Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Game 4 - New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers
by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 5:00 PM EDT
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PrintNew Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers, Apr 20, 2010 7:30 PM EDT
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Radio: 1130 AM Bloomberg Radio
Preview: Here's the preview I wrote earlier. Here's a link to Broad Street Hockey.
Other Playoff Games:
Phoenix Coyotes @ Detroit Red Wings (Coyotes lead series 2-1), 6:30 PM EDT, TSN
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators (Penguins lead series 2-1), 7:00 PM EDT, VERSUS, CBC
Chicago Blackhawks @ Nashville Predators (Series tied at 1-1), 9:00 PM EDT, VERSUS, TSN
San Jose Sharks @ Colorado Avalanche (Avalanche lead series 2-1), 10:00 PM EDT, CBC, VERSUS
Song to Get You Pumped Up for This One: Like you need a song, but here's a mindset to have: Overkill's Wrecking Crew.
Join me in the comments tonight. Remember to keep all comments clean, generally on-topic, and generally civil. Yes, the playoffs are nerve-wrecking; but let's display stronger nerves. Of course, support the right team: Go Devils!
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I said it before
but I’d like to repeat myself. If we do this two things, I think we’ll win
1) Screen the goalie
- Especially on Power Plays. That’s how Rolston got his 2nd goal.
2) Don’t leave your a flyer by himself on the opposite side of the net
I never want to see 4 Devils and Brodeur covering the same area and leave a guy wide open on the other side of the net.
I won’t be able to watch it live, but I’m recording it and going to watch it later.
Go Devils!
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
i absolutly agree with you. cause brody is playing awsome they gotta back him up and support him with some goals.
by bamisgr8125@aol.com on Apr 20, 2010 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
Must win...
Devils need a win here tonight… I’m not sure we’ll see another 2000 if they lose. Alright let’s go boys!!!! Big win tonight…. LETS GO DEVILS!!!!!!!
OK - I clicked on the song
Steve – It’s the 1st time I’ve ever clicked on one of your song links. Partly because we have different tastes. But I clicked on it tonight for Karma. . . . the wrecking crew better be dressed in White tonight.
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.
I’m not Steve, but thanks.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Do or Die
Although technically it isn’t a do or die, in reality we must one this game in order to make this a series. LETS GO DEVILS
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pelley In?
Looks like Pelley is in for Corrente according to TG over on Fire and Ice. Skoula is also likely in for Fraser.
Hopefully this team comes out fired up…if it wasn’t for Marty, they wouldn’t have gotten to OT last game.
Team that wins this game
Wins the series..
With that said. LEts go Devils.
Starting Lineup per TG
Forwards: Zach Parise-Travis Zajac-Jamie Langenbrunner. Defensemen: Paul Martin-Andy Greene. Goaltender: Martin Brodeur.
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
hopefully for the best
I think Jacques does the lineup shuffle too often but I think this is a good look for them.
Ironically, he’s kept the same lines through Games 2 and 3 for the most part.
Will Langenbrunner wake up now?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
except after game 2
he decides to put in a rookie defenseman for Skoula. And he started Langs with Niedermayer and Rolston…the checking line he had for Game 1, but then changed back to the Game 2 lines.
Oh Captain, My Captain!
Langs needs to do more than just be on the ice. We need our captain more then ever!
by KcinTheGreat on Apr 20, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Will you fight?
Not with a direct link to the “Captain, my Captain” but it is at the end. You can imagine the Devils on the desks looking a Langs.
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pens 1 - 0
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.
Ottawa has no chance in this series.
they blew it
Let’s not cross a line.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That, I think, is the point.
Let’s start off with a good start first, I think.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Nervous Nervous Nervous
I hope the DEVILS dont feel like me.. Anyway we got this!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!!
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
So far, the first attack by NJ…misses the net.
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There’s a sing-song “Marty” chant by the Philly fans because…of something.
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Recognition for his Vezina nomination
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do they chant marty?
when he hasnt played bad….isnt that the typical appropriate time to do that? but then again…nothing about Philly is appropriate.
Philly fans were climing trees and setting cars on fire when the phillies got into the world series last year
So you can only imagine how “mature” they are…..
by letsgogiants98 on Apr 20, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait
What in the world?
There’s a call on the ice. Did Clarkson get suckered into something?
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No
It’s Rob Niedermeyer for hooking.
Sigh.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
good call too…stick on glove and the pull….Asham drew the call..
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Not sure where their head is at early.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
great save marty
start chanting now u morons
And Brodeur with a big grab. Richards has the puck bounce forward but Marty holds it together.
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Devils with the first penalty kill of the night.
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Skoula with a shot on net, I believe the Devils’ first.
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My goodness...They Chant Booooooooo
even when Boucher does nothing. I REALLY want to light this bum up for 4 goals at least.
The power of low expectations!
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Offense hasn’t shown much yet. Defense looks a bit more composed.
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Not sure if this was the case for the first game, but is this the first game called by Doc so far in the series?
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
he called the first, then cangialosi called the other 2
by letsgogiants98 on Apr 20, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
So what are the lines now? I haven't really paid attendion to that after Kovie came in 8 seconds in.
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
I’m not certain. I swore I just saw Rolston with Zajac and Parise for the last shift but it could have been a changing line.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
4th line looks like PLLL-Nieder-Clarkie (or 3b)
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
You would think Clarkson would fit the mold...
of a perfect playoff player…like our dear old Claude. Yet he seems to be off balance in the sense he is all agitation and grit with not enough attention paid to his skill and common sense.
You give Claude little credit; he was a more complete player, more of a scorer than Clarkson currently is.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Claude was amazing
Clarky is a decent player.
And better in the playoffs
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
Clarkson seems to be trying TOO hard
Like that talk with Scott Stevens has him giddy.
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.
penalty shot
nooooo
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
Kovalchuk nearly busts through but a Flyer hook by Richards stops him.
Richards…TO THE BOX
The fans…UNHAPPY ABOUT THE CALL
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Anyone watch the Power Play?
they are always not happy……
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
KOVALCHUK HITS THE PIPE HARD!
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Agreed. Terrible puck luck this series.
I have tickets in Section 107 and you could just see pucks trickling past the net in game 1 over and over.
by Doctor Smack on Apr 20, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
c'mon langs........
