GDT: Stars @ Devils 11/28 7:00 pm

Up bored late here, its never too early to start up a GDT.

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New Jersey Devils
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VS.

Dallas Stars
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New Jersey Devils Scoring Leaders
Points
Zach Parise - 22
Brian Gionta - 15
Jay Pandolfo - 13

Goals
Jay Pandolfo - 8
Zach Parise - 8
Brian Gionta - 7


Assists
Zach Parise - 14
Dainius Zubrus - 9
Paul Martin - 8



Dallas Stars Scoring Leaders
Points
Brenden Morrow - 23
Mike Ribiero - 22
Sergei Zubov - 22


Goals
Niklas Hagman - 10
Brenden Morrow - 9
Mike Ribiero - 9



Assists
Sergei Zubov - 19
Brenden Morrow - 14
Mike Ribiero - 13



Devils Lineups
Parise - Elias - Gionta
Zubrus - Zajac - Langenbrunner
Pandolfo - Madden - Clarkson
Brylin - Pelley - Asham

White - Martin
Vishnevski - Brookbank
Rachunek - Mottau
Greene(?????) - Oduya

Martin Brodeur
Kevin Weekes


Dallas Stars Lineups

Conner - Modano - Halpern
Jokinen - Barnes - Hagman
Morrow - Ribeiro - Eriksson
Lundqvist - Ott - Winchester

Niskanen - Zubov
Daley - Boucher
Grossman - Robidas

Marty Turco
Mike Smith


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This will be a good game tonight! Looking forward to meeting Modano this morning @ the morning skate around. Modano is one of my favorite players and Dallas is my second favorite team behind the Devils. Looking forward to this game tonight.


LETS GO DEVILS!!!

All right, I'm glad it's game day, 3 days is too long of a break without hockey.

Hopefully, the ice should be in better shape tonight. There hasn't been an event at the Rock since Saturday. That gives the ice crew four days to make improvements. Here's hoping, anyway.

LET'S GO DEVILS!!!!

DougieBrown, of section 232, loud and proud. NO CHEATING!!!

Hells Empire, was that you in the Star Ledger the day after opening night, talking about the construction of the Rock, pictured with Vanderbeek, and how you know every single nook and cranny that went into the building?

The Bergon record indicates that Sutter plans no line-up changes other than adding Elias. So, all the Greene lovers can relax. This is a good test playing a patient and good defensive team that just beat the Rags and Islanders. I want this team to be good, no, very good, because being mediocre will just hurt them in the long run. Go Devils!

Hells Empire, was that you in the Star Ledger the day after opening night, talking about the construction of the Rock, pictured with Vanderbeek, and how you know every single nook and cranny that went into the building?

yes that was him.


If you look at his Zoints profile you will see all of his behind the scenes construction photos, well at least some of them...

I have seen his photos. Have it bookmarked, in fact.

One winning streak is coming to end tonight. Hopefully it will be Stars'... :)

GO DEVILS!!

The Bergon record indicates that Sutter plans no line-up changes other than adding Elias. So, all the Greene lovers can relax. This is a good test playing a patient and good defensive team that just beat the Rags and Islanders. I want this team to be good, no, very good, because being mediocre will just hurt them in the long run. Go Devils!

and hows that gonna work? We were going with 7 defensmen and 11 forwards without Elias. With him in the lineup we need to sit one extra defenseman. Plus it also said Sutter wanted to play Rachunek. That means we'll have to sit 2 defensemen that was playing last game against Tampa.

lets hope we can start winning big consistently at home, its nice that we can win on the road, but it would be awesome to get some big wins at home.... instead of 1-0 losses!

As long as that ice is good we're gonna win. I've noticed our team is very sensitive to the conditions of the ice. Good Ice = good win for us usually.

Every game we've had bad ice we had trouble scoring more than 2 goals. Every game we had good ice we've scored 4 goals or more.

The Stars come into New Jersey tonight riding a 6 game win streak. I think they're due for a letdown.

3-2 Devils

Ok, guess my message didn't go through when I had that network error message 10 minutes ago...

I can't wait for the game tonight. The stars are my second favorite team along with montreal. I hope it is better than the last home game against the isles. I felt like I was watching paint dry and I was sweating my ****s off. I'm taking a buddy to this game, so I hope he gets to actually see a good devils game. The last game I brought him to was against the pens in march when we lost 3-0. Not to mention, Marty needs this one to get to .500 on the season and to get above .500 against dallas.

and hows that gonna work? We were going with 7 defensmen and 11 forwards without Elias. With him in the lineup we need to sit one extra defenseman. Plus it also said Sutter wanted to play Rachunek. That means we'll have to sit 2 defensemen that was playing last game against Tampa.

I misread the article. My bad.

I'm very much hoping the d is:

White-Martin
Greene-Rachunek
Vishnevski-Brookbank

If it is indeed like this, I believe we will have all of our best players on the ice, including the offense. I also think this is how the rest of the season will pan out. No room for rupp and janssen. Good trade bait though, hopefully with all the 3rd/4th liners we have and extra d, we can get something decent in return.

This should be a dandy!

I doubt there's a whole lot of fisticuffs though - East vs West games usually don't have the edge like in Conference games.
Should be a lot of fast break up and down the ice action though! Someone give Doc an extra glass of water - he's gonna need it.

so Elias is back tonight?

just purchased center ice today so i can finally watch the games normally on my tv haha

How do you guys think the Devils play tonite?

I have heard they will not be as crisp and ready to go in the start (http://www.localapple.com/thread2267.html) of tonites game.

