NJ Devils Fans Divided: A Discussion & Hopes For The 2024-25 Season
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- The New Jersey Devils and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald had quite the busy Offseason.
Goaltending was finally addressed with the addition of Jacob Markstrom.
Brett Pesce, Brenden Dillon, and Johnathan Kovacevic were brought in to help solidify the defense.
Paul Cotter and Stefan Noesen will give this team some much needed grit!
The fanbase seems divided into two main groups at the moment.
Did Fitz do enough for this NJ Devils team over the summer?
What are my expectations for the 2024-25 season?
I discuss it all in this video.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
This video got quite a response from the fans, so below is a followup video where I respond to some comments On-Air and go over just HOW good the Devils Dynasty years were:
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I actually rarely comment on anything, because it’s a waste of time to get in arguments with strangers. Being from Jersey, we take a lot of crap from other places, (imo debatable in most cases,) but the Devils were always something we used to be able to point to and have pride in. I still take pride in that team, as I’m guessing everyone else here does as well, which is where the passion comes from on all sides. I believe you are correct about the division between younger and older fans, I frequently see people saying “let Fitz cook/Fitz is cooking, etc.” and view them as being way too lenient on him. But for my part I can also be too harsh on him as well. He’s definitely not the worst GM, and like you said we should all be rooting for him and this team to succeed. The dynasty years were wonderful, but there was a time we didn’t have that, and celebrated those minor moments like Johnny Mac clinching playoffs, or proving we weren’t a “Mickey Mouse” franchise. There was a time where we almost moved to Nashville. How awesome it is that we have these “let Fitz cook,” younger fans that will encourage the team to stay where it belongs in NJ. They’re bringing their passion IN ADDITION to our passion. I follow the younger kids on IG as well as you, because I’m glad they stay positive as long as they can and get excited about little things. They are a part of this team’s culture, and like you said at the heart we are all there for the Devils and their success. In general I default to agree with a lot of your views on the team though, as we seem to have a similar history watching the team,so I’m grateful for a different perspective, and ask that you continue wearing your heart on your sleeve, and doing exactly what you’re doing. (Also, I’ll put the 2000 team up against any team! lol) I think if we can all listen to each other we see the truth falls in the middle, and it’s not that Fitz is “king Midas in reverse” to quote Tony Soprano, and he’s also not infallible, he’s a human being probably trying to do his best, and sometimes it works: sometimes it doesn’t. LGD!
👏 👏 👏 a proper response to follow here
@@ED-op7wk well said!
@ED-op7wk thought you may enjoy this:
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@@runninwiththedevils 🤣 saw it and responded on IG (it’s my guitar company name, so doesn’t match my name here)
@ED-op7wk th-cam.com/video/Q8SHCP-PM6M/w-d-xo.html
Save the hate for the rangers
And the canes!!
I’m there with you!
@jamesisrael4294 Absolutely!
@@runninwiththedevils40 years without winning a cup before 1994 and it has been 30 years since then. Imagine being a fan of the Rags and signing all of this talent and falling short year after year.
My point is it could be worse!!!
@@Regurgitator85indeed
I go back to the barren days before Kirk Muller, and they were pretty lean AFTER Kirk Muller. 40 years of native New Jersey ranger fans ripping a New Jersey team for…..being in New Jersey; mind boggling. This is our team and we should be able to support them and get along in the process. I like to think that we’re all friends here.
@Cape-Dweller JERSEY'S TEAM! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Just remember that everything isn’t as bad as it seams…we could be rooting for the Buffalo Sabers!!!
@DreWhite100 Ain't that the truth!
@@runninwiththedevils Oilers trade Ryan McLeod to Sabres for prospect Matt Savoie.
Talk about a slam dunk for Edmonton
You are def not negative just expressing yourself like everyone else. I am old school but a newer fan and with this talent we shldn’t be waiting for a cup for very long 🤞🏻🤞🏻
@maryv3137 I am just addressing some of the haters. I hope we win a Cup soon! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I agree the divide seems to be between older and younger fans. The older fans who followed the team in the 90’s grew up watching a perennial playoff team. And not just a perennial playoff team, but a perennial playoff team that went deep many times. 94 Conference Finals, 95 Stanley Cup Champs, 2000 Stanley Cup Champs, 2001 Stanley Cup Finals, 2003 Stanley Cup Champs. What a time it was to be a fan. But as contracts expire and players age rebuild is inevitable and since that last Cup in 03 there really hasn’t been a lot to write home about other than the run to finals in 2012. After that the “highlights” were a five game first round elimination in 2018 and winning a round against the Rags in 23. So the older fans who have stuck with the team through the dark years are hungry to see the team return to their old form of a cup contender while newer fans who are maybe more patient question the long term value when they see deals like NJ signing a tender towards the end of his career. We’re all here for the Devils and I truly believe we are going to have a season to remember in 24-25. LGD!!!
@ryanreist6841 Great comment! I expand on this in the video dropping later today!
@ryanreist6841 th-cam.com/video/Q8SHCP-PM6M/w-d-xo.html
@@runninwiththedevils Excellent video and really enjoyed the deep dive into 1994 - 2006 and 2013 - 2024. The differences are staggering and really show how much of a dynasty the Devils were from 94 to 2003 with their deep playoff runs and Stanley Cups. The old school and new school fans will be united as one if the Devils are able to climb to the mountain top again!
@ryanreist6841 Thanks! I wanted the newer fans to realize how good we really were in that time. It was remarkable. I think some of them are perplexed at the level of frustration. That comparison of the two eras really paints the picture. We will eventually make it to the top again. I am hoping sooner than later. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Though the Top 6 help would be nice, the reality is we weren't losing 2-1s, we were losing 4-6s. We know we can put the puck in their net; we desperately needed to stop the puck from going in our's, and the moves really addressed that. Even if our scoring capabilities take a small hit, I'd say at least 10-20 more games this season can be saved by the new guys that can have the back of our scorers, hold their own, and make more of our opponents hesitate to come near our net. As you said, of course there's more that Fitz could've done, as it always will be, but overall I'm very excited for this season.
@stikfigzz Agreed! I am pumped for the season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Hey man, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago when I was desperate for more hockey. I have no idea what you’re talking about with the negativity (I don’t read the comments frequently). That said, I love your show. I live out of market and have NOBODY to talk to about the devs. Your off the cuff “emotional” side is fun to see. Makes me feel like I’m talking sports with my buddies.
Keep it up dude.
@DeltaV11 Some of the commenters get BRUTAL. Thank you for watching! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Amen Ace!! Love your content, we are the from the same Devils era….the last decade has been very frustrating to say the least….i think this year is “the turn” year. LFGD
@pauls5534 I hope you are right! Thanks for watching. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I actually think you are mellow and reserved. Love your channel, content and energy passion. Win now. Cup or nowhere. LGD !
@Ted-NJ CUP OR BUST!
