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Todd Cordell
New Jersey Devils
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.05.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:11 AM ET
Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils Notes: Henrique, Free Agency And Playoffs
blizzzard
New Jersey Devils
Location: Orillia, ON
Joined: 07.02.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:22 AM ET
He will get locked up just long enough to come out of a contract as a ufa and walk.
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:24 AM ET
great now since you said the devils can be in the playoffs we will have herds of isles fans and some ranger fans come in and say not a chance, and then a buffalo fan or 2 saying too old and slow top 5 pick oh wait



lou always finds ways to make sure the devils are competitive and for the most part always in the playoffs, i have a feeling that he knows what he is doing and will "surprise" some
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:24 AM ET
He will get locked up just long enough to come out of a contract as a ufa and walk.
- blizzzard


or he will "retire"
vanlee
Edmonton Oilers
Location: vancouver, BC
Joined: 05.10.2010

Jul 28 @ 11:25 AM ET
Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils Notes: Henrique, Free Agency And Playoffs
- Todd.Cordell

This team has one of if not the worst top nine in the league. It's very old and will finish near the bottom which sucks because you don't even get the pick.
I still think Hemskey is a player this team could use, he has been pushed to the back burner the last few years as the stack of high draft pick forwards take the minutes and lime lite. He needs a team to want him, when this happens, and it will I predict he will be in the top 25 in scoring. He has been on a terrible team these last 5 years, people also forget the only reason the Oilers had the run in 2006 was because he scored a last second goal that got them into the play offs.
vanlee
Edmonton Oilers
Location: vancouver, BC
Joined: 05.10.2010

Jul 28 @ 11:27 AM ET
great now since you said the devils can be in the playoffs we will have herds of isles fans and some ranger fans come in and say not a chance, and then a buffalo fan or 2 saying too old and slow top 5 pick oh wait



lou always finds ways to make sure the devils are competitive and for the most part always in the playoffs, i have a feeling that he knows what he is doing and will "surprise" some

- dmarsden2988

No chance, bottom five next season
TheJerseyDevil1
New Jersey Devils
Location: Brick City, NJ
Joined: 10.05.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:30 AM ET
No chance, bottom five next season
- vanlee


Definition of irony.
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:30 AM ET
This team has one of if not the worst top nine in the league. It's very old and will finish near the bottom which sucks because you don't even get the pick.
I still think Hemskey is a player this team could use, he has been pushed to the back burner the last few years as the stack of high draft pick forwards take the minutes and lime lite. He needs a team to want him, when this happens, and it will I predict he will be in the top 25 in scoring. He has been on a terrible team these last 5 years, people also forget the only reason the Oilers had the run in 2006 was because he scored a last second goal that got them into the play offs.

- vanlee


and thats why they play the game on the ice, not on paper

while it may not look sexy or anything, the devils will still most likely be effective by using their system and a team game rather than having 1 or 2 individuals trying to do it all
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:31 AM ET
No chance, bottom five next season
- vanlee


where do the oilers finish?
blizzzard
New Jersey Devils
Location: Orillia, ON
Joined: 07.02.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:32 AM ET
This team has one of if not the worst top nine in the league. It's very old and will finish near the bottom which sucks because you don't even get the pick.
I still think Hemskey is a player this team could use, he has been pushed to the back burner the last few years as the stack of high draft pick forwards take the minutes and lime lite. He needs a team to want him, when this happens, and it will I predict he will be in the top 25 in scoring. He has been on a terrible team these last 5 years, people also forget the only reason the Oilers had the run in 2006 was because he scored a last second goal that got them into the play offs.

- vanlee

How do we have one of the worst top 9's in the league? All your superstars are working wonders for you guys. There have been plenty of teams worse offensively then this team make the play offs like Nashville, Phoenix have iced a few of those teams. You are completely ignorant to say we are in the bottom before even seeing this team play a single game. I would put my money on us finishing higher then the super kids. The Oil might have skill but they are not remotely difficult to play against and your banking on the fact that a good AHL coach comes in and instantly creates miracles.
blizzzard
New Jersey Devils
Location: Orillia, ON
Joined: 07.02.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:33 AM ET
No chance, bottom five next season
- vanlee

Idiot.
NYI44
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 05.18.2013

Jul 28 @ 11:33 AM ET
Idiot.
- blizzzard

You guys don't get a break. It's usually isles and rangers fans, now oilers fans
blizzzard
New Jersey Devils
Location: Orillia, ON
Joined: 07.02.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:37 AM ET
You guys don't get a break. It's usually isles and rangers fans, now oilers fans
- NYI44

I know right this is what the 3rd year in a row the Oil are supposed to make the post season? I doubt they do. At least we have a system and player who will make it not fun to play against the Oil on the other hand have nothing but skill probably a worse D then us and easily worse goaltending but they should totally be telling us how bad we are.
Not_Yan
St Louis Blues
Location: it's an excellent product, easier, quicker, and even better than real mashed potatoes.
Joined: 04.19.2013

Jul 28 @ 11:39 AM ET
This team has one of if not the worst top nine in the league. It's very old and will finish near the bottom which sucks because you don't even get the pick.
I still think Hemskey is a player this team could use, he has been pushed to the back burner the last few years as the stack of high draft pick forwards take the minutes and lime lite. He needs a team to want him, when this happens, and it will I predict he will be in the top 25 in scoring. He has been on a terrible team these last 5 years, people also forget the only reason the Oilers had the run in 2006 was because he scored a last second goal that got them into the play offs.

