GDT: Devils @ Islanders, 7PM

I'm not getting any sound on this game on CI Online. :madfire:

Ah, there it goes.

looks like the islanders will have alot of young guys on the team tonight again.

Dubie gonna be their goalie again. hope he gives gionta a few more early goals LOL.

CI online is being an ass for me right now and not working.

Looks like Gionta is gonna be great on Parise's line

ci not workin 4 me either..anyone have a diff link??

The lines:

Pandolfo-Zubrus-Bergfors
Parise-Zajac-Gionta
Madden-Pelley-Asham
Rupp-Brylin-Clarkson

Greene-Rachunek
Martin-Vishnevski
Mottau-Matvichuk

Where's the CI Link?

My CI is working now.

Hmm, Elias being out is rather concerning. Hopefully they just didn't want to risk him aggravating his groin.

Damn, Isles score.

1-0 Isles...Brennan.

Go to islanders.nhl.tv

It's very odd - the voice of the PBP guy is coming out of my right speaker and the color guy is coming from the left speaker.

Aaah. Its not working for me.

Who's in goal for the Devils?

Aaah. Its not working for me.

Who's in goal for the Devils?

I think its a traffic issue, I can barely load pages.. Getting alot of image load errors. I noticed the site has been alot worse on weekends.

K I'm at the main screen but nothing is showing, even clicking the center ice button doesnt work..

Graaa!!!! Stupid CenterIce isn't working too well.

Aaah. Its not working for me.

Who's in goal for the Devils?

Brodeur. That was a sneaking backpass tipped in shot. But it was cause one of our D-men didn't clear the puck and it got stolen.

Yeah. I had to refresh about a dozen times. It finally started working, I hope it doesn't stop in between.

Hows Marty been?

I don't see where its supposed to stream the game, all I see is past games.

I think its a traffic issue, I can barely load pages.. Getting alot of image load errors. I noticed the site has been alot worse on weekends. Was giving me lots of problems earlier also. Believe you're right on.

yup, now its working perfect here but I missed the whole begining. Im heading out in 5 minutes, so that should give atleast 1 person some bandwith to play with..

1-1 Zubrus

1-1. Zubrus on the PP.

Wooo! Zubrus on the PP!

Looks like there are a lot of Devils fans there.

Score! Zubrus on the PP.

Click on the Center Ice tab in the upper right (if you can get that screen to load, it's rather slow for me).

You guys need better computers LOL, its going really fast for me. But I have a pretty good connection and running a really fast computer.

Well I got it to work just in time for the PP. Our PP looks FANTASTIC this preseason.

I just caught the last of hte period...Brylin trying to beat dubbie high.

You guys need better computers LOL, its going really fast for me. But I have a pretty good connection and running a really fast computer.
I'm running on a college-grade internet feed and a state-of-the-art computer, and I can't get it to start.

Man I'm concerned about White and his injury. Say what you want about the guy, but he's our best defensive d-man and he's a big body. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but ever day that goes by we hear more worse and worse news about him....:(

Man I'm concerned about White and his injury. Say what you want about the guy, but he's our best defensive d-man and he's a big body. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but ever day that goes by we hear more worse and worse news about him....:(
I am VERY concerned about White. No news out of the Devils organization is generally very bad news. If we get him back I'll be thrilled.

I'm also worried about Elias, though not nearly to the same extent. It's bad enough that one top 6 forward is out, but two would be a really big blow.

I'm running on a college-grade internet feed and a state-of-the-art computer, and I can't get it to start.

In that case your college may be blocking the feed :(

Alot of colleges block certain ports. You need to click on the FAQ section and see if theres anything you can do.

Hey guys! I'm new here but I've been a huge Devils fan for a while now. I've also been reading the board since the beginning of last season. Quick question.. is anyone else having an issue with the sound on center ice for the Devils-Islanders game? I get sound for the rest of the games with no problem, but absolutely no sound for the Devils game.

Uhhh....great...no sound.
NVM.

Either the sound on my CI feed has stopped working, or the announcers have stopped talking (I suspect the former).

Second period about to start.