Love the grit Dillon will bring
@id7662 SO DO I! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Can’t we all just get along 😊
@maryv3137 haha, something like that! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
LGD❤
Exactly.. go Devils
That what I asked my ex-wife....
@wunzigan Classic!
Stanley Cup Champions!!!!!
@StrikeEagleTrucker488 I am ready for it!
The passion is undeniable 😈
@pattylonglegs3353 Indeed, indeed. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
No Ace, this is the internet. It's either my opinion or the wrong opinion.
@stikfigzz Right?!?
1) I hear Ace and there is a big range of emotions and points of view.
2) Fitz isn't the greatest, but I am going to be hated for it, he aint the worst.
3) I don't think we had a problem in the offensive end. We went up to the middle of the season with a high scoring like more than 2 goals in most games. We stopped because Lindy tried to address the def problem by pulling the team back to full def (which didn't work) So, it is my belief that a big trade up front was not necessary. This is my view of it.
4) The drafts and free agency process went way our way. We could do better? Sure! We could do much worse tho. Markstom, Pesce, Dillon, Silayev, and Kovacevic are all great choices. (add to that the rest that came in mostly.) The only great disagreement I had was tha Akira - Holtz deal for Cotten.
5) What is my expectation? pass the first round of the playoffs realistically. I hope to get the cup but realistically I see the cup coming our way in the next 2 years but not this one. I may be wrong sure but that is what I think.
@dimostenisn.4642 A very widddeeee range of emotions and points of view! Your view on Fitz is similar to mine. I agree we didn't "need" a big time forward, but someone better than Tatar for the Top 6 would have been nice. Overall I like what Fitz did this summer, and I'm hoping we are much better next year. I think we will be. I would love to see a Cup ANYTIME in the next few years. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils Amen. LET'S GO DEVILS!!
I’ve been extremely critical of Fitz especially because of how this last season played out but I can understand and am excited for next year. Now that the draft and free agency has opened and we’ve gotten our guys, I’d rather have an optimistic outlook for next year than continue to dwell on what happened this past cursed season and some of the moves I disagree with since (mostly the Holtz debacle). I do think we’re still one top six forward from being true contenders, but I do also think Tatar and/or Palat can step it up this year in that last spot until the trade deadline: we don’t have a first but have three seconds if I remember right so we can be buyers. Let’s go Devils!
@reyrage15 I agree with you wholeheartedly. No point in dwelling on the past, let's focus on the promising season ahead! I hope we can be competitive throughout the season despite being one legit Top 6 guy light (I agree here), and we can BUY at the deadline! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Although I disagree on some of the thoughts you have, I respect them. And to be honest, its good to see a different perspective. Having said this, I really enjoy your content and your passion. Keep up the good work. In regards to Fitzy, I truly believe he is trying to do the best for the team. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. When it does, people say he is a genius GM, and it when it doesnt, they ask for Fire Fitzy on the spot. That part annoys me, but well, that just me. There has to be a middle ground somewhere, right? I think the older generation (like myself) really miss the times of the Stevens, Niedermayer, Daneyko, Brodeur, Gionta, Rafalski, Elias, Sykora, etc etc. I could name so many. The nostalgia kills me. Thats why sometimes I struggle between, Win Now, or trust the process and be patient. In the end, we all want the same. Lets Go Devils!!! PS Love that song you play, when its Timo Meier Time!
@wunzigan Different perspectives is what it makes it all interesting IMO. I think Fitz is trying to do the best for the team as well. Results haven't been there, and hopefully that changes this year. Our fanbase is VERY in the moment for sure. I miss that era and those players more than you can imagine! It's ALWAYS Timo Time on this channel! Thank you for watching and LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
The Devils are the reason I fell in love with hockey. I'm from east TN and still live here and Marty, Scott Stevens, and Elias were absolute heroes to 8 year old me. When your original perspective of something involves legends of that caliber, it stays a bit skewed the rest of your life. Sports fans in particular will always demand performance from their team, it's part of the passion. The fact is the future is bright and the present is brighter than it seems. There will never be something as awful as the kovalsuck deal again and there is quite a bit of talent in our prospect pool. If someone can convince Jack to keep his head on a swivel like he did the previous two seasons before last and our new additions pan out like they seem, we have a hell of a hockey club to cheer for. I have my doubts about tatar, but the line with him, Nico, and Dawson was spectacular during the record season. Timo's issues seem to have been injury related and if he steps up and Bratter continues to somehow improve like he has literally every season, we will be a force in the league for years to come. I feel like our time at the top of the mountain has come. October can't get here soon enough. Let's fucking go Devils!!
@grgi3w4nt Great comment! I expand on this in the video dropping later today!
I’m an in between I grew up with the Lou teams, but after 2013 we all came to realization that our Dynasty was coming to an End. After the rebuild we’ve had ups and downs making it 2018 not making it this year. It’s a time of transition I think fitz does a good job building off another good job with ray shero.
Lou cleaned house and left to Toronto it was smart too because less competition for Toronto in those years
David Clarkson, Kovalchuk and Parise all gone in 1 year if Edmonton randomly lost McDavid Draisaitl and Nuge they would be in another 10 year re build. Lou was great but a mastermind genius, he destroyed what he created and then moved on. Clarkson contract in 2013 was just Bananas 😂
@SnelSports What a painful decline it as been. Hopefully NOW WE RISE! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@SnelSports Definitely a tough trio to overcome losing. If Edmonton lose those guys they would be completely toast! Lou did leave us in shambles, lmao. Unfortunately for Clarky he cashed in bigtime on a stunning 30 goal year. He was never going to live up to THAT contract. They had him on the front page of the TORONTO SUN proclaiming he was the second coming of Wendel Clark! Talk about setting EXTREMELY HIGH expectations!
Keep the content going bro!
@Regurgitator85 you know I will! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Great video, being nice to each other should be automatic. Devils fans know each others pains & heartbreaks, along with each others success & the good times.
Love the idea of Devils history sharing, the kids need to hear about some of this, even the non Stanley cup years (2006 EOY heater to steal the division from the Rangers on the last day of season & then SWEEPING them)
You aren’t wrong about this being a cup team! I’ve continually said this is not a cup team, but I only mean that our homegrown core isn’t mature enough. That could all change this season with this many additions. I can see Palat & Haula improving with more vets to relate with in the locker room.
I also was really upset with Fitz but sometimes forcing a move is worse. No bad signing, just room for more. Maybe that sorts itself out mid season (like trading for Jason Arnott back in the day)
October can’t get here soon enough- till then, looking forward to the book reading, & the history lessons along the way (maybe you tie the two together as a trip down memory lane)
Best Devils content out there 😈
@pucksnpicks Thanks! The 2006 season was definitely a memorable and awesome one for sure. I am hoping we look like a new team this season, and I think we will. I would love to see something materialize at the deadline for that extra push. I love Arnott. I can't wait for October either. Thank you for the kind words and for watching. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Can we get a devils jersey, memorabilia, or clothes collections videos throughout the offseason, seems like you got a ton of cool stuff
@mattwygs7525 I have done some in the past, look under the MUSEUM MONDAY playlist on the channel. I am going to make a conscious effort to start doing these regularly. I have a tonnnnn of stuff I will share! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Grit and maturity. That’s what will contribute to a far better season next year. Goaltending will also be improved, obviously, but the team is going to be much more difficult to play against. I’m optimistic for that alone.