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
Langenbrunner had the idea but hit it too wide.
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5-3
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
For 8 seconds.
I love how the Devils are looking on this PP. Best non-scoring PP this series, really.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Rather, 6 seconds.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Timeout Jacques!
Just kidding . . .
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.
Coburn actually grabbed jersey on Zubrus. Impressive. That’s finishing the drill.
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And the fans go WILD!!!!
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Yes the penalties are legit so far
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Don't jinx it please.....
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like whatever Stevens said the Clarkson, he has taken to heart. He has been far more noticeable thus far than the last three games.
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Well, intentional offside by Langenbrunner sends it back.
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smart play actually
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
Holy another one? were getting gifts
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
Devils are still letting the Flyers control the zone when 5 on 5
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
5-3
lol……flyers are really showing discipline here
Cross check by Pronger HE’S CAUGHT!
HE’S FINALLY CAUGHT!
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Absolutely legit call. Flyers fans hate it when their players get caught so the crowd reaction is expected.
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Another Penalty! Devils need to score or we will look bad.
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
KOVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
KOVALCHUK SCORES!!!!!
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Thank you Parise for taking that hit to make it a veritable 4-on-2! THANKS FLYERS!
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
KOVY FINALLY SCORED!!! WOW!
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
GOTTA LOVE THAT CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOO
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
THANK YOU TIMONEN!!!
His hit on Parise took him WAY out of the slot and giving him the space to move in!
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My goodness philly fans
are the worst on earth
Because your 6’5 center flops on a gliding chris pronger run into?
by orangeandblack20 on Apr 20, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a SMART PLAY!!!!
You the thrid man is down on the board.. bring it as close as you can and rip it!!
VERY SMART
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
Its a Power Play Goal!!!!
- The number #1 Sam Rosen
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Big mistake by the Timonen
If there weren’t already 2 penalties, that’s a charge or hold. He took himself out of the play and made it a 4 on 2.
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.
Are they saying Patty Sucks?
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Ref you suck
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.
poor guys!
got an actual penalty called on their dirty selves actually called!
woah that post went a bit wild haha
apologies
Again, cross-checks, holds, and hooks are against the rules; but because it’s the PLAYOFFS and they are the HOME TEAM some may think they are above the rules.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
yea its a bit ridiculous.
I hate Pronger. He’s scum.
They were legit calls…You can’t wrap your arm with your stick around another players.. and you can’t check with the stick when its parallel with the ice on someones back..
Easy calls
They all have been..
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hence why philly fans
continue to amaze (not at all) me
Ahhhh
until a power play to the flyers
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
Great PPs to start. The Devils got into the zone, they had possession, they didn’t force bad shots, and they moved the puck well.
Also, they scored on a 5-on-3. Thanks Pronger! Thanks Timonen!
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Devils seem to be turning it on.
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
lol easy to turn it on on the PP for over half the game.
by orangeandblack20 on Apr 20, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The next Kill
will be a BIG one. Hopefully it doesn’t come until Game 5.
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.
Great time for a TV timeout
THe big guns have to be exhausted . . .
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.
Yeah!!!
PP- 1/5 not even halfway through the game lol
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
4 PPs and only one point. Gotta take advantage of those PPs!
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
It’s actually only 3 PPs for the Devils.
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Whats with the Flyer fans? Talk on your own thread. we can spare after the game.
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
I will decide this. Not you.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Excuse me.
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad we got our goal so early.
Now we can relax, right?
Doesn't seem like it was
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
a few minutes ago… Sorry I couldn’t resist…
I would guess early March
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOO
Keep going
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
If anything
dont boo the refs. Boo your team for being undisciplined morons.
You’re absolutely right!
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Pelley with a one timer and Boucher stopped it…but only just!
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Cough Pronger Cough
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
Boucher a little shakey on that save...
Nice play by Pelley and McAmmond
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
Because he’s not good enough to play in this series?
Though Leblond’s making that argument a bit harder so far?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess pronger will play 40 minutes this time?
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
Kind of hoping for a Lindross-esque hit at the blueline on him...
But I dont see Stevens
Why should we?
I love Pando though but Madden made him better not Niedermayer
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Kovy and Greene good job fellas
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
Oooooh. Some of the Devils’ clearances are a bit sketchy; but the Devils keep churning out offense. Good move by Kovalchuk.
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Richards with a big chance but Brodeur says no…and Richards said no either!
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Marty has picked up where left off. Good clear Parise
Creed: (Play well-Win=Praise) (Play Well-Lose=Praise) (Play Lousy-Win=Criticism) (Play lousy-Lose/Bandwagon Jumpers=Off with thier heads!)
Any violation of this creed is BLASPHEMY!
by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
No call on Briere for hitting Brodeur?
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Kicked his pad out…Little acting job by Marty.
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yepp got the warning...
I was afraid that would happen… Not gonna happen again
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by RolliePollieKovy on Apr 20, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah,
I would like to see a little better even strength hockey. Shots were 6-5 NJ on 5-on-5, but that push Phi had at the end was little much
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
True. An optimist may turn that around and say that the Flyers haven’t done much until that last surge.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, 12 shots on net by the Devils; 6 missed; 6 blocked; up 1-0 from Kovalchuk on a 5-on-3 power play goal. The PP looked good on their three opportunities and Kovalchuk is the boxscore hero with 5 shots on net to go with his goal.
Flyers look a better in 5-on-5, but can they keep it together to keep it that way?
All the same, it’s a good start. Let’s see how the second goes for the Devils.
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4-0 Pens
Just switched over and Crosby scores. He’s so good.
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4-1 Sens
Chris Neil scores a garbage goal. Before the loose puck, the pointman held onto the puck and saw TWO Pens slide down and still got it through. The power of patience.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
And he takes 2 minutes for shoving a Pen down to the ice after scoring. What a stupid player.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like the personal side of him
seems like such a whiner.
But i can’t say I wouldnt love having him on my team. Easily the top all around player in the league.
Yeah, Second Period Is A Critical One For The Devils
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
yes it is
Lets get this second period going and kill this game
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Radio broadcast has played a few HILARIOUS Lemaire interviews from today...