Hey guys! I'm new here but I've been a huge Devils fan for a while now. I've also been reading the board since the beginning of last season. Quick question.. is anyone else having an issue with the sound on center ice for the Devils-Islanders game? I get sound for the rest of the games with no problem, but absolutely no sound for the Devils game.

Think it's the feed. For some reason they turn the sound off during the intermission. Here it comes again.

Sound's back!

Sound is working now. Second period is underway.

Who is Marty's back up?

Hm, I got it working now. Yay.

With our top guys vs their young guys... if we don't lay a smackdown on them tonight, I'm going to be dissapointed.

Any radio feeds on this?

Got it to work...

I must say I love the new way our team is playing, it's fantastic.

Heh I love Rachunek's cannon. They get hurt if they try to block that shot LOL.

I must say I love the new way our team is playing, it's fantastic.

I just hope it lasts whole season.this energic playing style

Islanders TV guy: "... same boring style..."

Go to hell.

Anyone else watching four games at once and noticing the picture quality appears to be considerably worse on the Devils/Isles game?

Oh Sarge...

Hmm, what's Pelley's faceoff percentage?

2 man advantage.

Parise cashes in!

Wooo!!!!
Parise on 5 on 3! 2-1

Man Greene Rachunek combination is awesome.

Greene the shot, Zubrus the screen, Parise the rebound. Nice. 2-1.

Anyone else watching four games at once and noticing the picture quality appears to be considerably worse on the Devils/Isles game?

That's probably because the rest are TV broadcast where this game is only an internet broadcast in an AHL arena.

Man Zajac can't win a a faceoff this preseason....it doesn't look like he's worked on that during offseason. He's really weak in that department....he loses EVERY single faceoff, not good.

The PP is looking good...
The rest? Meh....

Interesting period...A little too much special teams for my liking. The young guys are doing well IMO.

Interesting period...A little too much special teams for my liking. The young guys are doing well IMO.
Lots of special teams, but then we've racked up 2 PP goals so I won't complain too much. I hope the PP is a strength.

The PP unit of parise, zubrus, gionta, rachunek, and greene looked very good and quick together. Nice to see that there isn't much passing like last season. Rachunek was letting shots go and that is how to generate chances.

I'd love for them to pot a few even strength goals.

Lots of special teams, but then we've racked up 2 PP goals so I won't complain too much. I hope the PP is a strength.
I feel like we've scored on every 5 on 3 this preseason that was over 20 seconds. Initiating the one timers from down near the corner is a fantastic adjustment rather than D to D. And allowing Parise or Gionta to one time it on a pass from the point is dangerous as well.

I really don't remember a PP this preseason where I've thought "wow, that was terrible" when last year 2 out of 3 were terrible.

The PP does look much better. I'm glad Rachunek isn't afraid to fire the puck. I remember constantly yelling shoot at the tv last season.
But I don't get why Zubrus assumed Gio's role of screening the goalie.

4 out of every 3 powerplays were terrible last season...at least a lot fewer shins will be hit.

The PP does look much better. I'm glad Rachunek isn't afraid to fire the puck. I remember constantly yelling shoot at the tv last season.
But I don't get why Zubrus assumed Gio's role of screening the goalie.
On a 5 on 3 Gionta can shoot it off the pass from Greene. Gionta's shot is quicker and better and Zubrus can park himself in front of the net and use his big body to screen without much resistance from the defense.

Greene and Rachunek seem to read one another really well.

The PP does look much better. I'm glad Rachunek isn't afraid to fire the puck. I remember constantly yelling shoot at the tv last season.
But I don't get why Zubrus assumed Gio's role of screening the goalie.

"6'4 and 220 Ibs vs "5'7 and 175 Ibs ? You tell me....

:)

Late to the fray, didn't know I could catch it on CI. Damn Isle jerseys are ugly.

Isles taking a lot of penalties = grit, according to the 'casters. :shakehead

Any chance this game is on sopcast or radio?

"6'4 and 220 Ibs vs "5'7 and 175 Ibs ? You tell me....

:)

Ehh...true. But I think Gionta would be quicker in deflecting shots. And I doubt Zubrus can jump. ;)

Any chance this game is on sopcast or radio?

