Zubie#8 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 1:39pm and NO GDT yet?? Tisk tisk people...Lets Go Devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs3cups Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) NHL.com Preview : SHARKS (3-0-1) @ DEVILS (3-1-0) NEWARK, N.J. -- San Jose Sharks right wing Tomas Hertl will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a few of his teenage hockey idols when the Sharks play the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Saturday. The game marks the home opener for the Devils, who began the season with four straight on the road. The Sharks are in the midst of a five-game road trip along the East Coast; they will travel to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Rangers on Sunday before closing out the trip at TD Garden against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Hertl, who happens to be the only player on the Sharks active roster born in the Czech Republic, will be playing against a Devils team that could have as many as four Czech natives in the lineup: Jaromir Jagr, Patrik Elias, Marty Havlat andMarek Zidlicky. Havlat, who played a big role helping Hertl become acquainted to the NHL lifestyle as a member of the Sharks in 2013-14, is currently day-to-day with facial lacerations and his availability won't be determined until prior to puck drop. Hertl said he has a huge poster of Jagr above his bed in his home in Praha. "My home is all Jagr," Hertl said with a wide grin. "I like him because he's so strong and a strong skater. I strive to play the same style because I'm the same big [butt]. He's amazing and it's great to see how he plays at 42 years old. I still like the way he plays." Hertl, who is facing the Devils for the first time in New Jersey, is unbeaten in three games against Jagr in his career. The Sharks defeated the Devils in San Jose on Nov. 23, 2013 and Hertl twice was on the WINNING end against Jagr when the two played against each other in the Czech league in 2012-13. Hertl starred for Slavia Praha and Jagr for Kladno during the NHL lockout. They were also teammates for the fourth-place Czech Republic at the 2014 World Championship in Belarus. "It's a great game for me because there are so many Czech guys for the Devils and they are all my friends," Hertl said. San Jose coach Todd McLellan is confident Hertl will be able to harness that energy and perform well against the Devils. Hertl has two goals and a plus-4 rating in four games this season on the top line with left wing Joe Pavelski and center Joe Thornton. "Tomas is a mature young man already; he's been around the League and has a good supporting cast in there," McLellan said. "I want him to be excited. I think that's a great thing when you can play against a guy of Jagr's caliber and be as young as you are. It's a great thing for Tomas. Hopefully, Jaromir leaves the rink talking about how Tomas' game is, and how good he will be in the future." The Devils are 17-8-6 all-time in home openers, including 2-3-2 at Prudential Center. They lost a 4-3 shootout decision to the New York Islanders in their most recent home opener on Oct. 4, 2013. Projected / Practice Lineups NJD SJ Camm - Zajac - Jagr Pavelski - Thornton - Hertl Zubs - Elias - Brunner Marleau - Couture - Nieto Clowe - Henrique - Ryder Wingels - Tierney - McGinn Ruutu - Gionta - Tootoo Burish - Desjardins - Hayes Greene - Severson Vlasic - Braun Salvador - Zid Mueller - Burns Gelinas - Merril Hannan - Irwin Schneider (Starter) Scratched : Larsson,Josefson Niemi (Seems to be the starter on NHL.com) Scratched : Demers, Scott Clemmensen Injured : Havlat Stalock Injured : Kennedy, Brown, Torres Home opener for our boys. Seems like Stalock will be in net, the boys will use this to their advantage. Lets hope that Schneider and the team bounce back from the game on friday! GO DEVILS!!!! Edited October 18, 2014 by Devs3cups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs3cups Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Oops!! Just did one! You beat me to it by a minute haha!! GO DEVILS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Lets have an admin merge this one into yours haha yours is much better. Edited October 18, 2014 by Zubie#8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Section 208 tonight. LGD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Lets Go Boys! ! G Devils!! Sent from my TAB2 using TapaTalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick17112 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Wish I could be over in NJ for the home opener. Will be watching from the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Lets go Devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Let's Go Devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmann422 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Lgd! Someone get a good video of the new intro for us out of towners! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 LGDs ryder gets two tonight! (not saying if its goals or posts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 LETS GO DEVILS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volchenkov28 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Lgd!!!! Bring the w home. Just got the arena!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwavepizza Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 going to a wedding at 8... groom is actually a Devils fan and was upset he planned his wedding today so... text updates for me... GO DEVILS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 LGD! I'll be there, at some point. Don't want to leave before the Rutgers game is out of reach.. But at this rate, that might not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 LGD! I'll be there, at some point. Don't want to leave before the Rutgers game is out of reach.. But at this rate, that might not be a problem. Officially out of reach lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Officially out of reach lol.I think it took all of 3 series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 going to a wedding at 8... groom is actually a Devils fan and was upset he planned his wedding today so... text updates for me... GO DEVILS! Clearly you both don't have your priorities straight haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwavepizza Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Clearly you both don't have your priorities straight haha haha seriously, sadly I was going to go TO the game. When my father and I realized it was during the wedding, we emailed the groom and asked if he wanted to go to the Devils opener on the 18th... he just replied "funny" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Devils Strong Should be a exciting night with the new 3D Projection Show, the Devils home opener and their victory after 60 minutes. Edited October 18, 2014 by BostonNala370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Devils Strong Should be a exciting night with the new 3D Projection Show, the Devils home opener and their victory after 60 minutes. Someone record that sh!t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henriqued Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Lets go devils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 It seems way more congested in the lower level concourse. Looks like everyone decided to get here early. I didn't walk around today, can't be bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The new board walk stand right at the top of the escalators looks nice and reeks of fish lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yea it'd be awesome if someone filmed opening ceremony or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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