Will Langenbrunner ever hit the net again?

I must have seen him miss like 3 easy shots. I don't mean score goals, I mean hit the goddamned net. I don't mean the Parise goal either, because he did that on purpose. But I counted like 3 easier shots he straight up just missed. Maybe its the drunk in me currently, but I'm getting sick of him missing the net.

He's on pace for 60 points, which would tie a career best.

He played very well tonight, as did the entire line.

Thats why he has Parise and Zajac on his line. He is not on their line to do this thing called "hitting the net." :sarcasm: But in all seriousness, he is playing like the Jamie Langenbrunner ive learned to love, and has earned my repsect as a top 6 forward. He is perfect for their line in so many ways, and even if he doesnt get 60 points, i will be happy with the leadership he has provided on that line, and in the dressing room.

never again

No I know he's racking up a lot of assists, err, points, but the fact is I saw numerous opportunities where I was liek "Come on Jamie...****, he missed it again." My buddy pointed out that I had said that a lot.

This thread isn't to debate his other merits, just wondering if his shot will ever see the broadside of a barn again.

He's on pace for 60 points, which would tie a career best.

Reminds me of Zubrus playing with Ovechkin...........Langenbrunner is lucky he's on that line.

Reminds me of Zubrus playing with Ovechkin...........Langenbrunner is lucky he's on that line.
Don't underrate what Langenbrunner brings to that line. He is not a weakness in that line's two most important facets - puck possession in the offensive zone, and positional defense in the defensive zone.

No I know he's racking up a lot of assists, err, points, but the fact is I saw numerous opportunities where I was liek "Come on Jamie...****, he missed it again." My buddy pointed out that I had said that a lot.

This thread isn't to debate his other merits, just wondering if his shot will ever see the broadside of a barn again.

His shot certainly wont be as lethal as prior seasons, but as long as he keeps up the good work, ill be fine with it.

Don't underrate what Langenbrunner brings to that line. He is not a weakness in that line's two most important facets - puck possession in the offensive zone, and positional defense in the defensive zone.

He can bring that to any line.....Rolston belongs there and will give you the same but with a much better shot.

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go langs!

He can bring that to any line.....Rolston belongs there and will give you the same but with a much better shot.

No he wont.

Rolston wont go into the rough areas to retrieve the puck, wont set up a cycle like Jamie does and Zach is set to have a franchise year in points with him on his line. Rolston also plays with as much snarl as Jay Pandolfo. Love Rolston, but he has even said that he prefers to play with the more physical players.

Gotta go with my European colleague. Rolston would add something else to that line, but I doubt this line would be better. Rolston might have more points on that line than with Clarkson and MAdden / Holik, but really, Rolston needs someone that draws the attention a bit away from him, and makes good passes so Rolston can let it go. Rolston would be a good fit with Elias and Zubrus though.

Jamie, as much as everyone has criticized him, myself included, has really taken his game back to the level he had, when everyone liked Jamie, a lot. He does have leadership qualities and does a good job of protecting his 2 kids on the line. Loved the thing he did on the faceoff yesterday, when one of the Isles took a jab at Parise and JAmie hit him slightly with his stick. That was pretty cool

As for the original question of this thread. JAmie will score a goal in one of the next 2 games.

:shakeheadNSP, just when I thought you were cool

As long as he's not taking those retarded dumb*** penalties he was taking in the begining of those season (which he's not) , playing hard, and that line keeps on putting up points, I don't mind if he misses the net now and then.

He can bring that to any line.....Rolston belongs there and will give you the same but with a much better shot.

Rolston doesn't bring grit to that line. That's why Rolston likes playing with big, tough players.

As CD said, don't underestimate what Langenbrunner does to that line.

You guys probably will anyway.

Langs has a new personal trainer.
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Rolston doesn't bring grit to that line. That's why Rolston likes playing with big, tough players.

As CD said, don't underestimate what Langenbrunner does to that line.

You guys probably will anyway.

Exactly. He has learned to not take penalties as much now, and he is really playing solid. He is hitting everything that moves, in control though, and he has been a good, gritty veteran presence for those two. Thats why they worked together in Zajac's rookie year, and thats why they are working now.

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At the beginning of the season Langenbrunner was trying too hard to set an example as team captain. That resulted in penalties. As soon as he stopped trying to "be captain" and just started trying to play his game, the penalties disappeared and his play improved.

