have the green light to go for it.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Devils have 3 games in 4 nights, I'd like to see Daws start one of those games.

 

[Camille the Eel]

If we’ve learned anything this year so far, it should be that none of these games are pushovers.

Should be interesting to get another look at young Fantilli. They should be quite happy with him so far I imagine.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Intrigued to see Holtz playing up in the lineup.

 

[Nubmer6]

Two more timo goals tonight

Psssh...

INCOMING TIMO HAT TRICK.

 

[Whaddagoal]

If Lazar can’t go, that’s pretty close to my preferred lineup

Yes but I hope Haula will be okay doing 4th line duty....

 

[Whaddagoal]

Btw this team has to improve it's PP lines. Whatever magic we had

I wonder if the team considers swapping Daws with Schmid as the backup to preserve some waiver eligibility for Schmid and get him a consistent run of games in the AHL

Didn't schmid already pass his waiver exemption... Or is he close to it ending?

I wouldn't mind. Maybe worth a try to get him a rhythm of confidence.

 

[Nubmer6]

Btw this team has to improve it's PP lines. Whatever magic we had

Didn't schmid already pass his waiver exemption... Or is he close to it ending?

I wouldn't mind. Maybe worth a try to get him a rhythm of confidence.

According to CapFriendly, he has 12 game left until he loses his exemption

Akira Schmid Waivers Calculator Results - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

A calculator that determines if a player is exempt from the NHL waivers process. Results include the remaining seasons and games required before losing exemption

www.capfriendly.com

 

[Patrik26]

Regulation win, the bag comes off. f*** it. Any win, the bag comes off. LGD!

 

[My3Sons]

Hopefully Holtz runs with the opportunity but I'm not sure if playing him with two grinding bottom six guys is the best use of his talents.

 

[Bleedred]

If Vitek stinks up the joint and we lose, put him on waivers tomorrow and roll with Schmid/Daws the next week or two.

''But you can't do that! We can't waive Vitek! We'll lose him on waivers!''

Yeah, no we won't. If no one took Raanta, who is cheaper (less than half of Vitek's cap hit) and has no term remaining after this, no one is taking Vitek and his one remaining year @ over twice as much of a cap hit as Raanta.

And Raanta is also (probably) more valuable around the league, due to his reputation. He's constantly overrated for having such impressive numbers during his career, but the asterisk that he's been a career 1b/backup is usually left out when people hype him up.

Of course, this is only fans that tout that stuff. Not sure NHL GM's value him as much as Vanecek, but my point still stands.

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

well that’s interesting. just assumed he would be given some time to get back into form after hip surgery but maybe something’s wrong with vitek or schmid?

Yeah they have “nonpuckstopilitis” and might need their tonsils out.

I got nothing to say. I despise that franchise and everything about it.

Spank them and bury them.

LGD.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Hopefully Holtz runs with the opportunity but I'm not sure if playing him with two grinding bottom six guys is the best use of his talents.

Typical Lindy... Holtz is finally breaking out this season and he just sticks him right back on the 3rd line. I'm tired of this

 

[Alex NJD]

I thought the coaching staff viewed Holtz as too much of a defensive liability to play on Hischier's line. I'm intrigued to see how that goes.

Perfect storm of things for it to happen I think

-Want to keep Hughes-Toffoli together + Toffoli Holtz bring the same element, so a line with both doesn't make much sense
-3M line was great last game so they're staying together
-No one to move up to Nico's wing. Haula has to be 4C bc they finally realized Tierney is not an NHL level player and slotting him at 4C would create a complete liability line that gets caved in

Holtz is the only realistic option for the spot right now unless you want to basically roll 3 lines with a very limited 4th

 

[Saugus]

I'm also pleased that Ruff is no longer forcing Mercer at C. It made some sense out of necessity when Hughes, Hischier, and Haula had their respective injuries earlier in the season. Now with all of our natural centers healthy, Mercer goes back to the wing where he can be more effective.

 

[Blender]

LGD!!

 

[njdevils1982]

thread needs some johnny winner