@stanley62495 GRIT AND MATURITY to save the day. I expect a bigggggg season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I see where you're coming from, but the one thing that many fans aren't understanding is that building a champion isn't just about talent. I love top prospects and talent but it is time to ice a complete team. Doesn't mean all the moves were good, doesn't mean that asset management isn't important but McLeod was a bigger loss than toffoli even though toffoli is great and much better than him, but we lost something that was important to the team. Not saying it's a perfect offseason but Fitz gave hope by building a tougher Defense to play with, and better role players. Don't forget those championship teams weren't build on superstars
@gregorydepatie5867 I agree. Many people get wrapped up in the "names". Sometimes the best moves aren't the sexiest. McLeod was a MASSSIVVVEEEE loss. He brought the energy and did lots of things well; and was a faceoff wizard! I think the team will be much improved next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Great vid boss! This needed to be addressed! Devils fans have always been a holes! I remember my first time in a Devils fan chat in 2000 on America Online 😂 and i was just trying to fit in the Devils talk and got attacked just cause I was a newcomer smh!
@QueensNewYorkguy LOL! AOL, throwbackkkkkk! That is a shame that happened to you. ALL ARE WELCOME HERE! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Hi Ace, I don't always agree with you, but I do enjoy your show, and I appreciate the time and effort that you put into bringing us your show. As far as Ftizy goes, I don't love him and I don't hate him. I do think he has done a fantastic job this off season. Getting a top six player is not easy. There needs to be two parties to make a fair deal happen. Finally, I think Mercer needs to step up and Palat needs to step up. If we are paying a player 6 million a year, he has to be a top six player. Finally, finally, thank you for the prospect's video. You did more to show them to us than the Devils did!
@sneakers8025 Thank you! I don't need people to agree with me all of the time, and that is part of what makes it all fun. I am the same with Fitz. It would be great if Mercer and Palat can have big bounceback seasons, we certainly are going to need it. I don't think Palat will ever live up to his contract at this point, but just make it a little less painful please! Glad you liked the prospects video. Sometimes I scratch my head as to how the Devils miss some obvious things the fanbase would love to see. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
100% Agree with your sentiment!
Stay classy people! Hate Rags fans and Flyer fans.
@wisediscernment2403 LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Lets go devils!!!!
@njdevils45 LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Agree 100%!! I don't like Fitz but I can say he did a really good job retooling the devil's this offseason and I want to win. I like his moves and I can say that!! I was disappointed for not trading the pick BUT this 10th pick is a monster!!! I'm fine with it!
@cbonez2909 Fair views. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
You da man!!
@waltersanx Thanks! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Just like you, Ace, I've been a longtime fan of this franchise. We've all gone through a dreadful decade and we not only expect better, we freaking deserve better.
There's no reason why there should be infighting among Devils fans, we all have differing opinions and points of view but we all root for the same team and we all want to see these guys succeed, save the animus for fans of other franchises.
As much as I would've liked to have seen Fitz add a bonafide sniper or a legitimate scorer to the top of the lineup, we just couldn't at this time, not if we wanted to shore up our defense and goaltending, which I believe were more critical.
Even if they had wanted to come here in the first place, we would've had to pay even more than what Stamkos or Marchessault wound up getting from Nashville. Anybody here want to give DeBrusk or Bertuzzi huge money for several years?
I agree with you, if we can stay healthy, if our new guys can mesh and if everybody can produce as they're expected to, there's no reason why we can't compete for a division title.
While I don't believe this group is capable of winning a Cup next season, why can't we win a couple of rounds next spring? Seattle, with a lot less talent than we have, managed to get within a game of the WCF in 2022-23.
I don't want Fitz to make short-sighted decisions that will jeopardize our chances to win in the long run but you can only rebuild for so long, we need to be focused on that next step, otherwise what was the point of it all?
Nico and Jack have been here a combined 12 seasons already and have only made the playoffs three total times and just once while on the same team, that's simply not good enough. Quite frankly, that's pathetic.
Fitz ought to be doing everything in his power to get this team over the hump and make the playoffs every season for the next decade so that we can finally end that 20+ year Cup drought.
He should be prepared and willing to be cutthroat and bold, like Brisebois in Tampa, McCrimmon in Vegas and Zito in Florida, in order to reach that goal.
@jonathanchin3396 DREADFUL DECADE INDEED! At some point Fitz is going to have to make some aggressive WIN NOW moves that many fans will complain about. There is no point of continuously talking about the future if you don't push all the chips in the middle eventually. The Nico and Jack playoff appearances are pathetic.
@@runninwiththedevils First-round draft picks will now have to be on the table as trade collateral to improve the big-league club and if this core doesn't start competing immediately for a Cup, there will have to be changes, I don't want us to follow the path of the Leafs.
Let's gooooo Ace! Old school guy hear! Love this channel and all the topics covered. Keep speaking the truth and thanks for doing what you do! Devils 24-25 Bring the pain!
@njdevils45 Thanks for watching! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Great job bro, there is always gonna be " Fishers" out there😂
@artw3365 Thanks! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Good video but old school and new do think alike...I find they differ most with skill and heavy play...The factor against trading the pick and imo Fitz was right it has to make us good now but in the foreseeable future as well because that pick will do that....
@id7662 Give me more of that heavy play! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Congrats on the 4k!
@TravelinDevil76 Thank you sir! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Stay honest. That's all you can do. You clearly are knowledgeable on the team and the sport. There are some people who seek content creators and their comments section to validate their own feelings; and dismiss someone when they disagree (in general, not just sports).
Just stay honest, and the right people will stick around long-term (including those who disagree with you).
@chillionaire7114 That has always been my plan! Thanks for watching and LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
We're all a little Trail Mix in this fandom 🤣 but that adds to the charm. This season feels like it could possibly be a hybrid of Smash and Rush hockey. I am excited to see how the 3rd and 4th lines look. Noesen could be a Swiss Army knife that could be inserted anywhere in the lineup. Last season was one of the worst on record that I've seen in many years. The injury bug needs to go to another city in 24-25.
@captainmofongo584 I think Trail Mix is a great way to put it! I look forward to the SMASH AND RUSH Hybrid for sure! I think these 3rd and 4th lines can look reallllllll mean. I see Noesen potentially getting a shot on the Top 6 at times as well. I think there is going to be realllll audition process for some of these guys. Cheers to the injury bug infecting another city! Wouldn't mind seeing it travel across the river. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Keep up the awesome job bud! Fuck the haters! I think the team is stacked now. In the Lou Era we were d and net stacked with a few 70 and 50 point guys at best. We will be fine!
