NJ Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald (finally) holds press conference!
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Your pro team is sinking sir….its a routine over the last 2.5 years. You are last in 5v5 scoring for over 12 months…what are you doing about it??….NOTHING!!!
Question: Tom, when will you be moving on so this team can begin to heal from the roster you’ve created and contracts that have handcuffed the organization? Thanks for taking accountability, but the only way forward is without you.
"I planned on extending Markstrom from the very beginning" is a terrible response at this time. It sounds like he doesn't continuously evaluate and isn't flexible with new information.
You do realize, that when you carry on about “accountability,” and then you proceed to NOT hold the Hughes brothers accountable for ANYTHING, it means NOTHING. Keefe, “I wouldn’t even consider benching Luke, because that will hurt his confidence.” Who? Nemec? Well, he better get his sh*t together if he wants to play.” TF, “I beliege in this group..” in other words, ain’t nothing changing, anytime soon. Complete clowns. Fire Fitzgerald, AND Keefe.
He looks awful, nervous and weak. This is first I have seen and listened to Fitzgerald in depth. He's not competent enough to be an NHL GM. He's also just average smart. oy vey "Keefe and I are in lockstep" = We are in serious trouble / We have 2 average IQ Devils fans running the team.
Oh, and Tom. NEVER admit as a GM that “you don’t even look at the standings”. I had to play that back 3x to make sure I heard it correctly. We fans can obviously see that but you just admitted to how out of touch you are and that nothing will change.
Some of you "fans" are a joke. I'm GLAD they didn't get Quinn. It's not the Hughes Devils, it's the NJ Devils. They didn't need another right shot Dman. And you are crucifying Fitzgerald? At least he came out and faced the music. He has responsibility AS HE STATED for what is happening. HOW ABOUT THE PLAYERS START PLAYING TO THEIR LEVELS? But no, let's start "fire Fitz" chants yeah that's going to help. I'm glad I don't go to games anymore too many choades.
Tom decides to speak on the Devils playing like how “they should play” after a win against Minnesota, but in reality. The first half of that game was dictated by the Wild and the Wild got super unlucky missing the net on a plethora of chances. The game could have been 5-1 Wild after half the game if not for them missing the net. The Devils don’t have a culture or system for that matter. We know the Avs are fast and forecheck hard. We know the Canes system is to forecheck you into the ground. We know the Oilers are a rush team and a specials team type of team. The Devils throw a bunch of slop onto the ice and hope for the best. And that’s why when injuries happen which they will to every team, the devils can’t plug in random players and succeed because there is no system or culture. It feels like they toss guys on the ice and say “have fun and Try your best” type of gameplan which never has worked in the NHL. Disgraceful team after being known for so long as being super hard to play against 😂. Team is garbage
how many games has marky totally killed within the first few mins this season , love the guy but he doesnt give them a chance to win EVERY night, maybe like 20% of the time
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Marky doesn't give you a chance every game – that's just flat out not true….way to press that Novo!! Great question
Definitely nervous you can tell 100%
Your pro team is sinking sir….its a routine over the last 2.5 years. You are last in 5v5 scoring for over 12 months…what are you doing about it??….NOTHING!!!
Resign today
This was ownership pushing him out there to speak. I didn't sense confidence or him feeling as though his job is secure.
Fire him today
Fire this bafoon
Question: Tom, when will you be moving on so this team can begin to heal from the roster you’ve created and contracts that have handcuffed the organization? Thanks for taking accountability, but the only way forward is without you.
Better audio than the official post. This organization needs to be less unserious
Sounds like he has no plan and just flies by the seat of his pants!
Dude is in WAY over his head, holy smokes 😮
That Markstrom answer was atrocious. That contract was an abomination when it was signed and it’s only getting worse
We definitely need “Fire Fitzy” or “Tom must go” or something like that chants tonight and every home game for the foreseeable future.
"How do you plan to add when your above the salary cap?"
who is this
"I planned on extending Markstrom from the very beginning" is a terrible response at this time. It sounds like he doesn't continuously evaluate and isn't flexible with new information.
Is this guy out on some sort of day pass??
He's a good GM in an awful town.
Players like danyo, fkn guy talking 20yrs ago gtfoh -figure skaters out there – confidently he holds this press after the wild win – lol😂😅
You do realize, that when you carry on about “accountability,” and then you proceed to NOT hold the Hughes brothers accountable for ANYTHING, it means NOTHING. Keefe, “I wouldn’t even consider benching Luke, because that will hurt his confidence.” Who? Nemec? Well, he better get his sh*t together if he wants to play.” TF, “I beliege in this group..” in other words, ain’t nothing changing, anytime soon. Complete clowns. Fire Fitzgerald, AND Keefe.
Fitz is like a politician… makes excuses and lies through his teeth. He knows he's getting fired.
He looks awful, nervous and weak. This is first I have seen and listened to Fitzgerald in depth. He's not competent enough to be an NHL GM. He's also just average smart. oy vey "Keefe and I are in lockstep" = We are in serious trouble / We have 2 average IQ Devils fans running the team.
Fire this Boozefaced moron already.
This guy is such a loser. Jesus Christ
This guy is a joke
Holy 💩 we need THIS Dano on air! Hold them accountable!!!
Fire Fitz has to be LOUD tonight!
Oh, and Tom. NEVER admit as a GM that “you don’t even look at the standings”. I had to play that back 3x to make sure I heard it correctly. We fans can obviously see that but you just admitted to how out of touch you are and that nothing will change.
He doesn't know what system keefe is running 🤡
Finally addressing the issues staring him in the face for 2 seasons now. Playing ‘bandaid’ GM has not been the way Fitz… gotta take action
Some of you "fans" are a joke. I'm GLAD they didn't get Quinn. It's not the Hughes Devils, it's the NJ Devils. They didn't need another right shot Dman. And you are crucifying Fitzgerald? At least he came out and faced the music. He has responsibility AS HE STATED for what is happening. HOW ABOUT THE PLAYERS START PLAYING TO THEIR LEVELS? But no, let's start "fire Fitz" chants yeah that's going to help. I'm glad I don't go to games anymore too many choades.
Tom decides to speak on the Devils playing like how “they should play” after a win against Minnesota, but in reality. The first half of that game was dictated by the Wild and the Wild got super unlucky missing the net on a plethora of chances. The game could have been 5-1 Wild after half the game if not for them missing the net. The Devils don’t have a culture or system for that matter. We know the Avs are fast and forecheck hard. We know the Canes system is to forecheck you into the ground. We know the Oilers are a rush team and a specials team type of team. The Devils throw a bunch of slop onto the ice and hope for the best. And that’s why when injuries happen which they will to every team, the devils can’t plug in random players and succeed because there is no system or culture. It feels like they toss guys on the ice and say “have fun and Try your best” type of gameplan which never has worked in the NHL. Disgraceful team after being known for so long as being super hard to play against 😂. Team is garbage
how many games has marky totally killed within the first few mins this season , love the guy but he doesnt give them a chance to win EVERY night, maybe like 20% of the time
#Firefitz