At the beginning of the season Langenbrunner was trying too hard to set an example as team captain. That resulted in penalties. As soon as he stopped trying to "be captain" and just started trying to play his game, the penalties disappeared and his play improved.

and ultimately had him playing like the Captain.

As long as he's not taking those retarded dumb*** penalties he was taking in the begining of those season (which he's not) , playing hard, and that line keeps on putting up points, I don't mind if he misses the net now and then.

This.

He can't be compared to his linemates... but heaven forbid there is ever a line with Gionta and Langs on the wings... they'd break more glass than score goals.

:shakeheadNSP, just when I thought you were cool

Well excuuuuuse me for being drunk! In addition to this, I also talked about butterfaces from the jersey Shore in the Isles' board GDT. So I was on a roll last night.
I love Lang's game, what he brings to the line, I just wish he'd hit the damn net every now and then. He did in that game against Ottawa, tied the game. He can do it, just too sporadically.

He can bring that to any line.....Rolston belongs there and will give you the same but with a much better shot.

When was the last time Rolston was key in maintaining puck possession? That's not what he does, as he's not good in the corners except against undersized players. He rarely throws his body around at all. The main functional dynamic of that line is grit and hard work down low to retain the puck, while still having the chemistry and knowledge of each others' games to be able to score off the rush. Parise is good in the corners obviously, but for him to be scoring goals you need to allow him to move around the zone, which Langenbrunner does through his own physical play. With a line of Parise-Zajac-Rolston, it would be usually be Parise and Zajac digging in the corners and Rolston playing the target man, as opposed to Parise, our most consistent scorer, being able to free himself up for goalscoring opportunities since all three players on the line can work the boards.


Getting back on topic, um... dunno. But I love the way he is playing and I think he has really become this team's captain just by playing his own game.

When was the last time Rolston was key in maintaining puck possession? That's not what he does, as he's not good in the corners except against undersized players. He rarely throws his body around at all. The main functional dynamic of that line is grit and hard work down low to retain the puck, while still having the chemistry and knowledge of each others' games to be able to score off the rush. Parise is good in the corners obviously, but for him to be scoring goals you need to allow him to move around the zone, which Langenbrunner does through his own physical play. With a line of Parise-Zajac-Rolston, it would be usually be Parise and Zajac digging in the corners and Rolston playing the target man, as opposed to Parise, our most consistent scorer, being able to free himself up for goalscoring opportunities since all three players on the line can work the boards.


Getting back on topic, um... dunno. But I love the way he is playing and I think he has really become this team's captain just by playing his own game.

Great posts. Sums up the situation to a T. You can't plug in two skilled offensive players in Parise and Rolston and assume it's going to work.

Langenbrunner is a great fit for that line and is not just piggy backing on Zach and Travis's success.

Rolston is arguably our softest forward and would not be a good fit for that line IMO.

Just appreciate the depth that we have and know that we have Brian Rolston on our 3rd line.

Leave Jamie alone (as long as he doesn't take bonehead penalties).

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Leave Jamie alone (as long as he doesn't take bonehead penalties).


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when Langs scores goals...its just icing on this cake we have

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he makes me angry :shakehead

Langenbrunner is a great fit for that line and is not just piggy backing on Zach and Travis's success.

True, to an extent. His solid puck-possession, willingness to get dirty in the corner, and such certainly help the line, but if he were on any other line on this team, I'd bet my savings that he wouldn't be on pace for 60pts. Lots of assists in there.

Reminds me of Zubrus playing with Ovechkin...........Langenbrunner is lucky he's on that line.


Yeah, I have to (sadly) agree with this. Also, as much as Zajac is improved this year (and he has improved), it's a bit overdone due to Parise. Sorry, I know that will pizz off a lotofpeople, but it's the truth.

Jamie had his best game of the season against the Islanders, all 60 minutes. I still can't forgive him for ruining my night in late December though. 2:30 flight + 2:00 train ride = GOD DAMNIT LANGENBRUNNER HIT AN EMPTY NET (Pittsburgh game)

Feel like bumping that one.

next poll: will Madden get another Hat Trick before his career is over?

Ottawa's always been berry berry good for Jamie :nod:

next poll: will Madden get another Hat Trick before his career is over?

Let's not ask for the impossible now!

