Devils most boring team ever???

clubseats
03-02-2008, 09:34 AM
I know we heard that past teams were boring because of the trap. I never bought that and felt they were some of the most exciting teams ever. This year's team, however, is painful to watch. I know we are in first place so I am not complaining about the results nor is this about a 3 game losing streak. All year I have found most games to be boring and feel it has to do with our complete inability to score. We have an outburst of 5 or 6 goals one game followed by a shutout (8 in the season is just too many). The problem is we will not be able to win over any new fans playing this style of hockey (and this was the year to do it with the new arena). I have taken numerous colleagues to games this year and they all left wondering why I love the sport so much.

I know Lou is all about winning and he feels that this is the greatest selling point. However, other than watching Marty and feeling privileged to have watched almost every game in his career, there is just not a lot of entertainment value out of this team. I feel that without major changes, this will cause our already small fan base to shrink. Fans that pay $400 for a family of four to watch a game feel ripped off and will be unlikely to return. Sorry for the rant.

natey2k4
03-02-2008, 09:45 AM
I agree.

I'm so glad I'm not a Devils fan.. I don't know if I could like hockey having to watch that 82 times per year.

In the playoffs, it's not as bad because you expect tight hockey.

BlairBettsBlocks
03-02-2008, 09:48 AM
i never got why people ripped on the devils for playing boring, cuz it works
they are in first place right now, and while i hope the rangers catchem, the sytem clearly works

NJD1982
03-02-2008, 09:53 AM
i never got why people ripped on the devils for playing boring, cuz it works
they are in first place right now, and while i hope the rangers catchem, the sytem clearly works

That just about sums it all up.

clubseats
03-02-2008, 09:54 AM
i never got why people ripped on the devils for playing boring, cuz it works
they are in first place right now, and while i hope the rangers catchem, the system clearly works

This year I do not believe it is any system that is working. It is Marty playing out of his mind. If the system is anemic offense and bad defensive breakdowns at the most inopportune times, then I guess it is working.

TheDevilMadeMe
03-02-2008, 09:57 AM
Where were you last year when the system was actually "boring?" The system is fine this year. The problem is lack of talent.

BlairBettsBlocks
03-02-2008, 09:58 AM
This year I do not believe it is any system that is working. It is Marty playing out of his mind. If the system is anemic offense and bad defensive breakdowns at the most inopportune times, then I guess it is working.
but overall it won 3 cups for you guys and made you one of the best teams in the last decde, hell id love to be a boring team is it wins

i hate teh devils but i respect them a lil bit atleast for having some of the better teams and a good system.
wait, did i just say i respect the devils :help:
ill just say i dotn hate them as much as say, the islanders

jerseydevil
03-02-2008, 10:01 AM
You guys should be embarrassed for starting a thread like this....THEY ARE IN A TINY SLUMP!..and our fairweather fans turn like the "fairweather" fans that they are...Go watch baseball..that is starting soon..And Club seats, give them up and let someone else have them...

Clarkson Falls Down
03-02-2008, 10:02 AM
You guys should be embarrassed for starting a thread like this....THEY ARE IN A TINY SLUMP!..and our fairweather fans turn like the "fairweather" fans that they are...Go watch baseball..that is starting soon..And Club seats, give them up and let someone else have them...

Yea, I know, boy. We really have some nut jobs posting when we hit a rut.

If you wan't to watch a team that you think is more exciting, then go watch Montreal or somebody. Then you can watch when we make it farther than them in the postseason.

jerseydevil
03-02-2008, 10:03 AM
This year I do not believe it is any system that is working. It is Marty playing out of his mind. If the system is anemic offense and bad defensive breakdowns at the most inopportune times, then I guess it is working.

Whine more...please. I just have one thing for you courtesy of Artie Lange " WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH"

hightide85
03-02-2008, 10:14 AM
all I wanna know is what happened to Gionta?

clubseats
03-02-2008, 10:16 AM
Whine more...please. I just have one thing for you courtesy of Artie Lange " WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH"

I am not whining because of a 3 game losing streak. I am more concerned that our arena will become more empty as time goes on. Sure die hard fans stick with the team, as will I since I have had my season tix since 1987. I have seen every season first hand and this year is tough to watch. Just an opinion, but if it continues, mark my words the arena will much more empty than CAA ever was. You might not care, but I certainly care about the long-term viability of the franchise in NJ.

