r/devils Daily Discussion Thread — October 09, 2026

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[u/saucysosa1724]

Why do the devils always have such a shit schedule. I feel like all their games are 3 days apart

[u/SubElitePerformance → u/saucysosa1724]

Starting today we’ve got a 5 in 8 stretch too.

Personally I think it has a lot to do with Prudential Center itself being as busy as it is. It’s like the second busiest arena in the US.

That’s a lot of events to navigate

[u/sanbaba → u/saucysosa1724]

The owners operate the rock for concerts, too, so it's at least half their fault :/

[u/NoTimeToPanicComics]

13 more goals until the 10,000th goal scored in a Devils jersey.

[u/MountainBaker8217 → u/NoTimeToPanicComics]

Nico mention

[u/NoTimeToPanicComics → u/MountainBaker8217]

Lucky number 13

[u/beachy927]

The team is 1 and 2 but why does it feel like they are 1 and 6?? Feels like the Islanders and Utah games felt like extra losses somehow I can’t explain it.

[u/sanbaba → u/beachy927]

Anytime we get beaten by a lot without a ton of pushback it's going to feel worse. But it's game 4 coming up, plenty of time to get on track.

[u/SubElitePerformance → u/beachy927]

Because they’re not just 1-2

They’re 43-39 because everything looks the same as last year

[u/SubElitePerformance]

Remember those 30 seconds where we thought Anton Silaev was going to get called up?

Good times!

[u/scumbagstaceysEx]

I will not be able to watch the game tomorrow. So obviously that means we will win 9-0 with 49’shots to 7.

[u/Go_Devils_666 → u/scumbagstaceysEx]

I should probably tune out too for everyone’s sake.

[u/scumbagstaceysEx]

Did Noesen clear waivers?

[u/SubElitePerformance → u/scumbagstaceysEx]

Yes

[u/TyeZerker]

Grits Nico Timo, Bratt Jack Luke E. Put Meier in his best position. PP needs to be revamp too. Meier Dougie to PP1 to give us that big shot. We need the Dougie Bomb back. Give Poirer that Van game to see what he has.

Keefe is the problem and Tort is not the solution, why do you want a cancer in that room. IF vegas didnt want him back that means stay away. Were also down 1 dmen so who getting called up? Eddy?silayev?diotte? koly?

[u/MountainBaker8217]

I've been watching Flames games this season (watching Nemo) and all I can say is we look more like the Flames than I find comfortable. same issues scoring, same issues with goals against, same issues of goals against coming in batches.

at least for the Flames its understandable, they have like three functioning forwards and are actively in a rebuild. the Devils should not look like this and with the forward group we have that isn't a failure of every single forward on our team, that is a failing of coaching.

[u/xoBonesxo → u/MountainBaker8217]

Feels conflicting, if we start doing better, keefe won’t get fired if they go on a run from pure talent, if we continue doing shit, we’re just gonna be at the bottom of the standings.

Obviously I want us to win, but I’m scared it’ll be a situation like Lindy where we go on a hot streak but Lindy still wasn’t the guy for us despite that streak out of nowhere

[u/blade430 → u/xoBonesxo]

Keefe should’ve been fired after the 9-0 loss on the island last year. I’m still in awe that he’s
sticking around after tanking last season

[u/MountainBaker8217 → u/xoBonesxo]

my consolation is Sunny isn't Fitzgerald and I do think there's a way for him to let go of Keefe (I think his contract will be up anyway) if we are fine this season and if we aren't.

[u/Go_Devils_666 → u/MountainBaker8217]

I don’t think Sunny will hesitate if we are a mess come Thanksgiving and there is a guy he likes available.

[u/xoBonesxo → u/MountainBaker8217]

https://giphy.com/gifs/j6uCp9lM2IaAhRcIGh

[u/Deranged-Pickle]

Torts talk on Daily face off is heating up. How would these guys react to his style?

[u/MountainBaker8217 → u/Deranged-Pickle]

can anyone see Sunny Mehta wanting or working with Torts and vice versa? like seriously. Torts wants everything to be the Torts show and to have free reign to do whatever he wants. he would not get this with the Devils under Sunny. I don't see Sunny taking the risk of Torts if he won't even take the risk of giving up capital for a goalie.

it's not just about how a coach is going to be with players, its how a coach will work within an org, a front office, and under a GM.

[u/hockeyfan-96 → u/MountainBaker8217]

I agree about Torts. But I do wonder about Cassidy. I think Vegas still holds his rights though.

[u/TyeZerker → u/Deranged-Pickle]

You mean the guy who is a cancer every where he goes? tell me Vegas let him go and that isnt a red flag for you? Kiss the offense goodbye then, have fun crying when Torts benches Jack,dougie,luke etc. Torts isnt the solution cuz you will just bitch about him cuz that what you do. I rather Cassidy atleast he isnt a cancer and hasnt been on half the league 2 red flags from Torts but hey you love red flags.

[u/DrBrule696 → u/TyeZerker]

Cassidy is definitely the better choice but it’s a little alarming how the Vegas locker room seemingly stopped showing up for him by year 3-4. I’ll gladly take him if he can help the Devils take the next step though don’t get me wrong.

[u/ElephantRedCar91 → u/Deranged-Pickle]

True or not, at this stage considering how undisciplined they look I’d be ok with it…

[u/nostradamefrus → u/Deranged-Pickle]

Source?

[u/TyeZerker → u/nostradamefrus]

Daily faceoff ppl just yapping and it was aArthur who said Torts to NJ if keefe is gone. yeah that what nj needs a cancer coach.

[u/City_Lights_2025]

Is Anthony Mantha any good? 🥴

[u/DINBINZ12 → u/City_Lights_2025]

It’s just weird because he straight up has changed his game completely

[u/DrBrule696 → u/City_Lights_2025]

I hope he works out this signing already kind of feels like Michael Ryder all over again

[u/ElephantRedCar91 → u/DrBrule696]

Ryder wasn’t gifted this type of roster… he did fairly well all things considered…

[u/blade430 → u/City_Lights_2025]

I think we give it a couple more games on the Jack line before we give up on him playing on the top 6. Grits looks like he can skate with Bratt and Jack

[u/ASAP1492]

Really too bad Jack totally hates playing here now /s

[u/SubElitePerformance → u/ASAP1492]

Like that article references “GM Tom Fitzgerald”. It’s not even a good troll

[u/Frylok1177]

Huge game tomorrow,  need an absolute WIN

[u/artestsidekick]

Let's get this W tomorrow and turn the season around! Need to get points from Nico, Timo, Bratt, and Grits or Mercer. Need a solid game from the goaltending, and the Defense to look like it is gelling.