Rolston, Zajac, ???

Who plays RW on the second line this year? Sorry if this has been beaten to death in the recent past, but I didn't have internet for the ENTIRE SUMMER. :amazed:

Langenbrunner should be at 100% for the season, and that could lead to another 60-point campaign for him provided that Zajac can produce.

Zubrus has only put up decent numbers when paired with a certain superstar in Washington.

Bergfors? Probably not right away, but maybe later on this season provided that he proves he is worth what we all thought he was worth when we drafted him.

Tallackson? Just kidding.

Other? What do you guys/gals think?

Rolston's playing on the first line. Sutter said he'd start off the year as first line center.

Either Gio or Bergfors.

Rolston's playing on the first line. Sutter said he'd start off the year as first line center.
Is Parise moving to RW then?

Is Parise moving to RW then?

parise will most likely definetly stay at LW but there are just so many options at this point nobody knows what it will be. you gotta take so many things into consideration if you "guess".

Is Parise moving to RW then?

He is playing on the second line...

Is Parise moving to RW then?

I don't think he should, seeing as he's a left-handed shot. Probably will see him on the 2nd line LW in the first game.

The first 2 lines will probably look like this:

Elias - Rolston - Gionta
Parise - Zajac - Bergfors

This is all irrelevant because before the first period of the first game is over, Sutter's going to shake up all the lines.

This is all irrelevant because before the first period of the first game is over, Sutter's going to shake up all the lines.
Ahhh, for the love of system hockey.

If Bergfors makes the team, then Bergfors.
If not and Fedorov makes the team, then either Fedorov (Z at centre), Zajac (F at centre) or Langenbrunner (Z at centre, F in the bottom 6).
If neither Bergfors or Fedorov makes the team then Langenbrunner gets it.

Zubrus - to protect the marshmallow Zajac.

Zach - Zajac - Zubrus = "It's easy when it's 3Z" line

I think the lines should be

Parise-Rolston-Gio (Speedy line)
Elias-Zajac-Bergfors (More Spreading out)

I think we have so many options, and good ones too, for our top 6. Which is very good.

Basically, Sutters wet dream. :sarcasm:

Zubrus - to protect the marshmallow Zajac.

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I think the lines should be

Parise-Rolston-Gio (Speedy line)
Elias-Zajac-Bergfors (More Spreading out)

I think we have so many options, and good ones too, for our top 6. Which is very good.

Basically, Sutters wet dream. :sarcasm:

I would like those lines since it would give bergfors a chance to play with a great line mate and a nice taste of the nhl to see if he has what it takes.

Rolston's playing on the first line. Sutter said he'd start off the year as first line center.

I didn't read where Sutter had said this but I have been saying this since Rolston was signed. Like who cares..I strongly feel the first line will be Elias on wing with Parise.

I didn't read where Sutter had said this but I have been saying this since Rolston was signed. Like who cares..I strongly feel the first line will be Elias on wing with Parise.

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/2008/07/brent-sutter--1.html

Have you talked to Rolston about his role? "Yes. He can play any position. I guess we'll see how things unfold, but I visualize at this point in time to perhaps play with Patty at center ice and Patty going back to the wing. But we'll see how comfortable they both are. That will all unfold through trianing camp and exhibition (games). The key is that we as a group we need to have a good start to the year. We have to come in and really challenge ourselves to be better because we came up short this past year and the two players we added to this team, as far as Brian and Bobby, is a real good path to be on, to add those two guys. But we've still got to go do thejobs."

Thanks Weeonta I appreciate the info.

Elias - Rolston - Gionta
Parise - Zajac - Langenbrunner

:nod:

Elias - Rolston - Gionta
Parise - Zajac - Langenbrunner

:nod:

Maybe but Gionta always goes to the net and I would hope that Rolston will go to the net because of size so we don't need both at the net. Parise has more of an outside game like Elias.

Maybe but Gionta always goes to the net and I would hope that Rolston will go to the net because of size so we don't need both at the net. Parise has more of an outside game like Elias.

I would like to use Gio around the net because his hands are so quick around there. Rolston is a good passer and has a great shot, I imagine he would work very well with our top playmaker and best net-go-to-er.

I want to re-unite the ZZ pop line too, as it gives Zajac high quality linemates and spreads out the scoring. Zach in his 4th year, Zajac hopefully out of the slump and a fully-fit, motivated Captain could be great for this team.

Maybe but Gionta always goes to the net and I would hope that Rolston will go to the net because of size so we don't need both at the net. Parise has more of an outside game like Elias.

No Parise goes to the net twice as much as Elias does. If you ask me, Parise has just as much to gain with Rolston as Gionta does.

Amazing as the Devils start to overpay. That is something that you didn't know from the Devils management, but when I now see the contracts of Rolston, Zubrus or Salvador, wow.

No Parise goes to the net twice as much as Elias does. If you ask me, Parise has just as much to gain with Rolston as Gionta does.

I agree with you about Parise and Elias I just feel that Elias, Rolston and Parise make for an awesome scoring line. If Gio replaces Parise then the line isn't as awesome.

is it even a given that zajac makes the team? great guy, but i dont think he earned his roster spot as a "given" just yet. not with all the supposed talent we have coming up. i would showcase zajac for the first 2 months, and if he is doing decent, see what we can get for him. maybe some picks or a solid d-man.

