sundstrom Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 its sounds ridiculously simplistic but i really think it comes down to the following rule throughout the playoffs: marty has to have a GAA right around 2. that's it. if marty keeps his GAA what it's been since the ASG (2.05) and the devils score to their avg - 2.6, they'll be in pretty good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caron14 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 My prediction is Kovalchuk having a hell of a series.... and i think the Devils will sweep florida in 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 All we need is for Marty to keep the softies to a minimum in this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 All we need is for Marty to keep the softies to a minimum in this series. This is the Stanley Cup Playoffs where goaltending is usually the difference. Bad goals will deflate your team. Brodeur has to eliminate all softies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort4345 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 For me, the key to the series is going to be how well the Devils D performs. If they can hold down the fort, and the Clemmer doesn't stand on his head, the Devils should win this series fairly easily. But if the D isn't able to contain that top line and Clemmer is really on his game, then it could be a long, painful series. Overall, though, I'm pretty hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) I'm getting pissed off reading predictions. I just don't see this being a close series. The only way it goes more than 5 is if the team doesn't show up to play. Edit: Okay, finally found one that didn't piss me off. Edited April 10, 2012 by David Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I think we can win this series easily, but it's the playoffs. Anything can happen, and, weak as their division is, the Panthers belong here. I'm taking nothing for granted, and would be happy with a series win, be it 4 games or 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 5 impact rookies to watch for in the playoffs: http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7790810/five-rookies-an-impact Is Henrique part of it? Of course not, silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 5 impact rookies to watch for in the playoffs: http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7790810/five-rookies-an-impact Is Henrique part of it? Of course not, silly. Of course not, he only finished 2nd in rookie scoring, why would they include him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Honestly I really do not care if they recognize Henrique or not. Hell I will go on to say that I hope he doesn't win the Calder as looking over the last 20 years of winners it looks like it is sorta a kiss of death for some players. As long as he keeps playing well I am happy. Edited April 10, 2012 by DevsMan84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion15 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Personally, I don't care who wins Pens/Flyers, just as long as they beat up on each other so the winner doesn't escape unharmed. If the Pens were to win the series as CBS thinks, I don't think it'll be 4-1, more likely 4-2 or 4-3. Unless the Flyers just submit, it's gonna be a close series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv4Life Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) I'm getting pissed off reading predictions. I just don't see this being a close series. The only way it goes more than 5 is if the team doesn't show up to play. Edit: Okay, finally found one that didn't piss me off. The problem is this team overall lacks a killer instinct so I could see this going more than 5. Edited April 10, 2012 by Marv4Life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) 5 impact rookies to watch for in the playoffs: http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7790810/five-rookies-an-impact Is Henrique part of it? Of course not, silly. Well in fairness a couple of those guys (Voynov, Shaw) did get thrust into prominent roles due to trade and injury. And Henrique's own role and production has decreased recently. But yeah, he has gotten overlooked by the national media. Especially considering the national media can't wait to pimp Matt Read all over the place. I could be wrong but I honestly don't remember him being a big factor against us once this year. Edited April 10, 2012 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Personally, I don't care who wins Pens/Flyers, just as long as they beat up on each other so the winner doesn't escape unharmed. If the Pens were to win the series as CBS thinks, I don't think it'll be 4-1, more likely 4-2 or 4-3. Unless the Flyers just submit, it's gonna be a close series. could not have said it better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoreMoreThan3 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I had a vision that the Devils were going to sweep the series. Believe it or not I haven't had a vision like that since the '95 SCF against Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 It's interesting, for a team that's been mediocre for so long, they talk a lotta sh!t now that they have, "won their division." (which I take about as much stock in that as I did when my 7-9 Seattle Seahawks won their division, Lol) But the Panthers are a .500 team... as long as you ignore that OTL column! When you win 38 games out of 82, you are not a .500 team. Sorry fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 We also play the top teams like NYR, Pitt, and Philly more than Florida, and most of the division in the south sucks for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormJosh Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The last time the Devils scored a goal 3-on-5 was against the Panthers in the 2000 playoffs! Niedermayer Madden and someone else (Stevens?) out on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) The last time the Devils scored a goal 3-on-5 was against the Panthers in the 2000 playoffs! Niedermayer Madden and someone else (Stevens?) out on the ice. Game 2: Second Period Scoring:New Jersey, Niedermayer 1 (shorthanded) (Madden, Stevens), 0:56. Edited April 10, 2012 by aylbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRZYRIPPER Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) If they don't show up to play 100 % every shift after not making the playoffs last year the team should be overhauled imo. The core is the same that lost to the rags, flyers, n canes. If they don't come out with a chip on their shoulder looking for revenge then the core has to go. I do think Kovy has the fire to be a beast and get the emotion up. Edited April 11, 2012 by JRZYRIPPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 The last time the Devils scored a goal 3-on-5 was against the Panthers in the 2000 playoffs! Niedermayer Madden and someone else (Stevens?) out on the ice. I was at that game. CAA was going ape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Kovy has the ability to single handily take over the entire playoffs, he seriously does. I want to see fire from him and from our players to all come up strong in their respective ways Obviously, that's be the ideal situation lol Edited April 11, 2012 by Onddeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Rattlehead18 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 If they don't show up to play 100 % every shift after not making the playoffs last year the team should be overhauled imo. The core is the same that lost to the rags, flyers, n canes. If they don't come out with a chip on their shoulder looking for revenge then the core has to go. I do think Kovy has the fire to be a beast and get the emotion up. So you're saying get rid of parise, elias, zajac, clarkson, zubrus, greene, and marty? They're the only ones to play for those three teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Marty has to go into this playoffs like this is his LAST chance at another glory run.... Hopefully he stands on his head and takes us all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) im guessing this is their TG fire and ice, i dunno i didnt read it, i just took it off HF http://www.litterboxcats.com/ http://miamiherald.typepad.com/flapanthers/ Edited April 13, 2012 by lazer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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