I think I remember another game when Jamie scored two goals.:sarcasm:

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Gotta love McKay4429061. Does he post here?

Jamie's been the heart and soul of this team between Stevens's retirement and the emergence of Zach Parise this year.

That's my boy Jamie.

After Jamie's rough penalty patch in the beginning of the season, he has shown his true leadership abilities to push this team to the top through all the adversity. I am very proud of him, and I think this year he learned how to be a quality captain.

Lets keep making threads bashing people for not scoring
First Zubie
Now Jamie
Keep em comin!

Jamie's always been a streaky scorer so you knew he'd start getting them eventually.

Lets keep making threads bashing people for not scoring
First Zubie

I'll always remember that thread. Zubie scored twice in the game after if I'm not mistaken.

I'll always remember that thread. Zubie scored twice in the game after if I'm not mistaken.

:laugh::laugh: yes he did.

Also lets not forget the Brook's article with Elias Must Go...

Glad Langs read this thread during All-Star weekend. :nod:

Ha the magic works again.

I swear our players read these forums.

Brilliant. And we got a new one in the sit Rupp thread.

Brilliant. And we got a new one in the sit Rupp thread.

Rupper WILL prevail.

The question should be when will Jamie hit the back of the net? I mean look at all these lucky garbage goals. They just get across the line. The lucky bastid is truely full of complete suck!!!:sarcasm:

Brilliant. And we got a new one in the sit Rupp thread.

He will beat the crap out of Godard tomorrow:yo:

Up yours, NSP!:p:

langs is god

Nope, never again :sarcasm:

Jamie is finally showing why he was my favorite Devil for a few years again.

langenbrunner is ubergood

langenbrunner is ubergood

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:thumbu:

I can't get over the fact of how well he has played compared to the beginning of the season. He is showing his true leadership abilities now.

Thats my boy, :handclap::yo:

Nah he stinks

Nope.

Well, he's found at least one fool-proof way to hit the net now :sarcasm:

Looks like ol' clutch Jamie is back.

pffftttt...

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hockey cat is 10x better.

pffftttt...

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hockey cat is 10x better.

At least langs doesn't meander back to his net when he left the puck behind the net for an easy goal

oh boy

At least langs doesn't meander back to his net when he left the puck behind the net for an easy goal

right because he's to busy sitting in the box for a lazy penalty.:p:

i keed i keed

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You just don't understand how good hockey cat is. Its no diss on Langs. I love langs. I even have a Langs jersey.

First the Brooks/Elias thread.

Then this thread.

Quick, someone make a "Is Madden washed up?" thread!

This thread is the *****. I hope the rupp thread can work some magic too.

First the Brooks/Elias thread.

Then this thread.

Quick, someone make a "Is Madden washed up?" thread!

You missed the demote Zubrus thread.

You missed the demote Zubrus thread.

That one's a classic.:biglaugh:

pffftttt...

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hockey cat is 10x better.

He's using Vish's stick!

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Well it's about damn time.

He's using Vish's stick!

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:laugh::laugh:

its what makes him a super awesome player.

captain hook will never ever hit the net again

This thread must never be allowed off the first page again.

That is all.

Agreed.

Magic thread!

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Greatest Thread Of All Time.

GTOAT.

All hail the thread!

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sticky

Yes.

nope, hes never hitting the net ever again

Anyone seen NSP lately? :naughty:

the true questiom is whetehr Langenbrunner will ever hit the goalie again!

Anyone seen NSP lately? :naughty:

Too busy eating my words.:p:

I made this thread when it was extremely relevant. Glad to see Langer start to pot good goals. :yo:

Too busy eating my words.:p:

I made this thread when it was extremely relevant. Glad to see Langer start to pot good goals. :yo:


To be fair, if you analyze a lot of his goals on this streak, quite a few are flukey. It's not like he's pulling Ovie moves out there. The best was the one timer last night, that was a great shot.

Where's all the line proposals asking for Rolston on that line now?

Too busy eating my words.:p:

I made this thread when it was extremely relevant. Glad to see Langer start to pot good goals. :yo:

I think all of "Devils nation" thanks you for this thread. No need to eat your words =)

Who didn't think Langs would hit the net after some of those games? If you didn't your lying.

All hail the Captain!

So, technically, the correct answer in this poll would be before the playoffs, right?

hes hitting it now