Stevens Returning, Press Conference Wednesday (merged)

The Star Ledger reported that Scott Stevens will be returning for the playoffs..This is the news everyone has been waiting for....With Rafalski and Stevens returning..the Devils should get a Huge emotional lift

Excellent! :yo:

There were prior reports the Scott was working out at Mountain arena, now it's confirmed. This is great news and I have a feeling that he'll probably play in the last few games of the regular season as a tune-up! :handclap:

There were prior reports the Scott was working out at Mountain arena, now it's confirmed. This is great news and I have a feeling that he'll probably play in the last few games of the regular season as a tune-up! :handclap:

I have Devils vs. Rangers tickets and I'm thinking that game might make the most sense for a possible returen date!! I can't wait to give a huge cheer to #4!

I really want to believe that this is true, but the whole article (http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1080025800256650.xml) seems a bit questionable. I'll be happy to be wrong about this, though :)

Stevens, who last played on Jan. 7, is working out full force off the ice in New Jersey and may be within days of skating on his own. According to those who are in contact with the veteran defenseman, he is lifting weights without restriction and progressing at an encouraging rate.

Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello does not want to raise hopes in case Stevens suffers a relapse. Even Devils players have not been told that Stevens is close to skating for the first time in 2 1/2 months.

"When it becomes a time when we can make a decision either way, that he will or won't be back, we'll do it. Until then, everything is progressing," Lamoriello said yesterday. "He is not yet skating."

Stevens did not return phone calls and hasn't for some time.


ok...so who are these sources? not the devils. not stevens. not lou. that leaves who exactly? the cleaning lady? the mailman?

and this also kind of bothers me:

However, fearful of insulting the hard-hitting, three-time Stanley Cup champion or disputing Dr. Johnston's diagnosis, there are some members of the organization who privately wonder whether Stevens was a victim of burnout and overwhelming fatigue rather than a concussion.
Would anyone in the Devils organization actually say something that speculative to the Ledger (unless maybe Chere has some incriminating photos of them)? :dunno:

Someplace, somwhere, after reading this, a Flyer fan got scared.

dont jinx it, not set backs. Lets just pray.

I only want charmed people around me.

In the article they also said some sources think that Stevens didn't have a concussion but might have been fatigue which would make sense due the style he plays and the 20+ years he's been in the league. I betcha Lou figured lets get his batteries recharged for the playoffs, and if this is true that's even better news.

That's good news for New Jersey fans. :handclap:

I really want to believe that this is true, but the whole article (http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1080025800256650.xml) seems a bit questionable. I'll be happy to be wrong about this, though :)


ok...so who are these sources? not the devils. not stevens. not lou. that leaves who exactly? the cleaning lady? the mailman?

and this also kind of bothers me:


Would anyone in the Devils organization actually say something that speculative to the Ledger (unless maybe Chere has some incriminating photos of them)? :dunno:



Stevens will be back and in the first place I think Stevens does not have PCS as I have mentioned many of times, but I just think he was burnt out and the loss of a close family member took a toll on Stevens... I can relate to that because I lost my MOM recently and it does take a toll on you physically and mentally... Stevens has been coming to SMA early in the morning and has been seen on the ice a couple of times so Lou could have a gag order on the media which he has done often over the years and now some news can finally be said about Stevens...

I can't wait to give a huge cheer to #4!
I think it will be electric when he is announced, a standing ovation.

Here is the link to the Star Ledger column (http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1080025800256650.xml).

You guys chalking this up to simply fatigue are just fooling yourselves.

The situation has been downplayed by everybody within the Dev's EXCEPT Stevens himself.

I wouldn't be suprised to see him back for the Playoffs but anybody expecting to see the Scott Stevens of old are kidding themselves.His game is all about the physical play and there is no way he comes back playing as aggressively and physical as he was before the head injury.

You guys chalking this up to simply fatigue are just fooling yourselves.

The situation has been downplayed by everybody within the Dev's EXCEPT Stevens himself.

