GetReal Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 With Burns attitude towards defense and sometimes defensive breakdown and with the make up of the offensive lines, Burns could lose the first round by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 *DM looks at the results thinking he misread the score.* Hey GR the Devils tied tonight, I think you meant to cut and paste your "tied" argument not the "losing" one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetReal Posted April 4, 2003 Author Share Posted April 4, 2003 DM I wish I knew what you are talking about. Maybe I am too tired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 So could every other coach in the league. If his moves work he's brilliant, if not he's a bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 GetOut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 How are defensive breakdowns a problem when we are tied for the LOWEST GAA in the league? How is it you've been whining all year Burns has been trying to make chicken soup out of chicken $hit (your favorite saying) and now it'll somehow be Burns's fault if we lose the first round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Seems it's been so long since the "Burns won't last 3 months" threads that popped up. Burns has proved he deserves to be here. Who's to say he won't succeed in the playoffs and do well next season? Oh... right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Burns can't singlehandedly lose round 1 by himself. NJ will win or lose as a team. That being said, it's pretty safe to guarantee that NJ will beat Boston in a best of 7 series. As stated previously, the SBT likes NJ in 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I think he is the perfect coach for this team. I love him...best move Lou made in the offseason. Go Devils!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 In deference to the rules of superstition and jinxes I predict Bruins in 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetReal Posted April 4, 2003 Author Share Posted April 4, 2003 My reason for saying this is his, Burns reluctance to seem to understand they must score goals to win in the playoffs. Not a lot but enough to get ahead and stay ahead. The 4 on 4 OT format which the Devils do so well in is gone for the playoffs all OT will be 5 on 5 unless penalty. Devils do have great PK but also have breakdowns at time on their strength which is defense. They don't have a PP so can't expect much from that. So Burns needs to make move to assist the offense in scoring. Let's just try the idea of Marshall on the Elias and Gomez Line. Let's stop thinking that Stevens belongs on the PP when a point is desparately needed. Let's realize as the game wears on that the Defense gets tired. let's not forget that Marty doesn't do well in Playoff OT games. Marty always seems to let in a soft one in playoff hockey. he can stop every one but 1 and if your team doesn't score no OT no win. It's mind set of the players and strategy of the coach and lines that offer a challenge to the opposing team. It's playoff time and teams that win step up their play a notch or two. Can Burns get the Devils to do that? Sure he can but He hasn't shown it in games that put away the division championship. Ties don't count in playoff hockey. How is Burns's record for playoff hockey? Rock is right, coaches that win in playoffs are hero's and those that lose are bums but some start out ahead. Where's Burns? He's great for regular season hockey. If the Devils lose in Round 1 it will be because of Burns' strategy. As for him making something out of nothing during the regular season, he has done well except on games like last night. Devils could finish should have won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 They T-I-E-D the game 1-1! They shut down one of the league's biggest offensive powerhouses. We had plenty of very close chances... it was just "one of those nights" just like the day in Long Island when everything went in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 We have 105 points and no player over 27 goals. I guess the coach did something right. Some people.....jeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeps Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 One tie and we'll lose round one. Oh wait, he said, "Could lose round one." Why don't you say something a little more obvious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I have faith in this team... playoff hockey can only favor us... we've been playing that way all season... The reason why powerplay goals are so important in the playoffs is because most teams don't know how to play one goal games... Powerplays are the best opt. to get that extra goal to win 3-2... Instead, NJ has focused on shutting down the opposing powerplay... I love this team on even strength... and for some reason, I feel more confident when this team is on the penalty kill then the power play... I think its just in the players mindset... we're a great PK, crappy PP team... Had this team not had played a gazillion 1 goal games with a substantial winning edge, I'd be a bit worried about our stance, but as is, Im ready to rock... so lets roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeps Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Yeah... sure the Devils could lose round one... what an asinine statement. At least say Devils will lose round one. We all know it's possible to lose! I also have faith in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 I think Burns did a great job in round 1..... and rounds 2, 3 and 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 I think Burns did a great job in round 1..... and rounds 2, 3 and 4. me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 With Burns attitude towards defense and sometimes defensive breakdown and with the make up of the offensive lines, Burns could lose the first round by himself. well here's a f*ckin' shock... Why do they always let GR out of his little rubber room in Summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 MSWEET- This was a great idea, pulling this thread out from April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineview Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 What prompted the resurrection of this thread? Based on the end result, I think we can all agree Burns did a fine job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Hm, rubbing salt in old wounds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 hey msweet! while your'e at it bring up my old favorite "the devils will miss the playoff". the one posted when we were (i think) leading the division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Hee hee I didn't even pay attention to the date i just figured he was thinking ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Maybe Burns lost in the 1st Round of a beer chugging contest out of the Cup, but that's all I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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