Blitz113
03-02-2008, 10:21 AM
There are always things that get me annoyed about the system but it's won 3 cups. Can't argue that.

Cry_Wolf
03-02-2008, 10:23 AM
Can we lock this thread please?

It's so completely un-necessary its not even funny. This is just bringing us back to that old "devils are boring" thread that was pinned up at the top of this forum over a month ago.

AfroThunder396
03-02-2008, 10:27 AM
Im not sure if all these Habs fans are trolls or if they're just idiots.

clubseats
03-02-2008, 10:29 AM
Can we lock this thread please?

It's so completely un-necessary its not even funny. This is just bringing us back to that old "devils are boring" thread that was pinned up at the top of this forum over a month ago.

What is not funny is scoring 1 goal or less 19 times this season.

Cry_Wolf
03-02-2008, 10:33 AM
What is not funny is scoring 1 goal or less 19 times this season.

I'm still not getting how that automatically labels us as the most boring team ever?

clubseats
03-02-2008, 10:37 AM
I'm still not getting how that automatically labels us as the most boring team ever?

I only meant out of all the Devils teams I have watched, not comparing to other teams. Maybe my thread title was misleading.

dkhockey
03-02-2008, 10:38 AM
There are always things that get me annoyed about the system but it's won 3 cups. Can't argue that.

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I think itīs guys like Neidermayer, Stevens, Arnott, Sykora, Mogilny, that is the reason for 3 cups.
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And those guys where exciting to watch as well.

Cry_Wolf
03-02-2008, 10:44 AM
I only meant out of all the Devils teams I have watched, not comparing to other teams. Maybe my thread title was misleading.

All the Devils have right now is a problem with scoring and scoring consistently. They have the talent to do it and can get the job done.

We're just in a slump now and I'm pretty sure we've had one of these before. This is a point in the season where the Devils have to figure out where they want to go and what they want to do. In all my years of watching the devils I have never considered one damn team boring, the thought never entered my mind when we were in a slump or had the hardest time scoring goals.

We had a taste of what first place was like for the first time since 2001; if they want the full meal, they have to work their ***** off with consistent 60 min efforts because if not we will be seeing a wonderful 2nd round exit.

Clarkson Falls Down
03-02-2008, 10:45 AM
I only meant out of all the Devils teams I have watched, not comparing to other teams. Maybe my thread title was misleading.

Yeah I guess it was then eh? When you call the Devils the themost boring team ever, you include every team in every sport throughout history. So I guess the title was incorrect.

ShootOut
03-02-2008, 10:53 AM
I'm not going to pronounce myself on whether or not the Devils are boring to watch, for I haven't seen them play during the last two years or so, but I'd rather watch my home team play 82 games of fast-tempo hockey, than 90 or 95 games with the trap. A system doesn't work if you have fans starting a new thread every month or so to discuss how boring the team is, and the number of Stanley Cups won during a given stretch won't change anything to that.

klingsor
03-02-2008, 10:53 AM
It's all about winning.

When the Devils used to dominate the Rangers, I found my team (the Rangers) boring, not the Devils.

ShootOut
03-02-2008, 10:58 AM
It's all about winning.

When the Devils used to dominate the Rangers, I found my team (the Rangers) boring, not the Devils.
This is such petty bourgeois thinking of you, klingsor, and quite honestly I would have expected better. A true nobleman cares about the means more than he does about the ends.

dynamoovechkin
03-02-2008, 11:05 AM
Boring? If winning is boring, then I'll take it every time. Kudos to the organization for bringing in Sutter as coach, and getting the most of of this lineup.

In the beginning of the year, I thought the Devs would be scratching for a playoff spot, not competing for first in the east.

Hate the Devs, but admire the way they run the organization, and have a ton of respect for Sutter. Now if you could just figure out a way to sell out the building on a regular basis...

klingsor
03-02-2008, 11:06 AM
This is such petty bourgeois thinking of you, klingsor, and quite honestly I would have expected better. A true nobleman cares about the means more than he does about the ends.

I'm only an elitist when it comes to The Arts.

Otherwise, I'm proud as punch to be a Bourgeois Swine.

