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OT: NJ Devils 2024-2025 Thread

The Bratt/Hughes/Palat line looked indefensible tonight and has for a while now. I'm not Palat's biggest fan, but his linemates are always forthcoming in giving him credit for opening up the play for them - so who am I to judge?

Way to start a 5-game homestand.
 
Hamilton cost Devs the game. He waltzed back after Holmberg on Holmberg's shorty. I would sit his sorry ass on the bench until he decided that he'd like to play some defense. He is a bum. Period.
 
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I know it was against a terrible team..but this two minutes right here is a championship level shift. With a championship level crowd,



Great to be a devils fan right now!!
Agree on everything said. My wife, son and I were watching from that end of the ice. Right after they scored, I told my wife that Bratt was a HUGE part of it. Fun to watch what happened in that 2 minutes.
 
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Played another excellent game all over the ice. Hamilton once again a liability & Markstrom continues to give up stoppable goals. But overall a very good team at this point.
 
I have my qualms with Fitzgerald, but what a move getting Kovacevic for peanuts. Guy has been one of the best defenders in the NHL
I wasn't sure about Fitzgeralds ability to forge a culture, but more and more, I'm thinking the problem was Ruff more than the roster. Roster is better this year than last, but system and structure matter and Keefe has done a great job.
 
I have my qualms with Fitzgerald, but what a move getting Kovacevic for peanuts. Guy has been one of the best defenders in the NHL
He really solidified the defense with Pesce/Dillon signings and trading for Kovacevic. He’s been an absolute steal . Sucks he’s only under contract for this season . Plus it allowed fitzy to ship off Marino for extra picks .
 
I wasn't sure about Fitzgeralds ability to forge a culture, but more and more, I'm thinking the problem was Ruff more than the roster. Roster is better this year than last, but system and structure matter and Keefe has done a great job.
This has been mentioned by a few of the players this year.

And also by others connected to the team.
 
Columbus goalie played out of his mind in Blue Jackets 4-2 win. Devils threw everything but the Kitchen Sink at him. Thought Allen could/should have had a couple of the 3 goals he let in. Once again Hamilton coughed one up to the opponent in our D zone which resulted in a goal. Have you noticed that he never gets time on the penalty kill? How this guy is considered an NHL defenseman is beyond me. I'd play Hughes at the point on the first power play unit. Send Hamilton down to Utica & bring up a Dman to take up his place.
 
Luke's ceiling might be unreachable.

Luke could be better than Jack.

Let that sink in.
 
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And at this point, that goaltending is looking pretty good!
Yes. Played a near perfect game today. Hamilton is still a liability waiting to show itself. Thinks he's a forward. Constantly up on the rush & has to be covered for. Also insists on backhand passes out of our D zone--sometimes no look, plus he's soft & slow, tough lately he seems to be shaking his backside & moving a little more quickly. Think that the Dev's pace is dragging him along.
 
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