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OFF-SEASON GAME PLAN: DEVILS

Started by hattrick, Jun 08 2009 01:46 PM

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#1 hattrick

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Posted 08 June 2009 - 01:46 PM

TSN-Devils

A crushing Game Seven playoff defeat ended the New Jersey Devils' season earlier than expected and they head into the summer with a lot of free agent issues to address.

Off-Season Game Plan examines the Devils and what they may do to stay among the contenders next season.

That the Devils were contenders at all last season, when Martin Brodeur missed half the year, was remarkable -- a credit to head coach Brent Sutter and goaltender Scott Clemmensen, who helped keep the Devils in contention.

With one year remaining on his contract, Sutter is expected to return and coach the Devils, but he's missed being in Alberta and there is always the possibility that the lure of home could be enough for him to resign, adding one more item to Lou Lamoriello's off-season list of things to do.

Good Is Not Good Where Better Is Expected

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#2 Jerseydevils0324

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Posted 08 June 2009 - 02:33 PM

Wow under prospects he thought the Devils AHL Team is still Albany.

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#3 hattrick

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Posted 08 June 2009 - 02:42 PM

Wow under prospects he thought the Devils AHL Team is still Albany.

What a dick head...

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#4 vadvlfan

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Posted 08 June 2009 - 04:06 PM

I thought it was pretty good assessment. Hopefully the bergfors & other yutes will get a fair look this season.

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#5 dali

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Posted 08 June 2009 - 04:09 PM

TSN usually has good articles but this text was a disappointment. Not much insight there or giving thought for the issues of the forthcoming summer. Departing with Gionta and/or Madden, trying to lure in a high-profile d-man? To fill in the blanks from within or to hire temporary labour force like Asham and H�velid? How to address the fortcoming draft - go for a d-man, center or a goalie?

It was like reading a list for the grocery store; milk, bread, butter and cheese. Of course, there are a certain structure in these articles, but I would�ve hoped much more than just listing our returning players and their statistics and the list of free agents.

Edited by dali, 08 June 2009 - 04:11 PM.

Ghost of the offseason past.

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#6 Prucenterrules

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Posted 08 June 2009 - 05:36 PM

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Doc Emrik's "they're josling in the corner", Elias' team record 365th assist, and Devils' 12th Dec 2008 8-5 win over the Rags. Clarkson's "Gordie Howe hat-trick" against the panthers on 2-28-09. The "A" Line. Marty's 100th career shutout. Zubrus's game winner over the Rags (09/22/09).