They actually think they're 1 or 2 pieces away from winning a cup.
- leafsfann

Piece #1 - players who can score.

Piece #2 - coach and GM who are competent.

I'm curious, is there any evidence that milage is a factor? I'm not saying it doesn't play a role, but unless there is evidence of this, I'd assume age and genetics (some people have bodies that are more predisposed to injury and wearing down than others) are by far the bigger driving forces than number of games played.
- CaptCrankypants

Well, I am no physician. But father time catches up with all of us. Mileage or not, 2-3 years from now Corey's reflexes will slow, and that can't improve his game. The timing isn't great for Corey and the rebuild, but it might work, hopefully.

They actually think they're 1 or 2 pieces away from winning a cup.
- leafsfann

Yeah a number 1 center and a scoring winger

Schneider has something in common with Bishop.

When he is hot, he flirts with true "elite" status.

When he is off his game, he is still no worse than average.

Most nights he is somewhere in between, which equates to above average.

Schneider is the least of the Devils' issues.
- GalacticStone

Seems like an issue of every goalie actually.

Did you see the pictures of Shattenkirk in the Rangers uni without a helmet? Dude looks 50

Did you see the pictures of Shattenkirk in the Rangers uni without a helmet? Dude looks 50
- willschulme

I dig the tiny little island of hair on the front of his head. Maybe going to Messiers old team will inspire him to break out the razor.

can't believe Jagr isn't signed yet. Why not back to Florida? surprised Calgary hasn't signed him. They have a RW spot open for him..

can't believe Jagr isn't signed yet. Why not back to Florida? surprised Calgary hasn't signed him. They have a RW spot open for him..
- MartysBetter88

Florida has internal budget which they've exceed and are now trying to cut costs. Like any small market team that needs league assistance to survive. I wish they would move them to Quebec.

can't believe Jagr isn't signed yet. Why not back to Florida? surprised Calgary hasn't signed him. They have a RW spot open for him..
- MartysBetter88

Jagr will land on a team. Still plenty of competitors with cap space.

With our RW depth is anyone going to be surprised to see P.A. Parenteau come back to NJ next year? I find it a bit surprising that a 34 year old who puts up 30-40 points a year that can be had for a cheap one year contract can't find a team.

Jagr will land on a team. Still plenty of competitors with cap space.

With our RW depth is anyone going to be surprised to see P.A. Parenteau come back to NJ next year? I find it a bit surprising that a 34 year old who puts up 30-40 points a year that can be had for a cheap one year contract can't find a team.
- smellmyfinger

He has to want to come back

Jagr will land on a team. Still plenty of competitors with cap space.

With our RW depth is anyone going to be surprised to see P.A. Parenteau come back to NJ next year? I find it a bit surprising that a 34 year old who puts up 30-40 points a year that can be had for a cheap one year contract can't find a team.
- smellmyfinger

Jagr and PAP on a PTO death match in NJ for that last RW spot. Book it!

i see the devils signed Brian Strait. what are the chances he makes the line up?
I was looking at the free agency list for D's. I am assuming that these are AHL level guys but what would you think of signing these guys?
Simon Despres- 25 yr old, 6'4'' 218lbs
Cody Franson- 29 yr old, 6'5'' 224lbs
Kenny Morrison- 25yr old 6'2'' 210lbs
Oleg Yevenko- 26yr old 6'7'' 229lbs
Loic Leduc- 25yr old 6'7'' 234lbs

i see the devils signed Brian Strait. what are the chances he makes the line up?
I was looking at the free agency list for D's. I am assuming that these are AHL level guys but what would you think of signing these guys?
Simon Despres- 25 yr old, 6'4'' 218lbs
Cody Franson- 29 yr old, 6'5'' 224lbs
Kenny Morrison- 25yr old 6'2'' 210lbs
Oleg Yevenko- 26yr old 6'7'' 229lbs
Loic Leduc- 25yr old 6'7'' 234lbs
- DevilDogDez

Despres will 100% get a pto from ray

Despres will 100% get a pto from ray
- shvingter88

dealing with mass concussion problems though. might not even play again.

dealing with mass concussion problems though. might not even play again.
- Pomegrant

He's perfect

Nolan Patrick is out with a facial infection lmfao!!! is this real life?

Parayko re-signed for 5 years at 5.5, no reason the Devils shouldn't be able to sign Severson for 5 years at 5 per.