Todd Cordell: NHL Gameday Preview: New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils - Game 8

Some horrible team stats there for both. Lets hope were on the other side of it tonight...

Todd Cordell: NHL Gameday Preview: New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils - Game 8
- Todd.Cordell

Hahaha Beauty last line. Hopefully you are right. I am also hoping Zajac gets going after is goal although it was a five on 3 I think it's what he needs to get something going tonight. I am really disappointed in the coaching staff for making Salvador, Volchenkov, Zidlicky untouchables in the line up. I am sure an argument could be made that none of those three have been any better then Larsson dating all the way back to pre season. Really wish we would just let the kid play. I am tired of watching those three make the exact same mistakes every single game I and I am sure many other would rather watch Larsson make mistakes on a regular basis then those 3. I would also rather watch the team lose with youth in the line up instead of knowing what you are going to get every single night in the vets ( close but no cigar ). Also with someone as smart has Pete you would think he would have the slightest idea of what the definition of insanity is.

Apparently Brunner left practice early too...ugh... possible shoulder injury.....

Is Larsson playing and not Fayne just read some different lines that saw Henrique centering Olesz and Jagr

Blizz I hope you r right about zajac. And I wish henrique would get it going. It seems like no one forward wants to grab hold of this team and start seriously playing for it. Before kovi, the team had unknown forwards that made big names for themselves. Since parise left, it seems like no one wants to take that role. These young guys have to go out there, play all 3 zones, get in the trenches and get dirty. Stop floating around and pound some bodies and get some dirty goals...

Is Larsson playing and not Fayne just read some different lines that saw Henrique centering Olesz and Jagr
- blizzzard

TG at fire and ice has Larsson listed last for D so assuming fayne is in. And olesz for Elias if he's still sick

Blizz I hope you r right about zajac. And I wish henrique would get it going. It seems like no one forward wants to grab hold of this team and start seriously playing for it. Before kovi, the team had unknown forwards that made big names for themselves. Since parise left, it seems like no one wants to take that role. These young guys have to go out there, play all 3 zones, get in the trenches and get dirty. Stop floating around and pound some bodies and get some dirty goals...
- bigjersey3

I haven't had an issue with Henrique at all he might be the only guy who can carry the puck into the offensive end make a move set some one up or get a good scoring chance. I think Pete throws him off his game when he puts him on the wing. Did you see the passes he made last game he is showing great vision in my mind just guys couldn't finish any oppertunities last game. I have been saying from what I have seen other then when Pete throws a wrench in his game he is a 60 pt guy right now. I think he plays first line center all season he has no problem reaching 25 goals 35 assists and if he comes into next season in the best shape of his life I think his point totals go up more. I would much much much rather watch Henrique make one mistake a game and contribute to more scoring chances a game then watch Zajac make no defensive mistakes and not contribute a damn thing offensively.

TG at fire and ice has Larsson listed last for D so assuming fayne is in. And olesz for Elias if he's still sick
- bigjersey3

Rich Chere has it the other way with Fayne being the extra D I guess its a mystery for now ?

http://www.nj.com/devils/..._set_to_face_rangers.html

That is the link I just read.

I am just tired of every single forward having to be as good as John Madden defensively before he can get good minutes to produce offensively. By the time they have gotten their Defensive game good enough to be put into a position to succeed they have lost their scoring touch and are to defensive.

Rich Chere has it the other way with Fayne being the extra D I guess its a mystery for now ?

http://www.nj.com/devils/..._set_to_face_rangers.html

That is the link I just read.
- blizzzard

Haha...well the sad thing is that none of the 3 amigos will be sitting....just one of the kids...

Larrson for Couturier good trade for both teams?

Larrson for Couturier good trade for both teams?
- mighty13duck

We have a defensive forward in Zajac. I don't think it's not equal Value but I don't think it helps us.

Larrson for Couturier good trade for both teams?
- mighty13duck

I wouldn't mind Voracek from them and he fits teh Czech mold but I think we would have to add to much in that deal since they already feel they lack in scoring power.

We have a defensive forward in Zajac. I don't think it's not equal Value but I don't think it helps us.
- blizzzard

If I were Lou I would talk to Philly, when they are struggling Holmgren will always be willing to trade and Devils have a chance to get a very good deal.

If I were Lou I would talk to Philly, when they are struggling Holmgren will always be willing to trade and Devils have a chance to get a very good deal.
- mighty13duck

I wouldn't mind if he called up Stevie Y and tried to goat the young GM into a foolish trade but Stevie isn't and idiot.

I wouldn't mind if he called up Stevie Y and tried to goat the young GM into a foolish trade but Stevie isn't and idiot.
- blizzzard

I would assume he will be looking at trades with multiple teams. I feel Philly is the best trade partner but lou never trades within the division besides rolston for Hunter

I would assume he will be looking at trades with multiple teams. I feel Philly is the best trade partner but lou never trades within the division besides rolston for Hunter
- mighty13duck

Yea Lou has so many of his own rules it almost blocks him from being a legend of a gm. He probably has a rule not to fleece a gm until he has been in the league at least 3-5 years.

Hope Larsson leaves NJ when his chance comes. Should've left him in SEL or in Albany. Stupid to waste his ELC on the bench.

This team doesnt know how to manage young talent.

Todd Cordell: NHL Gameday Preview: New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils - Game 8
- Todd.Cordell

(frank)ing poop I really don't like Pete anymore

I am just tired of every single forward having to be as good as John Madden defensively before he can get good minutes to produce offensively. By the time they have gotten their Defensive game good enough to be put into a position to succeed they have lost their scoring touch and are to defensive.
- blizzzard

Just found out john madden has a house 30 minutes from mine and he brought the cup there one year.

Mind blown.

I have very little faith we get a W tonight.

NYR 2- 0 NJ

Petes getting stupid benching Larsson, kids going to get mad and when the time comes wouldn't be surprised if he leaves

I have very little faith we get a W tonight.
- NickA

Same here.