I wouldn't be suprised to see him back for the Playoffs but anybody expecting to see the Scott Stevens of old are kidding themselves.His game is all about the physical play and there is no way he comes back playing as aggressively and physical as he was before the head injury.

http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1080025800256650.xml

Read it for yourself. Maybe it's not true but if it was would you be surprised? Think about it, nobody in the league has played that type of style for that long, it's possible he had hit the wall physically and maybe even mentally. Plus how does one all of a sudden have a concussion out of nowhere, they tried to blame it on him getting hit in the head with a puck in the second round of the playoffs, if that is true how was he able to play the way he did in the next two rounds and the first half of the season without the effects? And this isn't the first time that Lou and the Devils have played these type of games with injuries, keeping us guessing is it? You never know with these guys what the true nature of the injuries are. Also don't know how you can know that Stevens won't be back to his old self, sounds more like wishfull thinking, which I could be very well guilty of too. ;)

http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1080025800256650.xml


Also don't know how you can know that Stevens won't be back to his old self, sounds more like wishfull thinking, which I could be very well guilty of too. ;)


It's not at all wishful thinking and as much as I hate the Dev's I never want to see anybody out with an extended injury especially career threatening types like a concussion but being that he obviously had some PCS going on and it has taken an extended period of time for him to even feel somewhat better based on every other guy who's returned from anything remotely similar they are NEVER close to being 100% right off the bat and when it's a guy who's whole game is based on his ultra-aggressive and physical style of play you'd be out of your mind to come back looking to bang bodies.

It's not at all wishful thinking and as much as I hate the Dev's I never want to see anybody out with an extended injury especially career threatening types like a concussion but being that he obviously had some PCS going on and it has taken an extended period of time for him to even feel somewhat better based on every other guy who's returned from anything remotely similar they are NEVER close to being 100% right off the bat and when it's a guy who's whole game is based on his ultra-aggressive and physical style of play you'd be out of your mind to come back looking to bang bodies.

I think it's wishful thinking that Stevens will be able to step right in and be in game shape. The guy has missed half a season, a couple practices probably won't be enough to shake off the rust. Although I'd take Stevens at 50% over Sean Brown at 100%.

It's not at all wishful thinking and as much as I hate the Dev's I never want to see anybody out with an extended injury especially career threatening types like a concussion but being that he obviously had some PCS going on and it has taken an extended period of time for him to even feel somewhat better based on every other guy who's returned from anything remotely similar they are NEVER close to being 100% right off the bat and when it's a guy who's whole game is based on his ultra-aggressive and physical style of play you'd be out of your mind to come back looking to bang bodies.I think that it's not having his presence in the locker room that has had a major impact. Obviously having a Scott Stevens at 100% on the ice is HUGE, but I think that having him in the locker room for inspiration could pay large dividends for the Devs right now. They have plenty of talent and have proven that they have guys who can keep up with almost anybody in the league, but they've just been skating zombies lately. I'm hoping that having Scotty show up could kick lots of people in the pants.

Do you really think a guy who has played more games than any other defenseman in the NHL will suddenly forget how to play after being off the ice for a few months?

Stevens will take two or three games to get his timing down, then he'll be the force he always was. He's been working out heavy for nearly a month, he'll be ready physically.

Scott Stevens is Scott Stevens. No matter how long he's gone without playing, or without training, he's still the d-man with the most games played in the history of the league. He is no flash in the pan player, he's the most proven d-man in the history of the sport! No matter what shape he is, when his jersey is hanging in the locker room over his head with the C on it, the Devils suddenly become a completely different hockey team. He is the leader of this team, and at 50% he's a better d-man than just about everyone. Last playoffs he looked a little slow at times, but that's in reference to what he used to do. Scott Stevens is a force to be reckoned with, and I can guarantee that he will not be coming back unless he will improve the team - he knows better than to do otherwise.

Watch out, NHL - Stevens is going to be back, and the Devils will be better than ever.

It's not at all wishful thinking and as much as I hate the Dev's I never want to see anybody out with an extended injury especially career threatening types like a concussion but being that he obviously had some PCS going on and it has taken an extended period of time for him to even feel somewhat better based on every other guy who's returned from anything remotely similar they are NEVER close to being 100% right off the bat and when it's a guy who's whole game is based on his ultra-aggressive and physical style of play you'd be out of your mind to come back looking to bang bodies.That has to be one of the longer sentences I have ever and I agree with every word of it. ;)

Do you really think a guy who has played more games than any other defenseman in the NHL will suddenly forget how to play after being off the ice for a few months?

