Game #63 - Devils at Calgary Flames
by Steve Lepore on Mar 5, 2010 7:00 PM EST
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New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames, Mar 5, 2010 9:00 PM EST
TV: MSG Plus (HD)
Radio: WFAN 660 AM
Previews: Here's Fischer's, and check out the awesomely named Matchsticks and Gasoline for Calgary news.
Song to Get You Pumped Up But Also Make You Think Deeply About Tonight's Game: Guns N' Roses "Used to Love Her".
Join myself and Fischer in the comments. Da' Rules: all comments must be clean and relevant to the game. Tangents are acceptable and talking about the Flames or Devils in general is OK. But please do not use this for other purposes and to talk about how Axl's just a sad, crazy, cornrowed genius. Above all, go Devils! Let us put them six feet under.
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Brent Sutter still talks in a monotone, boring voice – that hasn’t changed.
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These previews are underrated. Stevens hit on Kozlov in 1995; “Your Next,” and a Chico story about Sykora’s pet chinchilla.
I know he was out of it, but I always laugh when I see his chin strap riding under his nose when’s he skating off. Is that wrong?
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
I do too so it’s all good. I watch the Top 10 Hits all the time and that is still my favorite.
by fearloathing13 on Mar 5, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Just a quick mention
Great pick for a song. I think Sutter is a good coach but of course Lemaire is better.
This photo of Sutter next to the stat of “5-14-4 since Jan. 6” – perfection.
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Flames win the opening faceoff.
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They also had the first shift on offense (no shots) and just took the first icing.
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I believe Steve Staios got that shot on net?
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So far, the game has been battle after battle with nothing really coming of it for either team on offense.
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Oh no
Kovalchuk ran into the end boards and he’s down.
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He gets up under his own power.
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I liked it more than I thought I would. Keeps the game moving and players are less likely to ice the puck
by fearloathing13 on Mar 5, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Calgary got a puck in front, Brodeur stopped it.
Pandolfo gets a shot on net, I think the Devils’ first?
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Makes the shots 3-2 in favor of Calgary. Not a whole lot of open play. This plays to the benefit of Calgary, since they really could use a goal since they haven’t scored one yet after the break.
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Brian Rolston tried to go through two defenders, managed to get through, the puck wasn’t really shot, but the defensemen were hooking and slashing.
Sarich takes the minor penalty.
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Note: There is no Kovalchuk out here.
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The crowd is murmuring, not a whole lot of noise. Bad acoustics?
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Well, the Flames got two shots after killing the penalty and they were heard. I stand corrected
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Kovalchuk’s back on the bench. Good.
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And he’s out there. I guess the thumb needed some protection.
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DEVILS SCORE!
Great takeaway by Greene, threw it up, Zajac wheeled around, and dishes it for PARISE!
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Fantastic stickwork by Zubrus, feeds Elias, but Kiprusoff robs him!
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I’m amazed the D on Calgary didn’t try to do anything to him. I didn’t get the guy’s number but he looked like a pylon with Zubrus moving about.
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Fans are booing because the Devils’ second line had a strong shift and the Flames D took a penalty in their own zone.
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Kovalchuk is out on this PP here.
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PP looks good early. Good possession.
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Devils’ PP didn’t do much after the first minute, but better than the first one because of that first minute
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Great steal by McAmmond.
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So Kovalchuk goes in deep, loses the puck behind the net, gets hit by two Flames and he….comes out of the corner with the puck.
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Well, I did say in my preview that I think both he and Rolston want to prove something to Sutter.
Maybe it’s that.
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Great knock-away by Rolston to deny Iginla a big shot.
Stajan eventually had th epuck in front and, well, it was deflected up.
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NHL Gamecenter?
(Note: This is not the place to talk about streams so I’m sure you’re not going to ask for one.
And I’m doubly sure no one else will say anything about it.)
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John can I ask for his email is no connection to this question?
by fearloathing13 on Mar 5, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Well, if he/she wanted his/her email made public, then wouldn’t they put it in their profile?
Or likewise, you can put yours there and they can email you?
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Ok, just wondering since I know you don’t want links posted
by fearloathing13 on Mar 5, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
That’s fair. Good to know you know what’s up.
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Some cable providers are showing NHL Center Ice for free this week too.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
YES! That’s absolutely right.
Check your provider’s channels. You may be getting this on Center Ice.
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I believe you’re right. WFAN has a free feed too.
