Elias-Zubrus-Gionta

23 points in the last 4 games.

Looks like we have a new 1st line :yo:

keep up the good work boys! :yo:

Very impressed!

But let's trade them all now while their stock is high!! :sarcasm:

I love how this line sucked last season, and now they're owning.

Zubrus is the ****ing man.

Anyone else a little uneasy about Rolston returning right now? Where does he go?

Zubrus is the ****ing man.

Anyone else a little uneasy about Rolston returning right now? Where does he go?

I'd slide him into Jaime's spot and move him onto Madden's wing.

Zubrus is the ****ing man.

Anyone else a little uneasy about Rolston returning right now? Where does he go?
With Madden, probably.

Zubrus has more points than Gomez!!!

Zubrus has more points than Gomez!!!
Now that's funny.

I'd slide him into Jaime's spot and move him onto Madden's wing.

Yep. I'm now very confident about this team.

With Madden, probably.

thats what i was thinking too. that may give us 3 legit scoring lines who play great defense.

i wouldnt mind him starting on maddens wing to get back into the game slowly.

With Madden, probably.

Yeah, I mean realistically Sutter seems set on Langer on the wing with ZZ. I dunno...but I do feel a bit uneasy considering how well we have been offensively. On the defensive/goaltending side...well, I don't think we're going to get too much better considering our guys in net aren't Marty.

Zubrus has more points than Gomez!!!

To his credit, that ****** has been out for like a week with stress fractures.

I hope he comes back ASAP, because if you've ever had a stress fracture you'll know that more often than not, until the bone completely breaks, they'll keep cracking and leaving you sore as ****.

I hope it breaks the **** off after that repulsive ****ing bull **** he said on that thing before that Raggots game yesterday.

thats what i was thinking too. that may give us 3 legit scoring lines who play great defense.

i wouldnt mind him starting on maddens wing to get back into the game slowly.

I don't think starting out on Madden's wing is getting back into the game slowly, thats more like hitting the ground running because Madden's line gets a ton of icetime.

I will say just as much :

This line is absolutely disgusting in a positive sense. And that is, because it is not only Elias who contributes to the line, but the whole trio. Gionta is skating better, doing the stuff that he is supposed to do. This line has as good a chemistry as I have seen with EGG.

BUT, last year, we did not really give them a fair shot. Besides, Zubrus was new to the team, and I think ever since the playoffs, he has showed why we got him. This guy is the Arnott part on the first line. Right now Gionta is definitely playing like a Sykora midget :-) and Elias well, THX Larry Brooks, I guess this gave him some extra motivation, Elias is playing some great hockey. I have always thought that if he finds chemistry, he will start racking points up.

Rolston´s comeback might make things very intriguing, because we have 2 very good lines right now. But he s still at least 10 15 days away from returning, so we should cross that bridge when we get there.

One thing has to be said though, we need to give those guy the benefit of the doubt when the scoring droughts, that are inevitable, start surfacing again. Coz, don´t kid yourself, the NJ Devils will not keep scoring 4 goals a night. Sutter has to stick to the lines then as well, and not through everything away when things don´t work out immediately.


My healthy lines would be

Elias Zubrus Gionta
Parise Zajac Rolston
Pando Madden Langenbrunner
Rupp Clarkson Holik

Vrana

Martin Salvador
Oduya White
Salmela Greene

Mottau

Weekes and Clemmer

They need to BUY OUT Zubrus' contract! He does NOTHING out there. WASTE of $3.4M per year.

Rolston needs to go with Parise and Zajac. Langenbrunner is better suited to play with Madden, in my opinion.

They need to BUY OUT Zubrus' contract! He does NOTHING out there. WASTE of $3.4M per year.

someone is going to respond to this thinking you are serious, guarantee it. :laugh:

I will say just as much :

This line is absolutely disgusting in a positive sense. And that is, because it is not only Elias who contributes to the line, but the whole trio. Gionta is skating better, doing the stuff that he is supposed to do. This line has as good a chemistry as I have seen with EGG.