I search it on SOP and couldn't find it, but go to CI and sign-up for the PS package and it's free.

omg ..these cutaways are showing the most ridiculous fans ever, with the most annoying kinds i have ever seen

omg ..these cutaways are showing the most ridiculous fans ever, with the most annoying kinds i have ever seen

but you gotta love the "Make some Noise!!" meter on TV for the those lovely fans. :biglaugh:

What do the 5 on 4 power play units look like?

Who are manning the points on the other PP unit?
Martin and Mottau

Anyone want to weigh in with point projections for Fedotenko?

Devils win 2-1!!!!

Little scary there with about 25 seconds left, but marty comes up huge as usual.

Martin and Mottau

Hm. I wonder who Martin's partner will be when the season starts...Oduya?

Pelley was pretty good on faceoffs tonight. He's taking em instead of Madden.

Bergfors missed his last 3 shifts...two times Gionta double shifted and once Brylin took his spot...was he injured or benched?

Anyone want to weigh in with point projections for Fedotenko?

11g, 16a, 27pts, -7+/-

Hm. I wonder who Martin's partner will be when the season starts...Oduya?
Vishnevski at even strength and at this point I think Mottau has the advantage over Oduya. Mottau's been okay while Oduya's been awful.

Hm. I wonder who Martin's partner will be when the season starts...Oduya?

Think about it, when they pair defenseman, there is usually one defensive D and one offensive D, so martin and oduya wouldn't be paired. I say martin and vishnevski or white when he comes back.

not that this isn't a no-brainer for the most part but, overall:

Corrente > Mottau

I would have much rathered keep him as the 7th man than Oduya or Mottau. But we'll see, hopefully Lou et. al. proves me wrong with that decision.

Bergfors missed his last 3 shifts...two times Gionta double shifted and once Brylin took his spot...was he injured or benched?
Gulitti said no, just that Sutter was trying different line combinations.

The PP does look much better. I'm glad Rachunek isn't afraid to fire the puck. I remember constantly yelling shoot at the tv last season.
But I don't get why Zubrus assumed Gio's role of screening the goalie.

zubrus 6'4 225, gio 5'7 175 maybe

Think about it, when they pair defenseman, there is usually one defensive D and one offensive D, so martin and oduya wouldn't be paired. I say martin and vishnevski or white when he comes back.


Yeah, but they were partners for a long stretch of time last season so..:dunno:

Think about it, when they pair defenseman, there is usually one defensive D and one offensive D, so martin and oduya wouldn't be paired. I say martin and vishnevski or white when he comes back.

thats not always true

I know it's only preseason, and I don't want to speak too soon...but if Greene and Rachunek keep playing the way they're playing not many of us will be missing Rafalski. Greene had 6 points I believe while Rachunek had 4, not playing every game of the 6. Some players just click with certain teams. I'm hoping that's the case with Rachunek.

Gotta love the performance on the power-play this preseason too. For Bergfors' age, the confidence he exudes on the power-play is pretty special. The Greene/Rachunek tandem on the point has been deadly and the scary thing is they've only played a few games together.

Gionta looks like the 48 goal Gionta again, and Parise (with 8 points I believe this preseason?) looks like he won't fall to the pressure of surpassing last years performance.

On a couple of occasions, seeing Vishnevski stand up a player crossing the blue-line with his head down nearly brought a tear to my eye...

Last year puck-possession for and against was a major problem for the Devils...luckily...it looks as though those problems have been fixed, and now will rather be a point of strength for the devils. With the aggressive forecheck and bigger bodies, the days of constant pressure put upon us and little to no sustained pressure placed upon the opposition seem to be over.

Also loved seeing Rupp/Clarkson/Asham sticking up for teammates and willing to drop the gloves. If you scan the Atlantic, this is going to be a necessary element.

Don't know if it's the influence of Larry, or a new style in play, but considering there are a couple new additions on defense and 2 departures...can't say I'm that upset about their performance. Just off the top of my head, from what I saw, there weren't an abundance of chances given up, and overall I'm confident in their abilities and ability to improve.

This is a team that will (yet again) catch alot of people by surprise. I'm confident in this group in every aspect..offensively, defensively, coaching, and of course in net. Can't wait till thursday!! :handclap:

thats not always true

No need to restate the obvious, I said "usually" in my statement because usually that is what happens.