Rochester22
03-02-2008, 11:08 AM
This thread is ridiculous, who gives a **** I care about winning more than entertaining hockey.

lasainteflanelle*
03-02-2008, 11:11 AM
new jersey no doubt runs one hell of an organisation, and have for many years, but ultimately...the devils play boring ass hockey. it's almost ridiculous. but hey, they've proven their style can win stanley cups, and be consistent contendors year after year.

that being said, will this style continue once marty is gone? he has been the backbone of the success, and i firmly believe new jersey will fail bigtime if they use this style without a brodeur-like netminder.

ShootOut
03-02-2008, 11:21 AM
I'm only an elitist when it comes to The Arts.

Otherwise, I'm proud as punch to be a Bourgeois Swine.
Aaah, such a fin de siecle outlook. The problem with our times is that the poor aren't poor enough, the savage not savage enough, and the bandits, thieves and murderers not cruel enough, so that we can thoroughly despair from the state of our society, turn our eyes just the other way, and start enjoying the fine pleasures of existence in a close, remote community of judiciously chosen people. But I fear that your commendable attitude towards arts might be corrupted eventually by your otherwise materialistic approach towards life, and this is something that pains me dearly, if I can say so.

Captain Lou
03-02-2008, 11:27 AM
First of all, where was this thread when we beat the Kings, Senators twice, Hurricanes twice, Penguins and Islanders?

Second, most of the shutouts were in the beginning of the season. The last time we got shut out was in Vancouver. Up until recently, we were leading the LEAGUE in goals since the ASB.

Third, this team is not nearly as "boring" as some of our other teams. Last year's team, as well as the Cup team (reg. season) in 2003 played a much more conservative style.

Fourth (and most impotant), STOP WHINING! If it's boring to you, then stop watching and go root for a team that scores goals, gives up goals and doesn't doesn't make the playoffs. This team has lost 3 in a row. BOO FREAKING HOO! It's called a slump and they will pull out of it. And if they don't, well then they still did more than most people thought they were going to. I mean, we ARE in first place with 17 games remaining.

elias026
03-02-2008, 11:29 AM
Im not sure if all these Habs fans are trolls or if they're just idiots.

u got it

Cry_Wolf
03-02-2008, 11:31 AM
new jersey no doubt runs one hell of an organisation, and have for many years, but ultimately...the devils play boring ass hockey. it's almost ridiculous. but hey, they've proven their style can win stanley cups, and be consistent contendors year after year.

that being said, will this style continue once marty is gone? he has been the backbone of the success, and i firmly believe new jersey will fail bigtime if they use this style without a brodeur-like netminder.

We get it already....please leave

kthxbai

klingsor
03-02-2008, 11:47 AM
Aaah, such a fin de siecle outlook. The problem with our times is that the poor aren't poor enough, the savage not savage enough, and the bandits, thieves and murderers not cruel enough, so that we can thoroughly despair from the state of our society, turn our eyes just the other way, and start enjoying the fine pleasures of existence in a close, remote community of judiciously chosen people. But I fear that your commendable attitude towards arts might be corrupted eventually by your otherwise materialistic approach towards life, and this is something that pains me dearly, if I can say so.

I think I'm 60 years old. I'll be senile or dead before my attitude can be corrupted.

elias026
03-02-2008, 11:52 AM
new jersey no doubt runs one hell of an organisation, and have for many years, but ultimately...the devils play boring ass hockey. it's almost ridiculous. but hey, they've proven their style can win stanley cups, and be consistent contendors year after year.

that being said, will this style continue once marty is gone? he has been the backbone of the success, and i firmly believe new jersey will fail bigtime if they use this style without a brodeur-like netminder.

Like when Montreal Failed Big time after Roy left?
Then Maybe 15 years after Brodeur leaves will be like you, have first place in the Conference and ALL the devil fans are going to be saying since were in first that means we are a LOCK for the stanley cup

NJD1982
03-02-2008, 11:59 AM
You have quite some nerve to come here and rip the Devils on the Devils board. People need to understand that winning isn't always exciting.

ShootOut
03-02-2008, 12:11 PM
I think I'm 60 years old. I'll be senile or dead before my attitude can be corrupted.
:(

Can you adopt me?

klingsor
03-02-2008, 12:14 PM
:(

Can you adopt me?

Get in line.

shaner89
03-02-2008, 12:18 PM
They are extremely boring. However they have to be boring or else they would never win.. so its a smart thing they are boring.

