Game #64 - Devils at Edmonton Oilers
by Steve Lepore on Mar 7, 2010 6:00 PM EST
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PrintNew Jersey Devils at Edmonton Oilers, Mar 7, 2010 8:00 PM EST
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Radio: WFAN 660 AM
Previews: Here's Fischer's, and do enjoy The Copper and Blue for some funky Oilers insights.
Song to Get You Pumped Up But Also Make You Think Deeply About Tonight's Game: Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Fight Like a Brave".
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 Oilers or Devils in general is OK. But please do not use this for other purposes and to talk about how RHCP's gonna totally suck with Frusciante gone again. Above all, go Devils!
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The Modell’s in Kearny is selling Red/Green jerseys for $135, and with every purchase you get 2 tix to Devils/Boston.
Do you know if they sell them at the NHL store in NYC?
by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
How is the NHL store in NYC? Do they carry things from all teams or just the original six and the Penguins?
hahha Penguins…but they carry every team, it’s pretty nice, plus they customize jerseys in like 45 mins. I just called and they do sell red/green jerseys!
by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Missing Oduya
Has anyone (like me) begun to rethinking the Kovy trade, not in terms of whether it was a good move (because I still like the move), but in terms of what we gave up? I was with a lot of people in thinking we really did well in what we gave up. I am not saying I would not have done the deal, but Oduya’s skills, though admitting he wasnt play as well as he is capable of, are ones the devils are sorely missing right now. Anyone have any thoughts in this regard, espesially coming into tonights game having had troubles defensively? Frankly, I wanted and still want to believe the Devils with Kovalchuk are legit Cup contenders, but (even assuming a healthy Paul Martin down the road) this is one of the least talented and prone to errors defensive squads out there for a Cup contender. Which one of our defenders are you confident holding the puck at the blue line, which one are you confident bring the puck up ice with speed, etc? Oduya at least brought those features in a defenseman and though his play wasnt superb when we traded him I can see spots and plays and shifts during a game where we miss him.
I don’t know. Oduya was struggling when he did play this season; he would go through games where he definitely didn’t break out of the zone well and handle the puck at the point. There was a reason why Lemaire generally played Mottau ahead of Oduya.
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There is no doubt you are correct that Oduya was not play well or nearly up to his potential; come guys do this the first year after a big contract signing and its more mental than anything. On the other hand, I dont think anyone will challenge the argument that Oduya is a far more talented hockey player than Mottau and that assuming Oduya is playing well there is no question he would have been very valuable down the stretch. I think the fact remains that Martin aside (and assuming Martin to be healthy) there is no defenseman on the Devils that so much as approaches Oduya’s skating and skill level/potential. Lou had to give something to get something, and that something he had to give (in terms of this year and this team) was Oduya, not Bergfors. Having said that I’d still make the trade, but even with Martin, I dont see defensive skill on this team for a deep run. Almost all teams that make a good run have at least a pair of highly skilled defensman.
I agree that that was a motivation for Lou. But that only means something if we resign Kovy. And also we have to face the fact that we ZERO skilled defenseman on this team. I am not even talking about a Rob Niedermayer. Im talking about a defenseman with above average skating and puck handling abilities. We dont have one.
If Martin was healthy and 100% it would be better. But your right we really dont have a stud defensman offensivly.
With Kovy here, I think its our only real weakness.
I agree with you to a certain extent, Max16, and I disagree with you as well. I think you’re kind of defeating your argument a little bit when you say we miss Oduya right now because no defensemen on the team matches his skating/skill level, but then you would still make the trade. I think thats a bit of a conflicting statement. There is no doubt that our defensive core this year isn’t nearly as strong as it has been in past seasons. However, Johnny Oduya was getting overpaid ($3,000,000 per year) for the talent that he was bringing to the table on a nightly basis this year. Thus, although I think Johnny played really well last year, I think he was inconsistent at best this year and not worth the money. I would instantly pull the trigger again on this deal if I had a chance to go back in time and rethink it. Its gamble but at the same time, we gave up comparably little for the arguably the best offensive weapon in the NHL.
I do agree though that we have a bit of a gap in the defensive core. I think it relies on Martin to come back as strong as we know he’s capable of. There is no doubt that the strength and focus of this team has shifted from defense to offense. We’ll see if things work out.
