Marty back: NJ vs i's-again thread

I'm expecting an all-out D effort by Burns, after giving up the first 3 last Friday. NJ isn't scoring much so a 2-1 game sounds about right.

I'm expecting an all-out D effort by Burns, after giving up the first 3 last Friday. NJ isn't scoring much so a 2-1 game sounds about right.

After giving up 9 goals in the last two games against the Isles, I really would like to see the D clamp down tonight. But I have a feeling we'll see another 4-3 game. What is it about the Isles that makes them score like mad against us?

But whether it'll be 1-0 or 6-5, I expect another highly entertaining game tonight...

I'm expecting an all-out D effort by Burns, after giving up the first 3 last Friday.

Brodeur lets in 3 (4th in OT) and still stole the game (& 1 point) :bow:

Looks like the groin is still bothering Corey and Ahonen is the backup. Srklac is also out.

Pretty amazing that Schwab can pitch a shutout despite the pain if true.

Pretty amazing that Schwab can pitch a shutout despite the pain if true.

It is, but I hate that people use that as ammunition when saying BRodeur success is a product of the system.

Another brisk pace to this game, the Devils really need to slow things down.

Isles on the PP. It's really been ages since YouKnowWho has scored a SH, hasn't it?

Parrish scores, 1-0 Isles.

:madfire:

This isn't the same Isles team we saw earlier in the season.

This isn't the same Isles team we saw earlier in the season.

you'd think that after losing to them in two such recent games we'd have an idea what it takes to beat them, though.

I really wouldn't want us to face these guys in the playoffs, they seem to have Marty's number.

I really wouldn't want us to face these guys in the playoffs, they seem to have Marty's number.

My thoughts exactly.


Our first shot comes at 11:20 of the first.

It'd be nice to generate some offense here before the period ends. Without Marty this game is 3-0, maybe worse...

Brodeur is just standing on his head tonight.

Hunter to the box for boarding, Devils to the PP... Let's get something going here!!!

Grant Marshall evens it up.

1-1 on a goal from Grant Marshall!!! Nifty cross-ice pass from Brylin...

Thank God!

"I never worry about scoring," Lamoriello said bluntly. "I'm a goals differential person".
"Making a move is not necessary. It's not just getting the most talented player you can. You have to respect your own players as far as how much ice time someone would get, and you have to respect the coach. But, I won't say that my feelings don't change often. They do."NJ.com".

Lou like to be posture like this, but he knows what this team needs: A RW scorer {Bondra} a C {Frrancis,Zhamnov} plus the return of our inj. guys would put this team back to the level of the '00 team.

"I never worry about scoring," Lamoriello said bluntly. "I'm a goals differential person".
"Making a move is not necessary. It's not just getting the most talented player you can. You have to respect your own players as far as how much ice time someone would get, and you have to respect the coach. But, I won't say that my feelings don't change often. They do.

Lou like to be posture like this, but he knows what this team needs: A RW scorer {Bondra} a C {Frrancis,Zhamnov} plus the return of our inj. guys would put this team back to the level of the '00 team.

I read that article in the Star Ledger today and said the same thing you did above. Just a matter of time before the offense is shored up with something a little more reliable. Larionov's not bringing enough to the team at even strength. PELi was bang on many months ago when he said this team needs Ray Whitney bad. Its too bad Detroit beat us to the punch.

I read that article in the Star Ledger today and said the same thing you did above. Just a matter of time before the offense is shored up with something a little more reliable. Larionov's not bringing enough to the team at even strength. PELi was bang on many months ago when he said this team needs Ray Whitney bad.

Speaking of Larionov was hit with the puck on his ankle and went to the trainer's room, but it most likely is just a bruise.

Just read Kovalchuk left the ice injured, had to be helped off. Lower leg.

Parrish on fire. This is tough to watch after seeing Gionta hooked, held, and mugged to death with no calls.

:madfire: :madfire: :madfire:

bleh! this sucks! our GAA is getting killed.

Enough already, this is ridicoulous!

Good to see Kenny Jonsson has outgrown the horrendous acne problem he was plagued with a few years ago...

Good to see Kenny Jonsson has outgrown the horrendous acne problem he was plagued with a few years ago...
Yeah that was a bad scene.

Just read Kovalchuk left the ice injured, had to be helped off. Lower leg.
He's ok, back on the bench.

Yeah that was a bad scene.

He's still got that redness, but damn, that was brutal.




Can we count on a comeback again tonight? Is it too much to ask?

Only chance we have of seeing a comeback is if this team does what NY did in the 1st period. Crash the net and get good shots on goal from in close with the hopes of a nice juicy rebound.

