Petes getting stupid benching Larsson, kids going to get mad and when the time comes wouldn't be surprised if he leaves
- njdevil35

I would leave if I were him

This game is just what the Rags need to get back on track.



""Fayne in, Larsson out. Why? "We're going with the 20 best guys to win a hockey game," Peter DeBoer said. "It's as simple as that.""

I would leave if I were him
- shvingter88

If his RFA deal is only 1 year, then I expect that to be why. He'll play his time that he has to, but I doubt unless the treatment changes that he'll want to stay past his obligations. I realize he's very young yet & has a ways to go, but the best way to learn is out on the ice playing, not on the bench.

This game is just what the Rags need to get back on track.



""Fayne in, Larsson out. Why? "We're going with the 20 best guys to win a hockey game," Peter DeBoer said. "It's as simple as that.""
- Twist

Well that totally makes sense....thanks for clarifying that Pete....

its the nhl cover curse


must find ways to win

This game is just what the Rags need to get back on track.



""Fayne in, Larsson out. Why? "We're going with the 20 best guys to win a hockey game," Peter DeBoer said. "It's as simple as that.""
- Twist

Not sure he knows who his best 20 players are...

Building blocks: Forwards Adam Henrique (23), Andrei Loktionov (23), Jacob Josefson (22) and Mattias Tedenby (23); defenseman Adam Larsson (20)
On the way: Defensemen Jon Merrill (21), Steven Santini (18), Eric Gelinas (22), Damon Severson (19)
Movable parts: Forward Jaromir Jagr; defenseman Marek Zidlicky
Missing pieces: Everything but a goalie. Literally. Everything.
Stumbling block: The obstinance of GM Lou Lamoriello, who continues to put his faith into high-mileage 30-plus players instead of accepting the inevitable.
Timeline: Two years after reaching the Stanley Cup Final, the Devils are a franchise in steep decline. And while they may not yet embrace the concept of a rebuild, they won’t have a choice for much longer. Finding a legitimate replacement for Martin Brodeur in Cory Schneider was a big step, but beyond that, this is a wasteland. There’s little in the way of young talent at the NHL level and the prospect pool is inarguably one of the weakest in hockey, lacking true, high-end upside and utterly bereft of scoring potential. If there is a destination called Hope, the farthest place from it is New Jersey.

Building blocks: Forwards Adam Henrique (23), Andrei Loktionov (23), Jacob Josefson (22) and Mattias Tedenby (23); defenseman Adam Larsson (20)
On the way: Defensemen Jon Merrill (21), Steven Santini (18), Eric Gelinas (22), Damon Severson (19)
Movable parts: Forward Jaromir Jagr; defenseman Marek Zidlicky
Missing pieces: Everything but a goalie. Literally. Everything.
Stumbling block: The obstinance of GM Lou Lamoriello, who continues to put his faith into high-mileage 30-plus players instead of accepting the inevitable.
Timeline: Two years after reaching the Stanley Cup Final, the Devils are a franchise in steep decline. And while they may not yet embrace the concept of a rebuild, they won’t have a choice for much longer. Finding a legitimate replacement for Martin Brodeur in Cory Schneider was a big step, but beyond that, this is a wasteland. There’s little in the way of young talent at the NHL level and the prospect pool is inarguably one of the weakest in hockey, lacking true, high-end upside and utterly bereft of scoring potential. If there is a destination called Hope, the farthest place from it is New Jersey.
- Jurco_28

Coming from a Detroit fan?

Coming from a Detroit fan?
- bobert836

i didnt write it.
http://nhl.si.com/2013/10...t-progress/?sct=nhl_t2_a4

This game is just what the Rags need to get back on track.



""Fayne in, Larsson out. Why? "We're going with the 20 best guys to win a hockey game," Peter DeBoer said. "It's as simple as that.""
- Twist

Anyone want to rent a barn and challenge Pete to a fight ?

Just found out john madden has a house 30 minutes from mine and he brought the cup there one year.

