NJ Devils Day 1 Of Training Camp Mercer & Nemec MIA And More!

[@ARusso22TV]

Nemo is on the ice !!!!!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV 🤯

[@ARusso22TV]

@@runninwiththedevils pesce is week to week now broooo wtfffff

[@mpaynton]

Proof of life, newspaper comment just had me actually laugh out loud

[@runninwiththedevils]

@mpaynton 😂 HE'S ALIVE!!!!

[@michaels7134]

Ace, Claude Lemieux is my all time favorite Devil. He definitely belongs in the Ring of Honor if not the rafters. It would be a rollercoaster of emotion if Casey and Stillman get on that plane.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@michaels7134 He definitely belongs in the Ring. Casey and Stillman very well may busting out the passports for the Prague departure! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@p00l95]

Lemieux ditched the devils after 1995. he knew he had to get out of there.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@p00l95 Yea it was so bad that he came back in 2000 and won ANOTHER Cup with the Devils. Go back to the circus CLOWN

[@p00l95]

@@runninwiththedevils Then why didn't he stay in 2001??

[@yoholmes273]

When Im rolling with my Red Jersey, it is ny 1995 Cup Champion Pepe jersey. First game ever went to Claude scored two goals and Dano had 2 fights (3 but they broke the 2nd up early and gave him a rough) So obviously, Claude and Dano are my guys for Life. So is Mike Peluso.

[@prezifydbb2278]

I’m 22, when I was growing up and watching Jordin Tootoo was one of my favorite players, number 22 always reminds me of him.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@prezifydbb2278 I loved Tootoo too! He was a feisty one!

[@yoholmes273]

Love the Tootoos. As per 22, after Claude left, Peter Zezel wore the number. Really worth looking him up if you are unfamiliar with him. Class act.

[@anson.meadows]

Thank you for the constantly great content, Ace. LGD 😈

[@runninwiththedevils]

@anson.meadows thanks for watching! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@Cape-Dweller]

The playoff magic #22: Lemieux in the Stanley Cup and Donn Clendenon and Ray Knight in the World Series

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Cape-Dweller Claude was a LEGEND! LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@WaltBTB]

Apparently, it's all about the dollar amount for that Mercer contract, as expected. I think it will get worked out pretty soon because both sides want him in the lineup but NJ doesn't have a ton of money to throw his way, so there has to be some give on his part (and let's face it, it's mostly his agent doing the negotiation and he's going to aim high). I'm not going to sweat it but I definitely hope he gets on the ice asap.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@WaltBTB It's always about that almighty dollar! I am sure his agent is the one entirely driving the bus here. But this is just bad for everyone involved.

[@yoholmes273]

Done deal. 3 years 4 mill per

[@TimFrith24]

If newly-acquired Jakob Markstrom and Jake Allen suffer season-ending injuries during the preseason, then rookie Isaac Poulter and Nico Daws will form the best young goalie tandem in Devils history.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@TimFrith24 Let's hope that doesn't happen!

[@yoholmes273]

Mercer is signed. Claude was the man! My first game ever, Pepe had 2 goals and Dano had 2 fights. It was a banger. Still rock my offical red 95 Cup Champion Lemiuex jersey! FuN FACT - Claude is currently Timo Mier's agent! He currently has 29 NHL contracted players he represents. ALso, another great NJ Devil #22 was the man who wore it after Claude, the great Peter Zezel.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@yoholmes273 Claude will forever be a legend. What a first game for you! 2 Pepe goals and 2 Dano fights! That is amazing. A 95 Red Cup Lemieux jersey is certainly a sweet one. It is funny that he reps Timo. I wish we saw Lemieux back at The Rock was more often. ZEZEL! What a throwback. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@jamesvalenti9288]

Glad to see they finally put Timo Mier on the RIGHT side! To be honest, if Nemec and Hughes are unable to play, I would much rather see MacDermid and Kovosevich with a permanent roster spot. If you have a tough enforcer in the line every game, that'll help protect your star players. Yeah I agree....they gotta put Jeremy Broduer in net for at least 1 game...I would love to see another Broduer in the net...would be good foreshadowing.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamesvalenti9288 Timo should be glued to the right. AND on PP1. Hatakka is a near guarantee to replace Luke IMO. Kovacevic and DeSimone should be the front runners to replace Nemec if he misses time. But there are some darkhorses that will be gunning for that spot as well, including Seamus Casey. I really hope Jeremy Brodeur gets a start in one of those final preseason games. LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@ARusso22TV]

Hopefully dawg gets done need him on the ice asap

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV The drama is building

[@ARusso22TV]

Nemo is clear to btw as per fitzy

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV I saw the presser. Glad he is OK and we won't be down 2 d-men to start the season!