I for one disagree - back at home with the confidence and fresh legs should provide for a much more competitive game tonite.

Hopefully the teams recent success will rub off on Elias a bit.

How do you guys think the Devils play tonite?

I have heard they will not be as crisp and ready to go in the start (http://www.localapple.com/thread2267.html) of tonites game.

I for one disagree - back at home with the confidence and fresh legs should provide for a much more competitive game tonite.

As I said, it will entirely depend on the ice conditions. Our team relies on fast skating. Our guys are faster than most teams in the skating department. If the puck moves good on the ice, we got this game in the bag. Dallas depends on a good defense. But with the pucks moving fast theres a good chance their defense will break down and we will get a few points.

We need our fastest guys on ice tonight. Anyone slow will just get us in trouble.

As I said, it will entirely depend on the ice conditions. Our team relies on fast skating. Our guys are faster than most teams in the skating department. If the puck moves good on the ice, we got this game in the bag. Dallas depends on a good defense. But with the pucks moving fast theres a good chance their defense will break down and we will get a few points.

We need our fastest guys on ice tonight. Anyone slow will just get us in trouble.

Honestly,i agree, it would be so disappointing to blame a loss on our OWN ice. It's kind of ridiculous, its a brand new arena, the ice should be immaculate.

Honestly,i agree, it would be so disappointing to blame a loss on our OWN ice. It's kind of ridiculous, its a brand new arena, the ice should be immaculate.

Seriously, I hate to see us lose again cause one of our D-men tripped on a rutt in the ice.

I see marty broduer saving us tonite...its just a gut feeling a get

:sarcasm: i hope im right especially for all the broduer haters that are still hiding out there

i think this will be a tight one tonight, im gunna say 2-1 devs........here's to hopefully 5 in a row!


LETS GO DEVS!!!!!!!

How do you guys think the Devils play tonite?

I have heard they will not be as crisp and ready to go in the start (http://www.localapple.com/thread2267.html) of tonites game.

I for one disagree - back at home with the confidence and fresh legs should provide for a much more competitive game tonite.

Um...

The three times the Devils played this season after a three day rest, they have won all three games (10/17 W 5-4 against Pens, 10/31 W 6-1 against Lightning, 11/21 W 2-1 against Pens). I love our chances with "three days rest"!!

Weekes should start against the habs on friday, regardless of how hot marty is, we need to rest him.

Weekes should start against the habs on friday, regardless of how hot marty is, we need to rest him.

Hahaha...that will NEVER happen!!

If it does, I will buy you a beer at the next Devils game you're at!

As long as that ice is good we're gonna win. I've noticed our team is very sensitive to the conditions of the ice. Good Ice = good win for us usually.

I guess that means the Devils lose all their remaining home games, because the ice has not been good for ANY of the 7 previous home games.

All right, I'm glad it's game day, 3 days is too long of a break without hockey.

It's been 2 WEEKS FOR ME without a Devils game and I feel like a recovering crack addict. Last game for me was at The Rock against the Rags, then I went to Atlanta and missed a few and was in Vermont for the holidays and missed the last three. I'm shaking from withdrawal!!!!!!!!!

Weekes should start against the habs on friday, regardless of how hot marty is, we need to rest him.

How much you want to bet that it won't happen?

Hahaha...that will NEVER happen!!

If it does, I will buy you a beer at the next Devils game you're at!

I'll add 2 more if that happens and you can have a beer for each period



I could see Weekes playing Sunday though

Weekes should start against the habs on friday, regardless of how hot marty is, we need to rest him.

I doubt he'll rest against Montreal, he's like a little kid on Christmas playing them. I can only recall one time they sat him against the Habs and if I remember right he was pretty pissed off about it. And it's not like Marty get pissed off at just anything.

WOW, i totally did not think about that one. sorry dudes my bad. :dunce:

yea, Marty aint sittin vs the Habs

sit him Sunday against the Thrashers

I doubt he'll rest against Montreal, he's like a little kid on Christmas playing them. I can only recall one time they sat him against the Habs and if I remember right he was pretty pissed off about it. And it's not like Marty get pissed off at just anything.

If the Canadiens ever made Marty an offer to be their goalie, do you think he would go?

If the Canadiens ever made Marty an offer to be their goalie, do you think he would go?


I think he was asked that question in an interview that's on MSG sometimes w/ Fran Healy (sp).

If i remember he said as much as it would be a dream of his and special it would be, he wants to spend his entire career with NJ because in MTL it might be too much spotlight... Something along those lines

If the Canadiens ever made Marty an offer to be their goalie, do you think he would go?

The only chance that would happen is if Marty stuck around to a point where his skills were clearly diminishing and the Devils had a young stud goalie prospect in the pipeline immediately ready to make the jump and be a clear #1 starting NHL goalie, AND Brodeur decided it would be cool to play one year for the hometown team

The odds of all of this happening? About 1%

The only chance that would happen is if Marty stuck around to a point where his skills were clearly diminishing and the Devils had a young stud goalie prospect in the pipeline immediately ready to make the jump and be a clear #1 starting NHL goalie, AND Brodeur decided it would be cool to play one year for the hometown team

The odds of all of this happening? About 1%

I would imagine he would stay and help grow the young star goalie and serve as inspiration. Then maybe retiring and becoming a goalie coach with Jaqcue Caron to ensure any future goalie prospects have the best teachers in the game to learn from.

should be a good one tonight, hopefully the devils come out hard........two guys who have great shots that i would like to see use them more are zubrus and rachunek

I would imagine he would stay and help grow the young star goalie and serve as inspiration. Then maybe retiring and becoming a goalie coach with Jaqcue Caron to ensure any future goalie prospects have the best teachers in the game to learn from.