Oduya looks like he has regressed and I would be happy to see someone else in there.

No need to restate the obvious, I said "usually" in my statement because usually that is what happens.

Oduya looks like he has regressed and I would be happy to see someone else in there.

sorry i wasnt home so i was just skimming through the 4 pages and trying to find out what happened in the game and things to comment on

anyway i dont think oduya is that great offensively anyway

martin, greene. rachunek, and corrente are better than him offensivley and with exception to maybe corrente right now defensively too so i really dont want oduya in the lineup right now

I am just getting home from the game... went out afterwards....
had a great time. took lots of pics.... thats all i got right now.... its 3am and I have tailgating to do tomorrow (or today) LOL.

I know it's only preseason, and I don't want to speak too soon...but if Greene and Rachunek keep playing the way they're playing not many of us will be missing Rafalski. Greene had 6 points I believe while Rachunek had 4, not playing every game of the 6. Some players just click with certain teams. I'm hoping that's the case with Rachunek.

Gotta love the performance on the power-play this preseason too. For Bergfors' age, the confidence he exudes on the power-play is pretty special. The Greene/Rachunek tandem on the point has been deadly and the scary thing is they've only played a few games together.

Gionta looks like the 48 goal Gionta again, and Parise (with 8 points I believe this preseason?) looks like he won't fall to the pressure of surpassing last years performance.

On a couple of occasions, seeing Vishnevski stand up a player crossing the blue-line with his head down nearly brought a tear to my eye...

Last year puck-possession for and against was a major problem for the Devils...luckily...it looks as though those problems have been fixed, and now will rather be a point of strength for the devils. With the aggressive forecheck and bigger bodies, the days of constant pressure put upon us and little to no sustained pressure placed upon the opposition seem to be over.

Also loved seeing Rupp/Clarkson/Asham sticking up for teammates and willing to drop the gloves. If you scan the Atlantic, this is going to be a necessary element.

Don't know if it's the influence of Larry, or a new style in play, but considering there are a couple new additions on defense and 2 departures...can't say I'm that upset about their performance. Just off the top of my head, from what I saw, there weren't an abundance of chances given up, and overall I'm confident in their abilities and ability to improve.

This is a team that will (yet again) catch alot of people by surprise. I'm confident in this group in every aspect..offensively, defensively, coaching, and of course in net. Can't wait till thursday!! :handclap:

I have to agree with you almost entirely there. The problem is I think Matvichuk has lost yet another step (and gained yet another year of age) hopefully he'll be able to shake out the cob webs and play solidly like he did in the playoffs. But overall he has not looked too well with the exception of a good dive he made last night to prevent a shot/pass in the defensive zone. But from what I've seen he's looked more flat-footed and slow than ever before and that's simply not going to cut it this season.

Personally I think he should be paired with Martin. While in terms of Martin basically being our #1 guy now it might not make sense but overall I think that Paul possesses the skills to make up for Matty's lack of speed and he's highly intelligent enough to, in some cases, prevent others from capitalizing on his mistakes. Matty brings some physicality to the pairing, where Martin really doesn't play very physical defense, but overall you have two intelligent defensemen just one more capable than the other not to mention younger. I do see that working. Just my opinion though.

Our Power Play was ultra aggressive last night, I couldn't have been any happier with it, I really couldn't have. They were passing the puck fast and making decisions just as quickly of where it was going and that's something we've lacked the past few seasons. We've passed the puck slowly and afforded the other team plenty of time to adjust and make the play. I was also very impressed by our ability to maintain the zone on the PP. The puck got loose after a few shots and we were able to fly to the puck, stick check, and get the puck free to cycle it again and generate some scoring chances.

It is very clear that the puck possession ideology Sutter has is not only showing, but it's working in a big way. Sure we won 2-1 last night as opposed to the 6-1 beating we put on them a few nights back. But I don't think anyone should take credit away from Dubie. He's played quite well, and I really think he's gone from what was basically a 4th 'string' guy to a legitimate backup with the capability of playing at a moderately high level.

Zach Parise WILL be on this years all-star roster. I'm saying it now.`

Nice win in pre-season by the Devils last night over the NYI.:handclap: Brodeur is a little banged up with his right shoulder as he hurt it with 9 minutes left to go in the second period, but will be fine.