- vanlee


Signing Ryder and Jagr was a better option than giving assets for Hemsky. And about the Devils finishing in the bottom, I don't buy it.
NickA
New Jersey Devils
Location: Shero's magical sack, NJ
Joined: 10.22.2008

Jul 28 @ 11:39 AM ET
I know right this is what the 3rd year in a row the Oil are supposed to make the post season? I doubt they do. At least we have a system and player who will make it not fun to play against the Oil on the other hand have nothing but skill probably a worse D then us and easily worse goaltending but they should totally be telling us how bad we are.
- blizzzard



It's quite amazing.
NYI44
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 05.18.2013

Jul 28 @ 11:41 AM ET
I know right this is what the 3rd year in a row the Oil are supposed to make the post season? I doubt they do. At least we have a system and player who will make it not fun to play against the Oil on the other hand have nothing but skill probably a worse D then us and easily worse goaltending but they should totally be telling us how bad we are.
- blizzzard

The oilers have a lot of skill and a young core which is good, but they need physicality. If the oilers play a very good defensive team they'll have a hard time. It would never shock me if the devils make the playoffs, but this year I really think they will have a hard time. Either way, I think the devils finish ahead of the oilers.
blizzzard
New Jersey Devils
Location: Orillia, ON
Joined: 07.02.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:43 AM ET
The oilers have a lot of skill and a young core which is good, but they need physicality. If the oilers play a very good defensive team they'll have a hard time. It would never shock me if the devils make the playoffs, but this year I really think they will have a hard time. Either way, I think the devils finish ahead of the oilers.
- NYI44

That's a totally reasonable thing to say though. I am noting saying we will make it but I certainly think we have the ability and pieces to make the playoffs and are not a bottom 5 team.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Jul 28 @ 11:46 AM ET
Good write up. Jagr will definitely help Henrique. Jagr may not score as much but he can still carry the puck from end to end. He will help take much of the pressure off of Henrique if they play on the same line.

I think the Kovalchuk thing is a blessing in disguise. He's not a guy that makes the team that much better. The Devils will be competitive because they'll get back to their normal defensive team effort.

They'll need to find some scoring and have a good PP this year to offset their inability to produce 5 on 5.

They'll be in the playoff hunt, but they're in a tough division now. Rangers, Pens, Flyers, Caps, Isles should all be in the mix. I see them finishing between 7-10 for the conference.

People who are writing them off are complete idiots. Especially Oiler fans who wish they had an organization close to what the Devils have.
Todd Cordell
New Jersey Devils
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.05.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:51 AM ET
Signing Ryder and Jagr was a better option than giving assets for Hemsky. And about the Devils finishing in the bottom, I don't buy it.
- Not_Yan


Agreed.
blizzzard
New Jersey Devils
Location: Orillia, ON
Joined: 07.02.2011

Jul 28 @ 11:53 AM ET
Agreed.
- Todd.Cordell

Lou also said he wasn't done yet so he might being looking to move a D or maybe he is working on something bigger. Any word on who stood out at camp?
Smurfs-A-Joke
Washington Capitals
Location: Markham, ON
Joined: 05.05.2013

Jul 28 @ 12:10 PM ET
Playoffs? Are you kidding me? No Parise, and the Devils were horrible last season. And that was with Kovy missing a lot of games due to injury. Sorry but Ryder and Clowe do not equal Kovy. Will be a lottery pick team. And won't even have a 1st round pick lol how sad.
blizzzard
New Jersey Devils
Location: Orillia, ON
Joined: 07.02.2011

Jul 28 @ 12:14 PM ET
Playoffs? Are you kidding me? No Parise, and the Devils were horrible last season. And that was with Kovy missing a lot of games due to injury. Sorry but Ryder and Clowe do not equal Kovy. Will be a lottery pick team. And won't even have a 1st round pick lol how sad.
- Smurfs-A-Joke

Sad? Like how little you know about this team? Carry on little troll.
bobert836
New Jersey Devils
Location: Buying a dolphin and putting it in your swimming pool makes more sense, BC
Joined: 06.19.2010

Jul 28 @ 12:20 PM ET
Playoffs? Are you kidding me? No Parise, and the Devils were horrible last season. And that was with Kovy missing a lot of games due to injury. Sorry but Ryder and Clowe do not equal Kovy. Will be a lottery pick team. And won't even have a 1st round pick lol how sad.
- Smurfs-A-Joke


kovey27
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Cornwall, ON
Joined: 06.07.2013

Jul 28 @ 12:22 PM ET
you can't build a team through free agency. lou hasn't drafted that well in the past 3-4 years, but I understand the deal he made at the draft. I can't see this team in the playoffs, Jagr will get dealt at deadline
willschulme
New Jersey Devils
Location: NJ
Joined: 07.06.2013

Jul 28 @ 12:24 PM ET
Just wait. Look at the spending money the Devils have on top of the amazing market for next year. All things considered, including Reid Boucher, the Devils could be contenders VERY soon.
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