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Last post just to clarify (plus, I don’t want to disturb the forum): I live in an area where we don’t get MSG+, but the website claims we do and so does Comcast. I am listening to it on WFAN right now, just wanted to see if anyone knew anything…thank you!
by jweinstein116 on Mar 5, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
For the record. Matt Loughlin and Sherry Ross are great broadcasters.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
First period over
Calgary’s hitting, hitting, and hitting some more. Honestly, they generated more with it early; but ultimately a bad pass out the corner by Bouwmeester was picked off by Greene; he throws it up, Zajac dumps it off, and Parise beats Kiprusoff to the left post. Since the goal, the Devils have looked better.
Zubrus and Rolston are looking good. Zubrus’ stick handling is great, set up a great chance for Elias that chance by making the Calgary D look like a pylon. Kiprusoff robbed Elias. That’s my memorable Z moment. Rolston’s giving a good effort in both ends, splitting two defenders to draw the first penalty of the game and denying Iginla a late one timer.
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Claude Vilgrain is being interviewed by the Maven
His dad was in Port-au-Prince during the earthquake. Fortunately, he was OK.
Vilgrain is now a coach of his daughter’s team.
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He also designs parks.
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Flames started it off with a good shift. Not exactly a good start for NJ; Calgary is still sticking to the plan of battling along the boards to create space.
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Two icings, Calgary equalizes
Long shift, Calgary gets it in front, Langkow spins with a backhand and it’s in.
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I’m not sure where the breakdown was. Brodeur didn’t have stick all the way down and so it slid through. Tough break.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
You know, there’s a pattern with your comments.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Sort of. Any more guesses?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
like the old saying
opinions are like butts. Everyone has them and most of them stink.
Go Jets
Go Devils
This word, I don’t think it means what you think it means.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Flames fans are booing for a holding call well behind the play.
Big Dollars Staios caught holding Kovalchuk’s stick.
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I’m just messing with you.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Gust?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Oh no
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Kovalchuk had his pocket picked and Curtis Glencross charges in and scores on a breakaway.
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Zach Parise goes to the box!
For roughing!
What?
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That looked accidental? Hmmmm.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Glencross rushed ahead and shot a laser to the top right corner in the slot.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
hrmp
and now a penalty?
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
Leave it to the Devils
Calgary hasn’t scored in 5 periods, so who can they score 2 quick ones against?
Go Jets
Go Devils
Calgary now on a PP
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Great kill by the Devils.
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they are going to need to figure out their goalie situation during the off season because I wouldn’t trust Yann Danis with making toast, let alone play goal
by jweinstein116 on Mar 5, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Coming off a week off during the Olympics.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
doesn't matter
He’s 37, and no matter how good the shape you’re in, age takes its toll. He is off a little bit, I’d say that justifies an occasional night off.
Go Jets
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David Clarkson and Jamal Mayers fight for no reason?
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decision to Clarkie for the takedown
Go Team USA !!!
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by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:11 PM EST reply actions
Clarkson lays the law down
eventually.
Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.
When there's a WILL there's a WAY
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
shouldn’t us subscribers get a partial refund for the free previews? I mean I paid full price. I don’t want to pay for this week :-)
Go Jets
Go Devils
I don’t know. Complain to NHL/provider?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
not quite the energy we had in the first
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by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:15 PM EST reply actions
Yikes. Calgary somehow didn’t get that rebound in.
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The Flames have certainly been riding momentum here. The crowd’s now into it and they’re not getting just shots on net but scoring chances.
I’m not sure what specifically the Devils have to do to turn it around, but actually getting those pucks over the blueline on clearances would be a nice start. That’s a third shift that the Flames had their offense extended due to a bad clearance.
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Listening to the WFAN broadcast not getting a sense...
any traces of that magic that was apparent in the game vs. San Jose?
Not in the second period at least.
Go Devils!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Well, ZZ Pops did something there; Salmela forces an offensive zone faceoff with a long shot.
That’s a nice change of pace, at least.
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Tuesday’s game wasn’t enough?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
That said, tonight’s not his best night. Good hustle but the second goal’s largely on him.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
He played GREAT Tuesday…but Im just waiting for him to take over like he did in Atlanta. He had the ability to steal games there. Havent quite seen it yet here, but new system might be affecting that.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Our Power play
needs to be more consistent and have more than 1 shot and out, it’s frustrating with that talent out there, although it seems the scouting report on us is to aggressively hound us, rather than be passive on the PK and it works, we don’t have good point presence unfortunately besides kovalchuk (sans the shorthanded goal tonight).
Also, can langs stop trying to pass 10 defensman (obvious exaggeration) – he knows better, just put shots on the net. Not a big fan of langs – a 3rd liner at best at this stage of his career.