Marv4Life
03-02-2008, 12:26 PM
I'm not going to pronounce myself on whether or not the Devils are boring to watch, for I haven't seen them play during the last two years or so, but I'd rather watch my home team play 82 games of fast-tempo hockey, than 90 or 95 games with the trap. A system doesn't work if you have fans starting a new thread every month or so to discuss how boring the team is, and the number of Stanley Cups won during a given stretch won't change anything to that.


So you'd rather have your team MISS the playoffs every year or get kicked out of the first round than have a chance for a deep playoff run while playing a defense, disciplined first style?

These Canadian fans are idiots. Some of the posters on this forum were right.

But I agree Lou dropped the ball again and didn't make a trade for a Jokinen, Horton, Stoll, Marleau, etc. Better think of something when the summer hits.

ALine9900
03-02-2008, 12:27 PM
Soccer games have much less action than any hockey games, and its a million times more popular than hockey. People exagerate defensive systems in hockey so much. Don't understand why its such an atrocity.

lasainteflanelle*
03-02-2008, 12:31 PM
Like when Montreal Failed Big time after Roy left?
Then Maybe 15 years after Brodeur leaves will be like you, have first place in the Conference and ALL the devil fans are going to be saying since were in first that means we are a LOCK for the stanley cup

precisely. at least marty leaves on good terms though. as for "ALL the devil fans saying since they're in first it means they are a lock for the cup"...

1. "all" the devils fans is a very small number
2. aside from maybe a couple of retards, i don't think there are many habs fans who consider this team a lock for the cup, whether 1st place or 8th place.

lasainteflanelle*
03-02-2008, 12:32 PM
Soccer games have much less action than any hockey games, and its a million times more popular than hockey. People exagerate defensive systems in hockey so much. Don't understand why its such an atrocity.

anaheim has a great defensive system, yet they are exciting to watch.

ALine9900
03-02-2008, 12:32 PM
precisely. at least marty leaves on good terms though. as for "ALL the devil fans saying since they're in first it means they are a lock for the cup"...

1. "all" the devils fans is a very small number
2. aside from maybe a couple of retards, i don't think there are many habs fans who consider this team a lock for the cup, whether 1st place or 8th place.

And what is that number?

ALine9900
03-02-2008, 12:35 PM
anaheim has a great defensive system, yet they are exciting to watch.

and the Rangers play the same **** we get ripped for, but its great defense when they do it.

elias026
03-02-2008, 12:37 PM
precisely. at least marty leaves on good terms though. as for "ALL the devil fans saying since they're in first it means they are a lock for the cup"...

1. "all" the devils fans is a very small number
2. aside from maybe a couple of retards, i don't think there are many habs fans who consider this team a lock for the cup, whether 1st place or 8th place.

You say a Small number when yesterday at the game there where a **** load of Devil fans at the Bell center, and this is just in Montreal

Marty's Bread Basket
03-02-2008, 12:39 PM
The mods are slacking. Please lock this ****ing thread.

ShootOut
03-02-2008, 12:58 PM
So you'd rather have your team MISS the playoffs every year or get kicked out of the first round than have a chance for a deep playoff run while playing a defense, disciplined first style?

These Canadian fans are idiots. Some of the posters on this forum were right.

But I agree Lou dropped the ball again and didn't make a trade for a Jokinen, Horton, Stoll, Marleau, etc. Better think of something when the summer hits.
I'll be more than willing to COMPARE my degree of knowledge with yours at the moment of your choice. And if we're going to confront in such a manner, I'll reluctantly enter the flame wars with a little provocation of my own: the league should design a few additional Stanley Cups, award them to the Devils every year, and let the other 29 teams in the league play fast, offensive, breathtaking hockey between themselves. Thus everyone's a winner.

But this argument is mindless, and may I remark that you interrupted me in the middle of a conversation. You should be ashamed. Anyway, if I was able to convince you, with only one post, that all Habs fans are idiots, then this is at least one good thing I'll have done today. They really are.

MrWhisker
03-02-2008, 01:08 PM
1. "all" the devils fans is a very small number

At least we know what a penalty looks like.



:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

Elias to Parise
03-02-2008, 01:20 PM
This thread is about 365 days late. I could have maybe understood this thread if it was made during the Julien era, but to make it now is just crazy. There should be an IQ test before your allowed to post any new threads. Some of you take losses a little to hard.

