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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 4, 2022 at 6:59 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 29, 2022 at 8:22 p.m.
Thread: Cup Champs
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 3, 2022 at 11:39 a.m.
Thread: Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Erkadurk347</b></div><div>Can you put a link to an article that says he’s out for the year? Not saying ur wrong, I just can’t find anything that says that he’ll be out for that long and I’m curious. If that’s the case, then I’ll edit this and sign or trade for a third string goalie to play as the backup.</div></div>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some Sad News I can confirm… Devils Goalie Jonathan Bernier is heading to surgery early in the new year, and will be out for the season Huge loss for NJD, hoping Bern is good to go by next season… the carousel continues <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJDevils?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#NJDevils</a> <a href="https://t.co/luzXs9iOjb" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/luzXs9iOjb</a></p>— Gianni (@GianniNJD) <a href="https://twitter.com/GianniNJD/status/1473691715278155778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">December 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The New Jersey Devils rough start to the season can be attributed to two things over anything else. One was injuries. Both goalies have been out at times, and it appears Jonathan Bernier may never come back this season.<a href="https://t.co/aqRfZdoE9m" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://t.co/aqRfZdoE9m</a></p>— Shop NJD Hockey (@ShopNJDHockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShopNJDHockey/status/1476898514408030216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">December 31, 2021</a></blockquote>



Ruff was also concerned about Bernier's long-term health due to hip injury. "I am worried. We’re all concerned about long term where this is going to go and what direction it’ll end up going. Worried and very concerned." Ruff said.

There hasn't been an official statement by the team saying Bernier is done for the year but all signs are pointing that Bernier is likely done for the year and maybe his career
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 26, 2021 at 12:34 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 20, 2021 at 11:20 a.m.
Thread: Bruins fans
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 20, 2021 at 11:03 a.m.
Thread: Bruins fans
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 25, 2021 at 2:10 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 17, 2021 at 9:54 a.m.
Thread: Contenders
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Going to need a RHD once we move PK. Pkg them for someone on the right.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Smith -&gt; RD
Bahl and/or Mukhamadullin -&gt; LD</div></div>

I maybe a Leafs fan, bit I absolutely love this Jersey team. I have said to friends I think they hang around the playoff hint THIS year longer than people think.

A long term top 6 that, if all goes to plan, just maybe one of the best in the NHL in 2 years. Hughes and Hirscher as a 1A-1B option enter the same conversations as Petterson and Horvat, Mc Jesus and Draistl (ok, they are on a different level), Scheifle and Dubois. The depth on wings is insane, as is the C depth (noting Zacha can slide back if need be).

Fitz's work on the blueline has been fabulous. Although they will need a RD after PK exits, it is a 3rd pairing RD - which are very easy to find right now. (Smith and Graves balance out the LD sooooooo well).
Depending on how Smith's game grows this year, the 3rd pairing very well be put together internally, but a savy vet signing could move the needle again. For that matter moving Johnsson for a similar contract works too. Fitz has options.

Blackwood for remains the biggest question mark. I say this knowing he has the game, but with a much improved blueline and forward unit, improved numbers should also follow suit. If Blackwood remains Blackwood of 20-21, I think this may become the biggest offseason need. If we see Blackwood 19-20, well, look out.

People spend a lot of time talking about the Rangers rebuild (and it's been impressive) but this Devils rebuild has been 100% on point over the last few years.