How sick would it be to have Brodeur as a goalie coach!

From the site:

On November 17, Martin Brodeur became the second goaltender in league history to win 500 games. The club will honor Brodeur for this outstanding achievement before tonight's 7 p.m. matchup against Dallas at Prudential Center.

From the site:

On November 17, Martin Brodeur became the second goaltender in league history to win 500 games. The club will honor Brodeur for this outstanding achievement before tonight's 7 p.m. matchup against Dallas at Prudential Center.

:( hope its televised

Hope we fare better than the last time we met the Stars.

SCORING SUMMARY
1st Period Scoring
11:48 SHG - Niklas Hagman, Assists: Philippe Boucher and Stu Barnes
2nd Period Scoring
04:44 Brenden Morrow, Assists: Mike Ribeiro and Antti Miettinen
08:33 PPG - Travis Zajac, Assists: Sergei Brylin and Zach Parise
3rd Period Scoring
17:12 Eric Lindros, Assists: Brenden Morrow and Jeff Halpern


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Even though I'm not a Devils fan, I will be going to tonight's game. I got a pair of tickets from my uncle and will be taking a long-time friend of mine from Philly. It should be fun.

The Devils are obviously playing a team that is red-hot right now in winning six straight, but I'm sure the home club is very motivated to put an end to it. I expect a low-scoring game tonight. If New Jersey can learn anything from the Rangers, do not take penalties against the Stars. They'll burn you. They're not deadly on special teams because if they were, they'd be atop the league standings (which they aren't). It's efficency with the few chances they get on the power play that has gotten them back on track after a slow start to their season.

gullitis blog is updated and greene and oduya are indeed the ones sitting tonight

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/

eric lindros lol wow

When you get two teams known for defence and goaltending together you get a 6-5 Devils win.:sarcasm: Should be a good one folks if you thinking about coming out do so. Spend 100$ on a ticket screw the kids this Christmas their little brats anyway.:naughty: Let's go Devils!!!

Marty actually talked about that in his book "Brodeur: Beyond the Crease". He said that he probably wouldn't like to play in Montreal. He really never developed that special love for that team.

He was asked if he ever would consider playing for a different team he said that Boston and Philly were two cities he enjoyed coming to and in playing in.

Not playing Marty against Montreal is like going with your backup in the 7:th game of the Stanley Cup Finals....it's not happening. :)

Not sure if Doc will be calling the game tonight when he was in Detroit last night.

Not sure if Doc will be calling the game tonight when he was in Detroit last night.

Why? Can't he hop on a plane and fly back here? It can't be more than a 2 hour flight!

Marty actually talked about that in his book "Brodeur: Beyond the Crease". He said that he probably wouldn't like to play in Montreal. He really never developed that special love for that team.

He was asked if he ever would consider playing for a different team he said that Boston and Philly were two cities he enjoyed coming to and in playing in.

Not playing Marty against Montreal is like going with your backup in the 7:th game of the Stanley Cup Finals....it's not happening. :)

Cam Ward :teach:;)

Even though I'm not a Devils fan, I will be going to tonight's game. I got a pair of tickets from my uncle and will be taking a long-time friend of mine from Philly. It should be fun.

The Devils are obviously playing a team that is red-hot right now in winning six straight, but I'm sure the home club is very motivated to put an end to it. I expect a low-scoring game tonight. If New Jersey can learn anything from the Rangers, do not take penalties against the Stars. They'll burn you. They're not deadly on special teams because if they were, they'd be atop the league standings (which they aren't). It's efficency with the few chances they get on the power play that has gotten them back on track after a slow start to their season.

Crap, then we need to sit Clarkson LOL

Anytime I think that Doc won't call the game because he was doing another game the previous night, he has always been there. I don't see why he wouldn't be calling the game, especially since I'm sure he won't be doing it when we are out in the west playing. Those road trips are usually his week-week and a half off. I don't care, I'll be at the game so it really won't effect me.

Crap, then we need to sit Clarkson LOL

:clap:

That kid needs to sit and let Asham take his slot if he's going to be undisciplined.

gullitis blog is updated and greene and oduya are indeed the ones sitting tonight

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/

Sutters on crack.

Maybe he can pass some of that crack this way for us the next time oduya is in the lineup. At least lehtenon is not playing, he is going to have sports hernia surgery...maybe jamie should give him a call, let him know what he is in for.

Sutter's made a lot of questionable decisions this year. I would rank this one of the highest. Why on Earth would you sit your 3rd best defenseman if he's healthy?? This is the guy that is suppose to bring us back to being a contender? Well he's making a weak defense even weaker. I have to say, it will be hard to stand by him if he keeps making decisions like this.

Sutters on crack.I guess Brent is learning his way around Newark a little too well.:naughty:

Sutters on crack.

and alot of it.

Sutter's not some kind of chump that Lou picked up off of Broad St. You guys are acting like he's benching a Norris trophy candidate. Greene is a rookie, and he may be plus 10 (+/- is the dumbest stat in the history of sports) but he only has 4 points. He is playing well defensively, but he's not moving the puck or generating offense like he's supposed to. And if anyone knows how to get the most out of their younger players, it's Sutter. Let the guy do his thing, Sutter>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>everyone on this board combined.

and alot of it.Just imagine if he really was on crack, that would be some ****. Wasn't Kevin Stevens caught with crack and hookers while a member of the Rags.

Just imagine if he really was on crack, that would be some ****. Wasn't Kevin Stevens caught with crack and hookers while a member of the Rags.

crack and hookers, maybe that's what draws the free agents to NYC.