Langenbrunner is on pace for career highs. He’s not a third liner.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Too often I see them play the puck into a zone where one defender can cover two players.
Go Devils!!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
John, Thoughts on that MSG commercial with the Olympics? Good job by MSG.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 10:25 PM EST reply actions
I agree. That was good.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Regardless of tonight's outcome
Danis better be in net in Edmonton. If you can’t play your backup against the wors tteam in the league…
Go Jets
Go Devils
we lost twice to the leafs. I think we might not wanna joke around with the worst teams in the league.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Terrible giveaway by Greene in the corner.
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Salvador doesn’t go after Nystrom until it’s too late and Nystrom stretches Brodeur to score.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Well I'm done today
Hopefully I wake up with good news
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When there's a WILL there's a WAY
I’m about to give up on this too but maybe I’ll finish the period.
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by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
now to the people who say
Greene is our 1 defenseman (on the Espn boards)
case in point, his size puts at such a disadvantage, he gets roughed up in the d zone, and said result can and will occur
ZZ Pops was looking for a response, nearly cashed in up front.
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Given how much heat Mottau gets
Where are the boo-birds for Greene?
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He’s had some very bad plays/turnovers the past stretch of games. I’ve been kinda bummed since he showed such great potential at the beginning of the season.
by undersuspicion426 on Mar 5, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
still won’t result in a goal unfortunately
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by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Im wondering
why green, is loving turning the puck over everytime he touches it
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
is loving turning the puck?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
over. loving turning the puck over. giving the puck away.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
No, sure isn’t, but these second period trends are extremely annoying. And the fact that we continue to give up 3 or more goals constantly lately is even more alarming.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
The second period on Tuesday was great
This. This was not.
The Flames grinded it out, got the turnovers, and cashed in. The equalizer wasn’t bad; but Glencross’ shorthanded breakaway goal hurt; and Nystrom’s goal could very well be a killer.
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OK. How about a suggestion?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
well put himself behind the bench.. work before
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Laviolette. oh wait, he should have been the coach from the start of the season.
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
How about getting Martin back so this team can play with a full line-up for the 1st time this season before making any rash decisions.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
fair point and I keep forgetting that Martin will return soon.
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
god speed his recovery
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
one man is not going to turn this around, however he will help
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
so why change the coach (he’s one man)? It hasn’t been a complete meltdown. Top 4 in the conference and have been the division leader since December. There’s 20 games left. Getting back #1 Defensemen will help a lot.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
or back on our blue line
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
So your suggestions are Lou Lamoriello – who has vowed not to do it ever again; John MacLean – who hasn’t been head coach in the NHL; and Scott Stevens – whose experience coaching has only been an assistant.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
I really don’t know who is out there and available, but i too in the past posts have expressed disappointment in the coach.
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
anything does not have to be a coaching change. but something needs to change because this bad playing has been going on too long
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
So what do you want changed?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
maybe some benching then. wouid that not be to harsh. and mite get to point across
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Who?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
look i'm not trying to put the team down.. all im trying to say is something needs to change because this has not been working the past month or so
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
Health has been a major issue ALL SEASON. Again, let’s all wait until Martin gets back. The D will have good Depth then. The forward lines are finally healthy and should be steady for the rest of the season (minus scratches). Making coaching changes and benching a depleted Defense is not the answer. This team needs to play together again, get some chemistry going, and play Devils Hockey. 20 Games….
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
maybe...
we’re just not as good as we thought we were beginning of the year? Marty, despite whatever excuses people wanna make for him, is not the same goalie, showed that in the olympics, last year in the playoffs, etc. He is more inconsistent now, and struggles in bunches when he does.
Our Defense really hasnt looked good since the end of December.
Our powerplay is abysmal. Etc. Etc.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
Of course. Explaining how the goals against happen are just excuses. All goalies should stop all shots at all times.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
so if Danis was giving up 3+ goals per game, which brodeur has been….we wouldnt be ragging on him??
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
how about Slava Fetisov!! or Claude Lemieux!! Chico Resch!!
…or we let the guy who brought the Devils their first cup steer the ship until this team is healthy.
that was…..15 years ago. Quite possible things have changed since then?
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
Your suggestion was Ken Daneyko. I don’t think you should be talking about who is and isn’t a good coach.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
The Flames open the period with an icing.
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No, he is not.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Needless to say, the Devils need to at least start off this period with some energy and some actual offensive shifts.
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Night all. 5am wake up call for me so enjoy the rest of the game. See you Sunday.
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 5, 2010 10:53 PM EST reply actions
Well so far, the game hasn’t been mostly in NJ’s end. That’s a positive step.