@wastedyouthcomicsactionfig850 Thanks my man! I think we are setup for wins and warfare! Super pumped for October. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils Agreed bud. I think on paper we have at least top 10 for big boys on one team.
@wastedyouthcomicsactionfig850 For sure!
Well! On the stream it was kind of Super cool to et to hang out with the Old school guys cause i think as a newer fan you can get kinda trapped in being content with less than we Really should be and kinda like Hanging with the older school guys, its kinda cool to get that extra vinegar and want more from the team, It was kind of a fun experience! and hopefully more meetups like that can happen :D
and i was/am pretty guilty as heck with this being a Newer one, , Rather than hoping for just a conference quarters, im Flat out expecting a smash em up in conference final, If someones getting to the final ahead of us, it better be with some major bite marks in them!!
I Do think we maybe stung with FA Cause we had our hearts set on a Stamkos or a Marchessault even maybe getting Henrique back, but now that the Dust has settled.. Kinda actually really liking what we've done, Upped our Defence, And gotten a Gang around macdermid, its not Pretty, but isn't ...that kind of the NJD Thing :D, Win and win kinda Ugly
sorry if im Rambling xD
ALSO LETS GO DEVILS!!! WOO
@G0BBORO0 Thanks for joining in on the live! The old school crew will definitely make you itch to experience winning present day. I will definitely do a lot more lives going forward. I am working on improving the technology to make the overall experience much more enjoyable! The team is much improved over last season. WIN BABY WIN! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Something lost here is due to Lindys system we played a high risk offensive game. Part of that was personnel the other was system. Lindy needs a top netminder to be successful in the playoffs. We are not that anymore. SK system will be a bit more structured we have a goalie who can give us league avg if not better. We have cap for a mid season splash. Let it roll. Dawgson will return to 50 point form, heck just 5-8 years ago Palmieri was our best forward 😂. This will not be the same team for better or worse.
@tidusdream12 I hope Dawson has a massive year! We will need it for sure. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Winning and having a successful season is the one and true thing that can fix this division to its core. Solves everyone’s issues haha!
Winning is the cure to all ailments
@RiotnRespect Winning heals all!
The internet is no place for calm, respectful behavior.
@jeromedangelo7028 TOTALLY! Especially when discussing sports....
Respect for the positive message 🙌🏼 A lot of people out there need to hear it. This is supposed to be the fun stuff that takes our minds off of the mundane bs. I maintain most people should have to take a combo intelligence/emotional stability test to use the internet 🤦🏼♂️ #LGD
@CollectRecords732 Thanks! I am all for THAT test. I think they should use a similar one to be able to drive in New Jersey! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevilsThe driver are crazy all over the place
@DreWhite100 I feel like it's gotten progressively worse over the years
👹🤘Agreed. Having differing views is ok, its just when people get nasty and the name calling starts. I also dont care for the slamming of a player on the way out, thats just busch shit along with parroting slander. Personally, the happiest that I am is over 1 thing, which is they got rid of Ruff. He and his style was the source of most all of my agita. All the other things since have been positive. Sure could of this or that, but the fact that we got Ruff out, is to me, where I will always fall back to as my happiest day as a Devils fan in a long time. I wasnt happy with the hire and went that whole time hoping for the best but knowing, it wasnt going to happen with him on the bench. Now, with all the changes, who knows what comes out of it. We all hope for a positive result and progression towards what we old school fans hunger for. Playing a style of hockey that makes winning sustainable.
To your point, just making the playoffs....16 teams out of 32 go into that post season needing 16 wins to take home the prize. Thats half of the league. Not such a huge thing there, but not easy either. 82 games to earn points to qualify and get your team ready for that insane 2 month grind. Im not a huge fan of that press conference for what you stated but I am also hoping this team goes into tunnel vision and views every game as a way to get points and isnt taking nights and shifts off, thinking whatever.
They have gotten older with these moves, hopefully more mature than that shit show of last year and serious. Not this happy to be here bullshit and "kids are learning", I bet luke feels bad, crap. Fitz shot himself in the foot thinking the NHL is a developmental league, its not. Its the top pro mens league in the world and either your fighting to be on top of that or you are just fodder for the teams that are. I dont need the GM going out there proclaiming anything, but I do need him to demand that they act and play like pros who are driven to be the best and wont settle for less. The chips fall where they may. As a parent, effort was always the thing I looked at. Results are what you hope for but if the efforts there I can accept outcomes as long as they are not something you settle for and not do mental gymnastics to validate less than stellar outcomes. LFGD!
@PirateTijuanaJoe I don't like kicking a guy's back in on the way out either. There is no need for it. Ruff needed to go. I like Lindy, but his time arrived. "He and his style was the source of most all of my agita." LMAO! That had me laughing out loud. I think he caused that agita for many! The team needs to attack this season like EVERY SINGLE game is a playoff game! That MUST be the mentality. No nights off or half a$s efforts. 110% EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. I think if they do that, the sky is the limit! I think the maturity will do wonders to help the group on and off the ice. The NHL certainly is a MAN'S LEAGUE. We have some realllllll men now.
"As a parent, effort was always the thing I looked at. Results are what you hope for but if the efforts there I can accept outcomes as long as they are not something you settle for and not do mental gymnastics to validate less than stellar outcomes."
THIS! VERY WELL SAID! As long as the effort is there, I believe the results will come with this group. I am jacked for the season to start.
LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I do not care how good your AC is, Ace..I still do not know how you are wearing that jacket. lol I have good AC, and I can feel the heat through the house!
That being said, I agree with you completely. I also grew up with Lamoriello at the helm, Broduer between the pipes, and Stevens plowing the road. I would LOVE for us to return to that level. We are all Devils fans here. We should not be fighting with each other. Be respectful. We all want the Devils to win, which means we want Fitz to succeed. I do not want Fitz to fail Wanting him to fail is like wanting the pilot to crash the plane. I do not agree with all of his decisions, but giving credit when its due, like getting Noeson, Markstrom, and Pesce, is necessary. Yeah it could have been better, but its definitely an improvement. I am hoping we get back to the 22-23' NJ Devils we were. I am also hoping hes leaving the top 6 open to possibly #BringBradytoNJ
@jamesvalenti9288 haha, the AC is blarinngggg! I agree across the board! Hopefully this season is a special one! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
#BringBradyToNJ
A healthy debate is how I see it. I believe the negativity started with the Holtz trade and I was one of them and you Ace were one of them.
I like what we have done so far this off-season but are we done?, I don’t think so.
@DreWhite100 You think there is more to come?!? Please do share!
@@runninwiththedevilsI keep thinking of Nikita Gusev who gets a shot at the Hughes line and shines, or Daniel Sprong…a player that can add offense.
@DreWhite100 I wonder if Gusev will be at Training Camp...