I guess Brent is learning his way around Newark a little too well.:naughty:

According to Melrose - that would be about 2 blocks from the rink ;)

crack and hookers, maybe that's what draws the free agents to NYC.

No, I believe it's tacos y burritos.

Sutter's made a lot of questionable decisions this year. I would rank this one of the highest. Why on Earth would you sit your 3rd best defenseman if he's healthy?? This is the guy that is suppose to bring us back to being a contender? Well he's making a weak defense even weaker. I have to say, it will be hard to stand by him if he keeps making decisions like this.

Because he hasn't been the 3rd best defenseman this season? There's no difference between 3 and 6.

Greene is mediocre this year. If you think more of him, you'd understand. If you don't, who cares if he plays anyway?

ok, lets try and keep this on topic before the mods close it lol

Sutter's made a lot of questionable decisions this year. I would rank this one of the highest. Why on Earth would you sit your 3rd best defenseman if he's healthy?? This is the guy that is suppose to bring us back to being a contender? Well he's making a weak defense even weaker. I have to say, it will be hard to stand by him if he keeps making decisions like this.

I'm guessing from the comments that Sutter feels that Greene's been getting too content in his game and not making quick enough decisions or moving quick enough. The decision was made in discussion with the whole coaching staff, which means Robinson, Albelin and MacLean, too, so maybe they see something the average fan doesn't.

I trust them. My experience has been pretty steady in finding that the experts usually know more about the things they are expert in than do the non-experts.

Because he hasn't been the 3rd best defenseman this season? There's no difference between 3 and 6.

Greene is mediocre this year. If you think more of him, you'd understand. If you don't, who cares if he plays anyway?

Thaaaaaaank yoooouuuuuuuu.

Because he hasn't been the 3rd best defenseman this season? There's no difference between 3 and 6.

Greene is mediocre this year. If you think more of him, you'd understand. If you don't, who cares if he plays anyway?

Greene is a youngster. We need to see what we have in him. Obviously you don't understand that. Why do we need to put in a career AHLer like Mottau in when we could get much more from Greene?

Greene is a youngster. We need to see what we have in him. Obviously you don't understand that. Why do we need to put in a career AHLer like Mottau in when we could get much more from Greene?

Am I missing something? Did we just place Greene on waivers, because that's what it seems like. Dude, he's sitting out for a freaking game. He's obviously not playing as well as Sutter and the coaching staff wants him to play so they're sitting him. It's not like he's been banished to the 9th circle for eternity. He'll be back in the line up, this is just Sutter's way of motivating him. I trust that every decision Sutter makes is in the teams best interest. Relax.

This Greene thing is being blown WAY out of proportion.. It's not like he's been rock solid on D (Not saying he's been bad either.. He's been steady).. I think the hype from last season, and how well he played, is carrying over to this year and overshadowing his play

Greene is a youngster. We need to see what we have in him. Obviously you don't understand that. Why do we need to put in a career AHLer like Mottau in when we could get much more from Greene?

Games early in the season are a good time to evaluate how good your borderline players are. Greene isn't going anywhere but Brookbank or Mottau could be sent down, so imo tonights game might be their shot at making the lineup.

Plus for as good as Greene has been I think he's certainly got the potential to be even better and maybe watching a game or 2 could give him a better perspective on playing his position.

Greene is a youngster. We need to see what we have in him. Obviously you don't understand that. Why do we need to put in a career AHLer like Mottau in when we could get much more from Greene?

Um, maybe Sutter wants to test him? Maybe he thinks Greene isn't playing to the best of his abilities? Maybe he's slowly losing his job to Mike freaking Mottau? He's gotta be better than that, no? Mottau is a 2nd pair AHL defenseman and he's taking Greene's playing time. Everyone *****es out Sutter for exactly that. But, from their respective positions, Mottau is actually *earning* the ice time. Greene is
floating.

This *is* seeing what you have in him.

He has been mediocre this year, which is kinda understandable since it's really his rookie season. But he shouldn't be allowed to float through, he'll never get better.

Parise got to this same point in his rookie season (actually Parise was probably worse), and they dumped on him for a good deal of the season. Clearly he came out of it better since, no?

Andy Greene needs to remember that he's a college UFA and he's not entitled to a job in the NHL, and he's playing like he is. It's not the same guy from the playoffs
last season.

This Greene thing is being blown WAY out of proportion.. It's not like he's been rock solid on D (Not saying he's been bad either.. He's been steady).. I think the hype from last season, and how well he played, is carrying over to this year and overshadowing his play

Dunno about that. That last game against tampa, Greene took the puck away from Lecavalier at least 3 times during the game. He did it so nonchalantly you'd think he was a veteran.

We'll see what happens tonight. If the rest of the D plays well tonight then we won't have a problem.

Am I missing something? Did we just place Greene on waivers, because that's what it seems like. Dude, he's sitting out for a freaking game. He's obviously not playing as well as Sutter and the coaching staff wants him to play so they're sitting him. It's not like he's been banished to the 9th circle for eternity. He'll be back in the line up, this is just Sutter's way of motivating him. I trust that every decision Sutter makes is in the teams best interest. Relax.

apparently you're the one who needs to relax. You sound like a hypocrite when you sit up in your bully pulpit, go off on another rant and demean every post.

Um, maybe Sutter wants to test him? Maybe he thinks Greene isn't playing to the best of his abilities? Maybe he's slowly losing his job to Mike freaking Mottau? He's gotta be better than that, no? Mottau is a 2nd pair AHL defenseman and he's taking Greene's playing time. Everyone *****es out Sutter for exactly that. But, from their respective positions, Mottau is actually *earning* the ice time. Greene is
floating.

