GAME THREAD: NJ @ TOR 7.30pm

[Don]

"We have to find a solution, no question, because (the power play) can't continue the way it is," said Lamoriello. "We're playing with the puck too much and we're just not going to the net. It's as simple as that."

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Rinse and repeat. Same phrase every game.....

[bruins4777]

did you guys notice the ultimate diving of jason allison? the premier diver and ultimante prick of the league? A guy who was the key instrument in beating the bruins thanks to his remarkable diving?

[Have Another Donut]

my astute observations and priceless advice:

Gomez has to go. The one(and only) thing he was good at-passing-he can

[CRASHER]

Can I say that it was at least totally fitting that John Madden scores during the last ever Monday night Football game ???

We're all the closer to some quality draft pics !!!!

Least the flight to Phoenix was nice !!

[Don]

We're all the closer to some quality draft pics !!!! 

ClosER perhaps, but not close:

21 NEW JERSEY 35 15 15 5 35 99 111 9-6-3 6-9-2 2-5-3

22 ATLANTA 36 15 16 5 35 124 132 8-7-3 7-9-2 5-3-2

23 MINNESOTA 35 15 16 4 34 97 88 10-6-1 5-10-3 5-5-0

24 BOSTON 35 12 17 6 30 101 115 6-6-2 6-11-4 4-5-1

25 FLORIDA 37 13 20 4 30 96 119 10-6-1 3-14-3 4-6-0

26 CHICAGO 34 13 18 3 29 95 122 7-6-1 6-12-2 3-4-3

27 WASHINGTON 33 12 19 2 26 96 129 8-8-1 4-11-1 4-6-0

28 PITTSBURGH 34 8 19 7 23 92 138 4-9-4 4-10-3 1-8-1

29 ST LOUIS 32 8 20 4 20 89 127 4-11-2 4-9-2 4-5-1

30 COLUMBUS 35 9 25 1 19 72 129 6-11-0 3-14-1 2-7-1

There are a fair number of teams behind us... and some very very far behind us. We won't get a high draft pick this year. We can only hope for a worse season next year.

[Derek21]

Can I say that it was at least totally fitting that John Madden scores during the last ever Monday night Football game ???

We're all the closer to some quality draft pics !!!! 

Least the flight to Phoenix was nice !! 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Crasher is living up to his name.

Now where's the wrestling reference so we can go totally off topic?

[Satans Hockey]

Im glad I didn't watch this game, im going to fast foward it and watch the goals and the fight.

[CRASHER]

Crasher is living up to his name.

Now where's the wrestling reference so we can go totally off topic?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well what am I gonna say about a game that I was in a freaking airplane for ??

we suck

we can't score

we're as boring as a Vince McManon 20 minute diabtribe (feel better Derek ?? )

It's the same thing all over times a hundred and it won't change while I am out here in... Phoenix, Arizona (look.. Derek... a Mick Foley CHEAP POP !!! )

So why sweat it anymore and admit it's time to rebuild

[NJDevs4978]

Eh Crasher/Don, all this talk about draft position reminds me of a guy on a Jets board I post on that was getting all bent out of shape over winning a late-season game a couple years back, bumping the Jets down from #5 to #12 (where they promptly picked Johnathan Vilma anyway).

I can't get into higher draft pick unless say there was another Crosby this year and the Devils had a realistic shot at the #1 pick. Even then I wouldn't want the team to outright tank. But when you don't have a sureshot (or as close to it as possible), who cares whether the team drafts #7 or 12?

As many defects as this team has, I'm still going to root for them to make the playoffs until they're eliminated.

Edited December 27, 2005 by Hasan4978

[devilsrule33]

Well what am I gonna say about a game that I was in a freaking airplane for ??

we suck

we can't score

we're as boring as a Vince McManon 20 minute diabtribe (feel better Derek ??    )

It's the same thing all over times a hundred and it  won't change while I am out here in... Phoenix, Arizona (look.. Derek... a Mick Foley CHEAP POP !!!  )

So why sweat it anymore and admit it's time to rebuild 

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How does a team rebuild with the best goalie in the league? I can't see this franchise trading him.

[CRASHER]

How does a team rebuild with the best goalie in the league? I can't see this franchise trading him.

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We need a #1 minutes-eating defenseman and a #1 center BADLY

if that ain't a need to rebuild what is... they don't grow on trees and you can't even go try to buy one anymore

what else ya wanna call it ???

Well besdies trade Gomez for someone who gives a fvck

[Satans Hockey]

Wednesday should be fun when we lose 2-1 to the Caps

[MadDog2020]

Wednesday should be fun when we lose 2-1 to the Caps

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Nah. We'll lose 1-0 again. Shut out by Brent Johnson.