Apparently he has been working on his act. Well done…
Devil's power play still looks the same to me
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
I thought the power play before the second 5 on 3 and on looked really good. They were moving the puck fast and kept the Flyers on their heels. It sucks they only got one goal out of it, but that one goal sure does help, haha.
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Same compared to what?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The Devils power play effort in game 2. Yeah they score but goal productionis still low.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Also
They atill appear to be over cycling.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know. I think I’ll take 1 out of every 3 any day. That’s a real good rate, kind of hard to call low. Yeah, we want to see them score on every one, but that’s an unreasonable expectation.
Go Jets
Go Devils
Agreed
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
nice goal
I never thought Arron Asham would come back and haunt us like this. Getting goals and taking all these shots on Marty. Asham had real nice goal in the regular season on Marty. He fits in there REAL nice!
Good period by the Devils. They still look a little tentative cause they trying to stay out of the box and giving up turnovers.
They need to keep it nice and simple on the PS&G PP. They will get more of them!!
Philly is going to come out strong here in the 2nd period just like they did before.
Second period starts
Zubrus to the box for a cross-check.
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Pronger was down low and then rolled back to the point.
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Flyers looked good on that PP – except for the lack of shots/goals.
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Good pk
Cleared pucks when they were in front…
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Killed..Killed
Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed..Killed
ASHAM hits the pipe hard! Yikes!
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How the hell didnt the officials notice a Devil slam into the net?
It was clearly knocked off.
BRODUER!!!!!
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
BRODEUR ROBS GAGNE!!!!!
MARTIN BRODEUR IS THE BEST!!!!
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HOnestly
that was the best save I have ever seen in my life
Once again Marty to the rescue
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
Could that be the best ever?.......
Im trying to think of other great ones and none come close to that one
The other save against the Flyers during the Regular Season was damn good...
This one was just OMG…
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Radio Cast
If this is as ridiculous save as it sounds i cant wait to see it….we need to get going here
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So far, Philly’s controlling the period. But they aren’t doing too much with it
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You're right
Thank god for Marty. How could the the Devils not control that puck?
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
They better score for Marty
after THAT
Go Jets
Go Devils
by FrankG929 on Apr 20, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
ABSOLUTELY.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Hartnell Fell
But the fans felt it was a call. No dice.
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I think there’d be less posts if you mentioned what Flyers fans didn’t think was a call…
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Upon multiple replays, Gagne decided to be cute with the shot….so it was within range for a snag.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
tempo change
the Devils better pick it up now. they need to start matching it. they can’t let it ride on Marty.
But the score is still 1-0 Devils
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
ANDY GREENE WITH THE D!
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FINALLY! A SHOT ON NET FOR NJ!
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GREENE IS A BEAST!
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Second shot on net
Parise with a wraparound, easy cover up by Boucher – CROWD GOES WILD!
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Well that’s what happens when their goalie-of-the-year stops something he’s supposed to stop. It’s so cute!
by Marty 4 Prez on Apr 20, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
DIIIIIVE by the Flyers – good no-call.
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That's not a penalty thats trying to get position and failing..idiots
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe they should start skating into more elbows.
by Marty 4 Prez on Apr 20, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
A call on Niedermayer
Huh.
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So Asham hits Nieder
Don’t understand that one..Maybe an elbow?
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. This isn’t the refs fault. The Devils need a big kill.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Ron Ned. just got played
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Here we go again!!
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Carter scores on the PP to even it up
Just a well placed shot.
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Skoula again what?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah seriously… these announcers have blamed every single misplay on Skoula even when it’s not his man.
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He WAS in front of that. Carter had the angle past him.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
So, how will NJ respond?
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Not so well with that icing. Not a good period so far and that’s bad. Real bad.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
probably not have shot in 10 min like last game.
i hope not though
by brodeurman89 on Apr 20, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
How many times have the Flyers taken a puck away from us behind our net?
Way too many times.
It’s like Game 3 never happened.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Devils legs
left in the locker room during the intermission…whatever Jacques has been saying hasn’t been working
OFFENSE!
And it generates a call from the scrum!
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WOW
Boucher made a routine save! LETS SCREAM HIS NAME!!!
Haven't been able to watch the Devils on TV since 2008
To be fair, that was a tough stop for him with all of those bodies crashing his crease.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand that, but seriously…after EVERY FREAKING SAVE….
at games 1 and 2, did the devils fans scream douche?
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by Josh Weinstein on Apr 20, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
No. Why would you cheer/jeer a routine save?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure…just a question.
Haven't been able to watch the Devils on TV since 2008
by Josh Weinstein on Apr 20, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
why “the actor”?
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by Josh Weinstein on Apr 20, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else realize that...
Every Flyers Penalty is around their own net, or when there is a good offensive threat
But every Devils Penalty in at open net, in the neutral zone, when nothing is really going on..
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Devils need to use this PP to get some offense going. Period.
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I’m still waiting, Devils.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
are we really expecting the devils to generate offense on the PP?
by brodeurman89 on Apr 20, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you watch the first period? Really?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Still think the Devil's PP has improved?
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
You’re willing to ignore three good PPs for one bad one.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Not at all.
But lets be rational here. That last power play sucked. Or maybe the Flyers did an effective job at shutting it down. I refuse to believe the latter.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. That last power play sucked because of both – Devils not moving it well, Flyers PK picking up on the play well.
That doesn’t mean earlier PPs didn’t happen.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Parise
Anyone seen him? I know he has an assist, but I don’t recall him doing anything of significance. If we took half the time we took trying to force Kovy the puck- setting things up for/around Zach, we’d be much better off IMO
Who scored the sole goal for the Devils so far.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
It like the Devils are not even watching the puck. What gives?
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Skoula – I’m I the only one who thinks it was horrible him just standing there during the flyers goal?
No, but I don’t agree. I think Skoula’s being made out to be scapegoat there. What did people want? Him to dive down so Carter can skate around him easily for a shot?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The Actor out for a slash
I wonder how Kovalchuk is. He looked…slow after the whistle.
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Nevermind, he’s right out there for this PP.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Why 'the actor'?
Haven't been able to watch the Devils on TV since 2008
by Josh Weinstein on Apr 20, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
In Game 3, he claimed Mottau hit him in the face with his stick. He totally faked it and the ref didn’t bite. Hence, he acts.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with Chico
Zoobs is the only player looking like he wants to win right now.