Mind blown.
- shvingter88

That is awesome man as much as I always wanted to be that superstar forward when I played I always said If I had to compare my game to anyone it would be John Madden hell of a player who never got enough credit for what he did. One of my fav's!

i didnt write it.
http://nhl.si.com/2013/10...t-progress/?sct=nhl_t2_a4
- Jurco_28

Ya, Sports Illustrated really has a fantastic grasp on hockey

Ya, Sports Illustrated really has a fantastic grasp on hockey
- bobert836

eh i thought the devils breakdown was pretty accurate.

its the nhl cover curse


must find ways to win
- dmarsden2988

Brodie's started it...

Building blocks: Forwards Adam Henrique (23), Andrei Loktionov (23), Jacob Josefson (22) and Mattias Tedenby (23); defenseman Adam Larsson (20)
On the way: Defensemen Jon Merrill (21), Steven Santini (18), Eric Gelinas (22), Damon Severson (19)
Movable parts: Forward Jaromir Jagr; defenseman Marek Zidlicky
Missing pieces: Everything but a goalie. Literally. Everything.
Stumbling block: The obstinance of GM Lou Lamoriello, who continues to put his faith into high-mileage 30-plus players instead of accepting the inevitable.
Timeline: Two years after reaching the Stanley Cup Final, the Devils are a franchise in steep decline. And while they may not yet embrace the concept of a rebuild, they won’t have a choice for much longer. Finding a legitimate replacement for Martin Brodeur in Cory Schneider was a big step, but beyond that, this is a wasteland. There’s little in the way of young talent at the NHL level and the prospect pool is inarguably one of the weakest in hockey, lacking true, high-end upside and utterly bereft of scoring potential. If there is a destination called Hope, the farthest place from it is New Jersey.
- Jurco_28

I agree with the exception that Tedenby, Lokti, and Josefson shouldn't be listed as building blocks, but rather movable parts. They've done nothing to demostrate ( albeit with limited total ice time) that they should be considered keepers. Personally I think they should be moved in a package for another FW. I'd list Boucher, Pietila, Coleman, Kujawinski, Scarlett, and Helgeson as additional "building blocks", however the only ones I see as keepers would be Boucher (until we know what exactly we have with the kid), Merrill, and Gelinas.

EDIT: Even Henrique should considered expendable at this point. Although I think his production will go up if A) he's played at center & B) he gets decent linemates. But, he may be the only one outside of Merrill & Gelinas that could fetch a decent return.

Ya, Sports Illustrated really has a fantastic grasp on hockey
- bobert836

do you disagree with it?

do you disagree with it?
- rangerdanger94

Jerk

eh i thought the devils breakdown was pretty accurate.
- Jurco_28

Except the Devils aren't rebuilding

Building blocks: Forwards Adam Henrique (23), Andrei Loktionov (23), Jacob Josefson (22) and Mattias Tedenby (23); defenseman Adam Larsson (20)
On the way: Defensemen Jon Merrill (21), Steven Santini (18), Eric Gelinas (22), Damon Severson (19)

- Jurco_28

Anyone else notice Larsson's age compared to two other guys we assume are surefire all-stars yet get the benefit of the doubt because they're not Swedish ?

Except the Devils aren't rebuilding
- bobert836

it didn't say they were

Anyone else notice Larsson's age compared to two other guys we assume are surefire all-stars yet get the benefit of the doubt because they're not Swedish ?

- FLdevilsFAN

sorry to break it to you man but larsson is a bust

sorry to break it to you man but larsson is a bust
- rangerdanger94

You're blogger been to embarrassed to show up on a regular basis ? jk I actually like Jan

it didn't say they were
- rangerdanger94

The article was about how rebuilding teams are doing

That is awesome man as much as I always wanted to be that superstar forward when I played I always said If I had to compare my game to anyone it would be John Madden hell of a player who never got enough credit for what he did. One of my fav's!
- blizzzard

I'm like ogie oglethorpe

I'm like ogie oglethorpe
- shvingter88

Haha so you can't really play at all ?