NJDfan1711 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have a feeling this is going to be a close, tight game. Schneider already confirmed for tonight, not that it's a surprise, but a very early confirmation. Mike Condon likely in net for them. Stats are very similar between the two -- Condon: 16 wins, 2.53 GAA, .913 Sv%, 4 shutouts. Cory: 18 wins, 2.66 GAA, .912 Sv%, 2 shutouts. If we get Cory's best tonight, I think we win this one 3-2. I don't understand why Auvitu is not up in the big club if he's healthy now, but in the interest of keeping things simple, I really just hope the rest of the lineup remains the same, as it seems we're starting to get a little bit of chemistry going. It's worked well for the past half dozen games or so. I really would like to see some guys like Henrique, Zajac, and Noesen continue to score. As I mentioned in another thread, I think it's imperative that we get some help and contributions from our bottom 6. Hoping the lines look something like this again: Hall - Henrique - Palmieri Cammalleri - Zajac - Parenteau Zacha - Josefson - Blandisi Wood - Noesen - DSP Greene - Severson Moore - Merril Santini - Quincey Keep Lovejoy on the bench because he deserves it, and Helgeson on reserve as a decent 7th d-man if necessary. (this assuming again that Auvitu needs to be in the minors for whatever reason, otherwise I'd bring him up and send either Moore or Quincey down). Would love to get 2 points in regulation here and continue to climb the standings. We're only 6 pts behind Ottawa but they have two games in hand. A win in regulation tonight gets us quite close to them. They're in the other conference so it's not quite as important as playing some of the other teams in the Metropolitan division, but for the wildcard we're still chasing a team like the Leafs, and more than likely since they have games in hand they could pass Ottawa for that top 3 spot, so it still definitely is important to beat them tonight. Let's Go Devils. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 LGD.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Devils 8-3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Devils 4-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 DEVILS GO, LET'S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Martyisth3b3st said: I think the Devils win this one, solidly. I think we'll all get our hopes up, seeing the boys 1-3 points out of a playoff spot. And since this draft isn't exactly elbow deep in top tier talent, I hope we are in the thick of things. I miss being anxious on game day, I miss being nervous during the games. I've been so "ah, whatever" about these boys for so long now. Yup, exactly how I feel too. I think we all do. These past two weeks as they've been playing better and wining some games in regulation has brought some of that back. We're not too far from a playoff spot now where it seems like more of a possibility rather than just a lofty pipe dream. It's really nice and exciting to look forward to games and have them mean something. I hope we keep it up and get close down the stretch. Sure I'll be disappointed if we fall just short again, but I'd much rather see exciting and competitive games and fall just short, as opposed to keep losing and not watch hockey for the last month of the season because it's boring and awful, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 LETS GO DEVILS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Stupid. https://mobile.twitter.com/AGrossRecord/status/832261970992779265?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Just now, MadDog2020 said: Stupid. https://mobile.twitter.com/AGrossRecord/status/832261970992779265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I don't think Blandisi has done anything special to stay in the lineup. It is better for him to spend the rest of this year in Albany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 What's stupid? BB8 > Blandisi. It's not even really that close. True, but I'd rather Kalinin come out than Blandisi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Martyisth3b3st said: What's stupid? BB8 > Blandisi. It's not even really that close. You're right, it isn't even that close. BB8 is not nearly better than Blandisi. In 40 games so far, Bennett has 3 goals and 7 assists. In 41 games last year, Blandisi had 5 goals and 12 assists. He hasn't hit the scoresheet yet this year, but he's played all of 5 games, and most of those have been just lately. Give the guy a chance to develop some consistency and chemistry, and he'll probably start potting some goals again. He's also 3 years younger than Bennett, and doesn't make nearly the amount of stupid mistakes he does either. But honestly, all of that aside, you want to really know what the stupid part is? Calling up Bennett and putting him on the 4th line, instead of the 3rd where he finally, actually, MAYBE had some chemistry and good things going with Zacha/Josefson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Think we need to win this one, so I am not sure thar tonight is the night to take out is Blandisi and put in Beau Bennett not that either will win this game. Go Devils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Martyisth3b3st said: If you're using points to judge a player, I guess we can't really have much of an argument. If you think Blandisi gives this team a better chance to compete right now than BB8, we have hugely different views on this team. Blender was fun when he came up last year, until he dragged his name and the organizations name through the mud with, what was it, 4 diving calls? I think he may have a chance to be a player some day, but letting him develop in the AHL playing solid minutes sounds much better to me. You really are going to hold that much of a grudge against a then 21 year old? And you really think our organization's name was dragged through the mud? For starters, I don't hear or see ANYONE talking about it -- certainly no one national, and not even anyone in the local media that covers just the Devils. And beyond that, clearly the organization doens't think it was too big of a deal or else they woudln't have brought him in as the guy on standby when someone like Bennett gets hurt. They could've just as easily brought in Quennville or Coleman again, or Pietila, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 9 minutes ago, Martyisth3b3st said: Oh relax. No, I'm not holding a grudge. I am saying that the only reason 29 other teams know the name Blandisi is because of his soccer-like diving and acting. I've said it a dozen times now. When healthy, BB8 is a better hockey player than Joe Blandisi. If you disagree, that's neat. That's why it's a forum. Fair enough. Agree to disagree 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 LGD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Devilsfan118 said: DEVILS GO, LET'S LGD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 C'mon guys beat this trojan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Can't believe Hall passed the puck to Nojoy there. Unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Game over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Are we at the point where we should just expect one lazy ass penalty from Camm per game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, Devilsfan118 said: Are we at the point where we should just expect one lazy ass penalty from Camm per game? rather low estimate, dont ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Frustrating game so far. Saw one of the Sens flying through the NZ abot 100mph when I first turned it on, who the hell was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Idk what is more frustrating, losing because Dion Phaneuf scored or being shut out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 C'mon Cory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonginator11 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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