OT: NJ Devils 2023-2024 Thread

TM94goRU

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Fitz is having an awful season thus far

But , I will agree that who would have seen all of these injuries coming.
Agreed, it is why I thought 1 offensive star, say Bratt, would be traded for defense or goalie help. Now even if it is Tanev, the price goes up as the Devils are (close) to desperate. This team has enough offense, it is defense that will tell the story. I predict Fitz will part with more for a lesser defenseman, as I really like Zadorov.
 
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Someone tell Timo he’s no longer a Shark.

Weak turnover then he doesn’t get back from the boards to defend. Goal against.

Devils dont look sharp at all , so many turnovers
 
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An Vitek should have started
Schmid saw a lot of rubber last night.

I’m not liking the look of this game.
I just put some $ on SJ
 

TM94goRU

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Still plenty of time, but the Devils are playing down to the Sharks. Embarrassing they have given up 2 goals to this team at home.

We need better defense!
 

Mikemarc

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Dominating right now…good goaltending beats bad goaltending every day of the week
 

Mikemarc

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48 shots to 18 shots. Lose 6-3.

If this doesn’t spark fitzy to get a goalie I don’t know what will
 
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TM94goRU

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Disgusting! Fitzgerald fiddled while his Devils crashed and burned. Losing to the Sharks is like losing 5 games. If Fitz doesn't act ( smartly ) soon it will be fruitless.
 

TM94goRU

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This is not just a goalie, the Devils NEED tough smart defensemen. I'm tired of Seiganthaler for one. No Fitz needs to fix the defense, we need actual 1st pair defensemen!
 
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e5fdny

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What the hell happened tonight?!?

I’ve been listening to my younger guy’s college game on the radio so I wasn’t tuned in. And I mistakenly thought this game wasn’t on MSG. Thought they said a streaming service yesterday.

Also, our pretty sideline reporter was the kiss of death last night with her post game “bottom feeder” comment about the Sharks. ☹️
 

Mikemarc

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Devils controlled most of the game. Sharks goalie made some huge saves

Devils made a handful of defensive lapses, and Schmid couldn’t stop em. Sharks defensive lapses were saved
 
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48 shots to 18 shots. Lose 6-3.

If this doesn’t spark fitzy to get a goalie I don’t know what will
Ha ha, learn the game if you think this predictable embarrassment was mostly on goaltending. Schmid stunk , yes. But ruff should have never started him the night after getting barraged in Philly. Poor coaching

So many idiotic Turnovers and lack of desire to loose pucks lost to the leagues worst team.

The team is a joke!

A side hustle is betting them not to make the playoffs.
 
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This is not just a goalie, the Devils NEED tough smart defensemen. I'm tired of Seiganthaler for one. No Fitz needs to fix the defense, we need actual 1st pair defensemen!
Luke was an abomination tonight.
Marino couldn’t just wack the puck into the corner on goal 4?

Jack turnover on goal 3.

Schmid looked gassed.

Rags would never let this SJ beat them on home ice
 

Mikemarc

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Ha ha, learn the game if you think this predictable embarrassment was mostly on goaltending. Schmid stunk , yes. But ruff should have never started him the night after getting barraged in Philly. Poor coaching

So many idiotic Turnovers and lack of desire to loose pucks lost to the leagues worst team.

The team is a joke!

A side hustle is betting them not to make the playoffs.

I know the game just fine, thanks.

We have a decent goalie play we win that game.

Agree…vitek should have started.
 

TM94goRU

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Luke was an abomination tonight.
Marino couldn’t just wack the puck into the corner on goal 4?

Jack turnover on goal 3.

Schmid looked gassed.

Rags would never let this SJ beat them on home ice
All TRUE, but Luke has been our best defenseman. On the plus side Nemec. Try a rookie pairing at some point.
 

Mikemarc

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Yes there were defensive lapses. But a goalie needs to be able to bail out his defenders every once in a while.

That didn’t happen at all today
 
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Schmid gave up 5 goals on 1.25 goals expected. That is laughable. Defensive lapses or not, make a ******* stop. Fitz is pissing away a season behind this loser coach and men’s league goaltending.
 

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Ha ha, learn the game if you think this predictable embarrassment was mostly on goaltending. Schmid stunk , yes. But ruff should have never started him the night after getting barraged in Philly. Poor coaching

So many idiotic Turnovers and lack of desire to loose pucks lost to the leagues worst team.

The team is a joke!

A side hustle is betting them not to make the playoffs.
Proud is this you, lol.



I kid, I kid. I’m sure you are much more of a looker than that guy, haha.

I also don’t agree with his or your assessment. Are there structural issues? Sure. But not anything that a bit more beef, lockdown D and/or semi decent goalie can’t cover up. NJD will have a good amount of cap room at the TDL. And still have a lot of redundant assets to get it done. The talent is unquestionable. In the reg season, that should be enough to win more 5-4 games than lose, and they are only a few percentage points out of the playoffs right now. None of the other teams in that neighborhood are taking off either. This year is not close to over.
 
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Proud is this you, lol.



I kid, I kid. I’m sure you are much more of a looker than that guy, haha.

I also don’t agree with his or your assessment. Are there structural issues? Sure. But not anything that a bit more beef, lockdown D and/or semi decent goalie can’t cover up. NJD will have a good amount of cap room at the TDL. And still have a lot of redundant assets to get it done. The talent is unquestionable. In the reg season, that should be enough to win more 5-4 games than lose, and they are only a few percentage points out of the playoffs right now. None of the other teams in that neighborhood are taking off either. This year is not close to over.

That kids' got passion, you gotta admit. Maybe we should throw him in the goal?
 
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Proud is this you, lol.



I kid, I kid. I’m sure you are much more of a looker than that guy, haha.

I also don’t agree with his or your assessment. Are there structural issues? Sure. But not anything that a bit more beef, lockdown D and/or semi decent goalie can’t cover up. NJD will have a good amount of cap room at the TDL. And still have a lot of redundant assets to get it done. The talent is unquestionable. In the reg season, that should be enough to win more 5-4 games than lose, and they are only a few percentage points out of the playoffs right now. None of the other teams in that neighborhood are taking off either. This year is not close to over.

Frank has season tickets.
Listen to the man, he’s spot on.
 
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TM94goRU

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Setting up to be interesting with Hamilton. We will probably try what the Lightning did with injuries to subvert the cap, thus setting up a chance for the NHL to make an example out of the Devils after allowing other teams to do the same thing, just like Kovalupchuk.
 
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TM94goRU

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Vanacek playing better, I hope that continues. Zadorov already showing why Fitz should have made the room to get him here, great hit on Lazar.
 

e5fdny

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5 to freakin’ 2!

Geez louise.☹️

Bratt is where it’s at. Thank goodness.
 

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