[Vinnie]

ClosER perhaps, but not close:

21 NEW JERSEY 35 15 15  5 35 99 111 9-6-3 6-9-2 2-5-3

22 ATLANTA 36 15 16  5 35 124 132 8-7-3 7-9-2 5-3-2

23 MINNESOTA 35 15 16  4 34 97 88 10-6-1 5-10-3 5-5-0

24 BOSTON 35 12 17  6 30 101 115 6-6-2 6-11-4 4-5-1

25 FLORIDA 37 13 20  4 30 96 119 10-6-1 3-14-3 4-6-0

26 CHICAGO 34 13 18  3 29 95 122 7-6-1 6-12-2 3-4-3

27 WASHINGTON 33 12 19  2 26 96 129 8-8-1 4-11-1 4-6-0

28 PITTSBURGH 34 8 19  7 23 92 138 4-9-4 4-10-3 1-8-1

29 ST LOUIS 32 8 20  4 20 89 127 4-11-2 4-9-2 4-5-1

30 COLUMBUS 35 9 25  1 19 72 129 6-11-0 3-14-1 2-7-1

There are a fair number of teams behind us... and some very very far behind us. We won't get a high draft pick this year. We can only hope for a worse season next year.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Atlanta and Minnesota both won tonight, at this point I wouldn't be too upset with a #8 pick.

[Undersold]

Eh Crasher/Don, all this talk about draft position reminds me of a guy on a Jets board I post on that was getting all bent out of shape over winning a late-season game a couple years back, bumping the Jets down from #5 to #12 (where they promptly picked Johnathan Vilma anyway).

I can't get into higher draft pick unless say there was another Crosby this year and the Devils had a realistic shot at the #1 pick.  Even then I wouldn't want the team to outright tank.  But when you don't have a sureshot (or as close to it as possible), who cares whether the team drafts #7 or 12? 

As many defects as this team has, I'm still going to root for them to make the playoffs until they're eliminated.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I completely agree. I'd rather have the team sneak into the playoffs as the eighth seed or even fight for the last spot and miss out than have them go into a tailspin (hmm, kind of like the one they're on now) and finish near the bottom, effectively taking the fun out of the rest of the season from the time they're eliminated.

[EliteNinja-LEAFS]

I love the leafs. Good game.

You guys probably would have gotten your first powerplay goal in who knows how long if it wasnt for belfour. Anyways, the elafs are doing pretty sh!tty this year too so dont feel bad.

[CRASHER]

I completely agree.  I'd rather have the team sneak into the playoffs as the eighth seed or even fight for the last spot and miss out than have them go into a tailspin (hmm, kind of like the one they're on now) and finish near the bottom, effectively taking the fun out of the rest of the season from the time they're eliminated.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

See you got it wrong... the fun NOW is seeing Parise, Martin and the other YOUNG players grow and develop and work on making something special instead of settling for the mediocre 8th-seed "maybe pull an upset or two but in all reality go nowhere every season and spin our wheels".... the only treu way to get back to the top is bottom out and finish the cycle to start it all over again... it won't take THAT long and I refuse to believe the fact that a team that lost all the people that it has since basically 2003 is "above" rebuilding.....

As for the Leafs... why do they need a ninja ??

It's too early out here

[Devilsdude530]

Boy, that was a fun game. Felt like a playoff game to me. Loss aside, maybe one of the more exciting games I've watched this season.

That said:

-The Devils again lack someone hungry enough to pay the price to score a goal. How many 2nd a 3rd rebounds did the Iggle give up that went harmlessly to a defensman?

-Marty's out of his mind, Jeez if the Devs make the playoffs he should be in the Vezina race by the fact that he carried this team.

-Tommy Albelin is yet to make a mistake.

-Great fight. Tucker's a little bitch ever since what he did to Peca.

All in all, a great game, played with 2 Hall of Fame goalies. Despite the loss, we should considered ourselves lucky to have watched.

[Devilsdude530]

Atlanta and Minnesota both won tonight, at this point I wouldn't be too upset with a #8 pick.

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Remember, we only need to be in the Bottom 7 to get in the draft lottery. Pittsburgh cannot have a lottery pick this year since they were #1 last year, so they can only draft as high as #7. Which means the other 6 worst teams in the league will insert the ping pong balls.

Ooo, I have some humor.

This power play is starving more than Lara Flynn Boyle in a 3rd-World-Nation.

[NJD Jester]

1. Anyone talking about draft position before Feb. really needs to take a break from these boards. Seriously.

2. I'm pissed about the loss, but happy Marty's redeemed himself in the eyes of some of his critics in the last few weeks.

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[Derek21]

As for the Leafs... why do they need a ninja ??

It's too early out here

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Maybe they were a fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Just think, if the Devils had Donatello to lead the charge, maybe they'd score.