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I can understand how you see a contradiction Tim. I explain that simply by saying we had to give something to get something. Before Kovy we were a one line offensive team and, I think, out in one round in the playoffs. Now I think we have some offense, but the defense on this team is just underwhelming, is totally non-skilled. There is no D man on the team right now that has above average skating skills.
Third Line
One more thing to put out there: Cangilosi and Chico were mentioning the other night that with Clarkson back, out third line may also be able to produce some goals. I agree, but does anyone else feel like me that Niedermayer should be moved down with Pando on the fourth line considering his strong defensive skills, and that either McCammond or Zharkov should move up to the third line to give it some more speed up ice, etc. I like (as I think chico mentioned as well) have been impressed with Zharkov though he hasnt scored, he may benefit from more ice time and bring a bit more jump to the third line. The fourth linke of Pando and Niedermayer would then in my view exclusively a shut down line. Any thoughts?
I agree about giving more ice time to Zharkov, and Pando has been iffy lately. A line with him and Niedermayer would defiantly be something to consider
by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, I think we need to make the third line something players not in on the first two lines compete for. Frankly, I like Zharkov’s work ethic and skating ability, putting him with Clarkson on the third line may be a good idea. Now what about Brian Rolston? His going to be a mainstay on the third line ever though he has had such poor production?
News from Gulitti you may not like
What you may not mind: Skoula is in for Fraser.
What you may mind very, very much: Peters is in for Pandolfo.
Source: Gulitti.
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I hope Skoula doesn’t trip over his own two feet and give up the puck for an easy goal.
And why oh why would anyone put in Peters over Pando?
Zach Sortini maybe? I’m not sure, really.
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win
I think there putting Peters in so he throw his weight around a little and he did’nt he played with the Oilers.
Jay has been looking a little rough. Put the new D guy in! I’m all about it!
Skoula is on his first shift.
And it went OK. Nothing of note happened. Just like this game so far.
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Weird camera angle
I’m so accustomed to watching games with the cameras on the other side of the ice, where the benches are at the top of the screen.
Watching the players change at the bottom is really throwing me off.
Oilers with the first shot of the game and maybe second? Brodeur held steady on the stash-in attempt.
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Also, good work by Zubrus to clean the puck up as it was loose after the shot.
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Good work by ZZ Pops to get it in deep and set up the high slot shot for Mottau there. But it was deflected out of play, sadly
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Delauriers played really well against us last year when we were in our worst stretch of the season. Omen?
That game was in Newark, I wouldn’t be so concerned.
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Important play by Elias to tie up Brule from taking that shot there.
Too bad the Devils eventually iced it.
You know what’s throwing me off the broadcast? The MSG-esque lighting on the ice and that the benches aren’t facing the camera.
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Now a third straight Devils icing. Goodness, Devils, you can’t change with those!
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Edmonton has almost all the pressure so far.
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 7, 2010 8:20 PM EST reply actions
Devils finally get a change; Oilers nearly get the benefit of a bounce, but Brodeur keeps it out.
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Zach Sortini will sit in the box for…something? What did he do?
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Replay shows him trying to do a thing with Clarkson and the ref doesn’t want any of that. Weak perhaps, but the Devils are now on the PP.
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by John Fischer on Mar 7, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Devils only to set up for a little bit but not much happened on the PP. Unfortunate.
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Powerplay
Is honestly extremely frustrating. Come on lets get some pressure for once this is the WORST team in the NHL. Really pathetic.
PP hopefulls
I would like to at least see us control and cycle the puck thats it for right now. Get that down and then the D will get out of position and boom goal. Stop with these ugly passes and 4 guys going for the same puck against 2 D men.,
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 7, 2010 8:28 PM EST reply actions
Observations so far
They’re hitting better, passing better, defending better, and forechecking better. Looks encouraging!
Big scrum in front of the net, the puck was loose but ZZ Pops couldn’t put it in. First real chance for the Devils.
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I’d like it more if he hit the net a little more often.
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Strong shot by Salmela – much better – Deslauriers fell down to make sure it didn’t squeak past him.
I get the sense that while Edmonton has this possession they’re just not quite in sync enough to be truly threatening so far.
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Skoula good defensive play in front of Marty, then enters the zone w/ the puck for a good chance (don’t know who took the shot)…
Salmela. That was Salmela.
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Thanks
That pair has been playing more than Mottau and White so far..