Amazing as the Devils start to overpay. That is something that you didn't know from the Devils management, but when I now see the contracts of Rolston, Zubrus or Salvador, wow.


it was bound to happen. when redden and rosival get signed to such ridiculous contracts, let alone jeff freakin finger, salaries are going to go up. im glad they shelled out the cash (although holik was a bit much)

is it even a given that zajac makes the team? great guy, but i dont think he earned his roster spot as a "given" just yet. not with all the supposed talent we have coming up. i would showcase zajac for the first 2 months, and if he is doing decent, see what we can get for him. maybe some picks or a solid d-man.
Yes. Only way he doesn't play in Newark this year is if he is traded (which I don't really see happening).

is it even a given that zajac makes the team? great guy, but i dont think he earned his roster spot as a "given" just yet. not with all the supposed talent we have coming up. i would showcase zajac for the first 2 months, and if he is doing decent, see what we can get for him. maybe some picks or a solid d-man.

He's on the team. He had a bad year last season but it was his sophomore season and many players have problems in that year. He needs to show this season he has the talent to be a good center. Let's give him time.

is it even a given that zajac makes the team? great guy, but i dont think he earned his roster spot as a "given" just yet. not with all the supposed talent we have coming up. i would showcase zajac for the first 2 months, and if he is doing decent, see what we can get for him. maybe some picks or a solid d-man.

The Devils can't send him to Lowell with out putting him on waivers and somebody will undoubtedly pick him up. He will play on the team unless the Devils want to lose him for nothing.

Zajac is fine. He had a sophomore slump. It's clearly a pretty common trend.

Would you guys be interested in something based around Kevin Bieksa and Travis Zajac? Maybe add Vishnevsky to help balance the salaries better and give the Canucks a player who could replace some of Bieksa's physical play.

Would you guys be interested in something based around Kevin Bieksa and Travis Zajac? Maybe add Vishnevsky to help balance the salaries better and give the Canucks a player who could replace some of Bieksa's physical play.

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Would you guys be interested in something based around Kevin Bieksa and Travis Zajac? Maybe add Vishnevsky to help balance the salaries better and give the Canucks a player who could replace some of Bieksa's physical play.

Yes plz. I'd also like to subskribe to yur noosletter.

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I want Burrows too.

Would you guys be interested in something based around Kevin Bieksa and Travis Zajac? Maybe add Vishnevsky to help balance the salaries better and give the Canucks a player who could replace some of Bieksa's physical play.

That would leave the Devils with a pretty big hole at center. When is Bieksa's contract up?

That would leave the Devils with a pretty big hole at center. When is Bieksa's contract up?

I am against trading Zajac, but I honestly think Bergfors could replace his offensive output today.

That would leave the Devils with a pretty big hole at center. When is Bieksa's contract up?

Not if one of Fedorov or Vrana work out. Failing that, there is always Elias as the fall back position.

Edit: However, using NHLSCAP numbers, the Devils would be over the cap by about $1.6M if a Zajac + Vish for McCabe deal were done.

Edit2: I'm an idiot. I mixed up the McCabe thread on the trade board with Bieksa. The Devils would be under by about $400k. Guess it pays to read first and post second. Duh..

I am against trading Zajac, but I honestly think Bergfors could replace his offensive output today.

Production-wise, yes.

But I really don't like filing one hole by opening another one up. We also have alot more depth in the farm on defense to fill a hole than we do at the center position.

Production-wise, yes.

But I really don't like filing one hole by opening another one up. We also have alot more depth in the farm on defense to fill a hole than we do at the center position.

I agree. If we had some forwards to spare and we could acquire Bieksa (or anyone else for that matter), I'd do the deal.

People seem to forget how abysmal our offense was last season. Trading a top six guy for a defenseman is not the right move.

I agree. If we had some forwards to spare and we could acquire Bieksa (or anyone else for that matter), I'd do the deal.

People seem to forget how abysmal our offense was last season. Trading a top six guy for a defenseman is not the right move.

I feel an "O was bad due to D not moving puck/not getting it done in their own end" vs. "O was simply awful; please fix" debate comin' on!! :help:

I feel an "O was bad due to D not moving puck/not getting it done in their own end" vs. "O was simply awful; please fix" debate comin' on!! :help:
Can I vote for both?

I feel an "O was bad due to D not moving puck/not getting it done in their own end" vs. "O was simply awful; please fix" debate comin' on!! :help:
:biglaugh:

I was going to make that point, but I do think we've had that particular argument enough times.

:biglaugh:

I was going to make that point, but I do think we've had that particular argument enough times.

Did somebody say we already have enough offense?

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I am against trading Zajac, but I honestly think Bergfors could replace his offensive output today.

2007-2008

Zajac:
GP:82 G:14 A:20 P:34

Bergfors:

GP:66 G:12 A:15 P:27

One of these players was in the NHL, the other...well...

2007-2008

Zajac:
GP:82 G:14 A:20 P:34

Bergfors:

GP:66 G:12 A:15 P:27

One of these players was in the NHL, the other...well...

Call me an idiot, but I just think with the right players in the NHL, Bergfors could put up some decent numbers.

Call me an idiot, but I just think with the right players in the NHL, Bergfors could put up some decent numbers.

Won't call you an idiot, but shirley :sarcasm: I agree.

He needs a taste, a good 10-12 game stretch in the bigs just to see what he has. If Tallackson can get chances, certainly Nicklas should, but he's got to show it in TC.

When is Bieksa's contract up?

3 years, $3.75M cap hit.