Stevens will take two or three games to get his timing down, then he'll be the force he always was. He's been working out heavy for nearly a month, he'll be ready physically.

He's not gonna forget how to play, but few guys can step in without playing for as long as he's been out and not look like they've missed anything. I guess I'm a bit more skeptical that he can step straight into the playoffs and have a 2002 Peter Forsberg-like impact. If Stevens can step in and play 15 solid minutes the first couple of games, I'd be more than satisfied.

If Stevens can step in and play 15 solid minutes the first couple of games, I'd be more than satisfied.


Just gonna quote myself here:

Stevens will take two or three games to get his timing down, then he'll be the force he always was..

Scott Stevens is Scott Stevens.

This is true.

Even is Stevens doesn't play at 100% he's still a force. His impact on the psyce of both his own squad, and any opposition they may face cannot be dismissed.

I think it's wishful thinking that Stevens will be able to step right in and be in game shape. The guy has missed half a season, a couple practices probably won't be enough to shake off the rust. Although I'd take Stevens at 50% over Sean Brown at 100%.
I think so too. Whenever he does get Niedermayer will still get most of the ice-time and Stevens probably on the third pairing.

Scott Stevens is Scott Stevens. No matter how long he's gone without playing, or without training, he's still the d-man with the most games played in the history of the league. He is no flash in the pan player, he's the most proven d-man in the history of the sport! No matter what shape he is, when his jersey is hanging in the locker room over his head with the C on it, the Devils suddenly become a completely different hockey team. He is the leader of this team, and at 50% he's a better d-man than just about everyone. Last playoffs he looked a little slow at times, but that's in reference to what he used to do. Scott Stevens is a force to be reckoned with, and I can guarantee that he will not be coming back unless he will improve the team - he knows better than to do otherwise.

Watch out, NHL - Stevens is going to be back, and the Devils will be better than ever.
I definately hope so...if the return of the Captain doesn't light a fire under the team then there problems run deeper than we thought.

Just before the start of the Devils-Panthers game, Doc Emrick said, "Scott Stevens, Lou Lamoriello reported before the game, skated yesterday and skated today (Monday and Tuesday March 23.)

Just before the start of the Devils-Panthers game, Doc Emrick said, "Scott Stevens, Lou Lamoriello reported before the game, skated yesterday and skated today (Monday and Tuesday March 23.)

:handclap:

Here is the article on ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1766681

Here is the article on ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1766681
Thanks!
}:-)>

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Doc & Chico confirmed that the captain has been skating for the last two days. Then the MSG Sports Desk reports that Stevens will hold a press conference on Wednesday. This whole scenario is developing rapidly! :handclap:

Doc & Chico confirmed that the captain has been skating for the last two days. Then the MSG Sports Desk reports that Stevens will hold a press conference on Wednesday. This whole scenario is developing rapidly! :handclap:

I think that's by design.

His game is all about the physical play and there is no way he comes back playing as aggressively and physical as he was before the head injury.

Either your long term memory has an eight month cap on it or you're incredibly selective about the reality you choose to accept.

5 words: Game 4, Eastern Conference semifinals.

http://www.canoe.ca/SlamResults030430/nhl_nj_tb-ap.html

In fact, Stevens played more than 10 minutes of the opening period and finished with a team-high 27:35 of ice time.

"He didn't play like a guy that was trying to protect an injury. He did everything," New Jersey coach Pat Burns said.

"He's an unbelievable leader. We need him in the lineup," Madden added.

"He'll go down in the history books as one of the toughest guys ever to play the game. I've seen him endure a lot of things that would make a grown man cry. When he goes in the hockey Hall of Fame, that's one of the things I'll remember about him is his toughness."



Stevens won't play at all if he can't play physically. He's not a mascot.

Stevens' news conference will feature Ashton Kutcher saying:

YOU JUST GOT PUNK'D! STEVENS WAS NEVER INJURED, BUT WAS RESTING!

Err, not.......anyways, doin the happy dance:

http://www.thunderpuck.net/forum/images/smilies/bananadance.gif

Huzzah!

Stevens only knows how to play one way and his lockerroom presence will also be huge. However, I have a feeling he will go all out for one more cup and announce his retirement for next year. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if he insists that Nieds remain the captain! :)

Stevens only knows how to play one way and his lockerroom presence will also be huge. However, I have a feeling he will go all out for one more cup and announce his retirement for next year. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if he insists that Nieds remain the captain! :)

I doubt Nieder would accept......

