ScoreMoreThan3 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Just wondering why Zubrus is on the 1st line? He's a solid player but I see him more as a 2nd, 3rd line player. I think I'd rather Kovalchuk move back up to the 1st line if that's the case and drop Zubrus down to the 2nd line. Eventually drop Elias there too and move Zajac to the first. I know people want Parise and Kovalchuk separated, as do I, but it's impossible to say that Parise-Zajac-Kovalchuk wouldn't be dangerous. I dunno..just something I was thinking. Why can't it all be just simple. I think this will be game #4 with these new lines. I think we're all going to be very disappointed if they don't play better and score some goal(s) tonight. Zach Parise Patrik Elias Dainius Zubrus Adam Henrique Travis Zajac Ilya Kovalchuk Alexei Ponikarovsky Jacob Josefson David Clarkson Petr Sykora Ryan Carter Steve Bernier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyvegas Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Is Zubie still on the team. I haven't seen him lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would keep Kovy and Zach seperate, but I don't like Zubrus and Parise on the same line. They get too many of their goals the same way, though obviously Zach's better at it. I would switch Zubs and Henrique and move Kovy back to the left. Zubs is like a much better, tougher version of Palmieri, and Palmieri looked pretty good playing with Kovy and Zajac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 While I agree that Parise-Zajac-Kovalchuk would be our best line, I actually really like the lines that have since been constructed. Each line has a good amount of creativity, speed, and scoring capability. Also, each line has some good size from at least 1 or 2 of the players. Think about it, that first line is very solid and can probably match well with any other team's first line. If the second line builds some chemistry, that can dominate. And now that Josefson has begun to show some life and confidence, the third line might finally become a threat as well. If anything, Zajac and Elias may need to be switched if chemistry becomes a problem between Elias and Parise, which hasn't really been. The fourth line probably remains a problem, but we may even see a goal from it before the end of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Just wondering why Zubrus is on the 1st line? He's a solid player but I see him more as a 2nd, 3rd line player. I think I'd rather Kovalchuk move back up to the 1st line if that's the case and drop Zubrus down to the 2nd line. Eventually drop Elias there too and move Zajac to the first. I know people want Parise and Kovalchuk separated, as do I, but it's impossible to say that Parise-Zajac-Kovalchuk wouldn't be dangerous. I dunno..just something I was thinking. Why can't it all be just simple. I think this will be game #4 with these new lines. I think we're all going to be very disappointed if they don't play better and score some goal(s) tonight. Zach Parise Patrik Elias Dainius Zubrus Adam Henrique Travis Zajac Ilya Kovalchuk Alexei Ponikarovsky Jacob Josefson David Clarkson Petr Sykora Ryan Carter Steve Bernier There was new lines as of this morning per TG 9-19-17 15-26-8 12-14-23 20-16-18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoreMoreThan3 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 RT @TGfireandice Devs' lines this morning: Parise-Zajac-Kovalchuk; Sykora-Elias-Zubrus; Ponikarovsky-Henrique-Clarkson; Carter-Josefson-Bernier. Nice. Kinda sorta read my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I actually really liked Henrique on Zajac's wing with Kovalchuk on the other side. They had some great chances in the Chicago game. Unfortunately, Parise and Elias have never had much chemistry together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 zach/zajac/kovy poni/patty/zubrus carter/adam/clarkson sykora/jj/bernie i am 100% with these lines debo has; going into the post season, if they dont work out ill be a miss...LGD! Kinda sorta read my mind. more like you read my post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Damn..I don't like having Kovy and Zach on the same line. Oh well. Hopefully these new lines generate some offense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I don't think the lines are bad, but I'd prefer to see Kovy and Parise on different lines. Something like this maybe: Parise-Zajac-Henrique Kovy-Elias-Zubrus Poni-JJ-Clarkson Sykora-Carter-Bernier I also wouldn't be averse to moving Zubs to the 3rd center position if Sykora suddenly looks good and deserves time with Patty on the 2nd line. I'd then put JJ in Sykora's place on the 4th line. I just think that Elias' trickiness and good ability to carry the puck and make great east-west passes will give Kovy great opportunities to fire away, while Zajac and Henrique as well play more of a straight line game that is conducive to the way Parise gets things done, so I believe lines set up like this would be best for the team. But what do I know, I'm just a back seat driver I guess. Edited March 29, 2012 by ATLL765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 ATLL, those are the same lines I would like the Devils to try. The first line all like to take pucks to the net and work the corners. The second line compliments each other. The third line is already shown to be effective. The 4th line can't be worse than the 4th line has been most of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joonas #6 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Whatever the lines are, I'm sure Pete knows what he's doing. He's the coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Any of the last 3 sets of lines work if Kovalchuk takes his head out of his ass. It seems when he has a bad game, the rest of the team has a bad game. I really don't like these new lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 parise-zajac-kovalchuk were absolutely awesome for the first 8 minutes of last season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Poni-Elias-Kovy Parise-Zajac-Clarkson Sykora-Henrique-Zubrus Josefson-Carter-Bernier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Kovy and Zajac have sick chemistry. No matter what you do with everyone else, I want those 2 together if Zajac can handle the minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoreMoreThan3 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) i am 100% with these lines debo has; going into the post season, if they dont work out ill be a miss...LGD! more like you read my post Hey hey I made the thread before the lines were even changed again ok pal! Edited March 29, 2012 by ScoreMoreThan3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoreMoreThan3 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Damn..I don't like having Kovy and Zach on the same line. Oh well. Hopefully these new lines generate some offense Me either but seriously at this point it's easy to tell the team is better when those two are together. They will be rejuvenated once they are reunited tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoreMoreThan3 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Whatever the lines are, I'm sure Pete knows what he's doing. He's the coach. Coaches make mistakes. I believe he's made a few this year. Nobody is perfect but I'm sure people on the site know I don't like his style. He waits too long to make things happen IMO. Granted the Devils are a top 10 team somehow, but they could and should be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Coaches can change lines for a few games just to shake things up... doesn't mean it's permanent. It's a good thing to keep players fresh. Hopefully it will be a cure to the over-passing the Devils have been doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snartly Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 The Poni-Henrique-Clarkson line worked out great this game. 2 goals, and 4 assists. Hope they can keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 The Poni-Henrique-Clarkson line worked out great this game. 2 goals, and 4 assists. Hope they can keep it up! I like Poni and Clarkson together. Those boys know how to raise some hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 LINES SUCKED! NEED TO SCORE 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Josefson also played like an animal last night.. last nights game really generated offense from everybody that i wanted to see it from lol. if we keep the lines how they are, then i'd like to think that everyone is getting the most out of their respective line-mates.. because it definitely seemed like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I expect to see all sorts of line shuffling until the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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