Todd Cordell: Devils Top Penguins 3-1 to Complete Sweep of Home-and-Home Series

"The Patrik Elias - Adam Henrique - David Clarkson line is clicking on all cylinders and are proving to be way too much for opposition's 2nd and 3rd defense units."

They were great this weekend. But to be fair, the Penguins 2nd defense unit didn't play either game (Letang/Niskanen).

Wow Boucher is really lighting it up!
Nice too see we have a goal scoring prospect, does that mean we'll be trading him away?!

Nice weekend for the Devs, keep it up!

"The Patrik Elias - Adam Henrique - David Clarkson line is clicking on all cylinders and are proving to be way too much for opposition's 2nd and 3rd defense units."

They were great this weekend. But to be fair, the Penguins 2nd defense unit didn't play either game (Letang/Niskanen).
- bri29smith

That's true, but in general the last five games or so nobody's been able to stop them.

That's true, but in general the last five games or so nobody's been able to stop them.
- Todd.Cordell

I know Henrique is a skilled player, but Elias and Clarky were doing this when Zubrus was on their line. Its Elias and Clarky is what I'm saying. They have top line potential, are playing on the 2nd and are savvy vets who understand PDB system to a 'T'

Man the Devils are so poop, this year they'll be last for sure

- Every prediction every year for the past 6 years

I know Henrique is a skilled player, but Elias and Clarky were doing this when Zubrus was on their line. Its Elias and Clarky is what I'm saying. They have top line potential, are playing on the 2nd and are savvy vets who understand PDB system to a 'T'
- bbsunshine92

That's not to take away from Zubrus, but Henrique is even better with them because he seems to play better with better players. Zubrus is our dynamic player like Brylin was a few years ago.

We drafting Anthony Brodeur this year to continue the legacy? If he has any of his dad's leadership skills, he's probably going to be a future NHLer.

Man the Devils are so poop, this year they'll be last for sure

- Every prediction every year for the past 6 years
- AdamFrench

Always liked these predictions, just makes it sweeter when they eat those words

Todd,

Any word on Loktionov and is he playing yet for Albany? thx

it's all just a fluke

it's all just a fluke
- shvingter88

agreed.....we are DOOMED!!

Todd,

Any word on Loktionov and is he playing yet for Albany? thx
- Gambi99

He's played two games. 0 points so far.

He's played two games. 0 points so far.
- Todd.Cordell

Thx Todd, just one more multi question, is he playing center and who were his linemates, thx again (just wondering if Tedneby is playing with him)

"The Patrik Elias - Adam Henrique - David Clarkson line is clicking on all cylinders and are proving to be way too much for opposition's 2nd and 3rd defense units."

They were great this weekend. But to be fair, the Penguins 2nd defense unit didn't play either game (Letang/Niskanen).
- bri29smith

Letang certainly would have helped that power play this weekend.

I know Henrique is a skilled player, but Elias and Clarky were doing this when Zubrus was on their line. Its Elias and Clarky is what I'm saying. They have top line potential, are playing on the 2nd and are savvy vets who understand PDB system to a 'T'
- bbsunshine92

I think Henrique adds a lot to the line and makes them more dangerous. I've been impressed with his offensive game this year.

Thx Todd, just one more multi question, is he playing center and who were his linemates, thx again (just wondering if Tedneby is playing with him)
- Gambi99

Tedenby is practicing but hasn't played since being sent down. It's been speculated he's nursing a hip injury from his time in NJ.

Man the Devils are so poop, this year they'll be last for sure

- Every prediction every year for the past 6 years
- AdamFrench

This is why the game isn't played on paper. I'm always surprised when it comes together for the Devils, too.

This is why the game isn't played on paper. I'm always surprised when it comes together for the Devils, too.
- ElvisLemieux

It is still pretty amazing to remain as consistently good while losing so many good players to free agency. Although I shouldn't be, I am quite surprised by the Devils' start, after losing Parise.

It is still pretty amazing to remain as consistently good while losing so many good players to free agency. Although I shouldn't be, I am quite surprised by the Devils' start, after losing Parise.
- Pete V

Well, Im not surprised they are doing well, I am surprised how well they are doing.

Zajac and Josefson healthy lessen the blow of Parise. The Carter-Gionta-Bernier line doing well is critical to our success, and guys like Butler and Larsson stepping up and contributing is what the Devils needed.

It is still pretty amazing to remain as consistently good while losing so many good players to free agency. Although I shouldn't be, I am quite surprised by the Devils' start, after losing Parise.
- Pete V

I expected this kind of play from the devils, but I did not think it would lead to this many wins. There have been games where the offense hasn't produced (as expected without Parise), but our D and goaltending has allowed us to stay competitive in those games. We're a tough team to beat on any given night, even if we're not the most talented.

I expect us to suck because we are poopty

I expect us to suck because we are poopty
- shvingter88

Poopy, boring and unpopular is no way to go through life.

Poopy, boring and unpopular is no way to go through life.
- Pete V

It's very difficult

It's very difficult
- shvingter88

Yes, but you extract your Carrie Prom like revenge by dumping blood on all the cool kids come playoff time.

Yes, but you extract your Carrie Prom like revenge by dumping blood on all the cool kids come playoff time.
- Pete V

it's always a fluke