December 102014
Dobber
2014-12-10
Not sold yet on Darling, Gomez is New Jersey’s best forward (huh?), Laich’s pulling a Weiss and more …
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For those of you looking for expanded ramblings today, in leiu of that – how about an entire article? My updated Calder picks and rookie thoughts…
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Scott Darling got his second consecutive start for the Blackhawks and he won again. However, this time his win was “average” instead of “robbery” so my guess is that Quenneville goes back to Antti Raanta. I’m posting an article later today with my Calder picks (updated) and I’ll have more on Raanta there.
The impressive goalie in this one was Keith Kinkaid, who got his first start of the season. Word came through after six o’clock last night (EST) and I sent the Goalie Post email notification myself. If you subscribe to the emails over there, you would have received the heads up in time to fix your lineup. Kinkaid stopped 37 of 39 shots. A decent prospect goaltender behind a decent defensive system. But the Devils want Schneider to be their next Brodeur – a decade of 35 wins and 72 starts. So that’s the end of Kinkaid right there.
Disturbing fact about the Devils last night: Scott Gomez played 21:28. The guy can’t get a contract until six weeks into the season, but now he’s their top forward I guess.
Eric Gelinas was a healthy scratch for the Devils. He has 16 points in his last 43 games (31-point pace) dating back to last season.
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