BUT, last year, we did not really give them a fair shot. Besides, Zubrus was new to the team, and I think ever since the playoffs, he has showed why we got him. This guy is the Arnott part on the first line. Right now Gionta is definitely playing like a Sykora midget :-) and Elias well, THX Larry Brooks, I guess this gave him some extra motivation, Elias is playing some great hockey. I have always thought that if he finds chemistry, he will start racking points up.

Rolston´s comeback might make things very intriguing, because we have 2 very good lines right now. But he s still at least 10 15 days away from returning, so we should cross that bridge when we get there.

One thing has to be said though, we need to give those guy the benefit of the doubt when the scoring droughts, that are inevitable, start surfacing again. Coz, don´t kid yourself, the NJ Devils will not keep scoring 4 goals a night. Sutter has to stick to the lines then as well, and not through everything away when things don´t work out immediately.


My healthy lines would be

Elias Zubrus Gionta
Parise Zajac Rolston
Pando Madden Langenbrunner
Rupp Clarkson Holik

Vrana

Martin Salvador
Oduya White
Salmela Greene

Mottau

Weekes and Clemmer
What I wouldn't give to trade Pandolfo for a physical RW who can score and make the third line Rolston - Madden - someone with hands.

Rolston needs to go with Parise and Zajac. Langenbrunner is better suited to play with Madden, in my opinion.

GOD willing. It's SO obvious that that would be the correct decision that there's no way on earth it's going to happen.

To his credit, that ****** has been out for like a week with stress fractures.

I hope he comes back ASAP, because if you've ever had a stress fracture you'll know that more often than not, until the bone completely breaks, they'll keep cracking and leaving you sore as ****.

I hope it breaks the **** off after that repulsive ****ing bull **** he said on that thing before that Raggots game yesterday.

I think he's played 18 games and Zubrus has played 20.

Knowing Sutter he'd probably break up the line if Rolston came back.

What I wouldn't give to trade Pandolfo for a physical RW who can score and make the third line Rolston - Madden - someone with hands.

Ryane Clowe?

Not to rain on anyone's parade but the last 3 games have been against Southeast division teams and the Islanders. Let's wait to see what they do against teams that are actually competent on defense.

That said the last couple of games have been encouraging.

Knowing Sutter he'd probably break up the line if Rolston came back.

That's what I'm afraid is going to happen. Don't fix it if it isn't broken.

GOD willing. It's SO obvious that that would be the correct decision that there's no way on earth it's going to happen.

:biglaugh: its so true too

This will only last 2 games.

Not to rain on anyone's parade but the last 3 games have been against Southeast division teams and the Islanders. Let's wait to see what they do against teams that are actually competent on defense.

That said the last couple of games have been encouraging.

Considering we're playing with a team that is duct taped with AHLers and a career backup goalie, I'm pretty happy that we were able to beat an NHL team this soundly.

What happen to all the tank talk? :)

Not to rain on anyone's parade but the last 3 games have been against Southeast division teams and the Islanders. Let's wait to see what they do against teams that are actually competent on defense.

That said the last couple of games have been encouraging.

Got to start somewhere. No matter how you twist it, what we've been seeing lately is huge improvement since Brodeur went down to injury.

LOL at Zubrus having more points than Gomez.

Rolston, Greene and Holik will come back and screw up this great chemistry... :rant:








:sarcasm:

Rolston, Greene and Holik will come back and screw up this great chemistry... :rant:








:sarcasm:

Rolston
Greene
Holik

for

Bouwmeester

Rolston - Madden - Clarkson
Pandolfo - Holik - Rupp

That would make me pretty happy, if Sutter insists on keeping Langenbrunner with Zajac and Parise.

Rolston, Greene and Holik will come back and screw up this great chemistry... :rant:








:sarcasm:
Yeah that's why we shouldn't go after Bouwmeester.

While I'm not sure where Rolston will go when he comes back, at least he can be sure to rehab the injury properly and not rush back since the team is scoring goals.

Not to rain on anyone's parade but the last 3 games have been against Southeast division teams and the Islanders. Let's wait to see what they do against teams that are actually competent on defense.

That said the last couple of games have been encouraging.

Says the guy who wants to tank.

