Lateralous Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Plenty of room for guys like Zajac, Henrique, Clarkson and eventually Poni to pick up their games and make up for the loss of Kovy at least temporarily. I also think it's important that we learn to run the PP without Kovy. It's insane to be that dependant on one player and hopefully that will give the coaches the confidence to have a 2nd units without him when he comes back so they don't run Ilya into the ground in games where there's a ton of penaties called. That being said, it doesn't seem like we'll ever have all of our forwards healthy at the same time. Hopefully Lou has one more Lokti/Poni/D'Ags type trade in him. We still have the extra D'man to dangle. Edited March 24, 2013 by Lateralous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hystyk28 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) I must be missing something with Kostopoulos. I think Barch is a much better hockey player, although just a tad slower. I would take Sestito over Kostopoulos. If anyone sees something in his game, please let me know. Edited March 24, 2013 by hystyk28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 edit: max, Buffalo is atrocious. I have no clue how they are winning games. The Rangers are real good, though. Philadelphia is the best of a bad lot behind us though. Are you figuring on paper or based off of the on-ice play? The Rangers, while they beat us in the last game (IMO mainly due to Lundquist playing lights out), haven't really looked all that impressive in the games I've seen them play. Yes, they've got great star players, but overall, I don't think their style of play really uses them to the advantage. Philadelphia is also a very good team on paper and I actually really like their system, but their goaltending has been so hit or miss that I don't think they can confidently play it properly. I haven't seen much of Buffalo, but on paper they've got a very decent team if they put things together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The Rangers shouldn't be where they are. I can't stand their system, but I think a bit of their luck from last year is coming back to bite them. And now they're stuck with games in hand which means they're getting put through the wringer. They really could end up missing, especially since their coach is a loon and could lose the room. And Dolan doesn't care enough about hockey to put the fire out if it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Are you figuring on paper or based off of the on-ice play? The Rangers, while they beat us in the last game (IMO mainly due to Lundquist playing lights out), haven't really looked all that impressive in the games I've seen them play. Yes, they've got great star players, but overall, I don't think their style of play really uses them to the advantage. Philadelphia is also a very good team on paper and I actually really like their system, but their goaltending has been so hit or miss that I don't think they can confidently play it properly. I haven't seen much of Buffalo, but on paper they've got a very decent team if they put things together. Can't it be both? I don't love the Rangers team but they have a solid goalie and are playing above the 50% mark territorially. When I watch Buffalo I think they are awful and they're at 44% of the shots at even strength, and it seems to be, if anything, getting worse. (They got totally smoked in their win over Montreal) Philadelphia is right around 50%, and while I don't think Bryzgalov is particularly great, they seem like the best team 'on paper' behind us and the Rangers. 3 games against not great opponents coming up, I think if NJ can get 5 of 6 here they're in the playoffs. 2 or less of 6 and it's going to be trouble. The Rangers shouldn't be where they are. I can't stand their system, but I think a bit of their luck from last year is coming back to bite them. And now they're stuck with games in hand which means they're getting put through the wringer. They really could end up missing, especially since their coach is a loon and could lose the room. And Dolan doesn't care enough about hockey to put the fire out if it happens Injuries down the stretch to them would really hurt - they have zero depth and even less that they got rid of Halpern. I still think they're a favorite to make it but a few bounces the wrong way would send them out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Can't it be both? I don't love the Rangers team but they have a solid goalie and are playing above the 50% mark territorially. When I watch Buffalo I think they are awful and they're at 44% of the shots at even strength, and it seems to be, if anything, getting worse. (They got totally smoked in their win over Montreal) Philadelphia is right around 50%, and while I don't think Bryzgalov is particularly great, they seem like the best team 'on paper' behind us and the Rangers. 3 games against not great opponents coming up, I think if NJ can get 5 of 6 here they're in the playoffs. 2 or less of 6 and it's going to be trouble. Injuries down the stretch to them would really hurt - they have zero depth and even less that they got rid of Halpern. I still think they're a favorite to make it but a few bounces the wrong way would send them out of it. All reasonable points Tri. Devils need to really clean up points wise here the next three or four games, especially with how tough that last week of the season may be. Ideally though I think you would agree, the Devils probably need to get to that 6 seed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 If it's closer to 2 and not 4...then we can survive this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 strange fall, he just tripped... good news nothing is broke.....maybe the time off actually helps him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 On the PP, I'd like to see them use Zajac on the 1st PP point - so the PP units would be something like - Henrique-Elias-Clarkson-Zajac-Zidlicky Loktionov-D'Agostini-Bernier-Greene-Harrold I'll be curious how this PP fares - we'll get a real sense of how much Kovalchuk adds to the power play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 It took them 4 minutes to even get set up last night. Better figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 On the PP, I'd like to see them use Zajac on the 1st PP point - so the PP units would be something like - Henrique-Elias-Clarkson-Zajac-Zidlicky Loktionov-D'Agostini-Bernier-Greene-Harrold I'll be curious how this PP fares - we'll get a real sense of how much Kovalchuk adds to the power play. It's possible it looks better if they get some practice time. Yesterday was not a good start obviously, but I think this is something that can be beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 It's possible it looks better if they get some practice time. Yesterday was not a good start obviously, but I think this is something that can be beneficial. Yes, but this team has a tendency to lose a big player, make adjustments, start doing well, get the player back and then go right back to what they were doing before they lost the player whether for the better or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 After the way he slid into the board yesterday this is the best I could have hoped for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 God dammit we just can't catch a break. Even if he returns in 4 weeks this is still terrible news. fvck. Players better step up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 It's possible it looks better if they get some practice time. Yesterday was not a good start obviously, but I think this is something that can be beneficial. NOt for nothing, but I'd like to see a different approach with the powerplay without kovy. being at 19 in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 NOt for nothing, but I'd like to see a different approach with the powerplay without kovy. being at 19 in the league. Or you could have no legitimate threat from the point and have the Rangers power play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I wonder what they do on the points for PP. I assume Harrold and Zids will be on the first unit, then it'll be Greene-Larsson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) I hope Debo puts that shutdown line of Ponikarovsky Zubrus Bernier together when they come back. We should be fine with this lineup. Elias Zajac Clarkson/D'agostini Henrique Loktionov D'agostini/Clarkson Ponikarovsky Zubrus Bernier Carter Gionta Kostopolous ...I actually really like those lines. Edited March 24, 2013 by Zubie#8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 atleast they have all week off to recharge their batteries, on their new D3200 nikon cameras zajac has been solid ever since i publicly called him out on njdevs, after this now who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Lou also said Marty was day to day.......Marty was out a month. So lets do the math ..... 1 day equals 30 days. Average 2-4 weeks to 3 weeks or 21 days 21 days times 30 equals 630 Kovy will be back for the 2015-16 season. Tedenby was day to day in February with the face cut according to Lou he is just coming back a month later. Lou lies to fans and league he thinks it strategic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 No excuses, ottawa have been playing unreal with spezza, karlsson and michalek out, even anderson. If they can, we can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Or you could have no legitimate threat from the point and have the Rangers power play I'm thinking "maybe" overload: Big maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 NOt for nothing, but I'd like to see a different approach with the powerplay without kovy. being at 19 in the league.Who knows, maybe it turns out good that we find a way to improve our PP.Probably not but you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Who knows, maybe it turns out good that we find a way to improve our PP. Probably not but you never know I agree..... 100%......Now lets see who steps up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Rattlehead18 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I wonder what they do on the points for PP. I assume Harrold and Zids will be on the first unit, then it'll be Greene-Larsson? I always liked Zajac on the point. I HATE kovy on the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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