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Doc & Chico confirmed that the captain has been skating for the last two days. Then the MSG Sports Desk reports that Stevens will hold a press conference on Wednesday. This whole scenario is developing rapidly! :handclap:

Obviously getting back on the ice os a positive sign, but it doesn't guaruntee he'll be back immediately.

Primeau has been skating for close to three weeks, and still occasionally has symptoms. It's believed that he'll be back this weekend, but even that is still not defenite.

Obviously getting back on the ice os a positive sign, but it doesn't guaruntee he'll be back immediately.

Primeau has been skating for close to three weeks, and still occasionally has symptoms. It's believed that he'll be back this weekend, but even that is still not defenite.

I guess will find out soon enough. And comparing one players status to another is off the mark. Each player and situation is different.

I guess will find out soon enough. And comparing one players status to another is off the mark. Each player and situation is different.

That's the thing with cocussions, you never know. It's not like diagosing a broken bone or sprained knee.

Tough to guage dizziness etc. etc.

All I know is, we just picked up Scott Stevens as a free agent pickup. We treaded water without him and Rafalski, and now they're returning for the real season. You cannot tell me every team in the Eastern Conference (besides the Devils) is hating life right now.

Last night's game, in my opinion, is the jumpstart this team needed for the beginning of the postseason run. An OT victory after falling behind against a sensational goalie. I can smell the No. 4 finish.

That's the thing with cocussions, you never know. It's not like diagosing a broken bone or sprained knee.

Tough to guage dizziness etc. etc.The only thing that I'll say to that is that no one has actually confirmed that Scotty has been suffering from PCS. So it may or may not be quite the same as Primeau's injury. This Scott Stevens situation has been murky (at best) from the word go.

The only thing that I'll say to that is that no one has actually confirmed that Scotty has been suffering from PCS. So it may or may not be quite the same as Primeau's injury. This Scott Stevens situation has been murky (at best) from the word go.


Agreed. But gun to your head and you have to make a guess, it certainly sounds like it was PCS.

Agreed. But gun to your head and you have to make a guess, it certainly sounds like it was PCS.To be completely honest it sounded a lot like chronic depression to me. And with Scotty losing a close family member it could well be. I'm not disagreeing with you, I just have no idea about this PCS (or concussions in general) and it's affects on an athlete.

To be completely honest it sounded a lot like chronic depression to me. And with Scotty losing a close family member it could well be. I'm not disagreeing with you, I just have no idea about this PCS (or concussions in general) and it's affects on an athlete.

As a Flyers fan, I'm a bit more familiar with how Concussions can effect an athlete.

A few things lead me to believe that Stevens was suffering from PCS:

Long period with no excercise at all, then a slow build up back to the ice (walking, gradual excercise, weights, etc. now onto skating)

Visits to Karen Johnson in Montreal, noted concussion specialist.

Stevens apprently also has spoken with Lindros to speak about the effects.


Every person is different, but the effects of concussions often are: lack of energy, dizziness (especially while moving around), vision trouble (sometimes seeing spots of light or darkness.

But can you imagine if this thing was completely fabricated to hide Stevens' real ailment, in this case, probably depression? I wouldn't put it past Lou to hide it, but I really don't think it's the case. Although I don't think it was full-fledged PCS (I think there were some other factors involved in this long layoff; ie, burnout, depression), it had to be something major to keep him out for this long. A definite mutual decision by Scotty and management. Now, with a press conference to announce his return? Strange.

But can you imagine if this thing was completely fabricated to hide Stevens' real ailment, in this case, probably depression? I wouldn't put it past Lou to hide it, but I really don't think it's the case.


If that's the case I don't see any reason why the Devils would try and hide it. Daneyko needed help for alcoholism and went into the NHL's help program and came out just fine.

Just this year Claude Lapointe of the Flyers went into the program because he was suffering from depression. Lapointe missed just over 2 months, while in the NHL's program, and has come back and is playing well.

If Stevens did have a problem with depression, I don't see why the Devils would have tried to hide it.

If that's the case I don't see any reason why the Devils would try and hide it. Daneyko needed help for alcoholism and went into the NHL's help program and came out just fine.

