He has no lateral movement whatsoever. He can only square himself to the first shot and whatever happens happens. Which is a big problem because he gives up a lot of rebounds too. He's just not a starting goalie and really should be getting <20 games a year on any given team.
- Pomegrant

I think that is a reason we were all blown away by Mck. He so quick laterally that we just arent used to that.

Hey at least we'll have another top prospect after this year

KK gives up way too easily. Seems like he doesnt even try.
- Leniwm1

Yup. He sucks on second chances and can’t squeeze his arms together for poop. Gives up too easily. Can’t wait till we get a 7th in 2020 for him

I think that is a reason we were all blown away by Mck. He so quick laterally that we just arent used to that.
- Leniwm1

Yeah, you're right for sure. Mac's movement lets him at least have a chance to make a stop but with Kinkaid and Schneider they are stuck in place when they go down.

Damn she looks good in white.

We're bad.

Always new Tavares was a top player in the league but now that he has actual players around him, he's just lethal.

This teams checked out

This teams checked out
- K-dizzle

Not fun to watch... wonder if Tavares gets #30 tonight for the hatty.

Hey at least we'll have another top prospect after this year
- willschulme

Hall-Hischier-Kakko

Hall-Hischier-Kakko
- smellmyfinger

sign me up for Kakko.

Just checking the score...yep good decision not to watch this one

Complete this comeback. Please and thank you.

Complete this comeback. Please and thank you.
- tomburton99

3rd period implosion coming in~17 minutes.

3rd period implosion coming in~17 minutes.
- smellmyfinger

Babcock goes in the room and yells at his team for a couple of minutes. Come out and torch us for another 3+ goals. Very predictable.

Babcock goes in the room and yells at his team for a couple of minutes. Come out and torch us for another 3+ goals. Very predictable.
- Pomegrant

Yeah, I’m thinking at least 70% of the play in our zone for the third.

We're bad.
- rmdevil313

I love you

Damn she looks good in white.
- Leniwm1

she is the love of my life

Hall-Hischier-Kakko
- smellmyfinger

Yes,please god,yes.

I was impressed the Devils fought back and got into the game, but I have to wonder how much of that was Toronto taking their foot of the gas.

It's sad that the only thing to look forward to is the trade deadline and the draft.

You keep making posts about how Lovejoy is good and Butcher is bad.

Lovejoy has a 48.8 CF% while Butcher has 54.2 CF%, which is a huge difference. And yeah, Lovejoy is getting 56.1% defensive zone starts to Butcher's 40.7% but that is exactly what you'd expect from these players. Butcher is averaging two more minutes of ice time per game too.

I don't buy this narrative that Lovejoy is a good player and less so when compared to other better players on the team.
- Pomegrant

I'm right there with you, to say that Vats or Butch aren't playing well is silly. Lovejoy has been a liability every time he is on the ice IMO. I would rather have players trying to control or take control of the puck than have a "defensive d-man" who doesn't play defense well... and ultimately just screens the goalie for the other team.

all in all, at least the other blue liners are giving the illusion of effort.


I will say that Butcher needs to get more confidence in his shot, let the gritty guys like coleman and boyle catch those rebounds off the goalie pads.

I was impressed the Devils fought back and got into the game, but I have to wonder how much of that was Toronto taking their foot of the gas.

It's sad that the only thing to look forward to is the trade deadline and the draft.
- Queenie_5_hole

I think the trade deadline will be very quiet for us

Who of value can bring us anything of note back?

Boyle can be traded but what would he fetch?
Mojo would be our biggest piece but who knows if he will be healthy and teams won't overpay for that
Kinkaid a mid pick

It's pretty much the off-season and draft where things may happen