Elias to Parise
03-02-2008, 01:22 PM
new jersey no doubt runs one hell of an organisation, and have for many years, but ultimately...the devils play boring ass hockey. it's almost ridiculous. but hey, they've proven their style can win stanley cups, and be consistent contendors year after year.

that being said, will this style continue once marty is gone? he has been the backbone of the success, and i firmly believe new jersey will fail bigtime if they use this style without a brodeur-like netminder.


go away frenchie.

DevFan-RU-
03-02-2008, 01:25 PM
They're not boring... Losing is. Especially when its frustrated losing by not being able to score.

Devils will bounce back, win the division and conference.

jerseydevil
03-02-2008, 01:28 PM
This thread is about 365 days late. I could have maybe understood this thread if it was made during the Julien era, but to make it now is just crazy. There should be an IQ test before your allowed to post any new threads. Some of you take losses a little to hard.

100% right...people truly embarrass themselves on these boards...we go through a 3-4 game slump and the kiddies start to whine and whine, and whine..Can't take it...

Clarkson Falls Down
03-02-2008, 01:29 PM
100% right...people truly embarrass themselves on these boards...we go through a 3-4 game slump and the kiddies start to whine and whine, and whine..Can't take it...

Exactly, where was this thread 2 weeks ago when we were winning?

I can't imagine all the bandwagon jumpers we'll have when this team isn't as good without Marty in a few years.

DEVILS ALL THE WAY
03-02-2008, 01:35 PM
People say we play a boring style of hockey... but what else would you do if you lost guys like Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer, Scott Gomez, Brian Rafalski, Ken Daneyko and replaced them with Dainius Zubrus, Karel Rachunek, Vitaly Vishnevsky, Andy Greene and Johnny Oduya. With all those all-star gone WE'RE STILL ON TOP OF THE EASTERN CONFERENCE !!! Any other team would be tanking at the bottom of the standings but New Jersey plays a SMART, STRUCTURED and PATIENT game.

Pittsburgh and Ottawa go all out on offense every game, why ??? Because they're best players or forwards. Our best player is a goaltender, so what do we do ??? We concentrate around our defense. Is that so hard to figure out !!!

Every time there's a debate with my friends about "the New Jersey system", I always say the same thing those hatter (who are all hab fans :cry:)... would you rather play "the New Jersey system" and go deep into the SCP every year for the past 10 years or continue to play the "habs system" (whatever that is !!!) and get bumped in the 1st round or not make the SCP all togheter.

And my dummy buddys always reply of course... "I rather watch a fun game and miss the playoffs then watch Devils hockey and go far into the SCP run". Typical hatters. They should get a nomination for the PLAYERS HATTERS BALL !!!

I don't care what anybody says (including Devils Fans :shakehead) but we are a team to be recking with year after year after year. Boring or not, we get the job done and that's the only thing that matters.


I'm out *****es :rant:

Richer's Ghost
03-02-2008, 01:41 PM
rectum? damn near killed 'em...

sattar18
03-02-2008, 01:47 PM
let sum this up, devils are boring because they cant score and just because the other team hasnt scored there the most boring ever, of course they cant be in a slump because that just isnt allowed in the NHL :shakehead and because marty has stopped most of the good opportunities there boring. :shakehead

if you think they are boring then dont watch simple as that, and how the hell is a 0-0 or one goal game boring, simple as that

guyincognito
03-02-2008, 01:57 PM
I know we heard that past teams were boring because of the trap. I never bought that and felt they were some of the most exciting teams ever. This year's team, however, is painful to watch. I know we are in first place so I am not complaining about the results nor is this about a 3 game losing streak. All year I have found most games to be boring and feel it has to do with our complete inability to score. We have an outburst of 5 or 6 goals one game followed by a shutout (8 in the season is just too many). The problem is we will not be able to win over any new fans playing this style of hockey (and this was the year to do it with the new arena). I have taken numerous colleagues to games this year and they all left wondering why I love the sport so much.

I know Lou is all about winning and he feels that this is the greatest selling point. However, other than watching Marty and feeling privileged to have watched almost every game in his career, there is just not a lot of entertainment value out of this team. I feel that without major changes, this will cause our already small fan base to shrink. Fans that pay $400 for a family of four to watch a game feel ripped off and will be unlikely to return. Sorry for the rant.

