NJ4life Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 White played a strong game tonight. His positioning was very good and didn't make any bad mistakes. He did? I thought he played horrible compared to his play on the road trip. Did you watch the game? Dallas 2 best scoring chances were give aways by him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 He did? I thought he played horrible compared to his play on the road trip. Did you watch the game? Dallas 2 best scoring chances were give aways by him! I thought he played well as far as his positioning goes. Maybe he did make some mistakes, but it didn't hurt the Devils in this game. he does need to play better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I thought he played well as far as his positioning goes. Maybe he did make some mistakes, but it didn't hurt the Devils in this game. he does need to play better. Regardless of positioning, when you make a mistake as bad as that pass to Ribiero, it has got to be considered a bad game for you. Not to mention he could not stay on his feet; it looked like he left his skate guards on at times. SD, it's only a matter of time until mistakes that severe start to hurt the Devils; you can't just ignore errors like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowutopia Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) White did save a goal at one point with a timely clear of the puck in the crease but overall he didn't play great tonight. I can remember another play where the puck went behind our net and White let his man go to the crease, and stopped moving his feet. Well isntead of the puck going around behind the net he played it back out in front to the man White let go and it almost resulted in a goal. He was caught looking. Edited October 23, 2008 by Cowutopia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britdevil Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 This thread is retarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 White played a strong game tonight. His positioning was very good and didn't make any bad mistakes. DUH! Its because White is a strong steady defenseman who doesnt make many mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevRickus Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 White played a strong game tonight. His positioning was very good and didn't make any bad mistakes. Did you happen to see the pass he made to Ribeiro for the breakaway? That was a nice pass, oh yeah Ribeiro doesnt play for the Devils. Fortunately, Marty is Marty and it didnt cost us. This was not one of White's stronger games. He has played very well in every game since the opening game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnellrules Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 he does looks terrible at times. slow not strong on the puck. hes an awful passer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 he does looks terrible at times. slow not strong on the puck. hes an awful passer You really went through all the trouble to dig up this thread to add all that gleaming insight??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnellrules Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 You really went through all the trouble to dig up this thread to add all that gleaming insight??? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 You really went through all the trouble to dig up this thread to add all that gleaming insight??? In fairness to him, we all do complain when new topics are made when there's similar topics out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger27 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thats one bank whitey ! woooooooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 In fairness to him, we all do complain when new topics are made when there's similar topics out there. the team has won 3 in a row OMG WE NEED SOMETHING ELSE TO BITCH ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (how about that for a tag line up top ??? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 the team has won 3 in a rowOMG WE NEED SOMETHING ELSE TO BITCH ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (how about that for a tag line up top ??? ) Come on. Regardless of the outcome of the last 3 games, he has made a bunch of glaring mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Come on. Regardless of the outcome of the last 3 games, he has made a bunch of glaring mistakes. you're misreading I was saying people needed to bitch about the dude bringing up and old thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 you're misreadingI was saying people needed to bitch about the dude bringing up and old thread Ohhhh, sorry about that. That's actually kind of funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Devil Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I have heard it all about Colin. He is slow. He can't pass. He can't skate. He can't see. He turns the puck over. Yet, he is a +8. If his passing and turnovers were so bad, then they are not leading to anything in our net. I'll take a steady, consistent, slow-footed, bad passing +8 over what many others are delivering. Where is the Elias is a bum thread now? The Gio is a bum? Waiting until they quit scoring again? Wait for a small slump? I've been waiting for the Parise is a bum thread. Afterall, all he can do anymore is pass for assists. He has lost his scoring touch. He is a flash in the pan. Trade him while he has some value. Some people here would bitch if they were hung with a NEW rope. Mike Martin KC Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek_1969 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Man I feel sorry for you. Generally anyone who even mentions a players +/- gets detroyed over the next ten or so posts. Good luck bro. IMO Colin White was a good player.....until his big eye injury. He is more of a liabilty to the team now. I met him a few times at Mezzanote (going back a some years) and he is a great guy, but in the best interest of the team he has to go. I just know who will pay $3.? mil per for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Devil Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Man I feel sorry for you. Generally anyone who even mentions a players +/- gets detroyed over the next ten or so posts. Good luck bro. IMO Colin White was a good player.....until his big eye injury. He is more of a liabilty to the team now. I met him a few times at Mezzanote (going back a some years) and he is a great guy, but in the best interest of the team he has to go. I just know who will pay $3.? mil per for him. Don't fell sorry for me. I will be fine. +/- is a viable stat, as long as it is not taken as a measure-all. But, that goes for any stats. However, if you are on the ice, as a defender, and you are allowing even strength goals, then it is an issue. If you have an inflated +/-, either way, and you are a part of 2 or 3 huge goal differential games (7-2, 6-1, etc.), and are gaining or losing major points during those games, then it is extremely misleading. I keep a similar stat for my college hoops teams, wanting to know who adds to our lead, cuts into deficit etc.. White is still a solid defender. KC Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Poster Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) Anyone who feels that White has been a solid defenseman this season is obviously watching another team or doesn't watch the Devils every game. The Rangers made him look like a traffic cone during the playoffs and the blunders and bad decisions have continued to this season. IMO, it was starting before the eye injury but it wasn't as consistant in his game. +/- is not an accurate stat to measure player performance. I think it's one of the most overhyped and overrated stats in all of sports. Edited November 23, 2008 by SJP20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyR53 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Should I make a The New Jersey Devils; They're all bums Thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICOEATS11 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Another typical Colin White penalty in the 2nd against Tampa. Too slow to get to the puck, so he just throws his stick under someone's legs. In his defense, though, maybe his vision just isn't good enough to tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Poster Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Another typical Colin White penalty in the 2nd against Tampa. Too slow to get to the puck, so he just throws his stick under someone's legs. In his defense, though, maybe his vision just isn't good enough to tell the difference. ....and a typical Colin White dumb play behind the net led to the 2nd TB goal. How anyone with any brains can defend this guy's play, i don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICOEATS11 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 And as for the +/- thing, keep in mind that White is playing with Oduya, who was +27 last year to White's fantastic -5. I bet if you put him with anyone but Oduya this season, he's back to his usual area of being slightly under even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger27 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Anyone who feels that White has been a solid defenseman this season is obviously watching another team or doesn't watch the Devils every game. The Rangers made him look like a traffic cone during the playoffs and the blunders and bad decisions have continued to this season. IMO, it was starting before the eye injury but it wasn't as consistant in his game.+/- is not an accurate stat to measure player performance. I think it's one of the most overhyped and overrated stats in all of sports. I love that ! Like a traffic cone, hehehe. Plus minus is overrated. dont hang ur hat with that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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