Just this year Claude Lapointe of the Flyers went into the program because he was suffering from depression. Lapointe missed just over 2 months, while in the NHL's program, and has come back and is playing well.

If Stevens did have a problem with depression, I don't see why the Devils would have tried to hide it.

I agree with that, but remember that Stevens is our most important player, after Brodeur, and while it might not give the Devils a strategic advantage, there could be any number of other factors that are involved. I think that Stevens is depressed, and that's the main problem. The PCS has weakened him, and forced him to abandon the game he's played nonstop for a really long time. Combine that with loosing a member of his family, and I think he's badly depressed.

I think Stevens has been well enough to skate for some time now, but they've intentionally timed it so he returns for the playoffs. Give him some rest, time with his family, etc.

If that's the case I don't see any reason why the Devils would try and hide it. Daneyko needed help for alcoholism and went into the NHL's help program and came out just fine.

Just this year Claude Lapointe of the Flyers went into the program because he was suffering from depression. Lapointe missed just over 2 months, while in the NHL's program, and has come back and is playing well.

If Stevens did have a problem with depression, I don't see why the Devils would have tried to hide it.


Even though depression is finally out of the closet, many people, especially an athlete like Stevens, could find it extremely embarrassing, which he shouldn't. And depending the severity of depression, it's a serious medical illness.

Here's a possibility . . . he has PCS. Not everything has to be a conspiracy. Could it be that a guy who is nearly 40 years old has finally had an adverse effect from all the collisions he dishes out? Yes. I think it is fun to speculate as well, but the truth might just be truth in this case.

Here's a possibility . . . he has PCS. Not everything has to be a conspiracy. Could it be that a guy who is nearly 40 years old has finally had an adverse effect from all the collisions he dishes out? Yes. I think it is fun to speculate as well, but the truth might just be truth in this case.

Nah.

Nah.

You're right. There I go again . . . thinking.

Any word on when the News Conference is today?

You're right. There I go again . . . thinking.

Blame it on Lou. He makes everyone think a little too much. ;)
You never know when he's telling the truth... or manipulating it for the sheer amusement of confusing everyone else.

Any word on when the News Conference is today?
News12 said it didn't happen.
Is it possible that espn.com...that bastion of journalisitc integrity...lied to us?
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Oh well...press conferences are usually reserved for retirement announcements anyway, so I'm not disappointed it didn't happen.

You guys chalking this up to simply fatigue are just fooling yourselves.

The situation has been downplayed by everybody within the Dev's EXCEPT Stevens himself.

I wouldn't be suprised to see him back for the Playoffs but anybody expecting to see the Scott Stevens of old are kidding themselves.His game is all about the physical play and there is no way he comes back playing as aggressively and physical as he was before the head injury.


I think YOU are kidding yourself thinking like that... :mad:

Someone pissed off the captain. He's probably checking his house to the ground! :yo:

Blame it on Lou. He makes everyone think a little too much. ;)
You never know when he's telling the truth... or manipulating it for the sheer amusement of confusing everyone else.

It isn't for amusmement. Lou doesn't disclose information on injuries that can't be completely explained. A broken leg can be seen on an X-ray. A blown knee can be picked up with an MRI. Concussions are too difficult for many medical specialists to diagnose. He feels it is in the best interest of the player not to disclose information until it has been confirmed.

Here are a couple articles about Scott Stevens and the news conference that wasn't from first The Star-Ledger:

Devils: Stevens' status remains unclear (http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1080205824216910.xml)

...and then the Bergen Record:

Devils' captain miffed (http://www.bergen.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMzMmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY1MDQ5MDEmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2)

Here are a couple articles about Scott Stevens and the news conference that wasn't from first The Star-Ledger:

Devils: Stevens' status remains unclear (http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1080205824216910.xml)

...and then the Bergen Record:

Devils' captain miffed (http://www.bergen.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMzMmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY1MDQ5MDEmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2)

Those articles make it sound like it Stevens will likely not be ready for game one of the playoffs.

Also sounds like Stevens is ticked off at the organ-eye-zation.

I think YOU are kidding yourself thinking like that... :mad:


Would you like to repeat that one please??? :eek:

Those articles make it sound like it Stevens will likely not be ready for game one of the playoffs.

Also sounds like Stevens is ticked off at the organ-eye-zation.