I guess people actually showed up for the last two games so you needed to complain about something else.

You're talking about people who are unlikely to return, but you sound like someone's who's looking for an excuse to walk. Do yourself a favor. Walk. You don't enjoy it anyway.

guyincognito
03-02-2008, 02:12 PM
And as for the Habs fans, that's fugazi-city. They sit on their hands unless they feel they're wronged, or they're rubbing it in on someone. Unless they're throwing bananas at Kevin Weekes. I know quiet. We have the quietest 17,500 arena in the league. They have the quietest 21,000 arena in the league. They just want something to ***** about. Of course, it's because they're watching the game "and the know their hockey."

Nah, it's because they're jaded and they're waiting for James Hetfield to set himself on fire again. When the hockey equivalent of that happens, you'll see how they roll. I actually think some of our fans would make great Habs fans.

dali
03-02-2008, 02:17 PM
VDyayfFnH90

MarkovForNorris
03-02-2008, 02:20 PM
And as for the Habs fans, that's fugazi-city. They sit on their hands unless they feel they're wronged, or they're rubbing it in on someone. Unless they're throwing bananas at Kevin Weekes. I know quiet. We have the quietest 17,500 arena in the league. They have the quietest 21,000 arena in the league. They just want something to ***** about. Of course, it's because they're watching the game "and the know their hockey."

Nah, it's because they're jaded and they're waiting for James Hetfield to set himself on fire again. When the hockey equivalent of that happens, you'll see how they roll. I actually think some of our fans would make great Habs fans.

You can say all you want about some Habs fans being idiots because some of them are, but that's just totally wrong. The Bell Centre is ALWAYS rockin', on any given night. I don't know of many fanbases who'd still be cheering their team down 5-0 in the 2nd period. Well, the Montreal crowd did just that, and the Habs took it 6-5 in a SO. I don't think it would have been possible without the Habs' 7th player being so loud in the stands. No crowd in the NHL is louder than the Bell Centre's crowd IMO.

Clarkson Falls Down
03-02-2008, 02:20 PM
Let's put the kibosh on this thread. It was made by a guy who decides to vent because we lost 3 straight. Where was he two weeks ago, hell, last weekend when we were winning games? The short-sightedness of some people on here is laughable. Next week when we win straight, everybody on here will be calling the Devils to win the Stanley Cup.

elias026
03-02-2008, 02:23 PM
VDyayfFnH90

:devdance::dd::dumbo:

Poor Humpty:(

guyincognito
03-02-2008, 02:29 PM
Let's put the kibosh on this thread. It was made by a guy who decides to vent because we lost 3 straight. Where was he two weeks ago, hell, last weekend when we were winning games? The short-sightedness of some people on here is laughable. Next week when we win straight, everybody on here will be calling the Devils to win the Stanley Cup.

I don't think it needs to be kiboshed. I think these people need to go. Seriously. Just get off now, before it gets too painful. These "Devils fans" are like the jackass that threw his "#95 Champs" Jersey on the ice after the Pens series in 99. Spoiled ****ing garbage, and it's time to cull the herd.

Look at the roster this team puts out there, look at the organization depth, and people are *****ing about every freaking thing. IT'S TIME TO BE REALISTIC. They're working hard to try and get something done. If they're boring sometimes, oh ****ing well. It would be real boring if they didn't try and just folded like the Flyers did last year. Do you want to watch EXCITING games when you team runs all over the rink because they have 40 points in 60 games?

I really don't see how it can get much better than this. Every run they take could be their last for awhile and you don't get appreciation for what they've done, you get bitter freaking *****ing. Well, GET OFF NOW, people that are bored, people that don't want to support the team because they don't think they can win, just GET THE **** OFF, go root for someone else and don't come back. It's going to happen eventually, get the jump on it, and say "I'm the guy that jumped off the Devils bandwagon when they were on top, right before they had their 4 year run of not making the playoffs!" People will think, "gee, what a smart guy."

ShootOut
03-02-2008, 02:44 PM
Let's put the kibosh on this thread. It was made by a guy who decides to vent because we lost 3 straight. Where was he two weeks ago, hell, last weekend when we were winning games? The short-sightedness of some people on here is laughable. Next week when we win straight, everybody on here will be calling the Devils to win the Stanley Cup.
And yet another opportunity to have fun has been missed. No one should ever be entierely serious when discussing hockey.

