The "HONEST TRUTH" About The New Jersey Devils

[@Jooseppi420]

Devils finally being real contender, not surprised. It was only matter of time.

[@jimmyhockey]

Facts the talent in this team is tremendous

[@Jooseppi420]

@jimmyhockey yep thats right. Elite centers, elite wingers, good d and only getting better. Things look good for jersey fans.

[@criswalkern]

Watch them lose in first round

[@adamgallagher20]

​@criswalkern they had a problem in the late 90s with their egos, which was linked to the coaching and front office. Fact is I watched the 90s team in real time (including the heartbreak in 94, not making the playoffs in 96, and the first and second round outs) and their attitudes don't have a correlation.

[@martinpurliet7438]

Biggest story is skill players like Jack playing defense this year. Jack was abismal defensively in prior years. Basically waiting for pucks to come his way. This year Keefe's got him playing way more defensively and on the PK. He's finally making a play towards becoming an Elite player all around

[@brendankenny9743]

Completely agree and how about Luke Hughes? He is easily most improved and one of greatest defensemen they have

[@martinpurliet7438]

@@brendankenny9743 Kovi I had no expectations. And Pesce was a given to be good. But yes - Luke and Seigs both are 100% different players

[@danza1612]

Devils fan here. Think they need more depth especially with injuries in their bottom six. Players like Mercer are also awaiting breakouts from their own slumps. Other than that they've got great structure, mentality, and honestly have been getting beat on the luck game for a good part of their losses.

[@ritterengine1289]

Our goaltending is still a significant problem.

[@DeltaV11]

The puck luck thing is killing me recently. Feels like nothing is bouncing our way. Last night against the Leafs is a perfect example. I’m hoping as the season goes on, that puck luck will regress to the mean and just be as helpful to us as it is to other teams.

[@DeltaV11]

@@ritterengine1289I wouldn’t go that far. Believe me I wish we had Shasterkin or Boberovski or someone like that, but Marky is damn good. And Allen is a killer backup. At the moment I think our bottom six is more of an issue. They just aren’t delivering like they were earlier in the year. I’m hoping it’s just a slump.

[@sherryluo6863]

@@ritterengine1289 I mean Marky was clearly not as good as we expected but it will come NJ proud

[@loganbradshaw7781]

You can’t be for real

[@bigchili1626]

No surprise on Bratt- he's an elite forward.

[@smokeyarcade]

Been a devils fan for 30 years, I've seen their ups and downs. This year feels different than in recent years. I think the boys really got a shot at the cup.

[@perryfolster7057]

2 years ago was a great year too Been a fan for 25 years

[@Devilsfan_1]

When they play a full 60 min game, they’re a contender. Late starts, not finishing checks, etc, will hurt them. Keefe was my favorite offseason signing. Add 1-2 pieces, top 6 winger, bottom 6 center, and look out!

[@wdominic126]

One thing you forget to mention is the depth players we picked up. They are all gritty hard hitting guys. That's something we have been lacking for years and thus year having tough guys on the team has enabled players like hughes to play his game without fear of getting injured. Shout out to dillion for that one

[@david4925]

Cotterrrrrr

[@endlessabe]

I gotta disagree on the coaching style, though. Lindy Ruff made us a rush team, no strong forecheck, no physicality, and he let Jack Hughes do whatever he wanted with no accountability. Under Keefe and with the new roster, this team is much more physical, and every single player is held accountable to buy in on defense. Jack Hughes even plays on the PK now

[@adamdulmer1971]

Bringing in Pesce, Dillon, and Kovacevic has been such a game changer. Seems like Pesce has rubbed off on Luke Hughes as well bc Luke defensive game has been absolutely stellar playing w Pesce this season.

[@FirewagonHockey]

I actually predicted them to finish with 91pts, just squeaking into the playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Metro. Something I thought ppl overlooked was Markstrom's steady decline along with his age. He's defied my concerns thus far.

[@jimmyhockey]

Yeah he was one of the interesting pieces for the team coming into the season but he along with the rest of the team is doing well. 3rd or slightly higher in the division seems like a fair prediction

[@wumpus01]

not enough can be said about the defensive acquisitions. Kovacevic was another masterpiece trade by Fitzy. Pairing him with Siegenthaler, who is back and better than ever, is a top 5 pair in the game right now. Luke Hughes and Pesce, acquired as an FA, is a top 10 D pairing. Acquiring Dillon as an FA is a minutes muncher and nasty physical presence and having a healthy Dougie is also great. We even have great prospects in Nemec and Casey in the AHL. That says a lot.