This *is* seeing what you have in him.

He has been mediocre this year, which is kinda understandable since it's really his rookie season. But he shouldn't be allowed to float through, he'll never get better.

Parise got to this same point in his rookie season (actually Parise was probably worse), and they dumped on him for a good deal of the season. Clearly he came out of it better since, no?

Andy Greene needs to remember that he's a college UFA and he's not entitled to a job in the NHL, and he's playing like he is. It's not the same guy from the playoffs
last season.

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because I've liked what I've seen from the Greene. For a rookie he shows alot of defensive upside. His offensive game has been alittle disappointing, but we have no Scott Niedermeyers back there anyway. Excuse me if I like to see young players play over journey men.

apparently you're the one who needs to relax. You sound like a hypocrite when you sit up in your bully pulpit, go off on another rant and demean every post.

I'm just trying to view things rationally instead of screaming "THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!111111111" and running for cover because Andy Freaking Greene is out of the line up.

alrighty then...

Nothing to see here people... move along.

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I'm just trying to view things rationally instead of screaming "THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!111111111" and running for cover because Andy Freaking Greene is out of the line up.

Yep I definetly said that and got all hysterical. You're user title lends alot of insight into exactly what you are.

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because I've liked what I've seen from the Greene. For a rookie he shows alot of defensive upside. His offensive game has been alittle disappointing, but we have no Scott Niedermeyers back there anyway. Excuse me if I like to see young players play over journey men.

I wish we get the Greene that was in the preseason games back, he had some nice shots from the point and went in deep when it counted to shoot a goal. Right now he rarely shoots at the net and when he brings it up ice he shoots too late.

alrighty then...

Nothing to see here people... move along.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d6/OfficerBarbrady.jpg/80px-OfficerBarbrady.jpg

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Absolutely amazing.

Yep I definetly said that and got all hysterical. You're user title lends alot of insight into exactly what you are.

It's ok dude, the game starts in 3 hours. It'll all be ok...

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Sutter wants Greene to watch Zubov and how he plays.. What's wrong with that?

It's ok dude, the game starts in 3 hours. It'll all be ok...

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wow your such a funny guy. I love message board tough guys. lol :biglaugh:

Sutter also told Oduya to watch how the popcorn guy does it. Nothing wrong with that, either.

Sutter also told Oduya to watch how the popcorn guy does it. Nothing wrong with that, either.

More like how the corn dog guy manages not to drop the sticks.

More like how the corn dog guy manages not to drop the sticks.

They sell corndogs at the Rock?

They sell corndogs at the Rock?

They don't? Darn! Thought every major sports venue have corndog sellers?

They don't? Darn! Thought every major sports venue have corndog sellers?

Did CAA sell corndogs? I never saw them selling one.

Sutter's not some kind of chump that Lou picked up off of Broad St. You guys are acting like he's benching a Norris trophy candidate. Greene is a rookie, and he may be plus 10 (+/- is the dumbest stat in the history of sports) but he only has 4 points. He is playing well defensively, but he's not moving the puck or generating offense like he's supposed to. And if anyone knows how to get the most out of their younger players, it's Sutter. Let the guy do his thing, Sutter>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>everyone on this board combined.

well i dont agree with benching greene i agree with your statement. Greene has been very good in my book, but he is not neidermayer.

that being said, i totally disagree with sutter here. in his defense all of the defensman have been playing well as late so what is he going to do? Mottau has been used on pp so i understand that move, and brookbank has been steady and has a right handed shot which helps on the the transition

wow your such a funny guy. I love message board tough guys. lol :biglaugh:

Ok, now you're obviously having some kind of meltdown. Just take a deep breath. Remember I'm on your side. I just don't want you, or anyone on this board to have a cerebral hemorrhage because Sutter benched Greene. It's just not that big of a deal. Now if god forbid a key player suffers an injury or something, hemorrhage all you want, but in this particular situation, it's not worth it.

Did CAA sell corndogs? I never saw them selling one.

I wouldn't know. Never been to a hockey game live. The last time I was at the CAA was the taking back sunday/Jimmy eat world concert. Didn't look at all the concession stands.

Ok, now you're obviously having some kind of meltdown. Just take a deep breath. Remember I'm on your side. I just don't want you, or anyone on this board to have a cerebral hemorrhage because Sutter benched Greene. It's just not that big of a deal. Now if god forbid a key player suffers an injury or something, hemorrhage all you want, but in this particular situation, it's not worth it.

I know its not man. I just like arguing with people. Believe me I'm not going to have a brain hemmorage over a hockey message board. The death of Sean Taylor put rechanged my perspective on sports again. It's just a game, especially one in the middle of the week against the Dallas Stars.

I know its not man. I just like arguing with people. Believe me I'm not going to have a brain hemmorage over a hockey message board. The death of Sean Taylor put rechanged my perspective on sports again. It's just a game, especially one in the middle of the week against the Dallas Stars.

OMG! you should be worried! If the Devils lose this game, you're gonna die!!!!
:sarcasm::sarcasm::sarcasm:

OMG! you should be worried! If the Devils lose this game, you're gonna die!!!!
:sarcasm::sarcasm::sarcasm:

That's the feeling it seems with some people here.

OMG! you should be worried! If the Devils lose this game, you're gonna die!!!!
:sarcasm::sarcasm::sarcasm:
That's how I feel when we lose to the Rangers.

That's how I feel when we lose to the Rangers.