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Zajac had a good shot in front, but he didn’t get all of the puck to really put it in.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Where's Doc?
“A little more than 5 minutes played in the opening period” C’mon Steve…
Go Jets
Go Devils
NBC Sunday
And a general break from the Olympics.
by Steve Lepore on Mar 5, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Fourth line is putting offensive pressure on Calgary.
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I wish I knew. I will say that Calgary isn’t as physical as they have been in the first two periods.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Well, the Devils are playing better in this period but that means little given the scores and the number of passes going astray.
11:51 left. If the Devils want to make a comeback, they’re going to need something soon in my opinion.
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next 4-5 mins are crucial..
they HAVE to get a goal here.
This is definitely not Kovalchuk’s night. He was open, he fires the one-timer, the shot was hard enough, but the direction wasn’t correct and so a good chance goes begging.
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Flames score on the rebound.
Matt Stajan pretty much nails the coffin here.
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the zajac line
is no way our top line,
without parise, they are a 3rd line at best, maybe a very mediocre 2nd line,
So Brodeur makes the first save and….no one goes after the rebound.
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Other than Stajan, of course.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Flames 5 - Devils 1
David Moss just sees a loose puck down low in the fracas and he puts it in.
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a month
since the flames scored that many
i had a feeling that they would of course score a bunch against us, it always happens to the devils
If you’re going to blame Marty for those last 2; fine.
We’re just going to have to disagree.
THE JOB OF THE DEFENSE IS TO GET TO LOOSE PUCKS AND REBOUNDS SO THE OTHER TEAM DOESN’T HAVE EASY CHANCES TO SCORE GOALS.
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I’ll be even clearer:
Andy Greene-Bryce Salvador has been terrible tonight.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
somebody's
sitting in Edmonton besides Brodeur of course, please
Like who?
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
doesn't matter
actually someone who’s been playing well would send quite a message. Look, if so-and-so can be scratched, I better gey MY ass in gear.
Go Jets
Go Devils
one of the
Ahl Defensmen we have playing NHL minutes, i don’t care take a pick Fraser, Greene (atrocious tonight), or Mottau (although he had a decent game tonight)
Skoula should get a chance…so who will it be? Fraser? Salmela? Mottau?
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
it's not brodeurs'
fault, he’s unlucky, and has a bad D in front of him, bottom line,
this D is the worst i have ever seen of the Devils, andi i’ve been watching since 92 w/ fetisov, kasatonov, driver, albelin days
Do you have a point?
You know, no one is saying nothing is wrong.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
no but if you say what you see.. just seem to get attacked
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Attacked? I don’t think that word thinks what you think it means.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
1. You said Marty is old and slow. He’s not Marty of 2001-2003, but he’s still Martin Brodeur.
2. You mention Firing Lemaire
3. You to Bench the entire Defense
C’mon…
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
benching the D was a joke firing lemaire is something i don't want but may be good and sorry to say Marty looks old agree or don't thats how i feel key word I
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
i'v been a fan since 86 seen some of the worst devils hockey and seen some of the best always stood by our team however i have the right to speak my mind.. when they do something good i will let the world know it the same as when they dont
by lifes_crisis7 on Mar 5, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
No one is saying you don’t have the right to say what you think.
Likewise, everyone has the right to respond accordingly to what you think.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
I also can speak my mind when I feel someone’s comments require a rebuttal. As can you.This is America.
This team has flaws. No one is denying that. I just feel your solutions aren’t going to make this team better. Again, this team hasn’t played completely healthy all season. It’s almost a miracle that this team stands where they are right now. Give it some time. It’s a long season. Lou has made moves that he feels will make this team better (Kovalchuk, Skoula for depth). This team is still new to many players b/c of injuries and players leaving (Bergfors and Oduya). Give it time…
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
No one said there was nothing wrong with the team. It was your solutions that are bogus
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
We’ve officially coughed up First in the Atlantic. Does anyone see us going on a tear, and overcoming the Pens, who have made 2 big moves at the deadline, and are defending champs? ehhhhhhhhhhh
Not entirely true. The Pens won yesterday and that alone put them in first. The Pens play one more game than the Devils this week, so even if the Devils won tonight – a Pens win tomorrow would put them in first.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Do you see anything about this team right now, that looks ANY different from the team we saw before the break. Its the same ol crap.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Id put money
That Edmonton beats us. Trap game. and with how we’re playing….i wouldnt be suprised to lose to the worst team in the league.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
to tell the truth
I’d rather they not be seeded higher. Lowers expectations, raises the level of their competition, therefore they play better. Look at San Jose vs. tonight.