[@SportsCentra-l]

Definitely a contender. A proven top 3 team in the east this year. I think they can make a run, and I’m looking forward to a Stanley cup in the next few years.

[@jimmyhockey]

Team looks great to start the year and with their young core they should be in contention for awhile

[@coordinator3039]

Rugloski also needs to go. This goalie issue is still existing as it has been since 2015. This has been long enough

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

It's been fun being a Devils fan this season.

[@jimmyhockey]

Lot of promise with this team!

[@MartinLe26]

Great video! I love Devils for 15 years, they(then Patrik Elias, ‘cause he is Czech) are the reason I love hockey and met my gf. Let’s Go Devils

[@gabrielrockman]

There are three really good teams in the Metro, and two of them are going to have to face each other in the first round. That's going to be a brutal series. Of the three, I think the Devils have the smallest chance of winning the division and getting a much easier first round matchup against the Rangers, Bruins, or some other wildcard team.

[@jimmyhockey]

I can see the devils finishing 1st if they improve the little things and stay healthy, it will be difficult with Carolina and Washington being so good this year but they have a chance

[@gabrielrockman]

@@jimmyhockey They do still have a chance, but I think Washington and Carolina are the two favorites to win the division, mostly depending on how quickly Carolina gets back its goalies. When healthy, Carolina is the best team, but Washington should win the division if Carolina's goaltending issues linger. Kotchetkov has had three bad games since returning from being injured against Columbus. And it was really bad timing with Andersen out for a couple of months. I have a feeling that Kotchetkov came back too quickly because Andersen was out. So right now, I would say that Washington is the favorite to win the division, but Carolina is the best team when healthy (to be fair, Washington has been on a tear with Ovechkin on the IR). New Jersey is probably going to have to face Carolina in round 1, and that's going to be really rough. I just don't think that New Jersey is as good as Carolina or Washington. They might pass Carolina if Carolina's goaltending issues linger, but that just gives them home ice advantage in a very tough first round matchup against Carolina unless they can catch up to Washington as well. If Carolina is healthy for the playoffs (especially if Andersen is healthy), I gotta choose them over New Jersey. Andersen has a 2.19 GAA since joining Carolina for the 21-22 season.

[@MrCSInyfan1000]

Awesome video! As a Devils fan, I agree with everything you covered. Hopefully they keep this play rolling throughout the season

[@jimmyhockey]

Appreciate you watching

[@PWiz30]

If anything, the 2022-23 Devils underachieved in the playoffs compared to the way they played in the regular season. This season's team is way more well rounded though. Who knows where they'll end up in the playoffs, but the sky is the limit.

[@jimmyhockey]

Lot of potential here

[@steverobinson8771]

Bear in mind that Jesper Bratt was a 6th round pick, going 162nd overall. Now THAT is player development 😎 Let's Go Devils 😈🏒

[@jimmyhockey]

100%

[@MrMike009]

As long as they are at full health going into the playoffs, they definitely are a serious contender. Gritsyuk, a Russian prospect with a cannon shot and nose for the net comes over after the KHL season is over for SKA, and with some tweaks made at the trade deadline, you have a sustainable roster made for a deep Cup run.

[@raystinkle4652]

When can Gritsyuk join the team, next season? Hopefully he doesn’t wanna stay in Russia

[@HockeyMC5989]

Love the video and excited to see what this team can do. If you read devils twitter you would think this team is last in the league, hope some of them get to see this video

[@beammeup1930]

As a devils fan this team still makes me nervous.. Definitely better then last year so far but surprisingly their scoring is what has me nervous..Theyve been shutout a handful of times already..They seem to dominate some games but still lose which is frustrating

[@jimmyhockey]

This comes with having a younger roster. There are ups and downs but I think they will be okay the more experienced they get

[@criswalkern]

I think the rangers will have a crazy come back and beat Edmonton in cup and I hate the rangers 😊

[@benbaxter2061]

​@@criswalkernI like turtles

[@ryc1403]

They could absolutely win the East, I’m less confident they can beat a Colorado or oilers team in 7 but I hope

[@jimmyhockey]

Experience might be a big factor in those series

[@BodyAndSol96]

They're definitely not to be count out, but somehow I feel they still need a deep run before a SCF appearance

[@jimmyhockey]

What would the devils need to do to push them into the top top tier of contenders ?