I'm not getting my hopes up too high, but it's clear that everyone has stepped up and taken accountability for themselves now without Marty.

Only helps the team in the long run.

Says the guy who wants to tank.

I'm not getting my hopes up too high, but it's clear that everyone has stepped up and taken accountability for themselves now without Marty.

Only helps the team in the long run.

Well I made it when they were stuggling but now that they are hot there is no way I'm changing it.

I agree though, if they can keep this up (about 3 to 4 goals per game, not 7) why Marty is gone it will only be benificial in the long term.

Still a while to go and plenty of games to play until Rolston comes back

Who knows if this line will still be hot or... ( I don't need to mention what else can happen)

We might try Bergfors or Vrana with Rolston and Madden and put Clarkson to the 4th line who replaces Rupp (spare forward)...That might be an excellent line, because Bergfors and Vrana are speedwise perfect for Rolston and Madden.

Rolston - Madden - Clarkson
Pandolfo - Holik - Rupp

That would make me pretty happy, if Sutter insists on keeping Langenbrunner with Zajac and Parise.

I had a similar thought myself. And I like it a lot. I don't want to see Pandolfo getting 18 minutes of ice time, which he does when he plays with Madden.

We might try Bergfors or Vrana with Rolston and Madden and put Clarkson to the 4th line who replaces Rupp (spare forward)...That might be an excellent line, because Bergfors and Vrana are speedwise perfect for Rolston and Madden.

unless we get hit by the unjury bug again, i highly doubt we see bergfors in NJ again this year.

We might try Bergfors or Vrana with Rolston and Madden and put Clarkson to the 4th line who replaces Rupp (spare forward)...That might be an excellent line, because Bergfors and Vrana are speedwise perfect for Rolston and Madden.
Rupp has been playing far too well to scratch him. Besides, I don't think Sutter would stand for it.

Rupp has been very good for us since we brought him back into the lineup near the end of last season, replacing Pelley.

just to bring up another Zubrus/Gomez/rangers related stat, we now have the same amount of goals scored as the rangers in 3 less games

Rolston - Madden - Clarkson
Pandolfo - Holik - Rupp

That would make me pretty happy, if Sutter insists on keeping Langenbrunner with Zajac and Parise.

Something is going to have to give. Especially if Zubrus keeps playing the way he's been playing offensively.

But sadly, I see Clarkson dropping down to the 4th and Rolston playing out of position on RW.

I love those lines though if we can't get Rollie on RW with Zach and Travis.

just to bring up another Zubrus/Gomez/rangers related stat, we now have the same amount of goals scored as the rangers in 3 less games

Naaah...can't be! The high scoring, wheeling NY Rangers?! Maaan....I wish we had a player like Zherdev on this team. He's so much better than Parise......

just to bring up another Zubrus/Gomez/rangers related stat, we now have the same amount of goals scored as the rangers in 3 less games


thats because they play the tra ... wait.. sorry what i meant was they play "defense first"

The lines then become this:

Elias-Madden-Clarkson
Pandolfo-Zajac-Rolston
Parise-Zubrus-Rupp
Gionta-Holik-Langenbrunner

**** **** **** ********** mother ****ing 4 goal game.

Surely Sutter deserve's some credit??? . . . . . . . *runs and hides*

when this line picks apart the rags and scores atleast 3 goals, ill be convinced.

YAY! for chemistry Sutter finally gets it!:yo:

just to bring up another Zubrus/Gomez/rangers related stat, we now have the same amount of goals scored as the rangers in 3 less games

The Devils have the 12th most goals scored in the NHL and the 9th least goals against (54) .

27th PP though (14.5%) and 28th PK (74.3%).

The Devils have the 12th most goals scored in the NHL and the 9th least goals against (54) .

27th PP though (14.5%) and 28th PK (74.3%).

So the team is great at even strength and horrible at special teams.

So the team is great at even strength and horrible at special teams.

sums it up pretty well.

If this line keeps it up, I actually like them more than the EGG line. EGG had more skill, but they were a midget line (when Elias is the toughest player on a line, you know you have problems), so they were prone to getting shut down when the going got tough. Zubrus is an Arnott-like player who has the size to clear room for his more skilled linemates and create havoc in front of the net.

