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Well, I'm in section 234. It's your guys decision. I'd prefer meeting during one of the intermissions (maybe the second), but as to where you guys can determine.

I found this comment on the Devils/Sens story on TSN.ca ..for some reason, it's just pretty damn funny. GO SENS GO WE PLAYED A GOOD GAME LAST NIGHT.BUT I AM GLAD TORONTO WON AS WELL BECAUSE THEY NOW THINK THEY WON THE CUP.THESE GUYS BETTER GET A LIFE BECAUSE THE ONLY SILVER THE LAFS ARE GOING TO LIFT THIS SPRING IS THE KNIVES AND FORKS THEY EAT WITH Am I seriously going crazy, or...well..is this guy pretty damn funny?

hehe this is a good read. The Pens really believed they'd be the number one team during the pre-season. Don't count on it though, Charlie Brown.

Derek, exactly how long were you "silent"?

Madden is capable of 20. Hell, 18 more to go.

I agree with DevilsFan - the team looked fast coming out of the gate, but got slower and slower as the game went on. For the most part, this is an enitirely new team, so I don't expect the chemistry to fully be there. The team will be a lot faster tomorrow night. DR33 - I don't get how Elias looked so bad with Nieu...the line had a decent amount of chances, but they just didn't convert on any of them. It's the first game of the season, did you expect 2G,2A performances from each linemate? Nieuwendyk didn't look lost out there, he didn't look slow...he played a decent game; not one of his best, but not one of his worst. It's game one, come on. Nieu is with Elias on the top line for a reason.

According to TSN.ca: Bure diagnosed with strep throat tsn.ca Staff 10/11/2002 The injury-plagued Montreal Canadiens actually had a break go their way Thursday, when it was revealed that the New York Rangers will be without star winger Pavel Bure when they face the Habs on Friday night. According to the New York Times, Bure was told he had strep throat yesterday, and he will miss the Rangers' home opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Strep throat is very contagious and generally requires up to a week for recovery. Bure, who scored 12 goals in 12 games with the Rangers last season, also sat out the Rangers' season-opening 4-1 victory at Carolina on Wednesday night. There could be some help on the way, however, as Ronald Petrovicky joined the Rangers Thursday after clearing up visa problems. The Rangers claimed the 25-year-old forward from Calgary during the NHL waiver draft last Friday. He won't provide enough offence to make people forget Bure, but he is decent checker who will, at the very least, give the Rangers some depth. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=7955

BTW - me thinks we should have one big Observation thread, instead of four or five different "my personal observations/thoughts on the game".

Mistakes were made, but all that counts right now is that the Devils are 1-0. The defense was good, but it could have been better. Too many shots were let up, but Marty was brilliant. The most disappointing player on ice for me was Scott Gomez - he was nonexistant. Not a good way to start the season for him. We didn't hear much from Langenbrunner either. Of course, the standouts were Marty, Madden, and Danton. Boy was I impressed with Danton. If he can do that all season (and have Jimbo/Stevenson hold him on a leash), then he'll be JUST fine..and we'll be just fine.

Exactly msweet - Doc and Chico brought that point up - players were using those stats in their favor, and GM's were using those stats against players. So to resolve the issue (in which both sides were unhappy), they just completely dumped the stats. Of course, that's just the theory..

Red, the subject has been brought up at least three or four times...Those stats have been taken away (a few months ago, actually), along with the rule changes.

I dunno if it was a problem for anyone else, but the picture always seems to break up and freeze a little bit on MSG..I think it was during the 2nd period, where for at least a good 5 minutes it was hard to follow the game because the screen kept on freezing. Ugh. It's rarely been a problem on FSNY, but I've noticed it before on MSG..*sigh*

Niedermayer.

It's refreshing to see Marty put up a good performance like this, as opposed to his less than stellar opening-game against Washington last season.

I gotta make predictions more often.

Arnott out with sprained ankle http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=78...819&hubName=nhl Fleury could be back within days http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=78...807&hubName=nhl Straka could return next month http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=7810

Hmm...normally I don't make predictions, but I'll actually take a crack at this one. John Madden.

Wow...this really went off topic...hehe

My God does the Canes PP SUCK. It's nice to see that some things never change with the Rags - taking countless penalties...but aaaaah they're still winning. Chalk 2 up for Messier..some how Jurrasic Mark can still get it done.

Knee/ankle injury, he was taken out of the game. Dunno if he'll be back or not.

Irbe is making some nice saves early on!

I'M not the one who SAID all his problems were behind him. Don't think I was the one who thought he was all better and had no problems. I was the one who said it the MOST that this guy had a lot of issues and baggage, and that he would not be a healthy addition for this team mentally.

I'm in northern NJ, and I have the Rags/Car game.

I feel bad for the guy, but I can't help but say "I told you so" for the people who truly believe this man's problems were behind him.

New team, same stupid penalties.