I die a little inside every time Jagr scores on us - it used to be worse though when it was Messier.

Hells Empire, was that you in the Star Ledger the day after opening night, talking about the construction of the Rock, pictured with Vanderbeek, and how you know every single nook and cranny that went into the building?



Yes that was me in the Sunday Star Ledger that weekemd. I was in the paper on two occasions.


Elias has skated with the team yesterday and this morning. He will be in the line up tonight vs. the Stars. Oduya, Greene Weeks and Rupp were the last ones on the ice this morning @ the Rock.

I also got the chance to finally meet Mike Modano after their morning skate this morning. What a great guy, very cool and would have loved to see him play here in New Jersey. He likes the new arena and thinks it is pretty cool looking with all the features that the Rock has also he said we did a great job too. I am hoping to get his stick sometime late tonight before they leave or it will hopefully be left for me in the morning when I get to work.:)

It should be a good game and now heading back to the Rock now for the game.


LETS GO DEVILS!!!

Yes that was me in the Sunday Star Ledger that weekemd. I was in the paper on two occasions.


Elias has skated with the team yesterday and this morning. He will be in the line up tonight vs. the Stars. Oduya, Greene Weeks and Rupp were the last ones on the ice this morning @ the Rock.

I also got the chance to finally meet Mike Modano after their morning skate this morning. What a great guy, very cool and would have loved to see him play here in New Jersey. He likes the new arena and thinks it is pretty cool looking with all the features that the Rock has also he said we did a great job too. I am hoping to get his stick sometime late tonight before they leave or it will hopefully be left for me in the morning when I get to work.:)

It should be a good game and now heading back to the Rock now for the game.


LETS GO DEVILS!!!

That's pretty interesting because he really comes off like a total *****. Like something about his aura gives me the feeling he has a holier than thou attitude. It's good to hear he's not as much of one as he comes off as.

Now, I dunno if these things are planned that far in advance but....All-Star Game @ The Rock 09! Lets make it happen

Lets Go Devils!!!

That's pretty interesting because he really comes off like a total *****. Like something about his aura gives me the feeling he has a holier than thou attitude. It's good to hear he's not as much of one as he comes off as.

Now, I dunno if these things are planned that far in advance but....All-Star Game @ The Rock 09! Lets make it happen

Mike Modano is one of the classiest guys in all of sports. An ambassador for the game at this point. Super cool Hells met him and is getting his gamer.

(Of course, I hope Modano is kept off the scoresheet and leaves New Jersey all sad...and minus his stick.)

Now, I dunno if these things are planned that far in advance but....All-Star Game @ The Rock 09! Lets make it happen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_All-Star_Game#2000s

Sorry, the next possible year we could host it is in 2011. Damn Canadiens and they're 100th anniversary. There's always hope for 2011 though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League_All-Star_Game#2000s

Sorry, the next possible year we could host it is in 2011. Damn Canadiens and they're 100th anniversary. There's always hope for 2011 though.

Damn. I thought there was talk about sending more teams to Europe for games and therefore not entering our players into the Olympics?

I think that's an absolutely asinine idea but still....actually come to think of it, that's probably the year we'll get it for the sole fact people will probably go anyway.

2010 will probably by the last NHL olympics. THe NHL doesn't get anything out of the olympics becuase the playes stop being NHLers when they go over. The league would have already pulled the plug had the 2010 games not be in Vancouver and thus a riot would happen in Canada if the NHL didn't go.

Turco in net tonight for Dallas.

Turco in net tonight for Dallas.

good. lots of chipping the puck in and hopefully he'll give us a freebie like he did for Park on the Island.

on greene- keep in mind that LRob im sure had alot to do with the decision. he may have nor suggested it but im sure hes on board with it

does anyone know if there is a feed online for this game tonight, with the sabres and the islanders playing im pretty sure i wont be getting this game on TV......DAMN UPSTATE NEW YORK!!!!!

2010 will probably by the last NHL olympics. THe NHL doesn't get anything out of the olympics becuase the playes stop being NHLers when they go over. The league would have already pulled the plug had the 2010 games not be in Vancouver and thus a riot would happen in Canada if the NHL didn't go.

That's a shame if true. Olympic Hockey is one of my absolute favorite things, but it will be lame without the NHL.*


*Before 28 people chime in with "what about 1980", keep in mind the global hockey landscape has changed much in the last 30 years.

Let's Go Devils! Hope the 3 days break don't slow them down.

Just heard Oduya is finally siting tonight I am so happy WOOT
. But I think its bad that Greene also has to sit ;(

someone PLEASE hook me up with a feed for tonights game!!

Good luck tonight, Devils fans.

Marty vs. Marty, the two top puckhandling goalies in the league, facing off in a match of the two hottest teams in hockey.

Should be a good one. ;)

Alright, we got to definitely kick it in gear. We're doing great so far; just have to keep it up! I'll be watching tonight, as I've been dying for this game since the weekend.

LETS GO DEVILS!!!

Good luck tonight, Devils fans.

Marty vs. Marty, the two top puckhandling goalies in the league, facing off in a match of the two hottest teams in hockey.

Should be a good one. ;)

DPs not bad either

I predict 7-6 Devils in a wild shootout between the two biggest offensive juggernauts in the NHL.

Let's Go Devils!!

Finally some Devils hockey again!

LET'S GO DEVILS!!!

it looks like turcos got some new pads since i last remember. they look like those rbks that fleury uses.

yay for boring hockey!

Sounds like a quiet crowd so far.

christ....if that bounce went in...

wade brookbank again.......oh doc....its sheldon has been all year

Wow, did Marty get that?