The birth of the Z-line? It's obviously WAY too early to say they are something special, but it's something to hope for.

just to bring up another Zubrus/Gomez/rangers related stat, we now have the same amount of goals scored as the rangers in 3 fewer games

Grammar police. :sarcasm:

I am loving this line, and I would not touch it right now. The team as a whole is doing very well, and it is nice to see the defensemen pinching in. Thats where the goal scoring is coming from.

The E-Z Goin' line?

LOL. I know, corny.

If this line keeps it up, I actually like them more than the EGG line. EGG had more skill, but they were a midget line (when Elias is the toughest player on a line, you know you have problems), so they were prone to getting shut down when the going got tough. Zubrus is an Arnott-like player who has the size to clear room for his more skilled linemates and create havoc in front of the net.

The birth of the Z-line? It's obviously WAY too early to say they are something special, but it's something to hope for.

EGZ. It's more ghetto.

the GEZ line

EGZ. It's more ghetto.

I like EZG better. rolls off the tongue easier.

Just call them the whiskey line because they're smooooooooth.

So the team is great at even strength and horrible at special teams.Getting Rolston and Holik back will sure help.

I'm going to stick with the "Elias-Zubrus-Gionta" line for now. You guys are mad corny:laugh::laugh:.

Getting Rolston and Holik back will sure help.

It will help the powerplay, but I really don't see them helping the PK very much. We need better play from our defensemen (or better defensemen) for the PK to get better.

stop taking so many dumb penalties

that will also help the PK greatly

stop taking so many dumb penalties

that will also help the PK greatly
Not really.

being in the penalty box less wont help the team?

:help:

being in the penalty box less wont help the team?

:help:

No, it will definitely help the team. I just mean technically not getting anymore penalties would keep the PK percentage at the same mark. It would not increase or decrease. Obviously getting no penalties would help the the team the most.

I was just being a smartass really.

23 points in the last 4 games.

Looks like we have a new 1st line :yo:

Impressive. Should be interesting to see what Sutter does with the lines when Rolston finally returns.

Zubrus has more points than Gomez!!!

..and half the cap hit! :sarcasm:

I will say just as much :

This line is absolutely disgusting in a positive sense. And that is, because it is not only Elias who contributes to the line, but the whole trio. Gionta is skating better, doing the stuff that he is supposed to do. This line has as good a chemistry as I have seen with EGG.

BUT, last year, we did not really give them a fair shot. Besides, Zubrus was new to the team, and I think ever since the playoffs, he has showed why we got him. This guy is the Arnott part on the first line. Right now Gionta is definitely playing like a Sykora midget :-) and Elias well, THX Larry Brooks, I guess this gave him some extra motivation, Elias is playing some great hockey. I have always thought that if he finds chemistry, he will start racking points up.

Rolston´s comeback might make things very intriguing, because we have 2 very good lines right now. But he s still at least 10 15 days away from returning, so we should cross that bridge when we get there.

One thing has to be said though, we need to give those guy the benefit of the doubt when the scoring droughts, that are inevitable, start surfacing again. Coz, don´t kid yourself, the NJ Devils will not keep scoring 4 goals a night. Sutter has to stick to the lines then as well, and not through everything away when things don´t work out immediately.


My healthy lines would be

Elias Zubrus Gionta
Parise Zajac Rolston
Pando Madden Langenbrunner
Rupp Clarkson Holik

Vrana

Martin Salvador
Oduya White
Salmela Greene

Mottau

Weekes and Clemmer

Move Clarkson to wing and Holik to center and that line-up looks pretty good.

..and half the cap hit! :sarcasm:

:yo:

So the team is great at even strength and horrible at special teams.

We're actually the best 5 on 5 team in hockey, with a 1.64 5on5 GA/GF ratio.

We're actually the best 5 on 5 team in hockey, with a 1.64 5on5 GA/GF ratio.

new gameplan: nobody take penalties. ever.