No..you have to read all the articles including the Courier News... which reports that Lamoriello was very angry with the media and cancelled the press conference because of the reports of fatigue rather than PCS...I know the Begen record makes it sound like stevens is angry but thr fact is Stevens hasn't said one word to the media and will not return phone calls...So, all reports as to Stevens moods are just guesses by reporters.

No..you have to read all the articles including the Courier News... which reports that Lamoriello was very angry with the media and cancelled the press conference because of the reports of fatigue rather than PCS...I know the Begen record makes it sound like stevens is angry but thr fact is Stevens hasn't said one word to the media and will not return phone calls...So, all reports as to Stevens moods are just guesses by reporters.


But you can't deny that what is coming out of Fat Lou's mouth and what is coming from he Stevens camp haven't been at odds since the begining of this whole thing.

And even if the press conference was canceled due to Lou being pissed about the fatigue reports he would have nobody to blame but himslef for always having to act like things are cloak and dagger and he was dealing with national security issues for Christ's sake.

He's the one denying it was PCS up until this point and Stevens even had to go to Dr Johnston on his own.

UMMMMMMMMM anyone remember that "inside report" that said Burns and Stevens were having trouble and that Burns though Stevens was ok to play.......these recent articles are saying someone within the organization thinks that it was only fatigue and not a concussion. Anyone else think there could be a conflict between Stevens and Burns. It is apparent that Stevens hasn't been as team friendly during his injury period.

Do you really think someone as intense as Stevens wouldn't play unless he was absolutely unable to?

Do you really think someone as intense as Stevens wouldn't play unless he was absolutely unable to?

That's the point, but it sounds as if someone in the orgnaization doesn't feel the same way, which has to tick Stevens off. He's been a warrior his whole career.

Do you really think someone as intense as Stevens wouldn't play unless he was absolutely unable to?
I am not saying Stevens didn't have a PCS but I am pretty sure Burns is the one in the organization that doesn't believe it and this could be ugly before better.

Then Burns will go if that is the problem my friend. No way Lou chooses his coach over his star defenseman......or Scotty's teammates, they've known Scotty for YEARS, Burns is a year old novelty. Bring in Coach Q if that's the case.

You guys all kill me. Stevens vs. Burns. Stevens vs. Lou. Blah, blah, blah. Good to know a Flyers troll can come in here and stir things up. Do you really think Stevens has a problem with the organization? He has been here for over a decade. He knows how things work. If Scott is mad at anybody it is the media. He won't return their calls. That's it. End of conspiracy.

You guys all kill me. Stevens vs. Burns. Stevens vs. Lou. Blah, blah, blah. Good to know a Flyers troll can come in here and stir things up. Do you really think Stevens has a problem with the organization? He has been here for over a decade. He knows how things work. If Scott is mad at anybody it is the media. He won't return their calls. That's it. End of conspiracy.
No it isn't the end.....you can't just throw every problem aside that happens within the organization. Burns has used fatigue in one interview.

Those articles make it sound like it Stevens will likely not be ready for game one of the playoffs.

Also sounds like Stevens is ticked off at the organ-eye-zation.
How come you spelled that pho-nan-etic-ally?

Honestly, to me it sounds like the press is trying to make a sensational story.

I am not saying Stevens didn't have a PCS but I am pretty sure Burns is the one in the organization that doesn't believe it and this could be ugly before better.

And the Burns witchhunt continues. Any basis to this other than the fact that you don't like Pat Burns?

Burns has used fatigue in one interview.

Bull. Link?

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story.asp?ID=78324&hubName=nhl-devils

They talk about PCS in this article and how there is no timetable set for Stevens return. It is very doubtful that he will be back for Game 1 of the playoffs, since that is one week away.

I wouldn't be surprised if Lou is hiding some info. Game 1 arrives and :eek: ...there he is...#4. :bow:

I wouldn't be surprised if Lou is hiding some info. Game 1 arrives and :eek: ...there he is...#4. :bow:


:banghead: Scott Stevens will be back for the playoffs. He has been doing some heavy skating at SMA early in the mornings and will be ready for the playoffs. This was also mentioned to me today by the Devils Doctor Bill Murray today... ;)

Do not always believe what you read in the newspapers! :shakehead

Lou has a gag order on them and no one will know what is going on unless like me goes to the practices at SMA...