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Some interesting pregame posts over at NJDevs.com. Didn’t get in the weeds of it here, but lots of systems talk. Seem like some decent fans on that forum. At least until they got a bit ref-whiney later.
Pre and game from hfboards and:
Hell:New Jersey Devils Forums
Postgame from: https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/2024/2/15/24074524/special-teams-daws-unable-to-bail-devils-out-as-they-lose-2-1-to-kings
Pregame:
-I’m somewhat wary of a letdown at home after the Nashville breakthrough, but perhaps ending that losing streak is a sign the energy is shifting. LGD!
-Kings got roasted by Buffalo in their last game. I guess they're either ripe for a bashing or primed for a bounce back game.
-It will always be SOMETHING when it comes to Lindy. Even if he might be a decent guy to have around for a young-but-needs-work team, I'll don't think he'll ever be the guy to take a team all the way.
-I don't see Daws as much better than Vanecek. He's one bad game away from having Vanecek numbers. I've always been an advocate of goaltender numbers are just reflections of the team in front. The GSAA advanced stats are pretty good for trying to reliably represent the individual goaltender performance.
-I’ll always dislike this team for ruining our fairytale run in 2012. I LOVE that team. Probably my favorite.
—Me too, one of my favorite seasons, despite the end. I remember it well. Really disliked the kings for a long time. It wore off a bit but took probably 8 years.
Game:
-Not liking what I’m seeing so far..
-Goddamnit Luke. Again bad turnover. I know he was gassed, but man, he has to read that better. Guy was on his ass through the neutral zone.
—Jack was out of position as well. Both Hughes are to blame.
-Not playing as well as the previous few games... But a lot of that is LA.
-Two absolutely filthy saves by Daws.
-This is the kind of game Daws is not going to get any help, isn't it? Ruff is probably not making any adjustments to the Kings trap.
-Gotta adjust instead of skating into the ancient 1-3-1 set up
-Ritt Itch. Sounds like something nasty. Like jock itch.
-Dirty hit
-STFU, Arvidsson! Go sit down!
-Go play their game Smith, Bastain, Bahl, Timo....Crush someone
-Jack letting Kopitar get to that puck is unacceptable
-Jack can't be letting Kopitar out skate him. I'm sorry, but that can't happen
—Right. Jack is going to out muscle Kopitar? Really?
-Gonna lose to this p*ss stain of a franchise
-LA is just playing better ..they winning races and battles to loose pucks and giving us no room
-Blatant hook on jack, no call....
-Yeah killer save by Daws…as wow as it gets. I’m pretty sure that I was just as pissed as Jack was about that non-call. **** these refs.
-I’m pretty sure Arvidsson will be hearing from the league tomorrow tbh
-Jack might as well. I don’t blame him for breaking his stick and throwing it, but he’s fortunate he wasn’t penalized.
-Arvidsson is a jackass, but that was another weak call.
-Part of the problem is that these officials aren’t calling anything consistently. They’re letting vicious hits go while flagging ticky-tack plays.
-Wasting the PP
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-**** these refs and **** LA
-What sucks most is that the Devils are clearly playing better as a team than previously…gotta find a way to get a point out of this.
-Lindy has discovered time outs…finally!
-They needed something out of this game. Losing in regulation to a team that has been tripping over its own dick for the last month is unacceptable.
-They get goaltending and they score one fvcking goal on a guy who allowed five goals on 17 shots the other night. Typical.
Postgame:
-I also still think you have a habit of equating results with effort...when the team loses, they didn't show up. I saw a team that had some trouble solving what the Kings were throwing at them (particularly in the first), but I didn't see a team full of "no shows".
-Gotta say, I was curious about everyone around here being so giddy about the team a couple of days ago. They get shut out by the Canes, have a good game against Seattle, and barely eek out a win after a clear Predators goal is somehow ruled a no-goal, and suddenly the Devils have everyone thinking they've turned things around. Reality is nothing much has changed, except for a system change that has beefed up the defense but seemingly neutered the offense.
-Daws was fantastic, deserved better. Give the Kings credit though - I don't care how rough it's been, that's a good hockey team. They came out with something to prove after the Buffalo game.
—I don't want to give the Kings too much credit but there was a point earlier in the season where they looked like the best team in hockey. We got caught in their 1-3-1 and we really couldn't do much against it.
-LA's physicality, relentless fore check, especially in the first period and the stifling defense was too much for the Devils to overcome tonight - reminded me how Carolina beat them in the play-offs.
-A good coach has to be able to get results. And even when most of this team is healthy - boasting a very impressive roster of forwards - he just can't get results. It isn't about being anti-Lindy.... It's just acknowledging that this isn't working, and he has no ability to adjust accordingly, so what? Are you fine just letting this continue? for how long?
-Jack needs to really work on his temper and learn to control his emotions. A veteran player or coach needs to talk to him.
—He looked like he was pissed off all night. I guess if I had Toffoli missing my passes all season, I'd be pissed too, but tonight was the night to step up and bail us out. He didn't.
