[Mike Morreale] Juste une mise à jour rapide des Devils sur l’entraînement de ce matin : * Bastian est éliminé contre les Rangers mais « progresse » * Tatar a pris une journée de maintenance * Lazar « ne pourra pas patiner pendant un moment. *Ruff a laissé entendre qu’il reviendrait à 12 attaquants / 6 défenseurs contre les Rangers le JEU
Just a quick Devils update off this morning's practice:
*Bastian is out vs the Rangers but 'progressing'
*Tatar took a maintenance day
*Lazar 'won't be able to skate for a while.'
*Ruff hinted that he would return to 12 forwards / 6 defensemen vs the Rangers on THU— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) March 29, 2023
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Lazar out « for a while » is bad news
Thank God going back to 12F/6D. It’s good to rotate some depth guys in and out to keep them fresh since we have a playoff spot locked up. Even sprinkle in a few maintenance days for the top dogs. But we need to get into a groove again – the Rangers certainly are right now.
Feel bad for Lazar, thought he was fitting into his role really well in the small sample of game action we saw.
I’m wondering if tomorrow is going to be more of a proper representation of how the lines will settle in for the playoffs. 2 weeks out from the end of the season and this is a significant game for the standings against your likely playoff opponent. This is the time to stop experimenting and start solidifying your lineup.
I don’t think I can have Wood in our playoff lineup. Same with Smith. I know their role and identity guys, but Bahl Boq and Yegor have all been better defensively than these guys and are borderline liabilities on the ice