@@runninwiththedevilsI don’t know if Nikita Gusev will be at training camp but I really like how you take the time to answer comments. You’re the only Devil content creator that actually does this and I admire it.
My prediction is running with the Devils will continue to grow and if you were a commodity on the S&P 500, I would buy a few shares!!
@DreWhite100 I do my best! Sometimes it gets a bit overwhelming. But that is part of why I am doing this to begin with. CONVERSATION! Thanks for the vote of confidence! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Love your videos and agree people need to learn how to respectfully disagree and debate points, we all see things differently. IMO I feel like the entire fan base seems to want a cup winning lineup on the ice in October. I firmly believe will be in a playoff spot come trade deadline and we can absolutely add at the deadline for a playoff run. This seems to be escaping people. I know personally from 95-2000 we always used to not get a superstar at deadline…then finally in 2000 we got Mogilny and we got the desired result! That is a possibility that people shouldn’t overlook. I’m super optimistic about this season!
@Winnie5076 Thanks! Everyone brings their own perspective, and that is part of the fun of it all. I hope we are buyers at the deadline. That would be BEAUTIFUL! Sometimes the best additions aren't the sexiest names. I think everyone needs to remember that when trying to build a Cup winning team. I am super optimistic as well. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils and maybe we get Brady at that time since I have doubts Ottawa will be in a playoff position even with Ullmark and he will then be closer to the end of his contract so we could do the kids of trade we did with Timo and then sign him…anything is possible!
@Winnie5076 I would love to see it. I was reallllly hoping somehow it materialized this summer. It wasn't meant to be
Got a great channel, keep it going. You're just going to have trolls and "passionate" fans everywhere. It's easy to play fantasy hockey GM and solve all the problems. I think Fitz has us in a really good spot, and we need to give the stew some time to cook on the stove. Nobody has a Stanley Cup team 100% complete after 4 days of free agency. We do have a well balanced team, which is going to make us hard to figure out. Also going to make the rival games soo much more exciting when you have a set of hulk hands on, so enjoy the climb. LGD!
@josephinline2395 Thanks! I agree across the board. Hoping for the best next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
No wrong way to be a fan. I disagree with a lot of fans. There's no way people can watch every game around the NHL to understand what we are getting and giving in trades. And even if they did, I'm sure we would find different things to appreciate and value. It's just a little silly that we can't hold thoughts to ourselves anymore. I probably disagree some of the options on here. But don't care enough argue about it. Cause none of our opinions matter or affect team mgmt. 🤣 I just started following the devils because I'm just a fan of the sport and appreciate the talent of the core and would like to see them win a cup a some point. Hopefully it doesn't take 7 years to do it but you never really know with the parity. Most teams are battling and want to win just as much as our team.
@DerektheMotorider THIS X 100. I realllllly hope we win a Cup sooner than 7 years. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I would definitely like to see another top 6 forward to join this team. I think we need to find a forward that would click with Jack Hughes on his line. The other forwards all play well with Nico. That's what I see. So, that's my opinion.
@JosephMcKendimen I think we may have to wait until the deadline to see it. It SEEMS like Fitz is done shopping for now. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Vetrano on the Ducks would have been a good top 6 winger / finisher for 1 year, 3.5M. Get him at the trade deadline.
@johnm6117 I'd like that move for sure
I'll stray from the other comments and give props for the starter jacket. Wish I had held onto the devils one I had way back in the day
@pvd643 lol Thanks! I love this one. I lost some over the years and have been rebuilding! There is NOTHING like Vintage Starter. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@runninwiththedevils never seen that one before. Def way different than any one I've seen before. Hold on to that jacket!
@pvd643 I thought it was awesome when I saw it. All of my Devils apparel and merch will be with me until I croak! (for the most part) LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Hey Ace. I've disagreed with you sometimes, and sometimes strongly, ... I hope it isn't too aggravating haha. I'm really more on the same page with your takes than not.
I think there's two approaches to Fitz, and to being a sports fan in general. You can either trust him, which opens you up to major disappointment if he screws up,
... or you can not trust him with the hope you'll be pleasantly surprised when he does well. I think the second way might be wiser, but personally I tend to trust the guy.
I appreciate how much you care, how much content you're turning out, and how you always reply to comments.
@bted I don't get aggravated with normal conversation! That is a big part of what it's all about. I care more than I should! Thank you for watching and for your continued participation. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
good video ace. i actually think theres some nuance to it too, i dont think subscribing to one side has to mean being against the other. i was a huge fan of keeping 10OA but ive also been fully on board with addressing the net, redoing some of the D core and bottom 6, etc. i guess you could call it a win now mentality with the caveat of not being win now at all costs. just dont think theres anything we realistically couldve dealt for that wouldve been able to help us these next 2 years more than silayev will be able to help the following 15. there might be a time to be that desperate but not yet imo
@Evnted That makes sense. I don't think moving the pick would have been set us back longterm, but I am glad we got a future stud defenseman.
A player who I think could be a BIG X FACTOR? ... Nolan Foote.
Last year was supposed to be his breakout year, then a freaking season-ending injury during exhibition games.
He's looked good in small samples. I think he will surprise us.
@mayerbasic7004 I like that prediction. I would love to see it come to fruition. We need all the contributions we can get from up and down the lineup. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Can we just fast forward to October already?
@anthonymarshall7301 The summer always flies by for me, but I really want to be at puck drop. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I literally watch for the different opinions😂 We are a lot alike tho, i love the hits and neanderthal hockey
@noahmichitsch NEANDERTHAL HOCKEY! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Dam..I'm sad I missed the live chat the other day
@beammeup1930 There will be plenty more going forward
ACE!
I’ve watched every video and most of time (like you - I’m emotional, off with their heads if need be) - I’ve disagreed with you but politely moved on without a comment. Lol I hope more people leave you alone brotha.
LETS FUCKING GO DEVILS!!
@VinceXKidd92 Feel free to disagree anytime! I don't want everyone to agree with me all the time. What fun would that be?!? I just feel bad for the people who get absolutely attacked in some comments. There are some vultures out here! My skin is THICK. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Let's be honest here. In a previous video you yourself were kinda destroying Fitz.
@stefaandeswert377 on occasion, but I don’t loathe the man like many here do. I think he did good this summer and we will be a dangerous team next season. LET’S GO DEVILS!!!
Just a reminder, Noesen wasn't tendered a contract the last time he was a Devil, by Fitzgerald, and his career spiraled on life support. To his credit he resurrected it with Carolina into a decent 4th liner. Which he was, last time he was a Devil. Tatar was a 20 goal scorer 2 years ago, but may be running out of legs. Tons of guys can chip in 15-20 goals in this league. Giving him 1.8 million when no one else would have signed him for more than a minimum contract is ludicrous. He might contribute 20 goals playing with Hischier again, but have we forgotten his disappearing act in the Rangers playoff series and then Carolina? Just pointing out that for 2 weeks Ace, you said trade that 10pick, don't care about picks, don't want it, and now you love Silayev? When you killed people who wanted to keep the pick. But now , ...why can't we just all get along?
