DevsMan84 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 LOL singing this kid's praises at the start, but he makes a total rookie mistake and now everyone wants to burn him at the stake. No, let's not forget he's 18 and now just turned 19 and yet people are forgetting he's going to do this and do it badly at times and it's a learning process. No doubt he's a future gem, though. But he has looked more and more nervous with the puck lately. I think some time in the AHL would not hurt. He will be a stud defenseman for sure in a couple years, but he just is looking lost there. But what pissed me most about the goal was the forth line getting caught and burned...again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Lol someone will claim that here, you will see. Honeymoon has long been over for the kid That's a bit much. That play made me crazy, but like unknown poster said, gaffes are to be expected. The kid's barely 19 and has gone right from the draft to playing in the NHL. If he doesn't show improvement over the next few years, then you can say the honeymoon's over. But it's waaaaaaaaay too early to say that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 yeah i dont blame Larsson that much personally... obviously thats a huge mistake there and all... but our 4th line is terrible.... so terrible... they should have took a penalty or something if they couldnt get it out of the zone just so they get off the ice lol Brodeur has to be upset tho... he was playing real good so far and Larsson make that mistake leading to a goal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Does anyone know the 1st code for MSG's Niedermayer give away? The 2nd one was "Skates" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Poster Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) I'm fvcking tired of this excuse. He made 2 awful giveaways in the same shift. He does it ALL THE TIME. These are giveaways you dont make in highschool hockey. Obviously, you've never played HS hockey lol. That happens every period, especially in public schools where the talent isn't as good or deep. It's called growing pains. Get used to it because he's going to make mistakes again. And he'll be better for it when you look back and he's an All Star type talent. Edited December 14, 2011 by SJP20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The experience he's gaining playing with the big boys is huge for him right now. The bigger the mistake the bigger the lesson. However, he has not been very good so far this year. If the Devils are able to make a push for this thing this year you can bet Larsson will not be on the ice for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 That's a bit much. That play made me crazy, but like unknown poster said, gaffes are to be expected. The kid's barely 19 and has gone right from the draft to playing in the NHL. If he doesn't show improvement over the next few years, then you can say the honeymoon's over. But it's waaaaaaaaay too early to say that now. I see your point but honestly what quantifies a mistake as a rookie mistake versus a non rookie mistake? If he made that play with at least 82 games under his belt, would you say the same thing? If not, then what exactly is the difference if it is the exact same play/mistake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown01NJ Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Obviously, you've never played HS hockey. It's called growing pains. Get used to it because he's going to make mistakes again. And he'll be better for it. I played HS hockey all 4 years and I've played the game since I was like 12 years old. You dont pass the puck in front of the net in your own zone like that at ANY LEVEL. Obviously YOU have never played HS hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Does anyone know the 1st code for MSG's Niedermayer give away? The 2nd one was "Skates" It was "27" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) I see your point but honestly what quantifies a mistake as a rookie mistake versus a non rookie mistake? If he made that play with at least 82 games under his belt, would you say the same thing? If not, then what exactly is the difference if it is the exact same play/mistake? i think you're pushing a bit... i know youre upset im not really happy about it either but they we're totally overwhelm in the zone and he must have think that his player was cutting in the middle and being a dumb 4th liner he didnt so the puck went directly to the other player... im not making up excuses for him its a big mistake... but we just have to live with it and get over it now cmon guyz edit: hopefully we'll win this and this mistake won't cost us Edited December 14, 2011 by SterioDesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caron14 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Kovalchuk looks good! Elias miss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 i think you're pushing a bit... i know youre upset im not really happy about it either but they we're totally overwhelm in the zone and he must have think that his player was cutting in the middle and being a dumb 4th liner he didnt so the puck went directly to the other player... im not making up excuses for him its a big mistake... but we just have to live with it and get over it now cmon guyz Oh I place most of the blame on the forth line for that one. I just get more and more nervous with each game of larsson touching the puck. But like I said in my other post I still very much think larsson will turn into a stud defenseman sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Poster Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I played HS hockey all 4 years and I've played the game since I was like 12 years old. You dont pass the puck in front of the net in your own zone like that at ANY LEVEL. Obviously YOU have never played HS hockey. I've got 3 Varsity letters, son. And i was an assistant at my alma matter for two years. I had kids do that more then i can count. Yes, they did skate the next practice for it and yes they did sit. Some became better, some didn't. That's HS hockey where not every kid is overly talented, not every kid is going on playing in college and certainly not every kid is playing pro. Now, sit down and cool off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown01NJ Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Yes, they did skate the next practice for it and yes they did sit. This is my point. You cant keep forgiving these mistakes like they never happened. These are not skill plays, it doesnt take much to not pass directly in front of your net. Edited December 14, 2011 by Blown01NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Oh I place most of the blame on the forth line for that one. I just get more and more nervous with each game of larsson touching the puck. But like I said in my other post I still very much think larsson will turn into a stud defenseman sooner rather than later. yeah i really hope we roll 3 lines for awhile as for Larsson it always depend whos playing up front with him too... if he's getting the puck deep in the zone and want to make a breakout pass and that all the guys are not in good position well he need to wait and find another option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Though I am happy with the penalty, objectively that was a bad call by the refs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I see your point but honestly what quantifies a mistake as a rookie mistake versus a non rookie mistake? If he made that play with at least 82 games under his belt, would you say the same thing? If not, then what exactly is the difference if it is the exact same play/mistake? I'm not expecting him to be a finished product by the end of the season. Defensemen can take years to develop. I'll be happy with steady improvement, though he's bound to take steps backward here and there. To me, if he stays up here for the whole year and keeps the mistakes down, I'll take it. He'll have gotten a full year of NHL experience under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 osti d'calvaire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Poster Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This is my point. You cant keep forgiving these mistakes like they never happened. These are not skill plays, it doesnt take much to not pass directly in front of your net. You have to with Larsson. They don't have any other choice. He's getting on the job training and you have to expect this. Be thankful for Larry Robinson and Scott Stevens to guide him and hopefully help him from being rushed too early. Let's see how he recovers. That's the important thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 holy shmoly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWW Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This is really getting fvcking ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovy138 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 fvck you tallinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Did anyone on this board NOT think that goal was IN in the minute it went off of Tallinder's stick? Before he even got down ice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Another bad turnover and it costs us. Brodeurs slow glove victimized again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpcdev Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Tuh-leen-der WTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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