[@Heytherebuds]

Goal tending has improved but not as consistent as needed

[@warrenthoms8423]

Good pickups on defense in the off season

[@dylandenicholas7407]

defense improvement not highlighted, bratt is not a surprise, keefe not applying same exact approach

[@YaMothasBox123]

Could you imagine motor mike on this team. Dude was breaking out and would be perfect for this roster. Damn shame

[@Surl9596]

Capitals haven’t really gotten cold yet (as far as I recall) so I think it’s likely they don’t win the division. Division winner will be between New Jersey and Carolina imo

[@jimmyhockey]

It’s between four teams, NJ, Wash, NYR, and Car, any of these teams could get on a hot streak and win it

[@4536mrhe]

Devils are legit. Their expected goals for and against numbers are both great and they have a lethal power play. Goaltending could be a little better but nothing to worry yet.

[@jimmyhockey]

Yeah but they are winning games because of the improved goaltending. I expect Markstrom and Allen to improve which will make the team even better

[@duds5099]

They’re a team forged by fire. Apart from shaky/inconsistent goaltending there’s not much to critique about, albeit the lack of a top 6 winger.

[@jimmyhockey]

Goaltending hasn’t been bad. I think people had lofty expectations for goaltending on this team but all they really need is above average goaltending and that’s what they have been getting

[@duds5099]

@@jimmyhockey Sure on nights they’re good, but that’s just the problem. Markstrom has Cory Schneider syndrome where he’ll be a good goaltender but proceed to give up the softest goals imaginable. And Jake Allen is Jake Allen, it’s not the worst goaltending I’ve seen, but there’s a bit to be desired.

[@anthonybranca1800]

LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@nopenopenope131]

I agree with you. The Devs are back and they're serious contenders. I thought they did a great job against my 'Gers in the 2023 playoffs. I don't know how NY even pulled off 3 wins. They were stoned by Vanecek (I think) like a deer in headlights for at least two games.

[@maxstophel9110]

correction: it was akira schmid who you were thinking of

[@jimmyhockey]

Yeah they played well against that team, I just don't think they were fully ready at the time. Last year is the odd season out, NJ is here to stay and for a while based on the age of their core. I believe Schmid was playing out of his mind during that postseason run

[@nopenopenope131]

@@maxstophel9110 Ah, ok thx

[@ARusso22TV]

Only thing that’s a problem for us is palat and Marky is playing mid

[@chrisgawron7797]

They're unfortunately stressing me out rn for the fact that these past 2 games they only scored 1 goal...

[@jimmyhockey]

I happens teams go through scoring slumps, I wouldn’t be too worried

[@ItsCale822]

I was at the Avs v Devils game. Many missed calls against Colorado and one of the 2 goals that got taken off should have counted for New Jersey and I'm an Avs fan

[@coordinator3039]

Yeah, but it didn’t affect the outcome. Colorado still would have had the two points.

[@shaman2384]

They are on thin ice defensively. Check moneypuck for goals% and you see that their defensive pairings outside Kovacevic are still not above 50%. Dillon and Hamilton are too slow for even for regular season games, and probably would get exploited in the playoffs if they do nothing about it.

[@marcin22m]

let's go Devils !

[@SportsClips-jw5ft]

The devils just need health and a 4C and a winger that can put the puck in the back in the net that is a vet palat has been ok on the top line but jack and Bratt create so many chances and palat struggles to score

[@SportsClips-jw5ft]

Hall Palmieri Vatrono..?

[@jimmyhockey]

Should be an easy pickup for the team. I loved toffoli in that role last year so if they can find a player like him they should be good

[@coordinator3039]

Fourth line should probably consider replacing 23

[@coordinator3039]

What is wrong with the defence the last two games? At this point they need Coach Orion

[@Surl9596]

The defense was good against the leafs tonight

[@coordinator3039]

But the breakaway

Devils surely is playoffs team and will be better in the standings vs last season.

