Quinn01 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) How many more games like this until people start realizing they're not making the playoffs...Its cool I bet they come back and play a lot better..they're just tired. Yea. That's it. Keep the faith. When we do make the playoffs, you will be the first one celebrating on here saying how you knew it was going to happen and we are taking the cup. Just stop. Edited January 25, 2012 by Quinn01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Anyone who says the Devils are going to make the playoffs is just as loopy as the people saying they definitely won't (although it is amusing the Ranger fan has more confidence than most Devil fans in the Devils). We almost certainly aren't going to know if the Devils are going to make the playoffs until the last week of the season, if not actually having it decided on April 7. Edited January 25, 2012 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am right on with Hasan you know. This team isn't talented enough, especially without 40minutes of veteran D presence in Tallinder and Greene to come out that flat against Buffalo. They have to be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 And who have they beaten? Sorry but when you continue to suck on your home ice, when you continue to score a goal a game despite the talent and when your "no. 1 goalie" continues to get outplayed something needs to be done. I'm sorry but where is all this talent we're talking about? The Devils have 3 theoretically world-class forwards: Parise, Elias, Kovalchuk. The rest of the team are complementary players. They don't have a top offensive defenseman. They don't draw penalties. They're not going to do anything about the goaltending - they're going to sink or swim with the guys they've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevsftw Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 when your "no. 1 goalie" continues to get outplayed While Marty appears to be well beyond his prime, you do realize he would have had a shutout today if not for an absolute fluke bounce off the glass? Marty was not part of our problems this game, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Frustrating game. I thought Henrique was going to score a few different times. Liking his game. Edited January 25, 2012 by 95Crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerfans Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ohhhhh a ranger fan is calling you out ScoreMore Meh, I use to post here a lot. If you look back at my post, I am quite polite and respectful=) Just sayin' I just believe the Devils will make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aznjsn Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 We should have played Moose, not because Marty played better, but because this team seems to hustle more with the backup goalie in net. They looked freaking slow and out of sync today. Kovalchuk was gaining the zone by himself, circling around, and yet no one would crash the front of the net. Even Carter made some good passes from behind the net.. this was a frustrating loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 We should have played Moose, not because Marty played better, but because this team seems to hustle more with the backup goalie in net. They looked freaking slow and out of sync today. Kovalchuk was gaining the zone by himself, circling around, and yet no one would crash the front of the net. Even Carter made some good passes from behind the net.. this was a frustrating loss. I'm not digging DeBoer giving Marty the vast majority of the starts lately. I know Marty missed a few games with the injury early in the season, but there seemed to be a little more balance in the workload between Moose and Marty that I'm hoping will resurface down the stretch. I'm hoping- PRAYING- Moose plays the Ranger game next week. But we all know what will happen: Marty will start, most likely letting in 1 or 2 WTF?! goals, while The Queen of the Pads stands there and sticks out his giant mattresses and stops everything in site and we lose 3-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Forgetting the first period I honestly thought we played a great game Defense was amazing Salvador in particular, only 15 shots allowed in 3 plus periods. Offense had many opportunities to bury in some goals I mean Boulton had a couple of great chances, Carter had another good chance, Kovy got robbed on the 2 on 1 and had other good chances off of faceoffs and rushes, Parise was hauled down on his breakaway, Henrique hit the pipe, and Josefson was stoned. It was just one of those nights where Miller was outstanding and the Devils just couldnt get the bounces. I am also shocked that Parise is missing on every single breakaway or shootout since that Montreal gm. Its very strange because we are so accustomed to him burying many of those. Edited January 25, 2012 by Zubie#8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie B Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) The team is performing about where it should, perhaps underachieving a little due to untimely injuries. It's frustrating, but that's they way the cookie crumbles. We have to face the facts, there are pot holes that need to be filled before we can smoothly ride into the playoffs. Personally, and perhaps it's herasy for me to say, but I wouldn't mind they finish out of the playoffs and get a better pick. Will it be disappointing to see them miss out a second year in a row? Yes! Do the devils have a chance in hell (pun intended) of competing with the bostons and vancouvers of the NHL? Definitely Not this year. 2 cents. Edited January 25, 2012 by Biggie B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Bottom line: We make the playoffs as 8th seed and lose 4-1 to Rags or Bruins, I'm happy. Next year: We come back with or without Zach, maybe a top line D. Make the playoffs, get to 2nd round. Lose. I'm happy. Year after that: We make the playoffs, get to ECF, maybe Stanley Cup, hopefully win, I'm happy. Pens, Hawks, Bruins: that seems to be the going pattern in recent years. I'm in no way getting it in my head that we'll make or win the SCF this year or even make waves in the playoffs. This year, with this team, a playoff berth is the highest hope we can have. Be happy with that. Now if you'll excuse me, Teen Mom 2 is on. Edited January 25, 2012 by CarpathianForest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This is a very streaky team as far as I am concerned. So, I will not be surprised if this team winning the division but gets kicked out in the first round and same goes if they can achieve what