Another PP. COME ON DEVILS!
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Well this PP is doing well so far.
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Great pressure by the Devils, but the clear shot isn’t so apparent. Still, good on them for not forcing things.
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From the behind the net view on comcast it looks...
like the devils are not getting anybody in front of boucher. he can see everything.
Well......
Let’s see if this can help too
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
ANOTHER PP. WE GOT TO SCORE
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
For anyone stuck listening to the radio...yet near a computer....
Someone has already posted Marty’s glove save on youtube.com……yay
WOW. Elias was tripped
The fans are honestly upset by this? IT’S A TRIP. You put your stick between legs of a moving player, he’s going to fall! THAT. IS. A. CALL.
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????
Zajac is going to the box for what?
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ARRRGH
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Briere scores top corner with a laser
Did Martin tip that in inadvertently? I don’t think so? Just perfectly placed.
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I want to see what in the world Zajac was called for – cross-checking per the score sheet but where was it?
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Yep
The way we’ve been playing, i’m surprised they didn’t score earlier. We left all those PPs without anything, this is what happens
Kovalchuk looks to make it 2, but Boucher makes a quality save.
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4-on-4 ends. Ugh.
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I figured out the devils game plan. ICE THE PUCK, THEN HOPE THEY DONT SCORE
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Its just not good right now.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Wow...
these refs are blowing it for philly too…
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Ugh.
Winning now requiers three goals against the Flyers.
This game is over. :-(
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by The Jade Scorpion on Apr 20, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Three total.
I suspect it’s over.
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by The Jade Scorpion on Apr 20, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly,
the Flyers seem to have the Devils’ offense regularly capped this year. Three goals in a game – in Philly – seems an insurmountable task.
Here’s hoping for a miracle…….
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by The Jade Scorpion on Apr 20, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I wanna know how the puck went through Parise's legs
When he was in front of the net waiting for the pass from Rolston at the buzzer.
This team needs...something in intermission
If it’s a pep-talk, then let there be a pep-talk.
If it’s a cold analysis, then let there be analysis
If it’s throwing a garbage can, then throw some garbage cans.
It’s only 2-1. It’s doable. But the Devils need so much more than what they have shown in the second. Brodeur’s made too many huge saves to be faulted. The D’s made too many important stops to say it’s all on them. The O’s inconsistent but they have shown they can do this.
The team will only win as a team or lose as one.
Death or Glory. It’s a choice, Devils. Make it yours.
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I like the garbage can idea…I hope Lemaire has the fire in him…
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by Josh Weinstein on Apr 20, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to completely miss the point, everyone.
This is not a list of suggestions. This is a call for hope. Hope that the team will do what it needs in intermission to find whatever they have within themselves to take this game back.
I’m not choosing to be negative. I’m being hopeful. I would suggest that more of you have that same mindset.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Its the Devils ineffective PP. Wtalked about this earlier today.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Excuse my tone, but are you thick?
It’s MORE than just the PP. It’s about getting pucks past the red line. It’s about making passes at all areas of the rink. It’s about putting shots on net. It’s about intensity and energy and confidence.
Yes, the PP is a problem. It’s not the WHOLE problem. The roots of these problems are mental and that’s why I want the team to sort it out ASAP more than anything else. We all know how well this team can play. It’s almost like they need to be reminded of that.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
here it is folks
it all comes down to this 20 mins…..langenbrunner where are you
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Zubrus
Talk about under the radar player! Regardless of how this series goes I have some major respect for this guy. I would love to see an A on that man’s jersey after this year!
20 MIN
Thats all we have to really make this game. I believe we can do it. Lets make Boucher shake in his skates
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
I thought the Devils understood that:
This game was a must win. I am not happy with the quality of play that we just wittnessed in the Second period. The Devils are not playing the puck. The Flyers are feeding off of thier emotionless play. Are the Devils scared of the Flyers? There has to be a reasonable explaination for this. I have already given my take on the refs but what is happening with the Devils? By the way, My post button is inactive. What gives?
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
I’m thinking about driving to Philly and punching the refs in the face because of that call on Zajac. I was just speechless after that.
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
that, and the second call on neidermeyer were just awful
these refs in this series are disgraceful
what did zajac do? I didnt see anything
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
i am being serious what happened?
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He tapped a Flyer in the midsection. They called it a crosscheck. It was a tap. They might as well give every center a penalty for taking faceoffs.
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve stayed quiet about the refs because more often than not, it’s a call per the rulebook. One can’t have it both ways where the other team gets caught but then complain about calls when your team takes them.
THAT said…what in the world WAS the Zajac call? Did MSG+ even replay it?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
No they didn’t..It was right after the faceoff and the clear…If he did do anything of the sort, it’s a stupid call..
But this seems to be the one series where the refs just like to call every little thing..
Problem is if this was 5 on 5 (which the Flyers have dominating in), I don’t think this game really changes…just the tempo gets stabbed when a whistle blows every few minutes
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
We have officially forgotten how to score an even strength goal
And it’s going to be the death of this team
Marc R.
Daneyko
is 100% right. I want to strange Carcillo.
hows it looking so far i just turned it on
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
why no forecheck??/Lemaire
anyone watching this game will know the flyers have dominated 5-5 and the whole game outside of the first 10 minutes. Devils offense is non existent 5-5. Why dont we respond to the flyers forecheck with of our own??? I have to say, not only are the flyers outplying us in terms of intensity, they are also out coaching us. THe flyers, it is clear, came into the series with a strategy. Lemaire keeps doing the same thing, no forecheck, switching lines indiscriminately and chaotically. lemairs inability to come to some consistent view of how his offensive personel should line up MUST explain some of the incredible offensive inconsistency on a team with so much talent. All those who argued “oh we will be in a good position to have offensive versatility with all the changing lines” i believe are being proved wrong. our offensve is confused and bewildered and i have to put some of that on Lemaire terrible handling of the lines.
I think forechecking is a penalty in this game…maybe?
by KcinTheGreat on Apr 20, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
id say more like 2 years ago when the devils lost to the rangers.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
News to Fischler
The Devils are winning in faceoffs 65-35.
Seriously.
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If we lose this game
Its because of the Refs. And I completely believe that.
lets go devils
lets go devils lets go devils lets go devils lets go devils lets go devils
yelling from virginia
i want revenge for 2004
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by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
lets go devils
right with you in DC!