@walterramirez4443 I don't love the Tatar move either, believe me. I 100% wanted to trade the pick for win now help. I wasn't going to riot if we ended up using it. We used it and I love the kid we got. I didn't think he would be there for us at #10 (most didn't). I still would have rather traded it, but we didn't. I am not going to keep on going on about how I would have rather traded it. That was well documented and we are beyond that now. I just want our fans to stop blatantly disrespecting each other in the comments. It is fine to disagree and debate, etc. Just do it with a little class. I respect your views and how you articulate them. If you see some of the comments on here, people are insane. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
all it'll take is a deep run this season to change people's attitudes towards one another. winning fixes everything. i personally consider myself extremely lucky to be a devils fan, we get to watch a guy like jack do what he does and not every team has a player like that let alone having everyone else thats is on this team, and im very grateful that we have what we have, because 10 years ago we didnt, and that was a tough time to survive being a devil's fan... everyone who went through it knows. i also think us being as bad as we were for so long has a lot to do with how we act as a fanbase. at the end of the day we could be like buffalo fans, 1969-present and 0 cups to show for all those seasons played. things could 100% be worse than anything we've ever witnessed as a fanbase.
@TheShadow590 WINNING A CUP HEALS ALL WOUNDS! Buffalo is brutalllllllllllllllll
We all want to win a cup And we all have the same expectations.
With that said we aren’t a “cup or bust team” right now.
I think the fans that saw our dynasty need to understand we don’t have a Marty or a Stevens or a niedermayer. We will win a cup over the next 5+ years but it’s not as simple as putting all our chips in the middle every year and neglecting the future and cap straining us every year.
Every team is trying to win the cup too and we have to build with what we got.
That means a balanced team of stars, vets, young players on their ELCs etc. Let’s all get along and be respectful like ace is saying but it’s going to take patience and building it right so we can build a true winning team not just on paper. Love y’all, LGD!
@abrahaml5641 We likely will never have a Marty, Stevens or Niedermayer again. It doesn't mean we can actively start looking to win now. I just want to some some more aggression with ol' Fitzy soon. I think if we are looking good at the deadline he will try to bolster the roster. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevilsI agree brother, let’s see how the first half of the season plays out. I’m sure fitz will be a buyer at the deadline if the right move is available. I’m pumped for the season, knock on wood everyone can stay healthy this time and hopefully Sheldon keefe can make this team gel together
The amount of pessimism towards Fitz and this franchise gets really annoying at times. I have a guy at work who will literally never be happy about anything the Devils do. He calls me over and talks to me about how "Keefe is going to bury Timo on the 3rd line." Then starts talking about how the Devils have "zero goalie depth when Markstrom and Allen get injured." Like man how do you live your life like this?
@amagilegacy3335 OH MY! Who hurt this man?!? He also clearly knows nothing. Timo wouldn't be MORE solidified on the Top 2! Also, if a goalie gets hurt, I think Daws is on deck. That is a miserable way to go about life for sure!
Hughes- Nemec
Casey-Silayev
That could be the best future top 4 in the NHL. Add in 2 out of the following and our D will be lights out for years to come
Diotte, Edwards, Vilen, Hatakka, Orlov, Zaitsev, Misyul, Leddy, Hurtig
I get leery of this kind of projecting tbh, but I do see your use of "could". Gelinas, Merrill, Fayne, and Urbom were all supposed to pan out and be solid for NJD as well. Maybe 1 for 4 there if you count Mark as making it.
Silayev being a top pick should make it, but hasn't played NA hockey and has areas to work on. Casey is undersized, so you really never know fully if his offense will translate to the show until he gets a shot. Hope it works out for our Devils.
@coreylanthier8072 I hope it pans out that way. The blue line can be absolutely nasty in the not too distant future. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@jeffa.7618 THIS! This is the EXACT reasons why 95% of the time I would prefer to trade picks for WIN NOW pieces. These are just a few of the names of guys that were supposed to be the next best thing. No mention of Santini and Corrente?! LMAO. It happens a lot across the league. I would always prefer the proven commodities vs. the "this guy SHOULD be great in 3 years". LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils Oh, quite the major omissions on my part - my bad 😅 I'm sure David Hale is furious somewhere as well lmao. I'm with you 100% on taking the established player, I'm scarred lol
@jeffa.7618 OH sh!t, Hale! Exactly. There are so many misses, it's hard for me to fixate on picks. And we were just talking d-men. You know the list we could populate if we start talking about forwards! Tons of people on here love the prospects and future. I am not trying to downplay the importance of building for the future through the draft, but I think there is a time where the emphasis needs to be a bit more focused on the present. WIN NOW. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
wich prospect impress you the most on those 3vs3
@marccormier9384 It is reallllly hard to tell on the small ice. But I would say Silayev and Brennan in net. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils yeah for sure . good to know ! yes sir LGD 👹
@marccormier9384 LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I’m like sitting in the middle….Fitz did address the needs. If Fitz can swing a deal for Brady T…..man, we are set…but what or who do we give up, cost?
that's what i was saying the give up for one player im happy looking at the picture at the moment
Ottawa wants the world for it. Simon Nemec and Dawson Mercer and Seamus Casey wouldn’t get it done. They want a Nico deal or Jack Hughes 1 for 1
@brendanwoerner3352 Where did you hear this?!?
@ciscokid1999 I want Brady more than anything
@@brendanwoerner3352They could keep him then! Brady will be 34 before he wins a cup there...lmao
As the great Lou Lamoriello when he selected Scott Stevens as compensation for the loss of Brendan Shannahan, stop goals is equal to scoring goals...Our improved D plus full healthy years from Jack and Timo and a bouncback season from Mercer should make up for Toffoli 's loss. Hopefully, Norden and or Cotter can be McLeod's replacement.
Let's go Devils.
@michaels7134 LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils lol. I really need to proofread my posts before I send them out. Lol
@michaels7134 It's all good, the most of us aren't the grammar police!
New Jersey Devils’ 2024-25 projected record:
53-20-9, Metropolitan Division champions, Eastern Conference champions, Stanley Cup champions
@TimFrith24 Would love to see it! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
That's what I like to hear.
Oh hell yeah 🤞 !!!
@@TimFrith24 by who ? Fitz ? LOL
I still wish we used holtz & Akira along with a couple other pieces or picks for Brady
@michaelmiranda3023 I don't think Ottawa would have been interested in either unfortunately. I think the dream may have to wait until next offseason. I realllllly wanted to see it happen. I will continue to hold out hope.
#BringBradyToNJ
@@runninwiththedevils if Dawson doesn’t come back , and the loss of holtz ( I know he is defensive liability ) but the kid could score and could’ve seen him slot in second line maybe , I feel that’s two top to second line wingers we don’t have a replacement or replacements for I know fitzy bolstered the bottom six but I still feel we need a true center down there as it stands as well , with the he who shall not be named gone .
