To be clear, the Devils did great on this deal. They landed a guy who’s just over a year removed from being MVP, and the price was basically four nickels for a quarter. We all know about GM Sunny Mehta’s previous comments about goaltending uncertainty, but nothing in there is in conflict with what he ultimately did on this deal. If goaltending has the highest variability of any position — and it definitely does — then that doesn’t mean you never try to improve it. It just means you don’t overpay. Mehta very much didn’t. This trade should be a good one for New Jersey.

And maybe it ends up being a perfect fit. Jesse Granger thinks it might be.

Henrique game worn 2015-16
Clarkson game worn 2007-08
Zidlicky game worn 2013-14
Niedermayer authentic Pro Player
Pesce Fanatics replica

I’m enjoying seeing more 2’s on the fridge. Interestingly, we’re .500 against the Metro, Atlantic, and Central. Our +3 games are basically just from the Pacific, in a sense.

EDIT: The original creator of the visual schedule suggested filling in wins/losses/OTLs with different colors, but since I’m a bit colorblind I went with 2/1/0. Also, they are 2’s not a’s (it’s just my handwriting).

Damn… I might need to pick up one of these sweaters. So crispy

Tell me if I'm crazy with this idea: Larkin for Meier + 1st rd pick. I think Detroit is getting good value, sure Timo hasn't been lighting up the lamp but he's a streaky play and can string a bunch of goals together quickly. If we need to add more to sweeten the pot I wouldn't be against it either.

muuah ha ha ha

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So yeah, it's been confirmed that these were just stickers. New masks on the way in the coming days. Thankfully we can lay this to rest now.