[@jimmyhockey]

That’s a fact

[@williamkolina3988]

You spoke of Sheldon How successful was he with the leafs? Just saying I hope they do well

[@jimmyhockey]

In terms of player development, very successful. I think the leafs in the playoffs is more of an organizational thing then a head coaching thing

[@williamkolina3988]

@jimmyhockey in that aspect you are correct The leafs remind me of the 1970s rangers

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

How succesful was berube with the blue one cup thats it YIKES. dude folded every year failed to make it back to the WCF after cup win sorry one cup doesnt mean anything. Florida has more succes 2 cup finals in 2 years berube 1 in 5+ YIKES

[@IceCubeInMyIceTea]

Brodeur was the only goalie to ever win a cup for NJ right?

[@Error-Vibes]

I think so. Devils have signed Jermey brodour (his son) so maybe he can do good as well

[@IceCubeInMyIceTea]

@ yeah he almost had a shut out in a pre season game, would love to see him.

[@HenryofHockey]

How the hell are you not more popular

[@jimmyhockey]

I appreciate that bro thanks for watching

[@giantzprodz]

what about dougie hamilton

[@rme2986]

Been too long now, bring the cup back to Jersey boys

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

They aiight...they have 3 more games played than the rest of the league and still sit behind the Big Flex known as the Capitals.

[@jimmyhockey]

Fair enough. What area of the roster do you feel needs to most improvement?

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

​​@@jimmyhockey I don't think they are gritty enough. I bet they make some plays in that direction come Trade deadline. Ps..good content... behind THG, you got some pretty good insight bud

[@gabrielrockman]

@@jimmyhockey I think the Canes and Capitals both have a better group of defenseman than the Devils do.

[@TurdFerguson92]

And?

[@Heytherebuds]

​@@gabrielrockmanthey beat both teams. They're competitive

[@jasonbladzinski5336]

Being 3 seed is not just, sliding in, lol

[@petermills-c1h]

How does this differ from the dishonest truth ?

[@ritterengine1289]

Marky /Allen will NOT get us to the promise land. You can put money on that.

[@jimmyhockey]

Why do you say that? Goaltending numbers are far improved from last year and Markstrom is an elite starter

[@ritterengine1289]

@ He looks way to shaky/jumpy for my liking and let’s too many soft goals in to be considered “elite”. He’s nowhere near elite status.

[@FruckyChakes]

I subbed 'cuz I appreciate the content but I think it's absolutely criminal to talk about the Devils organization's current success without pinning a large chunk of their lower GAA on their improved defense. Between adding Pesce, Luke's improvement, and the buy in coming from a lot of our more timid forwards, I'd posit that our goaltending is still our biggest target for improvement (aside from swapping Dougie out for an actual defenseman).

[@Crazy_Alex_7667]

Not last night lol

[@jimmyhockey]

It was pretty close

[@Crazy_Alex_7667]

@ ya, we shoudl have had more then 1 goal for all the shots though

[@Jbeen3596]

Awesome content! I'm subscribed! I did a full goalie breakdown and analysis of stolarz from last nights game if you are interested!

[@jimmyhockey]

Thanks for the support!

[@IceCubeInMyIceTea]

How much does Jack Hughes get paid, bro is using bootleg ear buds...

[@NJD96]

Can you please learn how to pronounce players names it’s bratt, not brott

[@flashbanger1524]

No no no. No. Lindy Ruff was/is an awful coach.

[@GenericWaffles-e3w]

once again first

[@jimmyhockey]

🙏🏻

[@criswalkern]

Devils will get out golied and there deffesne is terrible Jack Hughes is not as good they will be out first round

[@jimmyhockey]

Not a NJ fan eh?

[@Devilsfan-pd8ov]

Wow! Sounds like a clown

[@Reider242]

this team is not going far in playoffs!!! Watch and see. Weak game style works in reg season not when it counts!!!

[@Gigglesthegoalie90]

They aren't making it far into the playoffs

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

what is this crap? yap yap yap

[@rizzzgod6969]

Need my Swiss Devils for the Worlds in May on team Switzerland, not gonna happen I guess they are on a deep playoff run…🥲

[@jimmyhockey]

Potentially, Stanley Cup Playoffs are a gauntlet and anything could happen. I wouldn’t bet against NJ though their team is loaded