I've picked my number, klingsor, and I'm waiting for a call.

Reverend_Hellh0und
03-02-2008, 02:51 PM
Im not sure if all these Habs fans are trolls or if they're just idiots.



They are a little of both. Especially given that our system I believe was modeled after theres for a while. Claude julien anyone?


As for the thread starter. Perhaps if you are bored, you should watch something else.


I don't find the devils boring at all.

Darius Dangleaitis
03-02-2008, 02:52 PM
I feel like goals are worth more for us.

Although I do wish we saw more pretty goals, I think we have a privilege that no one else in the league enjoys: watching Marty every night.

Reverend_Hellh0und
03-02-2008, 02:53 PM
You can say all you want about some Habs fans being idiots because some of them are, but that's just totally wrong. The Bell Centre is ALWAYS rockin', on any given night. I don't know of many fanbases who'd still be cheering their team down 5-0 in the 2nd period. Well, the Montreal crowd did just that, and the Habs took it 6-5 in a SO. I don't think it would have been possible without the Habs' 7th player being so loud in the stands. No crowd in the NHL is louder than the Bell Centre's crowd IMO.


Great for you. Who cares. you are still Canadian..... :sarcasm:


And your right about the 7th man. He sure influenced the calls last night. :shakehead

DevilBesideYou
03-02-2008, 03:12 PM
I can't believe this thread is still going. :shakehead

If you don't like Devils hockey, then don't watch. Simple, isn't it? Spare yourself the agony about worrying about the arena and Devils fans. Because it's really not a matter of being worried about our arena or our fans, because if that was really your concern you'd be *****ing to Vanderbeek, not posting on some message board about how the team you claim to support has little to no entertainment value for you. And if that's the case, if you really think you can spend your money on better things, then do it. Go root for the Rags or the Flyers. Absolutely ****ing ridiculous.

I don't even know how anyone can say that this Devils team is the least exciting ever. Last year, maybe at least you could make a case. But that nine-game winning streak wasn't exciting? What about the comeback wins against Dallas and Boston? Finally beating the Isles?Watching Marty make awesome saves every night? Watching Parise become a better player every year? We're not even last this year in goals for. This team is already overachieving and Sutter's doing everything he can for them to keep doing so. I think that reaching first in the East must have really overblown some people's expectations of this team.

Brooklyndevil
03-02-2008, 03:15 PM
I honestly never found the Devils boring until last year under Julien. Jeez, they played some ugly games

Gunnar Stahl 30
03-02-2008, 03:19 PM
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I think itīs guys like Neidermayer, Stevens, Arnott, Sykora, Mogilny, that is the reason for 3 cups.
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And those guys where exciting to watch as well.

i would only include these 2 as being special players. every cup team has guys you can say that about,

the ducks last year

Pronger
Nieds, and in a few years people are going to be saying they had getzlaf too.

PLEASE EVERYBODY GET OVER YOUR FASCINATION OF OUR STANLEY CUP WINNING TEAMS HAVING GOOD PLAYERS, EVERY CUP WINNING TEAMS DOES.

None Shall Pass
03-02-2008, 03:21 PM
I think there'd be less of this if we scored more. When we put up 4 goals over 4 games, or whatever it was, it does get a little boring. But when we went 7-3 against the Flyers, that was an exciting game. We're just slumpin' a little, sorry that New Jersey has less hockey fans than Canada :sarcasm:, we're still a rad fan base.

Gunnar Stahl 30
03-02-2008, 03:34 PM
we dont have enough fire power to play a run and gun style. we play to our strengths sorry if it doesnt entertain our opponents but this isnt arena football

daveskirtun
03-02-2008, 04:13 PM
It's obvious a lot of people think the Devil's playing style is boring, but I've grown to it and I love it and I'm really not concerned with what other fans think.
Sure, it's irritating when we hit a slump and we can't score consistently, but it's one of the terms you agree to when your a Devils fan.

Gunnar Stahl 30
03-02-2008, 04:25 PM
USUSALLY when a team slumps it because rhey have inconsistent scoring or inconsistent defense/goaltending. id rather have the former inconsistensy

Classic Devil
03-02-2008, 04:28 PM
Q: Are the Devils the most boring team ever?
A: Only if you're not a Devils fan.