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 7, 2010 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Andy Greene’s not on the bench? Hmmm.
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In the meantime, Skoula and Salvador was out there.
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Good catch. I’ll try harder, thanks.
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Peters and Sortini share some words.
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First period over
The Devils looked better as the period went on, but so far it’s been even. Oilers had more possession but couldn’t string too much together, the Devils couldn’t generate much inside short of a few instances.
0-0 and we shall see how this second period will go.
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I’m not sure. I haven’t heard anything just yet.
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He looks OK. Decent positioning, decent on the puck, perfectly acceptable defending by him.
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One thing I like better about tonight's game
In Calgary they had 12 hits all game and they’re up to 10 already. I’ve always thought they have more success when they hit more.
Go Jets
Go Devils
Perhaps. I’d take the hit stat with a grain of salt because each arena’s scorekeeper judges hits all kind of different ways. For example, MSG highly over-counts hits whereas the Rock doesn’t.
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True. The scorer’s can only overcount so much.
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Second period underway
And Andy Greene is out there now. I guess he just had an equipment issue.
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Edmonton strikes first and let the complaints begin.
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Edmonton 1-0
Gilbert Brule scores on a one timer in the slot. Brodeur got a piece of it but it wasn’t enough.
Salmela and Skoula were in the same part of the ice, which is a big no-no. I don’t think Skoula did anything wrong, he went after O’Sullivan behind the net; but Salmela’s man was open.
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i'm pretty sure its back on cablevision now
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
thanks man.
When the Devils can beat the worst team in the league I’ll start watching again. this is pathetic.
amen
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Should I hold you to that?
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Rangers are next so you have another chance..
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 7, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
I'm with you on that one
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
are people going to start realizing that if you look back the past like 20 games. We’ve managed to give up a goal within the first 3 minutes of the 2nd period. We’re going nowehre if we can’t beat the worst team int he league. Pathetic. At least the oscars are on. Oh wait…I have Cablevision…FML
Hmmm…is that really the case? I guess this post deserves an update. (7 games have played since then, if I’m not mistaken)
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I'm just really frustrated.
And I’m pretty sure it’s beginning to be clear. We’re not an ELITE team in the NHL.
Holding on Zach Parise on the forecheck
Parise loses his balance, wraps up an Oiler and so the Devils get to kill the penalty.
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Good save by Brodeur to bail out a bad clearance by Langenbrunner on the PK, clears it himself to kill the penalty entirely.
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Another big rebound, Gagner puts it wide. Guess a successful PK isn’t the same as a a response.
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Surprise, surprise, the ZZ Pops line gets some offense going.
Zajac passed the puck but just ahead of Parise unfortunately; it would have been a fantastic shot.
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Kovalchuk just charges forward and takes it right to the net. Deslauriers with a tough save.
Hmmm…Langenbrunner now with Elias and Zubrus. I guess Lemaire is trying something here.
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Devils to kill a second penalty
Zubrus is going to the box for a slash. He’s not happy with the call.
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So far the best offensive chance on this Oilers PP has come from the Devils PK off a rush.
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He has every right to be, that was a BAD call.
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Don’t blame him….Replay shows that call was bogus
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 7, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Skoula is out on the PK here. Good clearance by him, Deslauriers covers it up again.
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Teams with a worse power play than the Devils: The Edmonton Oilers.
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I thought you were done with this game.
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No longer watching, just following here. Should I look on the brightside of things lately? Being that there is none?
You can look on the bright side of things?
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Dean McAmmond’s not on the bench. I guess that would explain some of the line changes?
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it sure looked like he was hurt
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 7, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
The Devils have done well going forward in the neutral zone, but once they get into Edmonton’s zone, it just gets sloppy. Good defending by the Oilers; but seriously, Devils, show some patience on offense. You’re not getting anything done by rushing and forcing passes.
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Kovalchuk is on the ice.
I guess he’s OK
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Deslauriers is catching the puck well, maybe the Devils need to try shooting the puck lower?
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Nice save Marty
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turning the game off
predictions. Edmonton wins 2-0.
desiauriers gets a shut out, and the Devils contemplate calling up the entire Lowell team for a rest of the season swap.
You’ve already said you were done with this game about 15 minutes ago. Now you’re announcing otherwise as if we care.
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You know, Brodeur’s been pretty solid tonight. Another save off an open shot in front.