From TG's blog:

With checking center John Madden sitting out his second game in a row because of a bruised left ankle, Sutter used Zubrus' line with Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta head to head for much of the evening against Vincent Lecavalier's line. Sutter also used Travis Zajac's line against Lecavalier's line.


I think this was especially impressive from what is evidently our current "first" line. If we can use them against the opponent's top line, or second line, it'll give Madden a chance to make his offensive chances hurt - and it was clear that Zubrus and friends did a better job of shutting down Lecavalier than Madden and Pandolfo have done of shutting down the opposition of late.

Lecav and Malone were -4

Lecav and Malone were -4
Yeap. Zubrus and Elias ate them alive.

From TG's blog:



I think this was especially impressive from what is evidently our current "first" line. If we can use them against the opponent's top line, or second line, it'll give Madden a chance to make his offensive chances hurt - and it was clear that Zubrus and friends did a better job of shutting down Lecavalier than Madden and Pandolfo have done of shutting down the opposition of late.

are PK has been better without madden to, were 8 for 8 on the PK:nod:

Yeap. Zubrus and Elias ate them alive.

dont forget gio. that pass on Zubrus's fourth goal was beautiful.

new gameplan: nobody take penalties. ever.

sooo trade Langs? :sarcasm:

dont forget gio. that pass on Zubrus's fourth goal was beautiful.
I meant defensively more than offensively. I agree on the offensive side of the puck Gionta has been incredibly effective, but he's not nearly the defensive presence that Zubrus and Elias are.

I meant defensively more than offensively. I agree on the offensive side of the puck Gionta has been incredibly effective, but he's not nearly the defensive presence that Zubrus and Elias are.

oh i see i see.

OT here, but I've got a question. Do you think it's possible and how much do you think the Devils would have to give up in order to trade for Mike Modano? Assuming Dallas continues to struggle.

OT here, but I've got a question. Do you think it's possible and how much do you think the Devils would have to give up in order to trade for Mike Modano? Assuming Dallas continues to struggle.

If Dallas starts selling. It won't take much but im pretty sure he has a NTC. Plus I wouldnt give up one of our roster players for him...that none that would be enough to get him

OT here, but I've got a question. Do you think it's possible and how much do you think the Devils would have to give up in order to trade for Mike Modano? Assuming Dallas continues to struggle.

I can't see Dallas trading Modano, no matter how bad things get for them.

OT here, but I've got a question. Do you think it's possible and how much do you think the Devils would have to give up in order to trade for Mike Modano? Assuming Dallas continues to struggle.

he doesnt fit anywhere. we already have a 3rd and 4th line center

They traded Broten, which was nigh unthinkable at the time... but I don't think we need Modano.

I can't see Dallas trading Modano, no matter how bad things get for them.

I've thought about it, but if Zubrus' line keeps this going, there is no room for him.

I think Modano is depressed and has one more run in him, I would expect him to go some time this season.

They need to BUY OUT Zubrus' contract! He does NOTHING out there. WASTE of $3.4M per year.

Wow really? are you blind? He creates so much room for elias and gio, and is a solid two way player...

good in his own zone, decent on faceoffs, great in front of the net on the PP (when he gets the chance) and no one can knock him off the puck in the corners.

I can't see Dallas trading Modano, no matter how bad things get for them.

The other day I read (i think it was in SI) that Modano was fed up with management, ala bringing in Avery and losing. So, what if he ask's for a trade? Maybe Dallas would be smart enough to trade him to an eastern, non rival team and we do have a trading history with them. After all, Sutter seems to like big, NA players. Could even get switched with Zubrus, when/if needed. We would be in great shape.

Elias Zubrus Gionta
Parise Zajac Langs
Rolston Modano Madden
Pando Holik Clarkson

Wow really? are you blind? He creates so much room for elias and gio, and is a solid two way player...

good in his own zone, decent on faceoffs, great in front of the net on the PP (when he gets the chance) and no one can knock him off the puck in the corners.

Replying to sarcasm with sarcasm will just confuse the masses.