@michaelmiranda3023 I was hoping Henrique would come back to replace some of that MM magic, but it wasn't in the cards
Ace what would you think about signing JVR?
@mikesd98 I always thought we would see this JERSEY BOY as a Devil one day. I would love him if the price was right. This is an example of a guy that I would classify as "not a superstar, but better than Tatar". I don't know how much more Fitz is looking to do after we signed Tatar....
i’m a young fan came into the team in 2009 . but if u r saying that u find its the older fans who arent happy with just making the playoffs - please put me in that category . i will be very pissed off if we r a team that wins 46 games and gets eliminated in the first round . unfortunately it sounds like fitzy would consider that a success and ‘step in the rite direction’ . the p. conf was among the more embarrassing i saw as a fan . i never heard a gm refer to a collapse of a season last yr as a ‘silver lining’ . thats where he lost me as a fan
@Adam_Seiltz96 I was generalizing that many of the most frustrates fans are of the long time fan variety. I know there are tons of "newer" fans like yourself that are just as frustrating with the losing. I also agree the Press Conference was less than ideal. I am hoping for big things next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
less than ideal ? it was horrible ace . to here him say ‘lets just make the playoffs first guys’ is a slap jn the face to players that want to win now . how long do we wait as fans ? there r many things i dont agree with ur friend joe on - but when he yells about this being the 6 th season hes not wrong
@Adam_Seiltz96 lmao. I appreciate the passion for sure! I was insulted by the presser as well. BUT the fact remains we made some nice moves this summer. I think we will be back next season. I know Joe isn't wrong about the season count. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
The to this day endless devil's hatred from people who don't even know why they have a reason to hate them pisses me off
@mrbunngle3866 There are some people that will be unhappy no matter what
I live in Rochester. Know a lot of saber fans.. They get so pissed about me being not 1 of them
@mrbunngle3866 Someone commented on this video how much worse Sabres fans have had it
Ok , Fitz is neither a public speaker nor confidence coach but these are not the main attributes of a good general manager . In my opinion he’s done a good job this summer . I am looking at a glass half full : proven head coach , proven goalie , three gritty defensemen , two gritty forwards and we haven’t lost a major piece except Holtz who hasn’t even proved himself to be a major piece . Give Fitz a break and LGD !
@paha2736 I agree. Good job this summer that SHOULD result in a much better season next year. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
The written word often comes across differently than the spoken word. I'd bet that a majority of the perceived "nastiness" was not intended as such. I can't speak for others, but I know that's true in my case. That said, I know when I'm attacked, I will respond in kind!!! lol
@frankcarlone5130 Scan some of the comments bud, nothing is getting lost in typing vs. speaking LMAO! But I get what you mean. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils Case in point, your use of the word "bud" and your complete rejection of my statement ("NOTHING is getting lost etc.) could come across as nasty...but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
@frankcarlone5130 I meant with the types of posts I was referring to in the video. If you see some of these comments you will know EXACTLY what I am talking about. There is some reallllllllllllll ANGER in here. There are definitely some that likely get misinterpreted in text. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
There are three groups. The third one consists of me and Joestalgia only 😂
@sst6601 The extreme of the extreme! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
From Mickey Mouse to the Stanley it took less years! Imagine that! Fuck the "lets make the playoffs first" , fuck the losers thinking that! I want the damn the Lord Stanley big silver thing!! Nothing else matters!!
@sst6601 Everyone knows where I stand. But I totally understand your frustration. With that being said, we did catch lightning in a bottle with drafting Martin Brodeur and Scott Niedermayer....and then getting Scott Stevens via arbitration for tampering. Those 3 guys will turn around a franchise's fortune, and they did. But I want the Cup to return to NJ more than anything. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevils no, it wasn't them. It was uncle Lou
@sst6601 Uncle Lou was obviously a big factor in it all, but you can't discredit the arrival of these players. These are all time greats that all came into the organization within a few year window.
@@runninwiththedevils to me Niedermayer was not even in the top 2 D-men Devils have had. It was Lou who wanted only Stevens. If anything it was Stevens if we say players, who turn this franchise around. Niether Brodeur nor Niedermayer
@sst6601 I think you are in the minority with that take. Nieds was next level. I give Lou all the credit in the world for building those teams and for demanding Stevens as compensation. He may be the single biggest piece of the organization's turnaround. But you must distribute some credit to the other guys who helped make it happen as well
The more I think about the signings the more I hate it. Dougie, Jack, Luke play non existent defense and palats contract blocks the top 6 needed to win a cup. When we can finally get those contracts off we will be in the final year contract of all the guys we just signed at age 35. Win now loses later.
@jimgoodyear6756 I think the Top 6 overall is still very good. Yes, I would have liked additional help as well. We should be in pretty good shape for the next 4-5 years assuming a suitable goaltender for the post Markstrom era is obtained.
Not sure what happened to you the last few days but suddenly we became Fitzgerald supporters? I get it that to some it might seem piling on, but if we are being honest, our GM has been brutal. Too many things to list, but i guess he has beaten you down to a point where you are putting up the white flag. The moves that were made were done from sheer necessity. Period. So did we improve? On paper we did, but what are we building? Is there a plan? Or was this a save my ass moment. Fitzgerald himself said in his press conference that he felt confident going into last season. CONFIDENT with Vitek as his starting goalie! Enough said! NO ONE wants the Devils to win more than i do, having experienced the late 80's Devils thru the 3 cup winners to present day. Can't keep defending Fitzgerald just because you want everyone to play nice. For a guy who preaches, " i like violence " you got awfully soft all of sudden.
@walterramirez4443 I was always a supporter. Do not confuse "supporter" and "fan". Supporter as in, I hope he makes the right moves and this all works out. I cannot say I am a FAN of his at this time, but as a Devils fan I am a Fitz supporter; if that makes sense. I totalllllllly understand your frustration with some of the things that have gone on. I am not beaten down nor am I waving a white flag! NEVER! I HOPE we are building a team to challenge for a Cup in the near future. I wish I knew the answer to the "Is there a plan?" question. Sometimes it definitely seems like there is absolutely no plan. I was never confident in our goaltending going into last season. I wanted to get Hellebuyck when those rumors surfaced. I firmly believe in building the team from the net out. I am not "defending" Fitz, but rather requesting people ease up JUST A BIT. I do like violence, on the ice. I don't like violence in the comments amongst our own fans! You called me soft...That is an insult of the highest level! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@runninwiththedevils all in good fun, it's all about winning cups, nothing else matters. And as you said last week ...Demand Excellence!!
@walterramirez4443 DEMAND EXCELLENCE!