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I am seeing his game this way too.
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 7, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Just got back
Listened to 1st on radio, seeing 2nd now. Hello Patrik Elias, Where are you?
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HUGE SAVE by Brodeur!
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I guess Brodeur doesn't make big saves doesn't he
OH WAIT HE DID.
By the way, TERRIBLE giveaway by Salvador.
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We get it. You don't like what's going on.
You’re contributing nothing.
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You live with the good, you live with the bad. Every team goes through slumps.
Obviously you don’t know the pain of being a Giants fan for years.
I’ve been a Bills fans since the Super Bowl years. That’s a slump.
by fearloathing13 on Mar 7, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
at least youve been to superbowls. 4 in a row is impressive
the last time we were relevant, was 1969
True. If only they would have stayed sober they might have won one.
by fearloathing13 on Mar 7, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
i don’t think anyone is denying it. It’s an uninspiring game for the most part.
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 7, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
except Marty
someone call 911 for our power play
by Devil_Hard_Core on Mar 7, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Salvador's the new Mottau
After Calgary’s 3rd goal, he’s in my dog house.
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Wanted: Defenseman who can get the puck on net
After watching the Olympics, did it make you remember how much we miss Rafalski? He never took the big slapshot, but had one of the best snapshots meant to be tipped in all of hockey. The Devils’ D men keep missing the net. When you miss, sometimes it becomes a clearing for the other team, but most of the time, it rarely allows for rebounds. Parise thrives on rebounds. . . . we need more pucks on goal.
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Anybody else think that Lemaire wont be back for the playoffs?
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if that happens, its too bad, i really do like him.
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
I wanted Johhny Mac since the day sutter got canned. when he went to lowell i wanted to scream.
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
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sutter smiling is as rare as a solar eclipse
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
He has to be on deck for the job no matter what happens.
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 7, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone remember how depressed sutter would be after a loss in the press conference. he would literally have his head down like he had a blistering head ache. couldnt have been very encouraging for the team. lemaire on other hand is so relaxed during press conferences, almost like he has just polished of a bottle of french wine,
he will be the coach
i really do not think Lemaire is the problem here. He does need to get this team gelling again like they were. I know that! change the lines!? Lou- loves Lemaire! The team needs to wake up and get it going as well.
Second period over
The Devils have been fine moving the puck through the neutral zone but terrible when it’s in the Oilers’ end. Forcing passes and shots that are stopped by the Oilers, who then counter attack. This leaves the defense with issues and when they make mistakes – like Salvador’s big giveaway – it’s no wonder that the Oilers got 16 shots on net.
Brodeur’s been solid. Skoula has been good. But overall, this is not good for the Devils.
It’s only 1-0. Will they make a game of it?
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I think we make a game of it and win in the third. But offensively there is still not enough balance. The third line is dead. Rolston and Neidermayer are simply not producing.
Ugh, Rolston just kills me…he doesn’t play with the grit someone his size should have and he’s a pushover on the boards.
zharkov creates space with his agressive skating. could open up room for elias or kovy on second line. move neidermayer for fourth line. he is exclusively defense
who plays center? Elias whose FO% is like 39%
by Matthew Ventolo on Mar 7, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think he’s a pushover, but he’s never been a gritty player.
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agree rolson is doing virtually nothing productive on the ice. yes he has a great shot, but how often does he actually get a high quaulity shot? I think mccamond and zharkov are more well rounded players for the third line
Third period is up
And the lighting looks better for some reason. Maybe it’s me?
Anyway, what will we see?
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I like Andy Greene jumping up on the play. I don’t like blind passes into the slot.
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Does anyone agree that its not a lack of effort here? I see 5 players skating hard on the ice but as individuals. there is a team congruency that is lacking in this game.
I think that’s a proper assessment of the effort. It’s not that the Oilers are outplaying the Devils, but the Devils’ not being in sync has really been their downfall here.
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Elias picked up a loose puck but he couldn’t maintain balance and so there was no shot in the slot. A shame.
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agreed but man do i have hope and i know we can be explosive.
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 7, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Well, this was a crazy sequence in front, who knows what was going on. At least Elias got the puck in the slot off balance but he gets a shot off anyway.
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Well. You see…I got nothing.
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You know, I don’t understand this constant refrain of “the worst team in hockey” when the Oilers aren’t playing like the worst team in hockey.