LETS GO DEVILS!
by KcinTheGreat on Apr 20, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
There is only one question to be asked
Death or Glory, Devils? What will you choose?
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Martin with a good heads-up shot, but it goes right to Boucher. Clarkson not much of a screen despite being there.
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Well the PP did better later but no goal so w/e.
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Boucher is playing very good right now.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Now, why is there a review?
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It is very hard to be optimistic right now. The Flyers are man-handling the Devils.
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
That was a pointless review.
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Carcillo scores
I feel sick.
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Absolutely the opposite of what was needed.
Gutted.
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I second that
Good Night Fellas
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by LoNJDTechnology on Apr 20, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
WARNING
All of you who said you are done for the night?
If you comment again in this GameThread, you’re done.
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NOT HERE!
I have seen crazier things in hockey! Lets Go Devils!
by KcinTheGreat on Apr 20, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
lads and ladies.....
watch philly get comfortable….watch two late goals, win in ot
Ireland? An Ice Hockey Team?
You'd better believe it...
Sadly, it looks that way. But given all the other mind-boggling stops in this game, I find it hard to criticize but…ohhhh….
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
last game was the best broduer ive seen in like 10 years
and we all saw the result.if they cant win when he plays like that they cant win period.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
That's great,
but we need three.
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by The Jade Scorpion on Apr 20, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Puck got lost in between White and it was just an easy breakout from behind the net
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
I know he made a great save earlier
But that was bad
I dont know what else to say, maybe the devils want to lose?
They dont want to play well for a full 60 minutes for some reason.
Its either on or off.
It's the Flyers,
they just OWN us. The only possible matchup in the first round that could have done-in the Devils and, of course, it just happens to fall that way.
Oh, I'm sorry; did I poke a hole in the echo chamber?
by The Jade Scorpion on Apr 20, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Clarkson cut in the face. No, not from a stick, but from a puck.
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Of course
Too many men on the ice for New Jersey.
When it rains, it pours.
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Kovalchuk will serve the minor in the hopes of a kill leading to him being sprung from the box.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Flyers kill their own PP
Timonen with a hook after losing the puck. Parise could have been off to the races.
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Which they had "intentional flouls" in hockey..
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Devils about to go on a PP
But this one was legit dumb by Salvador.
How Briere wasn’t called just prior, I have no idea. I’m sure I’m just whining if I bring it up.
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Another Devils call
I can’t believe I’m seeing this.
The Devils were one of the least penalized teams in league all season. I know this is a rivalry but this is just horrid.
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And do what?
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The first game where only REAL penalties were called saw no calls for Pronger cross-checking Parise in the back of the head.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s too busy celebrating a penguins win…why would he look at the devils.
Haven't been able to watch the Devils on TV since 2008
by Josh Weinstein on Apr 20, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it too much to ask....
…. that the referees recognize that we watch the game to see the players play, not the officials call penalties? For goodness sake, the Flyers are flopping all over the place and the officials are calling penalties like they’re paid by the PIM.
hmmmmm
langs is playing horribly otherwise, not at the races
Ireland? An Ice Hockey Team?
You'd better believe it...
No, they change from game to game.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT A JOKE
We are tired lazy and falling into the old trap of undisciplined hockey.
We are just not good enough against these damn Flyers, period.
Briere scores on the loose puck
Brodeur makes the stop, had 0 chance at the rebound (was he strung up).
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It's miracle time
It’s looking real bleak for NJ.
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So what?
The Devils should be playing to win. Not to keep a player.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s actually been one of the only Devils skating hard every shift
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I;m very happy Doc is saying what he is saying..
Old refs would talk to players and “Manage” the games.
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Send Leblond out there....
to play the goon and kill someone. If you can’t beat them (tonight), beat the crap out of them.
Funny that...
a week ago when I said we should have not been playing all starters last game of the season to avoid playing these flyers….Most people were calling me a moron on this site…when in retrospect…actually…we didnt wanna play these flyers..they owned us all year, and continue to do so.
Despite what anyone said, yes, you are scared of the Flyers.
One f-ing goal
One goal. This offense just cannot produce against Philly for some reason.
This is ridiculous. One goal.
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by The Jade Scorpion on Apr 20, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Chico put it very well — the Devils are impotent outside of the PP right now.
by acasser on Apr 20, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they have to win game 5 if they want a game 6
Haven't been able to watch the Devils on TV since 2008
by Josh Weinstein on Apr 20, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't worry about keeping Kovalchuk,
but I would worry about keeping Parise past his present contract. There’s no way he’s going to want to play for this team anymore. Frankly, he deserves better too.
I love how random internet commenters know what players want.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would he want to play here? It’s a team incapable of getting past the first round. He wants to win. And you honestly think a team wouldn’t mind signing him, even if he is a RFA? He’s an elite player. Teams would jump all over him.
Teams are not going to give up an entire draft class to sign him as an RFA. Too expensive, especially in this cap driven world, and GMs are loathe to try it because then it makes their own fair game.
Besides which, there are fourteen teams every year that miss the playoffs, and eight more that flame out in the first round. The Devils are in the hunt every year, and that matters to a lot of players…. the playoffs are a crapshoot.
Honestly, they haven’t been “in the hunt” since 2003. And in case you haven’t noticed, poaching an RFA has already been done, and for a much lesser player. Not too many players like Parise come around every draft class, especially if you’re a team like Detroit that perenially drafts in the bottom of the first round.
GMs have a gentleman’s agreement to leave their hands off. They don’t always follow it, but most GMs won’t do it because they need to get along.
Kessel wasn’t an RFA signing, although Brian Burke was setting the team up to do just that last summer.
Exactly.
But how many GMs actually will go out and do it? Brian Burke doesn’t give a damn, so he’ll make an offer. Kevin Lowe in Edmonton went shopping several years ago and ended up overpaying for Dustin Penner. Most of the rest won’t, and it isn’t like many have the cap space to offer Parise money the Devils won’t just snap their fingers and match…. assuming of course ZP even wants to sign an offer sheet with said team.