Wow, did Marty get that?

I thought I heard some pipe on that, so I dunno.

Wow, did Marty get that?

it sounded like it hit post

Marty B came to play!! :handclap:

That was either an amazing save by Marty or the Dallas player should feel shame for missing a wide open net.

Devils need to pick it up.

That was either an amazing save by Marty or the Dallas player should feel shame for missing a wide open net.

Devils need to pick it up.

so was that marty or the pipe or a miss?

missing Greene already. Notice how slow vishnevski is?

so was that marty or the pipe or a miss?

it hi off the side of the pipe

Ribiero missed the net cuz he sucks

a real sloppy start by the Devils.

It's so quiet in there I think I can hear someone getting "robbed" outside.

Could someone send a PM my way informing about a certain channel id #?

Devils get a PP.

Power Play Time!!

PP coming up! Let's go Devs!

Ribiero missed the net cuz he sucks

Yeah...all of his 22 points so far....

***.

****ing christ

**** **** ****. Didn't they start the game last year with a Shorty?

OH wow barnes scores SH 1-0 Stars

***!

1-0 Dallas. I see the PSE&G Power PLay is back after the road trip.

Crap.

That was a terrible goal allowed by Marty.

u gotta be kidding me..:shakehead

omg...

That one's all Marty's fault...:shakehead

What the hell? Marty didn't even look like he was paying attention to that shot.

Martin *** you could have gotten to that

Ugly

First all shouldnt even have been in out own end of the ice.

BOOM Clarkson sweet hit

Big hit by Clarkson :handclap:

hahah this belongs in docisms but "the hit was coming from clarkson and he didn't even honk his horn"


good job 2-0


Pull him.

Wow. I never advocate this, but maybe this just isn't Marty's night.

***, Again. Marty is really off of his game tonight.

I agree with Chico. Get Marty the hell out of there. He looks terrible.

What a nice hit by Clarkson!

**** me again!

Dammit. Weekes in.

Another bad goal by Brodeur. Time to put Weekes in.

what a joke....goodnight..

get Marty outta there...jeeez

...........

Jagr scored the same way last month

Pull Marty. Two AWFUL goals and this game is over.

Chico is calling for a goaltending change already?!

Damn.

Omg Marty is so over rated...

wow 2 bad goals by marty, you dont see that very often

Im in the press box tonight. Brett Hull is about forty feet away in the Stars box and I heard him go "YESSSSS!" when Barnes and Jokinen scored. It made me laugh for some reason.

At the risk of stating the obvious, the Devils are not sharp tonight.

Oh dear, we get another PP?

Another PP coming up.....would be great to go into the second only down 2-1

Power play coming up...hopefully Marty doesn't have to face any low, weak wrist shots on this one.

Oh dear, we get another PP?

It’s time for a PSE&G Power Play! If PSE&G’s power was like the Devils power play I wouldn’t be able to type this message.

down 2-0 against the Dallas Stars.....uh oh....umm...

Im in the press box tonight. Brett Hull is about forty feet away in the Stars box and I heard him go "YESSSSS!" when Barnes and Jokinen scored. It made me laugh for some reason.

At the risk of stating the obvious, the Devils are not sharp tonight.

The skaters are playing very well in my opinion. Brodeur let in two absolute stinkers.

Looks like Marty's not in the bending mood tonight. :shakehead Let's hope they score on this PP.

down 2-0 against the Dallas Stars.....uh oh....umm...

Well they are one of the best teams in the league and the Devils are outplaying them except for goaltending.

The skaters are playing very well in my opinion. Brodeur let in two absolute stinkers.
They don't look all that great either. They've gotten better in the last few minutes, but they certainly looked poor to start.

TIme for the team to bail marty out like he does for them tons of games. COME ON GUYS.

god, seriously why is mottau out there on the PP???

god, seriously why is mottau playing instead of andy greene???
Fixed.

Zubrus whiffed

God the Devils look awful tonight.....

Time to show up, Devils. At least for the rest of the game. After 4 wins, this is a huge let down to watch.

For the love of god please score one goal before this period ends.

that was probably the worst 1st minute of pp ive seen.

For the love of God please score one goal before this period ends.

ey ey ey, don't use my name in vain.

That was one ****** period. They better get it in gear for the second.

Can we play on the road again please?:help:

I don't know..this is just a completely different team vs the one we saw on the road. Too bad we're at home now....

That was bad.

this might only be funny/interesting/fascinating to me, but I want to share this as well. Before the game I'm in the bathroom and all of the sudden I hear a voice behind me, its the lineup being announced by the press announcer. I was spooked for a second.

No reason to keep Marty in there, they aren't scoring 3 tonight...and besides Weekes would probably be better.

starting these games at 7pm is stupid. Some people have to work till 6 and can't possible get to a game. I was going to try tonight, knowing I'd get a ticket. I forgot about the 7pm start time till I looked at the game thread. I'm not making the effort to watch 2 periods of hockey.

seems like I saved my money and time.

awful period.

I just don't get it...how a team can come out and play like this after playing so well the previous four.

Another guy who looks like he's playing his first NHL game out there is Colin White...he got completely lost on that 2:nd goal. I guess he's nervous and it's his first homegame this year..and playing with one eye..I'll cut the guy some slack.

Marty Brodeur on the other hand..major disappointment in the first period. It's so frustrating to see this kind of play....

I just don't get it...how a team can come out and play like this after playing so well the previous four.

Another guy who looks like he's playing his first NHL game out there is Colin White...he got completely lost on that 2:nd goal. I guess he's nervous and it's his first homegame this year..and playing with one eye..I'll cut the guy some slack.

