MadDog2020 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 http://devils.nhl.com/club/m_page.htm?id=103605 Can't wait for this, should be a fun night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Didn't they do this like 2-3 years ago where they marched out about 6-8 members of the 95 team across Championship Plaza in the middle of a snowstorm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Didn't they do this like 2-3 years ago where they marched out about 6-8 members of the 95 team across Championship Plaza in the middle of a snowstorm?I vaguely remember what you're talking about, but this is for the 20th anniversary. They're expecting 20+ players and coaches there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I vaguely remember what you're talking about, but this is for the 20th anniversary. They're expecting 20+ players and coaches there. Hmm well that would be an improvement. The one I am talking about is where they honored the 3 Stanley Cup teams against the opponents they played in each year's SCF. It looked very hastily put together and not planned well at all. They were only able to get about 5-8 players from each team to come out (and that includes Marty and Elias who were still playing as well as the establish Alumni people). Wish it wasn't against a popular opponent as the ticket prices will already be inflated. Plus wouldn't they want this to be against a lesser opponent to draw more on an otherwise underwhelming night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hmm well that would be an improvement. The one I am talking about is where they honored the 3 Stanley Cup teams against the opponents they played in each year's SCF. It looked very hastily put together and not planned well at all. They were only able to get about 5-8 players from each team to come out (and that includes Marty and Elias who were still playing as well as the establish Alumni people). Wish it wasn't against a popular opponent as the ticket prices will already be inflated. Plus wouldn't they want this to be against a lesser opponent to draw more on an otherwise underwhelming night? The date they picked probably has a lot to do with availability for a lot of these guys. Trying to coordinate the arrival of 20-some guys from all over North America can't be easy. That's probably the date that worked best for everyone. Plus, it sounds like it's going to be a big reunion weekend for the guys, so a Sunday evening games makes sense from that perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The date they picked probably has a lot to do with availability for a lot of these guys. Trying to coordinate the arrival of 20-some guys from all over North America can't be easy. That's probably the date that worked best for everyone. Plus, it sounds like it's going to be a big reunion weekend for the guys, so a Sunday evening games makes sense from that perspective. Ah that's true, forgot about that perspective. I will try to see if I can make it to the game but if the price is looking a bit too heavy for me I will be watching on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Maybe it's just me but they have been showing the past cup wins a lot this season and I'm just sick of it cause of how bad this current team is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Maybe it's just me but they have been showing the past cup wins a lot this season and I'm just sick of it cause of how bad this current team is.Its 20 years since the franchise's watershed moment. It deserves this type of recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezer34 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I know the 2K team gets all the praise among the three best.. but imo, the 95 team was the greatest TEAM in Devils history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Seems very well organized this year, must have been planned or set up since Day 1. The tickets this year features players from the 1995 Cup, very well done, good organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Holy crap, its been 20 years. I still remember like it was yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Didn't they do this like 2-3 years ago where they marched out about 6-8 members of the 95 team across Championship Plaza in the middle of a snowstorm?Yeah they did. I was at that game. I watched from the upper concourse because it was real cold that night.That year they did a night for all 3 cup teams when we played the respective teams from each SCF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Damn '95 was SOOOO much fun It would be great to see all those guys again, thank them all again for bringing home the Cup and letting them know we'll never forget. Will have to blow the dust out of my wallet for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I know the 2K team gets all the praise among the three best.. but imo, the 95 team was the greatest TEAM in Devils history. That team really took a while to find its stride...they were 10-12-5 after 27 GP, and were getting a lot of criticism (they were showing signs of what the '96 team would look like for much of the season). They then went 10-2-2, had a little 2-4-1 slump to end the year (all four losses came by one goal), then went 16-4 in the playoffs. They were 28-10-3 after that 10-12-5 start. They were pretty solid offensively over those 48 games: 131 GF (still pretty good, especially since GF totals were rapidly dwindling around league), and they allowed only 83 goals. That's a +48 goal differential over the 48 GP...very similar to the '93-'94 regular season performance (+86 over 84 games). The overall lackluster regular-season record (22-18-8) kind of obscures the fact that they were much a better team than more casual fans remember...a lot of people think they were only good in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louismydad Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Maybe it's just me but they have been showing the past cup wins a lot this season and I'm just sick of it cause of how bad this current team is. Yea it kinda makes us look like the Rangers, trying to flaunt something that happened over 20 years ago. i don't like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I just want to hear the 'Valeri Zelepukin' announced on the PA system once more. Oh the memories. I hope they get the full roster there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 16 will be in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hit the post Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 wow.....20 years I have just about every regular home game program from that half season,every playoff program,every playoff give away X 4 and my unused playoff tickets still in sheet form. Think this stuff will be worth anything one day ? Watching a 25 year old Marty and the boys sweep the mighty Red Wings was by far my personal highlight as a Devils fan. I had my seats still with the other cup wins but nothing compares to the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grcenter47 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 i wonder if neal broten would be there. supposedly he left in bad terms but would love to see him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Three years before I became a Devils fan in 98 when i was only 8 years old. Too bad I was too young for this one but at least I was apart of the 00, 03 cup years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I really wish the Devils would put out a list soon of the players/coaches who are going to be there, especially for the alumni game on March 7th. There are a couple players I would really like to meet if they have an opportunity before or after the game. I don't think I will be going to the Philly game though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 i wonder if neal broten would be there. supposedly he left in bad terms but would love to see him He and Lemaire didn't always get along. This was one of their bigger conflicts: http://articles.philly.com/1996-01-18/sports/25652448_1_neal-broten-extra-practice-punishment-practice Also wasn't very fond of New Jersey in general from what I remember...just wasn't his thing. Think he spent his first season as a Devil (30 games after he was traded + the playoffs) living in a hotel, and apparently was really having a tough time being away from his family. After a meh-ish first full season with the Devils in '95-'96, he was supposedly so miserable the following season that after just three games on the ice, Lemaire said that Broten had to go. One of those deals where it probably would've been better for everyone if he went elsewhere after the '95 season ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 He also accused Lou of trying to blackmail him lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hit the post Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Get the crash line back for this....And of course Jerseys own Jimmy Dowd. I had met Johnny Mac.Billy Guerin and Jimmy Dowd at Freehold Raceway while the lockout was going on.....Dano was a no show. Edited January 30, 2015 by hit the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Get the crash line back for this....And of course Jerseys own Jimmy Dowd. I had met Johnny Mac.Billy Guerin and Jimmy Dowd at Freehold Raceway while the lockout was going on.....Dano was a no show. I find that funny because I would say around 91-93 time frame Daneyko and MacLean were supposed to do a free signing at Chimney Rock Ice Rink in Bridgewater and while MacLean showed up, Daneyko was an unexplained no show as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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