Like I said, it doesn’t matter how many will actually do it. It’s just a matter of if one GM does do it and if Parise likes the offer and thinks he’ll have a better chance to win on that team. If so, then he’ll sign it. Will Lou match? Who knows? If he has the money, probably. But I wouldn’t be too surrised if he let him walk and took the compensation either. I didn’t say in my original post that “Parise is defintely walking”, all I said was Devils fans should be a bit concerned that Parise may decide he can’t win a Cup here, and goes somewhere else. The kid has been here for five seasons and he hasn’t gotten anywhere past Game 5 of the second round. I wouldn’t blame him for walking.
Most teams that go after RFAs and overbid for them are large market teams that desperately need an infusion of talent and headlines. Good teams won’t do it, because they’ll pay their own to keep a team together. If the concern is “winning a Cup”, why would he want to go somewhere like Edmonton right now?
Last time I checked, Edmonton isn’t a large market team. You say with certainty that “good teams won’t do it”, but you don’t have a clue what a GM will do because the time hasn’t come yet and the opportunity isn’t there. You’re saying it’s totally out of the realm of possibilities, and I’m saying that it’s definitely not impossible. Who says a team like the Wild, who draft like shit anyway, won’t offer him something, because they feel that they’re uncertain they can draft a player of his caliber? And who says he doesn’t jump at the chance to try and win a Cup in his home state? Especially if the Devils are going to perenially be a one-and-done playoff team. You just don’t know until the time comes, so you can’t say that it 100% won’t happen.
You’re right, I don’t. But Edmonton stinks right now, and will probably need a few years to turn it around. Minnesota isn’t so hot, either. If Parise’s interest is in winning a Cup, as you say, why would Minnesota or Edmonton be a good place? As an RFA, he can’t just take a lowball deal from an elite contender, because the Devils will match and be done with it. To pry Parise loose, you have to overpay and make him the focus of your team…. and that probably means there isn’t a lot around it.
As for Edmonton, they’re Canada. Ask them, they consider all six of their teams “large market”, especially as the six of them put together bring in roughly 1/3 of the NHL’s revenue right now.
Nowhere did I say that Edmonton is going to be the team that makes the offer, nor did I say he would accept a lowball offer from a contender. My point is (and pay attention): IF HE FEELS HE CANNOT WIN A CUP IN NJ, I DOUBT HE SIGNS JUST BECAUSE HE’S RFA. No matter what shape any other team is in, if Parise doesn’t think the Devils are capable of winning, then there will be no point in resigning with them, especially if someone offers him more money. Who knows, he might just want a change of scenery? And yes, I know the Wild aren’t too fantastic, but he might relish the opportunity to build something there. All that matters is whether he thinks the Devils can win. If he does, he’ll most likely stay. If he doesn’t, he’ll at least sign the offer sheet.
Parise isn’t going anywhere. Besides, isn’t he an RFA after this current deal, which gives the Devils matching rights?
That too.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
kovy has done nothing
and parise will probably be ready to leave after this.it is time to rebuild.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
series not over yet
I know everyone is going to say the series is over at 3-1 and start talking about off season changes and next season. But I, and I hope others join me, will not do that, because every game counts and even if the Devils so loose the series bring 6 or 7 games still makes a difference, and Im going to stick it through with this team until the end, and leave my off season comments for when its really over.
John...
Can I turn it off yet or do I still have to suffer?
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Life is about choices
It’s up to you.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
im from baltimore
man o man are they horrible.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, people complaing about having to watch the Devils makes me laugh
I’m about to voluntarily watch an incredibly crappy team. They could at least watch a playoff Devils Hockey team.
Devils have done it before…they can do it again! All I need to know!
by KcinTheGreat on Apr 20, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, to sum-up:
The Devils need to win three straight against a team that has won (and I’m only slightly hyperbolizing) 105 of the last 110 matchups, while holding the Devils’ offense to 2 goals or less in 102 of those games.
I’d say the odds are pretty bleak, whatever the actual stat is………..
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by The Jade Scorpion on Apr 20, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
What's the use?
Since the lockout ended, the Devils have flamed out in the postseason with Lou, Lemaire, and Sutter behind the bench. Simply making another coaching change isn’t going to change the result.
There seems to be a severe lack of intensity, heart, and backbone on this roster. The big question I see for this team going forward is how can they change the composition of the roster, who can be brought in or brought up to provide those missing ingredients, to provide the basic leadership that this team has been sorely lacking since the lockout.
by HockeyWeasel on Apr 20, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Clarkson can’t play yet…he’s still bleeding.
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Has anyone thought for a second
That maybe this Philly team is just better than us?
I think Philly matches up well against the Devils. I don’t think they are better.
Based on your argument, San Jose would really, really suck, too…. and they’ve only won their conference three years running, IIRC.
I guess us and San Jose being first round chokers lately is more accurate.
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Choking presumes that the choking team was winning.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
??????
Im sorry, if you are a 1 seed, and lose to a 8 seed, or a 2 seed, and lose to a 7 seed. You choke.
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No. That means you got upset. But go ahead. Change words’ meanings to fit your point.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
So choking, and being upset, are two different things?
a team can’t choke, and by choking, get upset?
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Let me make this clear for you:
A team who chokes means that they had a lead of sort and blew it.
A team who is upset means they were expected to win but didn’t.
Yes, you can do both. But both doesn’t apply to NJ here. Or San Jose for that matter.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hypothetically
If the CAps lost to the Habs first round thsi year…thats not choking? lol….your rationale isnt making anything “clear” to me, cuz its not sensical
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hypothetically nothing.
Look, if you’re going to be thick about this, then I’m not continuing.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not going to be thick about anything
If my team loses a series 4-0, or 4-1, and is significantly higher seed, and better team, then thats choking to me. In any sport.
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew Palmer is definetly right
John i dont know what in the world you are saying.
You are definetly wrong.
Wow
by Ahmad Bradshaw on Apr 20, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
At What point to upsets amount to choking?
if San Jose loses again, that is choking, actually…it was choking last year. The Devils continue to arguably (record wise) also lose to far inferior teams, so thats choking
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
If I had to try and put a finger on it, there’s something missing, those “intangibles” that are always talked about. Both here and in San Jose.
While he’ll never put up gaudy numbers, a grinder and character guy like Ian Laperriere is the type of guy the Devils could use. They had Claude Lemieux for the first two cups, Nieuwendyk for the third. Those kind of players.