——I think Viktor Arvidsson should learn to control his elbows instead.
Pre and game from hfboards and:
Hell:New Jersey Devils Forums
Postgame from: https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/2024/2/15/24074524/special-teams-daws-unable-to-bail-devils-out-as-they-lose-2-1-to-kings
Pregame:
-I’m somewhat wary of a letdown at home after the Nashville breakthrough, but perhaps ending that losing streak is a sign the energy is shifting. LGD!
-Kings got roasted by Buffalo in their last game. I guess they're either ripe for a bashing or primed for a bounce back game.
-It will always be SOMETHING when it comes to Lindy. Even if he might be a decent guy to have around for a young-but-needs-work team, I'll don't think he'll ever be the guy to take a team all the way.
-I don't see Daws as much better than Vanecek. He's one bad game away from having Vanecek numbers. I've always been an advocate of goaltender numbers are just reflections of the team in front. The GSAA advanced stats are pretty good for trying to reliably represent the individual goaltender performance.
-I’ll always dislike this team for ruining our fairytale run in 2012. I LOVE that team. Probably my favorite.
—Me too, one of my favorite seasons, despite the end. I remember it well. Really disliked the kings for a long time. It wore off a bit but took probably 8 years.
Game:
-Not liking what I’m seeing so far..
-Goddamnit Luke. Again bad turnover. I know he was gassed, but man, he has to read that better. Guy was on his ass through the neutral zone.
—Jack was out of position as well. Both Hughes are to blame.
-Not playing as well as the previous few games... But a lot of that is LA.
-Two absolutely filthy saves by Daws.
-This is the kind of game Daws is not going to get any help, isn't it? Ruff is probably not making any adjustments to the Kings trap.
-Gotta adjust instead of skating into the ancient 1-3-1 set up
-Ritt Itch. Sounds like something nasty. Like jock itch.
-Dirty hit
-STFU, Arvidsson! Go sit down!
-Go play their game Smith, Bastain, Bahl, Timo....Crush someone
-Jack letting Kopitar get to that puck is unacceptable
-Jack can't be letting Kopitar out skate him. I'm sorry, but that can't happen
—Right. Jack is going to out muscle Kopitar? Really?
-Gonna lose to this p*ss stain of a franchise
-LA is just playing better ..they winning races and battles to loose pucks and giving us no room
-Blatant hook on jack, no call....
-Yeah killer save by Daws…as wow as it gets. I’m pretty sure that I was just as pissed as Jack was about that non-call. **** these refs.
-I’m pretty sure Arvidsson will be hearing from the league tomorrow tbh
-Jack might as well. I don’t blame him for breaking his stick and throwing it, but he’s fortunate he wasn’t penalized.
-Arvidsson is a jackass, but that was another weak call.
-Part of the problem is that these officials aren’t calling anything consistently. They’re letting vicious hits go while flagging ticky-tack plays.
-Wasting the PP
—
-**** these refs and **** LA
-What sucks most is that the Devils are clearly playing better as a team than previously…gotta find a way to get a point out of this.
-Lindy has discovered time outs…finally!
-They needed something out of this game. Losing in regulation to a team that has been tripping over its own dick for the last month is unacceptable.
-They get goaltending and they score one fvcking goal on a guy who allowed five goals on 17 shots the other night. Typical.
Postgame:
-I also still think you have a habit of equating results with effort...when the team loses, they didn't show up. I saw a team that had some trouble solving what the Kings were throwing at them (particularly in the first), but I didn't see a team full of "no shows".
-Gotta say, I was curious about everyone around here being so giddy about the team a couple of days ago. They get shut out by the Canes, have a good game against Seattle, and barely eek out a win after a clear Predators goal is somehow ruled a no-goal, and suddenly the Devils have everyone thinking they've turned things around. Reality is nothing much has changed, except for a system change that has beefed up the defense but seemingly neutered the offense.
-Daws was fantastic, deserved better. Give the Kings credit though - I don't care how rough it's been, that's a good hockey team. They came out with something to prove after the Buffalo game.
—I don't want to give the Kings too much credit but there was a point earlier in the season where they looked like the best team in hockey. We got caught in their 1-3-1 and we really couldn't do much against it.
-LA's physicality, relentless fore check, especially in the first period and the stifling defense was too much for the Devils to overcome tonight - reminded me how Carolina beat them in the play-offs.
-A good coach has to be able to get results. And even when most of this team is healthy - boasting a very impressive roster of forwards - he just can't get results. It isn't about being anti-Lindy.... It's just acknowledging that this isn't working, and he has no ability to adjust accordingly, so what? Are you fine just letting this continue? for how long?
-Jack needs to really work on his temper and learn to control his emotions. A veteran player or coach needs to talk to him.
—He looked like he was pissed off all night. I guess if I had Toffoli missing my passes all season, I'd be pissed too, but tonight was the night to step up and bail us out. He didn't.
——I think Viktor Arvidsson should learn to control his elbows instead.
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