The other day I read (i think it was in SI) that Modano was fed up with management, ala bringing in Avery and losing. So, what if he ask's for a trade? Maybe Dallas would be smart enough to trade him to an eastern, non rival team and we do have a trading history with them. After all, Sutter seems to like big, NA players. Could even get switched with Zubrus, when/if needed. We would be in great shape.

Elias Zubrus Gionta
Parise Zajac Langs
Rolston Modano Madden
Pando Holik Clarkson

I'd love to get Modano, but there are probably teams that would offer much more than we could and would. Lou wouldn't offer that much for a third line center.

My healthy lines would be

Elias Zubrus Gionta
Parise Zajac Rolston
Pando Madden Langenbrunner
Rupp Clarkson Holik

Vrana

Martin Salvador
Oduya White
Salmela Greene

Mottau




WOW I couldnt agree more. I was just having the same conv with my friend about how Langenbrunner should play on the line with Madden and Pando, it would be the best shut down line in the NHL and Mottau has to go, assuming greene comes back and produces. I love the line of Rolston, Parise and Zajac. I think he would add a new dimension to that line. I do feel that Langenbrunner has a good fit on the parise line but the chemistry lies with Zajac and Parise. they often are the first two the ice and the last two to leave and they do a lot of passing and setting each other up in the optional skates.

Wow, and Elias, finanly scoring again and what do you know, he has a big center to make room for him and a speedy winger. I am not comparing Zubrus to Jason "jesus christ" Arnott, but if this line blows up and really plays well, opposing teams are going to have a hard time choosing which line to shut down, PArise's or elias'.

I think this team is pulling together at the right time, I know the last few games have been against sub par oponents, but those are the games they should win and they ARE winning them, and scoring..

now only add this, a better PP and forget about it, they are a playoff team all the way and when marty gets back they are a cup contender.. but they still need a defensive up grade. and i am eating my words, do not trade gionta

I'd love to get Modano, but there are probably teams that would offer much more than we could and would. Lou wouldn't offer that much for a third line center.

Hush up you, I can dream! :laugh:

Wow really? are you blind? He creates so much room for elias and gio, and is a solid two way player...

good in his own zone, decent on faceoffs, great in front of the net on the PP (when he gets the chance) and no one can knock him off the puck in the corners.

i think i called this happening....

unless it is sarcasm

i think i called this happening....

unless it is sarcasm


its not scarcasm, its true, he is a steal for 3.4

someone is going to respond to this thinking you are serious, guarantee it. :laugh:

its not scarcasm, its true, he is a steal for 3.4

i called it.

its not scarcasm, its true, he is a steal for 3.4
The post you replied was filled with sarcasm. He wasn't actually suggesting that the Devils buy out Zub's contract.

I just realized I love all the different nicknames that you can come up with for Zubyas.

The post you replied was filled with sarcasm. He wasn't actually suggesting that the Devils buy out Zub's contract.

I just realized I love all the different nicknames that you can come up with for Zubyas.

Zubscoobs.

Zubscoobs.
Zubberoni
Zuber
Z
Big Z
D-Zub
Zubtastic
Zuppelin
Ztar Zhip
Uber Zuber

Zubberoni
Zuber
Z
Big Z
D-Zub
Zubtastic
Zuppelin
Ztar Zhip
Uber Zuber

Dainiusour Zubrusslesprouts

Dainiusour Zubrusslesprouts

That is amazing!

Edit - Holy Zubs! It's my 500th Zubtastic post!

I'm about to change my username to Zubrusarus666 hahah

dont you dare

That is amazing!

Edit - Holy Zubs! It's my 500th Zubtastic post!

conradzublations!

I'm about to change my username to Zubrusarus666 hahah

no dont do it. for the love of 666 is ****ing sweet

I'm about to change my username to Zubrusarus666 hahah

Znooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! You'll end up breaking his ankle and amputating Parise's leg!

danish shoebrush!!!!

haha I was joking ;)

haha I was joking ;)

Oh, well then allow me...


:cue dramatic music:

Oh, well then allow me...


:cue dramatic music:

I sense that zomething is zup...

danish shoebrush!!!!

:biglaugh:

haha I was joking ;)

good.

