Roger Mussa: Will Devils look different tonight vs Rangers? Play Uncle Lou

Roger Mussa: Will Devils look different tonight vs Rangers? Play Uncle Lou
- Devils Advocate

I agree...i think Zidlicki was the move lou wanted and he got him...unless someone comes knocking with a cant miss offer then I think we are done

It depends on Zajac and how healthy he's going to be in the playoffs. If Lou knows he won't be 100% then maybe another forward. The Devils could always use offense.

Devils are checkmate after picking up Zidlicky.

They had a sleeper 2nd period yesterday that shows us that they were a team with little to no energy at all. (exception, the Ponikarovsky/Zubrus line)

Unless a big deal is made, no deal makes sense. They're now plagued with Zidlicky, which chances are good he continues to play extremely substandard not only to his standards but to NHL standards. They wanted to improve a power play they barely ever get. Even if he played standard to his own potential, he would account for a goal every 12-24 games and that's not going to count that well in the standings or in the playoffs.

But what's done is done and it's checkmate Jersey.

Devils are checkmate after picking up Zidlicky.

They had a sleeper 2nd period yesterday that shows us that they were a team with little to no energy at all. (exception, the Ponikarovsky/Zubrus line)

Unless a big deal is made, no deal makes sense. They're now plagued with Zidlicky, which chances are good he continues to play extremely substandard not only to his standards but to NHL standards. They wanted to improve a power play they barely ever get. Even if he played standard to his own potential, he would account for a goal every 12-24 games and that's not going to count that well in the standings or in the playoffs.

But what's done is done and it's checkmate Jersey.
- archromat

With all of the feces spewing from your mouth, I'm surprised you're not speaking of politics.

Devils are checkmate after picking up Zidlicky.

They had a sleeper 2nd period yesterday that shows us that they were a team with little to no energy at all. (exception, the Ponikarovsky/Zubrus line)

Unless a big deal is made, no deal makes sense. They're now plagued with Zidlicky, which chances are good he continues to play extremely substandard not only to his standards but to NHL standards. They wanted to improve a power play they barely ever get. Even if he played standard to his own potential, he would account for a goal every 12-24 games and that's not going to count that well in the standings or in the playoffs.

But what's done is done and it's checkmate Jersey.
- archromat

o hello negative nancy....didnt see you come in

With all of the feces spewing from your mouth, I'm surprised you're not speaking of politics.
- Pomegrant

I rather listen to you and zach parise 9 or whatever his name is argue then listen to this new guy....

I rather listen to you and zach parise 9 or whatever his name is argue then listen to this new guy....
- Bowkes

That's pretty serious if you'd willingly subject yourself to that.

I rather listen to you and zach parise 9 or whatever his name is argue then listen to this new guy....
- Bowkes

I'm struggling to discern what he means by "checkmate".

Devils are checkmate after picking up Zidlicky.

They had a sleeper 2nd period yesterday that shows us that they were a team with little to no energy at all. (exception, the Ponikarovsky/Zubrus line)

Unless a big deal is made, no deal makes sense. They're now plagued with Zidlicky, which chances are good he continues to play extremely substandard not only to his standards but to NHL standards. They wanted to improve a power play they barely ever get. Even if he played standard to his own potential, he would account for a goal every 12-24 games and that's not going to count that well in the standings or in the playoffs.

But what's done is done and it's checkmate Jersey.
- archromat

In reality, Zidlicky played very well yesterday. Salvador was surprised more than once with how quickly Zidlicky moved the puck. Zidlicky nearly hit Sykora with a breakway pass....

The timing with both of these things were off because he is playing with new people and it's hard to trust your instincts in those scenario's. You really have to see it before you do it when you're playing with 4 new players.

He also took a "good penalty" with Stamkos breaking in on Broduer, waited as long as he could then took the call to prevent a good chance.

Zidlicky looks like he will fit in very well once he gets settled.

I'm struggling to discern what he means by "checkmate".
- Marc87

1. I openly criticized the move before they made it; I openly criticize it now. Oh no, am I spewing "feces", well then I can only accept that criticism with class. You're entitled to your thought and welcome to share it.

2. What I mean by checkmate means they can't trade for anything other than a 4th liner, lest the move hurt the team unless they rip another team off.

3. But anyone who criticizes certainly has counter thoughts... let's hear em.

1. I openly criticized the move before they made it; I openly criticize it now. Oh no, am I spewing "feces", well then I can only accept that criticism with class. You're entitled to your thought and welcome to share it.

2. What I mean by checkmate means they can't trade for anything other than a 4th liner, lest the move hurt the team unless they rip another team off.

3. But anyone who criticizes certainly has counter thoughts... let's hear em.
- archromat

You have the right to your arguments but your use of hyperbolic language makes you melodramatic.

1. I openly criticized the move before they made it; I openly criticize it now. Oh no, am I spewing "feces", well then I can only accept that criticism with class. You're entitled to your thought and welcome to share it.

2. What I mean by checkmate means they can't trade for anything other than a 4th liner, lest the move hurt the team unless they rip another team off.

3. But anyone who criticizes certainly has counter thoughts... let's hear em.
- archromat

why does the zidlicki deal specifically put them in "checkmate"

there are still plenty of role players/picks/prospects that could be moved for a deal...

Don't see why we couldn't give up 2 4th round picks for Pahlsson...

Don't see why we couldn't give up 2 4th round picks for Pahlsson...
- Pomegrant

don't want to mess with our core... lol

Don't see why we couldn't give up 2 4th round picks for Pahlsson...
- Pomegrant

Yeah, that's the interesting one to me too. A legit faceoff guy and defensive forward, rather than forcing Clarkson to take every other draw if they're down a goal late.

Lou did use most of the movable parts on the Zidlicky (with a Y) deal.

Devils have begun their infamous 5-6 game losing streak after a very good stretch. Look for them to lose tonight 4-1.

And Tao> Fayne.

Don't see why we couldn't give up 2 4th round picks for Pahlsson...
- Pomegrant

Rolston, Mottau, Oduya and Fraser have all been dealt today.

Rolston, Mottau, Oduya and Fraser have all been dealt today.
- ElvisLemieux

Just to show that Lou knows how to trade teams crap and get something back.

Boston got both Mottau AND Rolston...

What are they trying to lose?

Devils are checkmate after picking up Zidlicky.

They had a sleeper 2nd period yesterday that shows us that they were a team with little to no energy at all. (exception, the Ponikarovsky/Zubrus line)

Unless a big deal is made, no deal makes sense. They're now plagued with Zidlicky, which chances are good he continues to play extremely substandard not only to his standards but to NHL standards. They wanted to improve a power play they barely ever get. Even if he played standard to his own potential, he would account for a goal every 12-24 games and that's not going to count that well in the standings or in the playoffs.

But what's done is done and it's checkmate Jersey.
- archromat

What is your reasoning on being so against Zidlicky? I still don't get it, what are you upset with, giving up a second round pick? That's what it takes to get players like him.

Look at his (frank)ing stats prior to poop year, he has put up solid numbers. This year Minnesota can't score for poop and him and Yeo had their falling out. There was a couple passes Zid made during last game that I was like wow.

Boston got both Mottau AND Rolston...

What are they trying to lose?
- _Zippy_

bruin fans are pretty excited about the trade

bruin fans are pretty excited about the trade
- shvingter88

Yugh... Is it finally the last year of the Rolston deal?

Yugh... Is it finally the last year of the Rolston deal?
- ElvisLemieux

yup