Fitzy is the reason Devils fans are split. He's an average GM and that means that his teams, over time, will be average. Is that good enough? I don't think so. Fitzgerald does not inspire confidence. As you said, yourself, during press conferences, he looks like a kid who's been called into the principal's office. Is that what we want to see? No. We want to see a confident leader. That's not Fitzy. The clock is ticking on this team's "window" and there are no seasons to waste. Keefe better hit the ground running. He doesn't get a mulligan this year.
All that being said, this team should be much better than last year's disaster. Will it win a Cup? No. But it should win a couple of playoff series, if the matchups are OK.
@Mooseman327 Fair criticisms. You know I have shared plenty of them. I am hoping he finally get this team back on the right track. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
@@runninwiththedevilsthese are the comments that fail. Fitzgerald has taken this team in his tenure from the bottom and has us chatting about the Stanley Cup again. He does what he says he’s going to do…we are a bit edgier a bit bigger and more violent and he did it without sacrificing the future
Fitz is miserable at his job as the Executive and the GM
@DreWhite100 Some people are extremely frustrated and nothing short of a Cup win will make them smile. I get their stance. I just have to be more positive!
@ValS781 Shocking comment of the day, lmao. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
.500 barely. No playoffs. Tons of IR games lost.
Fitz is a Putz....
@ejf0255 I certainly understand that point of view. It has been a mostly painful ride
@@runninwiththedevils Fitz wasn't the right pick. He was the easy pick. NJ had made that a staple of their existence. Sadly.
Everyone in East is now harder to play against, except...... NJ !!! Reruns and cast offs aren't hard to play against. They are the easy pick. Fitz can join Ruff in Buffalo (who also got harder to play against) BTW.
@ejf0255 It will be better. What is your prediction for the Devils next season?!? Record and pts....
@runninwiththedevils 36 40 6 / NO way they return to Playoffs. Not with this team. Unless a HUUUGEE trade happens and we get Ottawa to give us a G and a certain LW....
@ejf0255 WHOAAAAAAAAA, you really are down on this group. 78 points! Come on that is ridiculous! WORSE than last season?!? It is hard to take a prediction like this seriously....seriously! With the improvements we made, and a healthy group?!?! I would love to see that certain LW from Ottawa, but I don't think there is any chance until next summer
Wow, I think I missed something.... Not trying to be negative but WHAT THE HELL are you wearing??? 🤣🤣🤣
@Dirks_NUMA_Files It's more of a reflection on some of the aggressive commenting over the last few weeks!
That's just some devils swag dude.
@Dirks_NUMA_Files I missed the edit criticizing my outfit...this is a flyyyyyyyy a$s Starter jacket. I get it isn't for everyone, lmao
@@Regurgitator85 Not everyone has taste, hahahaha
@@runninwiththedevils I’m a huge devils fan and love my swag but damn… 😵💫😵💫i give you props for being brave enough to wear that in public 😂😂😂
Settle the f down what do you keep complaining about. Fitz exactly what he needed to do and we still have cap space.
My hopes are for a new GM at the end of the season. Fitz is the worst in the league. He failed miserably. Middle & bottom tier scraps is all he delivered. Nobody asked for washed up Tatar back. Nobody cares about Noesen. No improvements were made at the forward position. Apparently all emphasis was put on getting tall players in their mid 30's. Guys who are average to slightly above average. No impact player. Nobody that moves the needle. I'm not excited about anybody brought in. Not one jersey will be sold from this group. Yet we have fans running around acting like Fitz hit a grand slam. Whatever! I'm less excited about the season now. Zero enthusiasm. Can't wait to see Palat & Noesen in the top 6. All the 34 year old new signings will be the same mediocre guys they were elsewhere. But they have toughness though! That's gonna make the difference. Yeah right 😂
@nickadams6537 I totally understand your frustration, but personally believe you are being a bit extreme. Noesen and Cotter are great pickups for the Bottom 6. Pesce and Dillon will make our defense much better. I think collectively these guys will move the needle. It seems like you were looking for big names exclusively. "Not one jersey will be sold from this group." Sometimes the best additions are not sexy names. I am not proclaiming a grand slam by any means, but I think overall he did a pretty good job. I believe this team will be much better next season. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I’m happy with the additions over all! In reality I’ve got more important things to worry about 😊 Just gonna enjoy our new look & hope we do well! All the best my friend!
@matthewscelfo6534 I am happy too! The new look Devils should be much better and much tougher. Thanks for watching. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
I’m in the “Win Now” group, but you still have to make sure the future is set up. Robbing Peter to feed Paul isn’t a good game plan. Fitz did good setting up this coming season for success and the future also. The Downers just like the easy “Told ya so” when things don’t go as planned and it’s kinda pathetic to make negative predictions the 1st month into the season or a player who’s 1/2 way into a season with a new team. With that said, if people base their subjective opinions on reality instead of pessimism, we would have a better conversation.
The Glory Days. You should try to get Doc or Chico for an interview about it.
@TravelinDevil76 Agreed across the board. I hope Fitz gets aggressive at the deadline if we are looking good. I would love to talk to Chico or Doc. I have a huggggeeee want list of guys I'd love to have a conversation with. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!
Lmao
@@sst6601admit it. :)
@@TravelinDevil76admit what? That I am better at seeing what people like you cannot see? That when things go wrong you chose to keep a blind eye until it becomes stupid to carry on ignoring everything is bad? And after all just say there is another year😂
@@sst6601 me being optimistic and realistic, and you being pessimistic and realistic since month one of last season gets us to the same point. Nowhere, since we don’t have any say on what happens to the team. I just enjoy the season more. Do you actually think I didn’t know the Devils were baby sh** soft 1/3 into last years season? Do you really think I didn’t know they probably weren’t going to make the playoffs when 3 of the 5 top forwards were hurt and our best defensemen? We had two rookies learning the ropes all season on the Blue line. Or when Fitz didn’t use the LTIR Cap space? Or when Ruff misused Timo? Go reread my comments throughout last season. Pretty sure most are spot. I also believe Devils management said F it last season since it was plagued. Jack, Timo and Hamilton all needed surgery. Season ending. Our defense was weak, goalies sucked and they couldn’t score first. I’m to the point in my Devils fan career where I get they aren’t going to win the Cup every year or make the playoffs. Been there watched that since the mid ‘80’s. I watch from Mickey Mouse to when Lou took over and built a winner. It took time and they got lucky as F with the Brodeur, Elías, Scotty, etc drafts. I see it all. I just choose to let the season play out and whatever happens, happens and I’ll be back for more the next season. Shi** ing on them throughout the season isn’t productive. When they open the roster moves to fans, I’ll be more business like about how I follow the Devils, until then, I’m just a long time fan that enjoys watching the player play. Hope they win every year, but that’s not reality. Let me know if I missed anything from last season. What would you like Fitz to do? Make people come play in NJ? Everyone that thinks Stamkos or Zadorov HAD to be a Devils is fooling themselves. Not everyone wants to play in NJ. So what’s Fitz to do?