Thanks for making this huge disappointment of a season a little more digestible. Your coverage has been really valuable, especially for out of town fans like me. Looking forward to the off-season takes!
Who would everyone be OK giving up the 1st rounder for? Saros (extended) would be the only rumored goalie I would give it up for since I don’t think Helly is going anywhere.
Great coverage Todd as always - it was as consistently good as the Devils were consistently inconsistent on the ice. Besides goaltending and a head coach, they need to strengthen the left side of the defense and oddly enough, improve the overall team speed. Say what you want about Tatar, Wood, Boqvist, Severson and Graves in terms of consistent production, but they were all very good to excellent skaters and just made it difficult on opponents shift after shift. The mix and team speed just looked off and it got more magnified with the loss of McLeod up the middle. They tried playing the same style as last year and while most of those guys were still there, the new guys couldn’t maintain it. Who would be your targets for middle 6 forwards and LD’s?
My biggest concern after the coach is the step back that Seigenthaler and Marino had. If their years weren't blips but the start of diminishing returns the defensive ability of this team is going to be a giant anchor.
Thanks for making this huge disappointment of a season a little more digestible. Your coverage has been really valuable, especially for out of town fans like me. Looking forward to the off-season takes!
Who would everyone be OK giving up the 1st rounder for? Saros (extended) would be the only rumored goalie I would give it up for since I don’t think Helly is going anywhere.
Feel like we always say this, but man, most important offseason in a LONG time. Let’s see if Fitz makes the right moves. I have faith
I think that middle 6 player needs bite. Stephenson? Bertuzzi? Domi (*hides*)?
Great coverage Todd as always - it was as consistently good as the Devils were consistently inconsistent on the ice. Besides goaltending and a head coach, they need to strengthen the left side of the defense and oddly enough, improve the overall team speed. Say what you want about Tatar, Wood, Boqvist, Severson and Graves in terms of consistent production, but they were all very good to excellent skaters and just made it difficult on opponents shift after shift. The mix and team speed just looked off and it got more magnified with the loss of McLeod up the middle. They tried playing the same style as last year and while most of those guys were still there, the new guys couldn’t maintain it. Who would be your targets for middle 6 forwards and LD’s?
My biggest concern after the coach is the step back that Seigenthaler and Marino had. If their years weren't blips but the start of diminishing returns the defensive ability of this team is going to be a giant anchor.