Rasmussen knocked out of the game with a bruised shoulder I think I heard. No Larionov for the rest of this one and Gomez was banged up earlier to the point of missing some shifts.

Rasmussen knocked out of the game with a bruised shoulder I think I heard. No Larionov for the rest of this one and Gomez was banged up earlier to the point of missing some shifts.
We'll miss Larinov goal scoring ability that's for sure. ;)

PP for us, it's now or probably never.

This is a game where we really miss guys like Daneyko, Nieuwendyk, McKenzie, Stevenson, and Langenbrunner.

The NYI are playing their best hockey of the season right now, while NJ lost something during the Christmas break. A mini slump maybe but the goals are hard to come by right now. Can't expect Brodeur to steal every game unfortunately.

Edit: Devils are taking way to many penalties these past few games.

Hey folks...sorry about that.
I know it's not much consolation...but don't much know what else to say.
I'd like to say "good game"...but I know that none of you thought it was, and I'm not going to insult your intelligents by sending halfhearted sentiments that I know aren't true.

Don't exactly know what the problem is for you when you face us, except to say that some of your players allow our pests (i.e Jason Blake) get to them...even Stevens was coming a little unravelled and he is typically a very disciplined player. Usually the one getting the calls in fact.

We seem to have Brodeur's number as another poster mentioned...and also somebody made a point about missing Daneyko, and I have to agree....his veteran leadership comes in handy for games like this.
But players can't play forever, he was an old timer....

Anyhow, won't blab too much, as I'm sure you don't even want to be hearing from an Isles fan...but wanted to send my condolences...and wish you the best on your next game.

happy New Year everyone.
Don't drink and Drive...

and go get those Flyers!

We seem to have Brodeur's number as another poster mentioned


Funny how times change. NYI could score a goal vs. Brodeur until recently. ;)

The NYI are playing their best hockey of the season right now, while NJ lost something during the Christmas break. A mini slump maybe but the goals are hard to come by right now. Can't expect Brodeur to steal every game unfortunately.



Exactly. I think we'll be just fine. :p

We don't need to peak in late December, though pissing away points to inferior teams can be frustrating. I don't really view this as a loss to the Isles, but simply a loss of two points.

...I expect another highly entertaining game tonight...
I hope your expectaions weren't too high.

I think we should rest White and put Albelin back in the line-up.
I also think Skrlac should play the next game against the Islanders in case they decide to get cutesy.
This was a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad game for the Devils...Philly tied Dallas tonight, so that's another point lost to them.
Anyone for Wade Brookbank?
}:-(>
(I know, I know...I'm thinking with my fists, not my head).
I hope the new year will bring with it a new ass-kicking from Burns.

Let's go Devils! We can rebound. I know it.

Let's go Devils! We can rebound. I know it.


Nice. Another NJ fan in Toronto. :handclap:

The Devils looked horrible......Can anyone say Sergei Berezin for the PP......We suck on the PP, does anyone no how to shoot......Oh and would someone tell Igor Larionov he can shoot the puck and he doesnt have to pass it all the time.........Please LOU GET SERGEI BEREZIN AND PETER BONDRAOR RONNY FRANCIS..

The Devils looked horrible......Can anyone say Sergei Berezin for the PP......We suck on the PP, does anyone no how to shoot......Oh and would someone tell Igor Larionov he can shoot the puck and he doesnt have to pass it all the time.........Please LOU GET SERGEI BEREZIN AND PETER BONDRAOR RONNY FRANCIS..

Here's the big problem in my mind. The whole league knows that Igor Larionov's not going to shoot the puck on the PP. He's out there looking for the perfect pass, but our goal scorers are having problems staying hot for a stretch longer then 4 or 5 games if that. Against the Pittsbrugh Penguins the other night, Larionov and Martin took turns passing the puck back and forth to one another until their shift was just about over. Devils had a 4 minute power play and it was a virtual passing drill with no finishers in plain view until Pandolfo buries one with like a second left just making the smart heads up play skating to the front of the crease. No one wanted to take any initiative at the point. Fischler believes the key to our PP lies with Friesen at the point, but I think he's better suited in close quite frankly.

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New York Islanders Oleg Kvasha, of Russia, gets tangled with New Jersey Devils' Grant Marshall during the third period Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders defeated the Devils 3-1.
(AP Photo/Ed Betz)


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New York Islanders' Mark Parrish puts the puck past New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the second period Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y.
(AP Photo/Ed Betz)


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New York Islanders' Eric Cairns is checked by New Jersey Devils' Mike Rupp during the first period Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y.
(AP Photo/Ed Betz)

There should be less of this...
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More of this...
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...and much less of this
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In the next game...


and some of this
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too.
}:-)>