I'm about to change my username to Zubrusarus666 hahah

ZOINKS! You can't change it until after tomorrow when my odometer reaches 66666 and I get the pic up! Early christmas gift. :sarcasm:

All I can say his keep these guys together even if they go cold, which all lines go through. And upon the return of Rolston, place him at his natural position on the right side of Parise and Zajac.

pretty sure Rolston's natural position is LW but i see what youre getting at

pretty sure Rolston's natural position is LW but i see what youre getting at

Oh well, on the Devils you have to be able to play anywhere. ;)

pretty sure Rolston's natural position is LW but i see what youre getting at

Drafted as a RW I believe.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/dainasaur.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/dainasaur2jpg.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/HF%20avs/dainosaursm.jpg

hahahahaha amazing

so simple, so effective
:laugh:

just to bring up another Zubrus/Gomez/rangers related stat, we now have the same amount of goals scored as the rangers in 3 less games

they have also given up 1 less goal in 3+ games

I know +/- is generally considered a useless stat, but take a look at some of the numbers on the Rangers roster. Awful.

I know +/- is generally considered a useless stat, but take a look at some of the numbers on the Rangers roster. Awful.

If it can be used to prove the Rangers suck, then it must not be as useless as everyone is saying.

If it can be used to prove the Rangers suck, then it must not be as useless as everyone is saying.

The Evil NYR caught lightning in a bottle with Mr October, Dubinsky and Better-than-Parise Zherdev. Those guys have gone cold, and the Rags cant score for ****. I think its almost time for the Queen to go into his usual 2-3 month slump too.

The hot start could fade away fast.

The Evil NYR caught lightning in a bottle with Mr October, Dubinsky and Better-than-Parise Zherdev. Those guys have gone cold, and the Rags cant score for ****. I think its almost time for the Queen to go into his usual 2-3 month slump too.

The hot start could fade away fast.

7 of those minuses are from the 7 shorthanded goals the team has given up.

Its amazing how our teams' fortunes have switched. Seriously, the defensive team having trouble getting goals? I'm sure that both teams' futures will even out a bit.. but good move Gomez, you moved to the exact same team you were on.

As for Lundqvist... he is the key. This was his year to prove everyone wrong, and have a mostly legit season. If he scrubs it up now (like he usually does) then this team is back to mediocre.

I do tend to think about what Sutter could do with Gomez on this team, then again you can probably waive goodbye to Rolston and probably Zubrus too... I think those guys suit Sutter more anyway.

Also, I still struggle to understand why people believe Dubinsky is a better player than Zajac. Nobody has presented me a decent argument, other than his hits are like really hard. Zajac is a better face off man, better passer, better skater, better in the corners, better defender and has alot more hockey IQ. Not to mention Dubi rode the coat tails of a HHOF'er a season after Zajac made the bigs.

I'll shut up now, this thread isn't about the NYR.

The Evil NYR caught lightning in a bottle with Mr October, Dubinsky and Better-than-Parise Zherdev. Those guys have gone cold, and the Rags cant score for ****. I think its almost time for the Queen to go into his usual 2-3 month slump too.

The hot start could fade away fast.

Well the Queen is injured. They may be losing because his backup is in the net.
Funny how they were laughing at us for losing Brodeur.

Well the Queen is injured. They may be losing because his backup is in the net.
Funny how they were laughing at us for losing Brodeur.

Really? I haven't seen anything about Henke being injured...

Weird.

Really? I haven't seen anything about Henke being injured...

Weird.

Well if you watched the game before the last one, he gave up like 5 goals in a row and pulled himself out of net. He's got a injury to his pride.

Well if you watched the game before the last one, he gave up like 5 goals in a row and pulled himself out of net. He's got a injury to his pride.

Nice :laugh:

Maybe his knee's are playing up again. Or his period pains. :sarcasm:

I do tend to think about what Sutter could do with Gomez on this team, then again you can probably waive goodbye to Rolston and probably Zubrus too... I think those guys suit Sutter more anyway.