Marty Brodeur on the other hand..major disappointment in the first period. It's so frustrating to see this kind of play....

:shakehead goalies can have bad nights

Not a great period, but this would be a 0-0 game if Marty didn't let in those softies. So they're not outplaying us, which is a plus, but being down 2-0 to Dallas (of all teams) is a big minus.

TIme for the team to bail marty out like he does for them tons of games. COME ON GUYS.

yeah they owe broduer one now

:shakehead goalies can have bad nights

Yeah, but Devilswede is right, it's still disappointing. He still has 2 periods to redeem himself.

Vishnevski and Brookbank are a terrible pair. They looked especially bad that one period.

team came out flat in first 10 minutes.

they have a pp here to start 2nd a goal here will change game but no goal will boost dallas who is due for a power play and w/marty shaky that could mean trouble

devils seem to play very tense at home

id like to see weekes come into the game for the 2nd
the defense created the opp for dallas' 2nd goal with the poor clearing choice, but marty shouldve stopped it. 2 softies arent good.

Yeah, but Devilswede is right, it's still disappointing. He still has 2 periods to redeem himself.

I know and its tough but after 4 amazing games by marty I am willing to give him a bye there. So Marty is not all there tonight. Its no excuse for the rest of the team to be too just because marty is. In fact they should bail him out.

Why does Mottau have eight minutes of ice time and White only has just a shade under 5? I know Mottau plays the PP, but thats ridiculous, Mottau has more ice time than Martin too.

Can't blame Marty if the team can't score

Can't blame Marty if the team can't score

Excatly but those were two bad goals though he let him. Then agian every one has those nights.

Thank goodness I only bet 50 vCash on this game!

I know and its tough but after 4 amazing games by marty I am willing to give him a bye there. So Marty is not all there tonight. Its no excuse for the rest of the team to be too just because marty is. In fact they should bail him out.

Both teams came out flat IMO.. Brodeur has been the difference (unfortunately, not for us). I completely agree that the team needs to rally around Marty because he's been huge during this winning streak. As for the bad goals, Marty has earned my respect/confidence for life based on past service alone.. but I still can be disappointed about that period :)

Excatly but those were two bad goals though he let him. Then agian every one has those nights.

Well Marty usually lets in 2, hopefully Dallas is done scoring :dunno:

I have seen two players (one Dallas, one Jersey) wipe out for no reason whatsoever. I wonder if it's the ice again.

geez, the ice is really bad all these players falling all over the place

Well Marty usually lets in 2, hopefully Dallas is done scoring :dunno:

haha thats one way of lookin at it

our breakouts are horrible.

Well Marty usually lets in 2, hopefully Dallas is done scoring :dunno:

lol ya hopefully..........Its only take one to change things. One is coming watch.

Looking terrible..:shakehead

Looks the only chance of scoring will come on the PP....

I have seen two players (one Dallas, one Jersey) wipe out for no reason whatsoever. I wonder if it's the ice again.

from where I'm sitting, the ice doesn't look all that fantastic. Even after the zamboni cleans the ice it still doesn't look right. The ice doesn't seem to be freezing all that well. It looks like when I go play open hockey with the guys and there's always one dude who can't wait and gets on the ice before it sufficiently freezes. That's what the ice looks like from up here.

Nice shift there by the PEG line, but Turco will have none of it.

This game has no energy to it and the league wants to add more of these type inter-conference games?

Well, Marty looked better there. Devils still lacking sustained offensive pressure.

our breakouts are horrible.

this entire year theyve been horrible. better as of late, but still pretty bad. the passing is another weak point. i think the breakout would be far better if there better dmen out there obv....but what can ya do. as for the passing, well they just gotta get their isht together in practice.

God Vish and Clarkson, just leave that guy wide open.

At least Dallas has the worst lead in hockey haha

4-2 Devils!

It's so easy to be positive when you can't actually watch the game

Pelley :shakehead....just HAS GOT to hit the net there.....

Pelley :shakehead....just HAS GOT to hit the net there.....

Well, he is supposed to be the next Madden.

no real quality chances. Dallas is keeping everything to the outside.

God Vish and Clarkson, just leave that guy wide open.

Morrow flipped a pass to him OVER the net. You can't cover a guy for that and leave the sides of the net open.

It official, The Rock creates more freak bounces than any other arean in the league.

Well, he is supposed to be the next Madden.

:biglaugh: Nice.

Clarkson Scores!!

Dave clarkson!!! 2-1

Clarkson! Looks like a night for weak goals.

Clarkson!!!

eventually Clarkson was gonna get a wrapper.

WOOT about time :)

I'll take it!

yeah clarkie:yo:

Clarky!!

Clarkson with the goofy looking wrap around...but i'll take it. Wooo!

Finally, his obsession with wrap arounds pays off.

About time.

There should be a new rule at the Rock you cant yell "Rangers Suck" when were losing. Nice going Clarkson:handclap:

Well, he is supposed to be the next Madden.
Very well done :D :biglaugh:

Marty has been looking better. Hopefully he shook off that first period.

Hope you guys see what I'm saying about Clarkson. Awesome goal there.

Dave clarkson!!! 2-1

Ahhh! read your post 3 seconds before it happened on my stream.. see you guys at the intermission ;)

yet another reminder of how truly AHL Mottau is.

whos the young kid commentating? sounds like hes 17 or something ^^

wow, lots of hits this shift..

wow, im loving wat i see from clarkson

Clarkson just had a hell of a shift. Madden too.