They’ve just had our number this year…Doesn’t mean they are “better.”
Carolina had a winning record against us last year in the regular season.
The Rags dominated us 2 years ago in the regular season…
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No
they have a second rate goaltender who is playing a little above his skill level, but by no means are the Devils doing anything to test him and take advantage of the weak link in the Flyer’s chain.
Go Jets
Go Devils
Thank you
for putting your finger on it. Not a lot of traffic. Not a lot of rebounds. Flyers defenders going down all the time to block shots. Boucher hasn’t had to outplay Marty in this series, merely make the routine stops and wait for his offense.
match-ups
we don’t seem to be able to match-up to these guys, our 3rd and 4th lines are ineffective, whereas they are 4 solid lines. we need to get on all cylinders
Ireland? An Ice Hockey Team?
You'd better believe it...
This is awful. In my opinion worse than last year. We saw a team collapse in 45 seconds like an imposion. Here we’re watching a team that could (and has) go toe to toe with ANY TEAM in the league slowly collapse like a dying star. Ugh.
I will be watching game 5. As painful as it could be. But I’m done with this game right now.
Carcillo dives, Zubrus goes to the box for diving
Carcillo JUMPED.
Refs bit it.
At this point, it doesn’t matter.
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Misconducts to Carcillo and Leblond. I guess for some…words?
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it would be hilarious if the devils won 3 in a row after this,
not gonna happen but because of history it would be hilarious.the devils need to win the next game i cant stand to see the rock packed with cheering happy fans from the other team like 2008.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
actually if they lose on thursday it will be worse you will see if it happens.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
But this was the game to put your hope in. Now we need another miracle.
by fearloathing13 on Apr 20, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Um no
13-4 to the Oilers in ’84 and afterwards being called a Mickey Mouse organization was waaaaay worse than this. And probably at least 4 or 5 games this season alone.
Go Jets
Go Devils
Hell, I’d put Game 7 from last year over this.
This one was just terrible.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I say this because Marty stood on his head for as long as he could and the team in front of him didnt step up. this would be the crowning moment of his career. Winning the 4th cup and it was gonna be easy with Parise and Kovy
by fearloathing13 on Apr 20, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
heart
people are commenting this team doesnt have much heart, its hard to completely disagree. I have commented crtically on Lemaire in terms of handling of offense/lines, but I’d have to say I’ve been disapointed in Langenbrunner in terms of captaining the team. I was so proud of him during the Olympics, it stuns me. I dont know if being shuffled around to so many lines, even the third line at times which is crazy, has really hurt his confidence.
Devil Fans
Go to Game 5 please.. I would be there in second if I had the chance… Cheer on the Team…No matter what the outcome is…If you have the money, please go… Make the Rock the color it needs to be every game
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
I know its a business
But they shouldn’t let anybody with a Flyer Jersey into the arena on Thursday.
Go Jets
Go Devils
The closest you could come....
…. is to try and restrict ticket sales by zip code. Unfortunately, you’d have an ACLU case if you tried to ban people based on a jersey.
the capitals email all the people in the area who have attended games before they go on
sale to the general public.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Another shot into Boucher’s chest. Surprise.
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exactly what I was hoping for, and simultaneously being called a coward.
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
They should have
…. just tanked the last game of the season and taken on Boston. Then it would not have mattered what happened in that shootout.
I said that about 20 times
and got called a coward for it
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Because it’s stupid. The Devils didn’t tank for Mario Lemieux. They weren’t and shouldn’t tank just to avoid the Flyers.
Yeah, I felt otherwise for a bit but at the end of the day, you play who you get and the Devils have yet to rise up to the level where they needed to be for the Flyers – that’s on the Devils. That’s not on the schedule or anything else.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It was in the Devils hands that sunday. All they had to do was lose against the Sabres. lose by one single goal, and face an opponent they have actually beaten this year. But who knows? Maybe this is their fate.
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
according to most people on this site
that makes u a coward.
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
funny how all of a sudden I'm not a coward anymore.
Instead, I guess I’m an oracle of some sort. haha
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Who was calling you a coward? I think most people believed that the Devils needed to be able to beat any team in the playoffs regardless of the opponent. I don’t blame them for that thought. You don’t have a choice, when in the playoffs, of who you face. You move on and you hope you outlast the opposition. Just because the Devils could have faced Montreal doesn’t necessarily mean that a problem that has been reoccuring since January – an inconsistent offense – would have been solved.
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
dont remember specific names
but a bunch of people were attacking me, calling me a coward fan
by Drew Palmer on Apr 20, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
If you can’t prove it, then I suggest you cease whining.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Switching lines, game after game...
cant not be ignored. It’s idiotic.
i dont think the report from this which john writes is not going to be readable with rage, or even worse, the disappointment he conveys with it.
Ireland? An Ice Hockey Team?
You'd better believe it...
It’s going to the latter. And given some of the comments – I see we are now blaming the coach for the players not getting up to do their jobs – it’s not going to go over well.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not saying the coach is the only problem....
….but he is part of the problem. We’ve raged about his line combinations all year, playing some guys and not others, etc., etc., etc.
The players play, and the lion’s share is on them. Certainly we can blame the referees for how they are calling this series — though the players had to adjust to that. However, the coach has to take some blame for this, and it is easier to fire Lemaire than to trade off half the team.
it is easier to fire Lemaire than to trade off half the team.
Which might happen but won’t solve the root problems.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, it was the answer after 2009, right? Granted, Sutter quit on his deal but I doubt too many were unhappy about that after Game 7.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
But you can’t just come back in September with the entirely same set-up (with or without Kovalchuk)…. and it isn’t easy to trade off piles of players. Some have toxic contracts, some have no-trade clauses, some you want to build around.
i agree its mainly the players though the constant chaos in terms of lines from Lemaire could not have helped them by way of getting momentum offensively. But changing coaches wont make this a better team alone. It will be to be a fundamental change of direction in terms of personel on the ice. Id say you could start by asking which players on the current team are indispensable to the future, and must be kept. And to that question I answer two long Devil greats (elias and Marty) and their two best young offensive players (Parise and Zajac). other than that I think everyone is on the table for trade to reconstitute the team
Okay....