Also, I still struggle to understand why people believe Dubinsky is a better player than Zajac. Nobody has presented me a decent argument, other than his hits are like really hard. Zajac is a better face off man, better passer, better skater, better in the corners, better defender and has alot more hockey IQ. Not to mention Dubi rode the coat tails of a HHOF'er a season after Zajac made the bigs.

I'll shut up now, this thread isn't about the NYR.

I think there was a lot of hype on Dubie with how he finished last year. They compared him to Zajac, who was having second year slump. Now maybe Dubie is coming back down.

They are 2 different types of players, who in the end may put up around the same amount of points. Zajac has come roaring back, and is showing us the talent that he had 2 years ago.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/zubie.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/zubie-2.jpg

haha..those are awesome RG! :laugh::laugh:

The first one is easily the best.

The first one is easily the best.

yes, it is:D

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/zubie.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/zubie-2.jpg

beautiful.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/zubie.jpg

That effing rules. Bigger! I need it bigger!

thats what she said

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/bio.jpg

thats what she said

to you.

nah thankfully that is one problem i dont have

:naughty:

nah thankfully that is one problem i dont have

:naughty:

please, save the details :laugh:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/bio.jpg

haha cretaceous

14'8'' :amazed:

14'8'' :amazed:

you would have preferred this?

http://www.animationartgallery.com/images/WBL/WBLTW1127.gif

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/bio.jpg

That's ****ing hilarious.

That's ****ing hilarious.

agreed

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/bio.jpg

Nicely done

That's ****ing hilarious.

:laugh: same here. grrrrrreat work RG

I think Rolston will be stoked that Sutter has said, he won't be playing centre when he gets back.

I remember at the start of the year Rolston had the usual player's interview response when he was asked what we felt about playing centre. Something like "I will play wherever im needed" or "whatever helps the team" lol

When what he really wanted to say was "I really wanna Blast some ****ers with the rips from the wing"

hahahaha. man this is great. Anyone that hates on Zubrus from here on out is exiled to the lame ass, trite, drivel of the NY Rangers board.

hahahaha. man this is great. Anyone that hates on Zubrus from here on out is exiled to the lame ass, trite, drivel of the NY Rangers board.

:handclap:

Anyone that hates on Zubrus from here on out is exiled to the lame ass, trite, drivel of the NY Rangers board.


It really is a testimony to "HFBoards bipolar disease" considering many wanted Zubrus burned at the stake, bought out, or traded only about a week ago.

i think most people realized Zubrus has been playing great the past month or so...

i think most people realized Zubrus has been playing great the past month or so...

for sure!!

i couldn't believe that move he pulled on that breakaway. The fake froze Ramo perfectly.
What round would he be used in the shootout?

It really is a testimony to "HFBoards bipolar disease" considering many wanted Zubrus burned at the stake, bought out, or traded only about a week ago.

i think most people realized Zubrus has been playing great the past month or so...

Unfortunately a lot of people look at the stat sheet and only the stat sheet as what counts. But what Zubrus has provided on a nightly basis for this team in the Rags series and carrying over to this season has been huge. He doesn't need to be on the stat sheet nightly right now for the role(s) he's playing, it's just great it paid off in such a big way because all of his hard work deserved it completely. I seriously hope it makes him realize he can be a scorer and not just a playmaker type player offensively, but regardless.

I know I have some bias because he's one of my favorite players on the squad right now, but really his 3.5 million isn't THAT bad like people make it seem. I take solace in the fact that as of now, we have him locked for quite a while. Just hope he can remain consistent.

I could see Zubrus on a anime show.

I could see Zubrus on a anime show.

He's on the cover...

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/HighlanderAnimated_Comp.jpg

RG your posts were absolutly hilarious... nice done. The player card is crazy... :D

It really is a testimony to "HFBoards bipolar disease" considering many wanted Zubrus burned at the stake, bought out, or traded only about a week ago.

Please, don't exaggerate - it makes you look immature. It was easily 2 weeks ago...

I look at the 'ning game as a fluke. Zubrus will, though, continue to do what he does best, possess the puck. GO DEVILS.

I totally agree with Brooklyndevil, too. Rollie should move to the Parise-Zajac line. At that point, the Devils will be a huge pain in the ass for opposing teams.