[@ARusso22TV]

@@runninwiththedevils pesce situation could be bad tho week to week in nj terms is month to month

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV I think this one will be an accurate timetable...

[@stikfigzz]

Missing: Chapter 2

[@runninwiththedevils]

@stikfigzz 😂

[@ARusso22TV]

Typical nj not giving any details on Nemo watch “upper body injury”

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV 100% that will be the report whenever they get around to addressing the elephant in the room

[@ARusso22TV]

@@runninwiththedevils just hopefully it’s nothing major

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ARusso22TV Agreed!

[@p00l95]

Devils want to fill as many seats as possible. You know they are operating at a 75% capacity. lol

[@colbymannion9581]

WHERE IS MERCER? LGD!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@colbymannion9581 on his couch at home waiting for "THE CALL" from his agent!

[@Johnnjdevils45]

Mercer is getting terrible advice. Just sign! He stays healthy and is a streaky player. But, he is young and still has a lot to prove. He only had 33 points last year

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Johnnjdevils45 the super agents are always going for the throat man. I hope this is resolved by the time I wake up tomorrow

[@millertime1101]

2.8 mill is as high as I’d go shouldn’t be making more then Haula rather have Kevin from SJ for 1.8-2 mil

[@runninwiththedevils]

@millertime1101 he ain't signing for anywhere near $2.8! I wish though

[@millertime1101]

@@runninwiththedevils he shouldn’t make more then Haula

[@runninwiththedevils]

@millertime1101 Why not?!?

[@mkchomponthis]

LGD.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@mkchomponthis LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

[@LouieNJ]

Dawson likes hanging out on the milk carton during the year too. Let him hang out there. He's an RFA, he's not getting overpaid for a 33pt season where he had long stretches where he was invisible. The kid has potential but he's not William Nylander.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@LouieNJ damn Louie! Tell us how you really feel, lmao. I think he has great upside and potential, but he has a power agent that is advising him to play hardball. I see both sides of it. I do think 2 years at $4M-ish would be fair for both sides. I'd love to see $3.75 x 3, but I just can't see the Mercer camp going for it

[@Surl9596]

Like it or not the top 6 is much worse without him. Yea, he had a bad year at a bad time but this seems to be turning a blind eye from what he has done and what he could be

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Surl9596 I think he is a crucial piece to the team, specifically the Top 6. If this drags on, someone has to stand up. This could be a chance for Stillman to crack the big club, or perhaps someone else.

[@i_am_macgyver84]

All of you losers are quick to point out his point drop from last season, but you never talk about how much of a workhorse he is and how many times he gets pulled away from top 6 minutes. Not because he isn't playing well enough, but they can trust him to fill 3rd and 4th line positions. This kid excels at every spot he gets thrown at. That is why you've seen in play all 4 lines plus penalty kill and powerplay. Grow the F up.

[@stikfigzz]

This is not a good start to what's supposed to be a rebound year for the young Mercer

[@runninwiththedevils]

@stikfigzz not off to a great start

[@wheeliewheelie]

you guys dont deserve mercer...your the worst fans in the nhl...no loyalty...have fun crying over the hughes brothers being injuried all the time...

[@runninwiththedevils]

@wheeliewheelie declare your team cretin...

[@runninwiththedevils]

@wheeliewheelie I have a sneaking suspicion I know who it is...

[@Surl9596]

Grammar suggests being a Rangers fan

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Surl9596 You tell no lies!

[@josephinline2395]

Wtf, Mercer/Fitz...

[@runninwiththedevils]

@josephinline2395 It's bu$ine$$ babyyyyyyy....hopefully it gets squared away ASAP

[@josephinline2395]

@runninwiththedevils Always has been. Just sucks when it also becomes a possibe distraction.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@josephinline2395 If he doesn't have a deal by tomorrow, it is officially a distraction

[@artw3365]

Love the pop up pics

[@runninwiththedevils]

@artw3365 thanks!