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I think you're being sarcastic, but I'm involved in the medical end of things in hockey at various levels, including professional. In four years, I've had 30-something posts, it's true, but I do like to read this board, especially for the various links to in and out-of-state newspaper articles, so I occasionally delve into other threads. I wasn't arguing for the sake of it -- my opinion is that I like the bridge to the past the Devils have. Fifteen years ago, this was a team with no history, no fans, and no Cups. I'm not sure any player BUT Scott Stevens could have done what he did, and he most likely won't do it again. Just my opinion, just yours, that's the idea. As for Dew, well, he/she/it just wanted some attention, apparently.

I hate to say this, but if you're familiar with cancer, recurrences usually do you in. It's metastatic cancer to the liver. Usually incurable. The media has been pretty mum -- and rightfully so -- on Burns' condition, but he may not be with us in a few years, let alone coaching.

Tampa fans are pretty knowlegeable, they have a great arena, and a lot of excitement following winning the Cup. I saw us lose in OT there this year, followed by a loss at Florida the next day. Rough trip. Florida fans don't even care about the Panthers, the stadium is more cavernous than the Meadowlands.

I realize that Patrik is playing coy as he prepares to enter the business of UFA. Is there anyone here who thinks that Lou won't offer him the max and a long term contract, along with the captaincy? Is there any reason why he would want to leave? I haven't seen it -- he's been the consumate team guy, and his skills shine through whether we're playing the "trap" of old, or in the "new" NHL. I think he gets a Brodeurian contract.

Umm, that was the point of my insult, genius. What matter is it how many posts I have? I've been a member as long as you have, and I read the board regularly. If you had taken the time to read the little letters and numbers in the left hand column, you'd know I wasn't a newbie. BTW if you want credibility, work in the business of hockey like I do, don't worry about how many useless posts on an anonymous board anyone has.

I just didn't think it was necessary. Not everyone agrees with what you say on internet message boards. And you say alot.

Why the personal insults? You were dead wrong, and the players, including Gomez, said that the talk inspired them. Typical puckbunny -- no insight into the intricacies of the game, or sports psychology in general.

Fortunately, the Devils know better than you. All great organizations get the alumni involved: look at the Yankees. Guidry, Mattingly, Nettles, Sojo, Girardi, Reggie Jackson have all come back, and worked in some capacity, for them. Pretty successful sports franchise. In essence, until Lou names a successor, Stevens is still The Captain of this team, whether he's on it or not. If they brought in Kirk Muller, who played for the Devils when some of these players were in diapers, I would have a problem with that. But they all know The Captain, and most played with him. It certainly is his place, and if HE thought it wasn't, he'd stay away. Who hid out like a jerk-off? I don't understand that comment.

Ehh, not so much, huh?

Wow...remind me to not bad-mouth Pando again..until October.

Can't keep messing with their PP.

Nice play, Tommy Albelin. Uh oh, PK.

Jay wasn't a handsome man to begin with.

Let's HOLD this early lead.

SCORE. For the third straight game, we're up 1-0. Let's see if we can win this one.

Not me. Bunch of yahoos. Go Sabres.

Maybe Lou should have Chico suit up.

Why was Kyydax banned again? Didn't he make all the points heretofore contained in this thread, and others like it, during this series? Looks like there's more banning to do, or one reinstatement. Not gonna happen. The way it's gone, we might get routed tomorrow. That said, we have a unique opportunity: we could hang two losses on the canes in just over 24 hours this weekend. If that happens, it could swing momentum. Let's see if we can win one at home on Saturday. The RBC is a house of horrors for the Devils.

And Pandolfo has talent?

I would have settled for a simple lifting of the stick, but hey. Brian Engblom (nice hair) immediately said "how does Lukowich not get a body on Staal?"

Check my join date, guy, a month after yours. Where in the rules does it say you have to have x number of posts before starting a thread? You can agree or disagree, but questioning why I started the thread is useless.

Series over. We had one stolen tonight with 20.7 seconds left, and Brad Lukowich can't pick up a man parked in front of the net in the playoffs. It's a shame, too, because this is a grinder team, just like the Devils, and we have the better goaltender. No way we come back after this backbreaker.

To get NJ to print specialty plates, it doesn't need to be a charitable organization. I've seen square dancing plates, plates for Universities in and out of state. All you need is a petition, I think it's 500 signatures, requesting that a plate be made. For a TM logo like the Devils, you'd probably need something from Mr. Lamoriello too. But it's not impossible, and with just this forum alone, we could at least get the required signatures off to Motor Vehicle Services and get the ball rolling.

Of course there are. Everytime they give ANYTHING away, it's on ebay 4 hours later. I just don't want to pay $30-$40 for one. I thought someone might want to trade that banner for an 03 Stanley Cup giveaway banner.

Those places are all awful. Red's is even better than those lousy chains, and the Grasshopper is probably the best place to get good food and beer before a Devils game.