Looks like some of the Devils here got there numbers for the season as well.

Bergfors will be wearing #12
Pelley will be wearing #10
Clarkson will be wearing #23 (Screw Gomez!)
Mottau will be wearing #27

Parise goal was nice and he will have a great year this season for the Devils! Looking forward to see Parise on fire as well as Zubrus scoring goals and helping Elias and that line.

Nice win in pre-season by the Devils last night over the NYI.:handclap: Brodeur is a little banged up with his right shoulder as he hurt it with 9 minutes left to go in the second period, but will be fine.

Looks like some of the Devils here got there numbers for the season as well.

Bergfors will be wearing #12
Pelley will be wearing #10
Clarkson will be wearing #23 (Screw Gomez!)
Mottau will be wearing #27

Parise goal was nice and he will have a great year this season for the Devils! Looking forward to see Parise on fire as well as Zubrus scoring goals and helping Elias and that line.

that injury was a big high shot he took, where there is no padding. I am sure he will be OK. He played the rest of the game well.
Parise is looking good, as is Zajac who got bigger in the offseason. Bergfors is the next young star for the devils. From what I saw last night, if Parise was picked for the captain NOW, it would not be a bad thing.

it was a good corwd and game last night.

I know it's only preseason, and I don't want to speak too soon...but if Greene and Rachunek keep playing the way they're playing not many of us will be missing Rafalski.

The only Rafalski Devils fans should be missing was the one paired up with Scott Stevens. The post-Stevens Rafalski sucked ass.

What was the second PP unit last night?

Here is how I seen the PP unit going...

Parise-Zajac-Gionta
Green-Rachunek

Parise-Zubrus-Gionta
Green-Rachunek

Asham/Pandolfo-Zajac-Bergfors
Martin-Mottau

Also, Bridgeport uses Rock n Roll part 2 as thier goal song (HEY song)..... I hope we do.

Also, Bridgeport uses Rock n Roll part 2 as thier goal song (HEY song)..... I hope we do.It won't. Was there a lot of Devils fans at the game?

zubrus 6'4 225, gio 5'7 175 maybe

Yeah but Gionta is much quicker to deflect shots. Also, Zubrus is too big he might end up blocking the shots and not deflecting them.

It won't. Was there a lot of Devils fans at the game?



yes there was alot of Devils fans that made the trip up from NJ. It was a good size crowd.

yes there was alot of Devils fans that made the trip up from NJ. It was a good size crowd.Good not to surprised at all. I went to a preseason game in Hershey P.A last year. It was a good Devs fan turnout there too.

Also, Zubrus is too big he might end up blocking the shots and not deflecting them.
That's not the way things work at all. At the NHL level you're aware/mobile enough to keep that from happening.

Here is how I seen the PP unit going...

Parise-Zajac-Gionta
Green-Rachunek

Parise-Zubrus-Gionta
Green-Rachunek

Asham/Pandolfo-Zajac-Bergfors
Martin-Mottau

I think I would put Elias in there before I put Asham and Pando.

The only Rafalski Devils fans should be missing was the one paired up with Scott Stevens. The post-Stevens Rafalski sucked ass.


Wow pretty short memory, granted he had a poor playoff performance against Ottawa but c'mon Rafalski was by far our best defenseman the past couple years and i for one have no bad feelings towards him.

Wow pretty short memory, granted he had a poor playoff performance against Ottawa but c'mon Rafalski was by far our best defenseman the past couple years and i for one have no bad feelings towards him.

agreed. i like rafalski, i cant blame him for wanting to play for his childhood team. i mean would you want to play for the devils?

Don't rush Zach, Crosby wasn't even captain until after his 2nd season.

http://www.flickr.com/gp/9703683@N05/89834H


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98iqpHau9zI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi2VDLOriAQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tObmhTMpBkE

Wow pretty short memory, granted he had a poor playoff performance against Ottawa but c'mon Rafalski was by far our best defenseman the past couple years and i for one have no bad feelings towards him.

No kidding. He always QBed the puck out for us. I still miss that part of our game. Watching gomez play on the rangers last night I realized just how much slower our new team looks.