Montreal did couple years ago. So inconsistent that makes me wonder am I watching Jykell and Hyde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 bwahahahahahahahahahhahaa....we suck. 3 goals in our last 3 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This is a very streaky team as far as I am concerned. So, I will not be surprised if this team winning the division but gets kicked out in the first round and same goes if they can achieve what Montreal did couple years ago. So inconsistent that makes me wonder am I watching Jykell and Hyde. You don't need Vegas odds to know that's not gonna happen. We're basically tied with Toronto for eighth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 In the last three games -- all losses -- the Devils have outshot their opponents 90-59. Puck luck is a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 In the last three games -- all losses -- the Devils have outshot their opponents 90-59. Puck luck is a bitch. So that means just "shooting the puck" (like everyone loves to yell at games) isnt always the great idea... sometimes its about quality of shots not quantity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Bottom line: We make the playoffs as 8th seed and lose 4-1 to Rags or Bruins, I'm happy. Next year: We come back with or without Zach, maybe a top line D. Make the playoffs, get to 2nd round. Lose. I'm happy. Year after that: We make the playoffs, get to ECF, maybe Stanley Cup, hopefully win, I'm happy. Pens, Hawks, Bruins: that seems to be the going pattern in recent years. I'm in no way getting it in my head that we'll make or win the SCF this year or even make waves in the playoffs. This year, with this team, a playoff berth is the highest hope we can have. Be happy with that. Now if you'll excuse me, Teen Mom 2 is on. Agreed on all fronts (except Teen Mom 2 ). I don't remember who, but someone on the board said within the past couple of days that we keep forgetting this isn't the same team is was 5-10 years ago. We've become so used to seeing the Devs win (and handily) that we don't really know how to handle a team that isn't among the league's elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So that means just "shooting the puck" (like everyone loves to yell at games) isnt always the great idea... sometimes its about quality of shots not quantity The quality has looked pretty good to me. Miller, Bryz and Thomas all had several moments of sheer robbery. The other part of that number is that the defense hasn't been allowing many shots, either. Salvador, in particular, has been pretty outstanding for a very long stretch here. Larsson seems to be regaining some of his cool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 disappointing and frustrating games for the Devs, at least they got 1 pt. the net has become small since the jets game outburst. deboer is looking for ways to jet kovy and zach going, these two need to carry us if we are going to stay in contention (obvious) the double shift with the 4th hasnt developed into any real kovy freelance oppertunities, imo. it just tires him out and he loses legs at the end of his reg shift. hopefully this break will allow some juggling ideas. how how we get zach the puck? we've been somewhat successful in springing him at times but few sustained possession chances Defense is in constant flux, like the play of A-train and bryce, larson has been solid except for the occasional WTF pass in his end. there were two or three yesterday. harrold for his few mins looks like a poor mans andy green. when compared to our long lanky slow guys beat the rangers and isles and we will be right there for a PO spot, dont and we'll fade away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Agreed on all fronts (except Teen Mom 2 ). I don't remember who, but someone on the board said within the past couple of days that we keep forgetting this isn't the same team is was 5-10 years ago. We've become so used to seeing the Devs win (and handily) that we don't really know how to handle a team that isn't among the league's elite. But that's just it, the Devils haven't been a truly elite team since 2003, except maybe in 2008-09. I don't know what team they've been watching for the last 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 But that's just it, the Devils haven't been a truly elite team since 2003, except maybe in 2008-09. I don't know what team they've been watching for the last 5 years. Well, I think a lot of us have been holding on to those memories and it's finally starting to sink in that those days are over. The litany of excuses for their poor performance over the years, especially in the playoffs, shows that many Devils fans -- myself included at times -- still considered them an elite team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven M. Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just watched the replay of the game, looks to me as if Ryan Miller stole this one... sucks but what can we do? At least we got a point, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, I think a lot of us have been holding on to those memories and it's finally starting to sink in that those days are over. The litany of excuses for their poor performance over the years, especially in the playoffs, shows that many Devils fans -- myself included at times -- still considered them an elite team. Well, the Devils have gotten some rotten breaks in the playoffs lately - I won't argue that. Nor will I argue that I thought the Devils could be a top 10 team in the league this year (I ranked them #9 coming into the season). But injuries and some poor play has made that unlikely. Still, it's not an elite team - it's got an okay offense, a good defense, and mediocre-to-bad goaltending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, the Devils have gotten some rotten breaks in the playoffs lately - I won't argue that. Nor will I argue that I thought the Devils could be a top 10 team in the league this year (I ranked them #9 coming into the season). But injuries and some poor play has made that unlikely. Still, it's not an elite team - it's got an okay offense, a good defense, and mediocre-to-bad goaltending. lol 9th, no wonder you were arguing they were an elite team after four games. I had them eighth in the EAST, behind Boston, Washington, Philly, Pittsburgh, Buffalo (who was supposed to be a contender with all their additions before it blew up after Lucic ran into Miller), Tampa (after Guy Boucher was supposed to have revolutionized hockey last year) and the Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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