NJDfan1711 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Well here we are, officially past the midpoint of the season and approaching mid-January. 6 or 7 points out of a playoff spot. I had a lot written and was going to post a little synopsis of where I think we are at this point in the season and the Devils as a whole, but that's for another topic and not a gameday thread. All we have is the here and now. A win, and we start this west coast trip off right. A loss, and it just further tarnishes what is already a poor road record, one where we're losing 2 out of every 3 games. We played these guys tough the other night, so we know we can hang with them. The funny thing is, if we get a good effort and showing out of Schneider, we can be in just about any game. And we know he's capable of it. Really, even though our D isn't great, we just need them to not fvck up and leave Cory hanging out to dry, so we can hold opponents to 1 or 2 goals at most, and have a fighting chance. Because we know we're not likely scoring 4+ goals, even 3 is hard enough. But if we can do the simple things on defense and not shoot ourselves in the foot in that regard, then really we just have to raise the all important question -- can our offense find the back of the net, and if so, how many times? Because I don't know about you guys, but basically I have gone into the last several games just wondering if we're even going to score at all. Normally I watch games and analyze how we are playing and what's going right or wrong, but lately I am really just looking to see if this team is going to score. Because it doens't matter if Cory gives us a stellar effort and holds the other team to 1 goal for most of the night (as we saw against Florida last game) -- if you don't score, even once, you will lose. Every. Damn. Time. I need this Powerplay to fix itself, and fast, or I'm just going to scream and give up. It really all starts there. And it's simple. If you can't score 5 on 4, why the fvck would you expect to score 5 on 5? Frankly, I don't know about you guys, or the Devils themselves, but I DON'T expect us to score 5 on 5 anymore, which goes back to how I said I am watching most of the games lately... just wondering and waiting to see if we'll score. Anyway...Schneider in net tonight. Don't see any major changes to the lineup. Let's Go Devils. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joonas #6 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 LET'S GOOOOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 so what do you want a defensive effort, or an offensive showing??? YOU CANT HAVE BOTH. not with this group/scheme LGDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, EdgeControl said: so what do you want a defensive effort, or an offensive showing??? YOU CANT HAVE BOTH. not with this group/scheme LGDs True. I think what I was trying to get at is, I guess, I'd rather have a defensive effort, if I can only have one or the other. That seems more likely give our current roster and what we have at our disposal. Basically like I mentioned I think our D doesn't even have to do anything fancy, just pretty much not fvck up, and if Cory plays even an average or above average game, then we have a chance and will be in most games. At that point of course then it's up to our offense to see if we can notch a couple goals. A daunting tasks, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, NJDfan1711 said: 6 or 7 points out of a playoff spot. It's actually 8 points now (behind the Flyers), with a game in hand. Doesn't sound that bad until you consider the fact that there are 6 teams between the Devils and Flyers. I'm just going to try to enjoy each game as a separate entity, and not worry about the playoff race (until the Devils are actually truly in it). LGD! Edited January 12, 2017 by Colorado Rockies 1976 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 29 minutes ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: It's actually 8 points now (behind the Flyers), with a game in hand. Doesn't sound that bad until you consider the fact that there are 6 teams between the Devils and Flyers. I'm just going to try enjoy each game as a separate entity, and not worry about the playoff race (until the Devils are actually truly in it). LGD! That's probably the smartest move to limit the frustration with some of these games to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 OK Devils, we are not playing the games we are fan, frustrated at best. But if we were players we would play a hard full 60 minutes and if necessary we would continue the same for OT and Shutouts. So let's start new tonight and give your all Go Devils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 LGD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 @AGrossRecord: #Devils lineup: Coleman and Stollery are in; Gazdic, Zacha and Helgeson are out. Schneider in net. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I can almost smell the two points with the additions of Coleman and Stollery and the non-sensical scratch of Zacha. Victory most certainly awaits ladies and gents. [emoji19]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 LGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: It's actually 8 points now (behind the Flyers), with a game in hand. Doesn't sound that bad until you consider the fact that there are 6 teams between the Devils and Flyers. I'm just going to try enjoy each game as a separate entity, and not worry about the playoff race (until the Devils are actually truly in it). LGD! Yeah, that's why I said 6, because I always like to assume best case scenario that we win that game in hand lol, but it's also potentially 7 because Carolina has games in hand on us. Looking at it again though, it seems Toronto is actually the team probably standing in the way -- they have even more games in hand. It's definitely not looking good, but, it could all change, starting with tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, MadDog2020 said: I can almost smell the two points with the additions of Coleman and Stollery and the non-sensical scratch of Zacha. Victory most certainly awaits ladies and gents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Is there seriously NO reason to scratch Zacha again? He's not hurt? Not sick? He's... BENCHED? W...T...F. It's not like we're in the middle of the playoff hunt at the moment, but coaching decisions like these certainly don't help, and there's almost no logical reasoning behind it, so it's hard to say that you don't store something like this away for the future when you look back and say "hey, here's more evidence as to why you should be fired". All he's going to be doing is messing with this kid's psyche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I don't think Zacha has done a thing all season to earn a spot in the lineup every night. He has been good at times, and completely invisible at times. That being said, scratching him makes no sense for the reasons NJDfan1711 mentions. You aren't going anywhere. Your high 1st round draft pick who made the team needs to be playing as long as he isn't a total detriment to the team, which he clearly isn't. There's absolutely no reason to scratch him when he's healthy, if they were planning on that, they should have assigned him to Albany and let him get his work in there. But he needs to be working. As far as Gary Coleman and Whoever Stollery go, I know nothing about them and I hope they contribute. But more so, I would like to see Mr. All Star, and the two recent former 30 goal scorers contribute. Enough of this no scoring, low scoring crap. Lets get 5 tonight. LGD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I don't think Zacha has done a thing all season to earn a spot in the lineup every night. He has been good at times, and completely invisible at times. And don't get me wrong, almost none of our players have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Maybe Zacha can go crying to his agent again, Patrik Stefan, the biggest draft bust loser in NHL history. Zacha has earned his benching and maybe listen to Hynes a little bit instead of looking for reasons to pout. Devils 8-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 have we broken the leagues worst power play goal drought yet? lets hope the oilers don't create any penalties because we have a better chance of scoring 5v5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I really liked Coleman during pre-season. Doesn't mean anything but I hope he surprises us. LETS GO DEVILS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger27 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 LGD ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackchi Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Power play big problem. Last years it was the shoot outs. I had no hopes for playoffs BUT I want to see some competitive games. It is not s very good product being put out there. I would rather watch the young guys get their experience in. At least they would be hungry and enthused. Case in point Woods. He is entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Please win this one. I hope to keep Edmonton out of the yoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 LGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice video tribute for Hall. He got a standing O from the Edmonton fans. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 That was a terrific play for the goal. LGD!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aznjsn Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Refs missed a clear left jab there by pouliot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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