You’ve taken those four off the table. Assume Kovalchuk and Martin leave as free-agents, along with some of the lesser lights (McAmmond, Niedermeyer, Mottau, Skoula, and so on).
If you’re looking to make a major trade to shake up the team, who is left to deal? You might get something for Langenbrunner. Clarkson will have some value to another team. Beyond that, I think you’d have to deal kids for veterans, because the remaining veterans either have no-trade clauses, bad contracts, or both.
It's just frustration.
Everyone wants to find the ONE reason why they lost. They don’t mean it (I hope so at least).
I’m at a lost for words with how they can’t play their game, let alone play it effectively
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
But
there isn’t just ONE reason, or at least not one specific reason, not playing well enough isn’t a good reason, needs more details. There are plenty of reasons they’re losing this series.
Go Jets
Go Devils
Absolutely
It’s a number of things that combine them “not playing well enough.”
Series’ are all about adjustments game after game, period after period. The coaches need to recognize it, the players have to execute it. Play mart hockey over desperate hockey.
This series just isn’t playing out the way the Devils want it to. Whether it be bounces, the penalties called, the special teams; It’s just the Devils can’t find that flow to their game we are all accustom to.
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Just give us an honest one
About how Boucher has totally outplayed Broduer. Hey Marty had a great game 3, but Boucher was on tonight.
And why can’t we win one series at the Rock? Maybe they’ll get their W tomorrow.
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.
About how Boucher has totally outplayed Broduer. Hey Marty had a great game 3, but Boucher was on tonight.
You could be on too if a team fired about 15-20 pucks into your chest.
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by John Fischer on Apr 20, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s really just a question of where they can find consistency in their lineup. As all of you have known since the midpoint of the season, there has been absolutely no consistency in how the Devils have played. I don’t think you can pinpoint the problem and change it, just like that. There are so many variables. But the scapegoats will be Lemaire and Langenbrunner because they are the faces, and they will most likely be brought to attention first if the Devils do in fact lose.
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
I’m really not that surprised with how they are playing considering they have been 20-17-6 since the new year. The Flyers are 22-17-4 since the new year.
I thought we would step it up in the playoffs but really this team hasn’t played well all year except in November and December.
I don’t know what the problem is but if we lose this series I would like to see a lot of changes. As long as they put in the effort to make this team better I’ll be happy.
clean house
then big bucks spent on new defense in my opinion.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree with cleaning house. Elias, Marty and Zajac, Parise, would be the only 4 untouchables in my view. everyone else would be on the tradeblock should they fit in a deal that got the devils going in a new direction .
i hope parise wants to stay
but at this point i wouldnt hold it against him if he wants to be on a contender.not the rangers thow that would just suck.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
But were they really deserving of losing their jobs? Did they not have the lowest GA in the league? Surely credit should be given where it is due. The Devils defense played pretty damn good this year and it resulted in the Jennings trophy. Considering the level of talent on the blue line, I think they all overperformed.
"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
And we’re feeling the pain for it now. Overperforming in the regular season leads to early playoff exits.
Go Jets
Go Devils
imagin how good they would be with some power back there.
by Imperator_Celtic on Apr 20, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
We've seen this before....
Reminds me of 1997-1998-1999. Great regular season teams all three years, and very disappointing playoff results against teams we should have owned.
It is simply a matter of figuring out what is missing and bringing it in. I brought up Laperriere much higher in the post — I think a guy like him would be a smart investment if he can be found.
I’d just like to say that Zubrus has been our best forward in this series so far. Dude never gives up and fights so hard for the puck.
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
he is amazing and I hate the people that hate on him. We really need to just put KOVY ELIAS AND PARISE on the same line. That should blow their mind… haha not MAYBE ZUB, KOVY PARISE
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, I’m not sure how well that would work. I liked Parise, Zajac, and Zubrus together and then Kovy, Elias, and Clarkson. I’d feel bad putting Langenbrunner on the third line, but Clarkson is playing with way more passion than him right now and would help getting Kovy some more space. Did ZZZ play together in this game?
by undersuspicion426 on Apr 20, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont understand why I got booted but I guess i have a warning and am baffled by this team right now. I wish they would have lost on purpose to Buffalo
by CaramelCoveredXMas on Apr 20, 2010 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Lemaire starts his press conference by Laughing???
“there’s no pill for this”
by Matthew Ventolo on Apr 20, 2010 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
Brutal, just brutal
I am sitting there in a sports bar in Jacksonville florida with my Zajac jersey on looking like an idiot watching the Flyers toast us.
The Flyers PP is killing us. And we cannot score. Bitterly, bitterly disappointing.
Bottom line though is that the Flyers have earned this series lead. I don;t know how we are letting this scrub of a goalie beat us, but he is.
This sucks.
by Devilssection21fan on Apr 20, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Dear Lou,
Please fire Lemaire and just step in right now!
There’s really nothing left to lose at this point than the series, which is almost lost. You thought that the team had something special and so you went after Kovalchuk. Obviously whatever you saw isn’t transpiring the way you envisioned, so step in.
While I understand the players have played absolutely awful the past few games… there are no trades to be made to fix this anymore. We have to make do with what we have, and you seemed to think what we have was good enough for a run at the Cup. So if that truly is the case (and how cold it be not if you of all people traded for Kovalchuk) then the coaching staff isn’t getting through to team anymore or just doesn’t understand how to use the team you have assembled. But hopefully you do?
This team needs a serious wake-up call, and while this may be a last ditch desperate and extreme measure, what’s the difference when you’re down 3-1 facing a third straight first round exit? Lemaire wasn’t in the team’s long-term plans anyway. What’s left to lose now besides the series by firing him? The team? It looks like he may have already lost them anyway. At the very least maybe the players will rally around the GM who so believes in the team he has built to start playing to their potential… who knows? But it’s worth a shot at this point in my book.
I owe Cherno an APOLOGY
This is in relation to a post regarding last game on another thread. I owe Cherno an APOLOGY.
Don't mess with the Devils, buddy. We're number one, we beat anybody! We're the Devils! The Devils!! Aaaaaa!!
by Devil_Hard_Core on Apr 20, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
RECAP IS UP
Thanks for reading and commenting, unless you broke a rule, then you’re just plain dumb for breaking simple rules.
Here’s the recap, many of you won’t like it.
Good night.
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