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by John Fischer on Mar 7, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
When we made the trade for Kovi I said that our team was going to be scary, little did I know that it was going to be true. I thought that we’d bee scary good though
We threw Kovy
into a trap system. I was a bit worried that wouldnt work. And it seems it isnt.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 7, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Really was hoping the team would click and spark.
Hav ent seen it yet
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 7, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Breakaway for Kovalchuk, but Deslauriers closed the 5-hole in time.
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Marc-Antoine Pouliot scores on a one-timer
Terrible backchecking, White’s beaten, Salmela caught standing still, Edmonton up 2-0 now.
It was a heck of a shot by Pouliot
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Another horrible giveaway by the Devils in their own zone and the Oilers nearly cash in, but Brodeur robs them.
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His first real error of the night. Awful.
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by John Fischer on Mar 7, 2010 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
He’s in Lowell. No.
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by John Fischer on Mar 7, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Hahaha, I know that, but next year…?
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not saying its his fault, but he’s gonna retire soon…
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Now there’s all kinds of a fracas here.
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Elias serves Peters’ minor.
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by John Fischer on Mar 7, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
why the hell is elias serving this??? peters is a distraction to the team. totally untalented. teams that win cups dont waste a sweater on a player like peters.
Peters got a misconduct and left the game. Someone’s got to serve the minor.
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by John Fischer on Mar 7, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
if devils loose this 2-0 to the worst team in the league it will have to go down as one of the worst losses this year.
THE worst lost of the year.
when the devils lose, they lose is spectacular fashion.
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Elias is in the box because
Lemaire is trying to send him a message. BTW – Skoula puts a great Kovy pass over the net . . .
I have respect for most sports fans with 2 exceptions: NY Ranger fans who grew up in New Jersey, and Dallas Cowboy fans who can't name the capital of Texas.
What message would that be?
That when the minor is done he wants an offensive player on the ice right away?
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by John Fischer on Mar 7, 2010 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Well now Mottau had HIS giveaway. Who on the defense hasn’t coughed up the puck yet. Greene?
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Not to continue on this thread, because I hate being negative...
But these two games are feeling kinda “rock-bottomy” to me.
agreed, and its looking like rock bottom is in sight!
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I cant blame Lou. I think its as simple as the fact that none of our young D are really there yet. Most teams that win a Cup have a young player that fills a hole on a team they werent expected to fill and for very cheap hit on the cap. We really dont have a young player like that.
How do you explain
How we dominated beginning of the year, and now we look, honestly, like the worst team int he league.
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 7, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
7:41 left. Will we see a goal by the Devils?
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Whatever you say about the Devils...
The Oilers really revved up the Delauriers tonight. Thanks, I’ll be here all week.
Anybody going to the retro jersey game, used to be really excited, now the only thing that is bringing them is the retro jerseys?
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Kovalchuk seems to be the only Devil who has had dangerous shots – not jams in front – in the slot. Deslauriers made a tough save there.
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Kovy
would have had a better cup chance on Atlanta this year at this point
by Drew95.00.03 on Mar 7, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
by the looks of it, might be across the ocean
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
So Disappointing to this point.
Marty gave them a chance to beat a team that they absolutely, 100% should beat. The Oilers thought they were getting one of hockey’s elite teams and stepped up. The Devils… I just don’t know.
On a positive note...
This red and green jersey looks and feels super comfortable. Definitely recommended.
haha thank you…getting mine on thursday
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by Josh Weinstein on Mar 7, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
2:59 left. Something Devils? Anything?
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Clarkson called for holding in the offensive zone. No one has brought this up but he was a non-factor tonight.
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He hasn’t been able to be much of an offensive threat since he came back. Not that he’s a dynamo, but he always was at least a wild card in the offensive zone.
by Steve Lepore on Mar 7, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
he has done almost nothing. He hustled a lot though. Wish he would have hit someone since peters doesn’t know how to
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Mar 7, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Say Hello
To 3rd place finish in the Atlantic. Philly is playing VERY well. and will catch up to us. We’ll be lucky as a 7 or 8 seed.
We may be playing awful
But Philadelphia is not passing us with Michael Leighton in net. Not happening. You can be as negative as you want, but were not getting passed by Michael Leighton.
by Steve Lepore on Mar 7, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions