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TheSgtDabbs
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Might as well just head in that direction. Blow up the team, staff and building for the future.
Sick of this disgusting play.
Sick of this disgusting play.
So are we all in agreement this year to sell at the deadline?
I would say yes, and ordinarily I would never. When I watch the Devils, it's borderline painful, even if they win. They are just flat out slow. Living near Pittsburgh, I obviously get to frequently see a team with speed and skill. The other night at work, I was watching the Pens and Jackets. If nothing else, it was a fun game to watch with lots of speed. And this is a Jackets team below the Devils in standings.
What do I see with the Devils? Slow, a bunch of endless cycling, point / perimeter shots. When do you see solid chances from the slot area? Never. Also, how often do you see a legit breakway or a well executed 2 on 1? I can't even remember anything recently. That speaks to how slow and lacking skill this team is.
Bottom line, we need to sell and build for the future. The Devils have a solid goalie in Schneider, who right now has to hate life with the team that is in front of him. Lou has done great things for this franchise, there's no doubt. But, with the team we have now, it seems pretty evident that he doesn't know how to build a team for the current state of the game. Also, I would guess that young skill players don't want to come to NJ with the stigma that still exists with Lou at the reigns. HAVE to clean house and start fresh.
Remember, the person who says it can't be done, is always interrupted by the one who just did it.
You guys realize that you're only 4 points out of the final wildcard spot and only 5 points behind the Capitals for 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division, right?
I see the standings, but we have to be realistic too. Look at our top lines forward lines and compare them to the rest of the league.
I am not going as far as saying tank the season. I would never root for a team that is losing purposely, but to sell at the deadline is not the same as tanking the season.
Like we have on defense, I would rather us put in some young guys on offense.
This team is fully capable of putting a winning streak together to get back in the playoff mix, but not sure if that's best for this team and the future. Similar to last year when the team refused to sell.
Agreed. You mentioned Cory. I wish he didn't have a NTC because I would even listen to offers for him. He is a solid goaltender, and he would probably get a nice return, but would have to waive his NTC.
I think on defense, this team is going in the right direction. We have to realize that a lot of these blown leads this season is because we have these young guys on defense who are making a lot of mistakes. But, its better to watch guys like Severson and Helgeson compared to what we had last season.
You guys realize that you're only 4 points out of the final wildcard spot and only 5 points behind the Capitals for 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division, right?
they aren't going to sell. i just hope that people finally start to complain enough that lou gets the boot.
tired of hearing how much he has done for this team.