You're missing the point, it's not that the Rangers made the wrong pick, it's that the Rangers fans in the video were pumped the Devils chose Hughes instead of Kakko. I wonder if T2K still thinks Kakko is better.
OT: 2022-23 NHL thread….Devils & Rangers & Islanders
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I'd also go Holtz as per the call up.
But I'd go Zetterlund in Bastian's spot. On both the PP and 5v5.
McLeod is a pretty good 4th liner, and the team is absolutely rolling. Why are you looking to trade him?
As per the PP I'm looking for the best option. I'd give Zetterlund a look, he's not as big as Bastian, but he is a strong guy, can grind, and he has offensive skills.
I'm not looking to trade anyone except Severson because of his expiring contract. I figure McLeod is a former 1st round pick, who is good at his role. Other teams may want him, and we have players in the pipeline who can fill his role nicely.
Not missing the point at all.
Now, I personally thought that Kakko would be better out of the gate due to the position he plays. Far easier to make the leap as a wing versus center. Having said that, I still believe Hughes has the greater ceiling.
And, I also believe that the Rangers significantly mishandled Kakko.
I'm at the point where I don't trade anyone, expiring contract or not. Or course things can change as the season progresses but I'm not looking to mess with anything right now.
I also think McLeod plays a pretty difficult role. A 4th line center who takes tons of d-zone faceoffs. It's not a simple ask.
Zetterlund would make it the ZML line
He’s been playing well this season
Then you can call up a skilled forward from Utica
Big game tonight.
I'll be watching despite having no dog in this fight.
It's too early to be rooting against teams.
I'll be watching despite having no dog in this fight.
It's too early to be rooting against teams.
Devils fans have taken over the garden.
"Let's Go Devils" chants loud and often.
Very embarrassing for rangers. Don't see this often in the garden.
NYC is a Devils town now.
"Let's Go Devils" chants loud and often.
Very embarrassing for rangers. Don't see this often in the garden.
NYC is a Devils town now.
How bout those Devils !
One of the biggest differences between teams is how Hughes and Nico have become stars and Kakko and Lafreniere are invisible
Igor ain’t the same goalie
Rangers are finding the hard way that it ain’t easy to repeat superior years. It seems like they’re coasting and they really miss guys like Vetrano ; Kopp etc.
One of the biggest differences between teams is how Hughes and Nico have become stars and Kakko and Lafreniere are invisible
Igor ain’t the same goalie
Rangers are finding the hard way that it ain’t easy to repeat superior years. It seems like they’re coasting and they really miss guys like Vetrano ; Kopp etc.
First real regular season goal scream in many many years !!!!!!!!!
Oooooh ooooooh ooooooooh hey hey hey oooooooh ooooooooh
LGD !!!!!!!!!!
Oooooh ooooooh ooooooooh hey hey hey oooooooh ooooooooh
LGD !!!!!!!!!!
Great for the NHL when Devils and Rangers are both good. Very entertaining matchup.
Kakko and Laf.
Kakko with one possession move that lands him below the goal line or back to the point, never to the net.
Laf can’t stick handle or carry the puck, and has no speed.
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Down 2-0 in the first five minutes and come back to win!!!!
Statement game for the Devs.
Statement game for the Devs.
To quote Vancouver Canucks legend, Mark Messier on this year’s Devils: “They’ve got a good young team that’s got some skill. They’re a couple years away, but they’re showing some signs of really doing something OK.” 
19-4-0 is an “ok” mark. The last 10 years of dreck have conditioned me to expect the shoe to drop, but this group feels different. Fast, attacking, offensive-minded hockey with a sturdy, reliable defense and NHL-caliber goaltending.
19-4-0 is an “ok” mark. The last 10 years of dreck have conditioned me to expect the shoe to drop, but this group feels different. Fast, attacking, offensive-minded hockey with a sturdy, reliable defense and NHL-caliber goaltending.
Fun fact!!!
The Devils have scored as many goals in their past two games as Rutgers scored points in their last two games.
The Devils have scored as many goals in their past two games as Rutgers scored points in their last two games.
A One man low forecheck when the opponent has control of the puck instead of two men with the goal to pressure the outlet pass will not work in today’s NHL.
Gallant worried about odd man rushes wants the second guy high and allows speed through the defensive zone and the neutral zone.
It’s shocking to me when reviewing the tapes he doesn’t alter the system to relentlessly harass puck carriers.
Doesn’t he see why we have trouble getting out of our own end?
It’s nothing more than modern offensive forechecking systems that force us to reverse the puck more than any team in the league by far.
Gallant worried about odd man rushes wants the second guy high and allows speed through the defensive zone and the neutral zone.
It’s shocking to me when reviewing the tapes he doesn’t alter the system to relentlessly harass puck carriers.
Doesn’t he see why we have trouble getting out of our own end?
It’s nothing more than modern offensive forechecking systems that force us to reverse the puck more than any team in the league by far.
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He often doesn’t do basic hockey coaching things like matching lines at home or calling timeouts when the team is in the middle of giving up a lead, so why do you expect him to do something like adjusting his system?
He points out when Jones, who is is an excellent puck handler, makes a defensive mistake and benches him in favor of Hayek who is inept at getting out of his zone. He made Trouba, who is playing laughable bad, captain. He played Nemeth most of last year and didn’t give Lundkvist a chance. He has no idea what being an effective defenseman requires.
Nothing new since Lindy said he’ll be “out for a bit” yesterday - which in Devils injury-speak could mean he’s being fitted for a coffin
Holy 
NHL network …..everyone is forgetting Palat is out. Palat would replace Holtz in lineup if he were healthy.
NHL network …..everyone is forgetting Palat is out. Palat would replace Holtz in lineup if he were healthy.
Can’t let tonight’s eventual loss spiral into the weekend at Philly.
If I paid to be there tonight I’d feel robbed.
Zero effort by the Devils with no chance to come back. .
If I paid to be there tonight I’d feel robbed.
Zero effort by the Devils with no chance to come back. .