Eh I think it had some to do with being tiny. Guys fall awkwardly into the boards all the time and get up. Jack any time he takes any form of hard contact seems to get hurt alot more than most. You guys laugh when i say it but ive been in bars with him and hes super super thin. Looks like a high school kid size wise
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He has shoulder issues. People of all sizes have shoulder issues. He doesn’t have shoulder issues cause he’s small.
And no one is doubting you that he’s small. But you keep saying that’s a hindrance, especially in the playoffs - when it hasn’t been. His shoulder issue is the hinderence. And the fact he falls a lot while skating lol
Not all points are the same. You should watch his playoff games/points there.
If im starting a franchise jack hughes aint the guy im building around. Need more size and bite.
So some points mean more than others? Who cares how a player gets points..
I’d agree with you about building a franchise around him - not the guy to build around, sure. That seems like a different argument, discussion though
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Come on Ron it’s perfect human behavior to want to come on a forum to cheer and make fun of an athlete seconds after he left the ice with an injury
Don't let a fan of another team make you walk away from here. I blocked that clown long ago and know who the Devil fans are.
I'm not sure if Fitzgerald is with us or not, but if he is, I still think he has to add by the deadline on Friday. Despite how lousy they've been for 2 months and that they're now down their best player, they're still 8 pts up on a playoff spot with 20 games left. We see other GMs get creative all the time. If Hughes and Siegenthaler are done for the year, put them on LTIR and use the cap space. Just like Vegas. Just like Tampa and on and on. They have 3 second rounders next year - all of which we'll bungle or will take 5 years to develop anyway. I'm not saying they have to mortgage the future to make a futile run at the playoffs, but they cannot just let themselves sink at 8 pts up right now.
We've been banging our heads against the wall with the same basic 12-13 forwards for the last 2+ months. I'm not saying he's THE answer, but how does a guy like Halonen (41 goals in his last 80 AHL games) not get an extended try in NJ? We have to see more of Nate Bastian? Just to update the totals:
Haula - 0 points since 11/25, full no movement clause (nice work Fitz)
Bastian - 1 goal since October 22
Lazar - 1 goal since October 25
Dowling - 0 goals since November 30
Palat - full no trade clause (nice work Fitz)
Try SOMETHING.
We've been banging our heads against the wall with the same basic 12-13 forwards for the last 2+ months. I'm not saying he's THE answer, but how does a guy like Halonen (41 goals in his last 80 AHL games) not get an extended try in NJ? We have to see more of Nate Bastian? Just to update the totals:
Haula - 0 points since 11/25, full no movement clause (nice work Fitz)
Bastian - 1 goal since October 22
Lazar - 1 goal since October 25
Dowling - 0 goals since November 30
Palat - full no trade clause (nice work Fitz)
Try SOMETHING.
Devs retaining 50% there may be a hint at jack hughes stats. LTIR done for the year so utilize your cap space as an asset
LaChance, 21, is in his second season with Boston University (Hockey East) at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound forward has recorded 25 points (10g-15a) in 32 games this season. His goals, assists, and points totals all rank in the top five for Boston skaters in 2024-25, while his five game-winning goals rank second (tied) on the team.
Don’t think that’s too far fetched.
They’ve been brutal since Christmas with no signs of improvement.
No scoring depth at all. Fitz may have to go of this collapse continues
What sucks about it the most for me is that I told my son that I would take him to a playoff game this year if they made it. He has never been to one. He has been to about 15 games this year. My wife, son and I bought the holiday plan this year. So, between that and random games we all have been to a lot, and my son has been to a few with a friend. We will be there Friday and at the Vancouver game in a few weeks. Hope that game means something!
Friday will be interesting to see what alot of teams do. Looks like isles are sellers. After brock nelsons interview last night seems hes gone. Theyll get solid value for him and palmieri.
Plenty of hockey left . Keep the faith . Fitzy needs to pickup 2 forwards
I have been keeping the faith since I went to my 1st game in 1984. Enjoyed 1988 with a ticket plan. Saw them win the cup in person in 1995 with a friend that I had season tickets with and went to a few other Stanley Cup final games in other years. I want the same for my son. It is hard when for a 2nd year in a row there were HIGH expectations, and they seem to be falling apart again.
All indications are the more “significant” the injury - the more likely he’s put on LTIR which frees up about 8 million.
Right or wrong - Devils will likely be buyers. And can go big game hunting with Jack on IR
If it's "significant" that means he's not coming back for the playoffs. The devs weren't one player away even with hughes healthy.
The devs need to re-tool. They have too many small guys. Been saying this for a long time. Been saying jacks too tiny. And you guys don't wanna believe it. You can't play at his size and make it through the playoffs. We're getting to the "what could've been" phase of jack hughes. Just can't stay on the ice
This isnt breaking news by brooks. lol, everyone knew the injury was significant when it happened
More reason for devils to buy, they’re this close to the playoffs - they’re not going to squander a chance.
Now this probably means they’re not gonna get a rental for a year - they’ll probably be eyeing a center with term that they’ll need next year anyhow.
Squander what chance? Sneaking in and getting nuked in the first round? They need to reconstruct their roster in a big way this offseason. If I'm them I'm offering Ottawa Luke and Jack for Brady. They really need to shake things up
To make the playoffs.
You’re a hockey fan - you know once playoffs start - it’s a whole new season and anyone has a chance.
Devils won’t give up that chance.
The devs at full strength dont have a chance. Just as the rangers dont have a chance this year. Difference is devs are younger so can afford to sell. Rangers are older so need to at least try
All good. You also said two years ago devils had no chance against the rangers, especially after falling behind 2-0.
always a chance for anyone in the playoffs - especially in hockey. Don’t waste that opportunity!
Only gerard gallant couldve fvcked that up. Then proceeded to get caved in by the canes
Would be dumb if they traded any half meaningful assets for rentals. If you're talking hockey trades, roster player for roster player, different story.
Could be, depending on the return. But with both Hughes and seigenthdker on ltir..they have 13 million to work with.
They aint gonna be sellers - Larry, lol
First I'm surprised they dropped this before the trade deadline, prices now go up. This will tell us alot, last year Fitz and ownership did NOT use the LTIR money. I'm not sure if Harris and Blitzer will allow our " very proactive " GM 
to use extra money via the loophole. This will be very clarifying!
to use extra money via the loophole. This will be very clarifying!