Go Jets
Go Devils
Good gravy, Fraser and Salmela to decide to have a boneheaded move in front of their own zone and Calgary nearly cashed in.
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Needless to say, no, the Devils haven’t tried to make the score more respectable.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
I think we’ll lose. The leafs already had fun with us. why not the oilers
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 5, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m honestly not scared. I just have expectations.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
what's there to be scared about?
yeah, they’ve been playing poorly, yeah, the division race is tighter than it was in December, but honestly, I’m trying not to care.
The Devils have 19 games to get themselves settled down and WIN A PLAYOFF SERIES. Kovy and Elias will start potting some goals eventually – they’re too good not to. ZZPops is always solid. Clarkie is back for energy, Martin comes back in a week or two…
As much as I’d get an ulcer if it happened, I’d take a 5-6-7 seed at this point as long as we WIN A PLAYOFF SERIES. or two. or three. or four.
preferably four.
Calgary takes a penalty. Giordano will go off for holding.
Maybe we’ll see a consolation power play goal?
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CONSOLATION POWER PLAY GOAL
Langenbrunner was stopped by Kiprusoff on a one-timer, very nice looking.
Only there’s a rebound and Parise puts it in.
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And now with a tounge in cheek and a Caps Lock on
I BLAME KIPRUSOFF HE’S OVERWORKED AND HE HAD A BAD OLYMPICS AND HE’S NOT AS YOUNG AS HE ONCE WAS HE NEEDS TO BE BETTER AND MAKE THAT SAVE AAAAAAA
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
that was a fun little goal,but maybe they should do that through out the REST OF THE GAME
by jweinstein116 on Mar 5, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. I’m just being snarky.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
Not that I’m making a commentary on anything
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KOVALCHUK SCORES!
2:34 left.
Kiprusoff with a soft one.
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Devils now down by 2 with 2:34 left
Hmmmmm….well, it’ll be an interesting end.
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Flames are taking a time out. Smart move by Sutter.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
Offensive zone faceoff with 2:29 left.
Get ready to see a lot of the top two lines.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
Not matter what, this is a good sign that this team does not give up no matter what the score is..
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 5, 2010 11:24 PM EST reply actions
This is at least one positive.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
The Devils unit: ZZ Pops-Greene-Kovalchuk?!!?!
I get the idea but Kovalchuk on defense? Uhh….I’m at a loss.
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Empty net for 1:55.
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1:11
Bourque had a shot at the empty net and it gets deflected out of play. Marty will have to be back in net now.
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43 seconds left.
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Devils take a time out here.
Well, nothing left to lose, really.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
Brodeur back in net sort of as the faceoff was out of the zone.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
28 seconds left and Calgary is caught with a hand pass. Faceoff not in the zone.
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by John Fischer on Mar 5, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
I have a question
How the F__K can you score with 4, count ’em FOUR, players behind the Flames net?
Go Jets
Go Devils
Flames win
Kovalchuk coughed up the puck – goal against
Greene coughed up the puck in his own zone and Salvador reacted too late to Nystrom cutting across – goal against
Salvador reacts slowly to a rebound as Stajan got to it first – goal against
Rebound pops up high defense is unaware, Flame gets to it on the flank – goal against
Notice a trend?
Also, the Devils took way too long to respond with much of anything against these goals. Score not indicative of how bad the Devils were.
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Seems like
that trade at the deadline for depth should have been a little bit higher up
Go Jets
Go Devils
Sunday night's dream headline
Danis blanks Oilers, Devils offense explodes with a 7-0 win
Go Jets
Go Devils
Defensive breakdowns again
Starting to happen way to much this can not be a trend(seems like its getting there) something needs to happen. Blasted with 3 in the second and 2 within what 25 seconds in the 3rd this needs to stop
too late for something to happen
That was Thursday. They’re going to have to find a way to make it work with what they have. I posted it in another thread, Martin’s not as ready to come back as we all hope he is. Lou had said after the Skoula trade that it was (I forget the exact words) very unlikely Martin would be back next week.
I suspect at least 2 more weeks without Martin.
Go Jets
Go Devils
The first period was great. The rest of the game until the last five minutes was an absolute train wreck. Each goal against more demoralizing than the next. It is simply incredible to me that the Devils have the lowest goals against in the league right now. I sincerely hope that the return of Martin has the type of impact we all expect.
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The funny thing about the lowest goals against average per game is that it further highlights how bad the team is playing now. The Devils weren’t making as many big defensive errors earlier in the season despite it largely being the same players. Hence, the additional concern, in my opinion.
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