BlueSkirt Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Greene is not going anywhere when he is your best defenseman so far this season besides Martin and maybe Mottau. Would not that also make him the most trade-able ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 WOW another injury.. this is when we go out and ACQUIRE a defenseman. Brookbank/Salmela - poor options. Get a deal done Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Out with Greene-Fence, in with Brookbank Mountain. Don't call up Salmela because, as far as I know, he doesn't have any witty nicknames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyR53 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 God damn, how many fvcking guy are going to get injured before we play fifteen games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) While this injury is going to hurt, it will be interesting to see how the team responds. Things like this show you what a team is made of, and if they can stay competitive during this period, I'll be a proud fan. Besides, better now than in March... Edited October 31, 2008 by Bulletproof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffMan4027 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 id rather all this happen in the first 15 games than the last 15. this is where all the young players are supposed to step up and show us what they are made of. it might hurt now but in the long run it could be a plus for the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Who's next? Well lets see.. its happened to forwards.. now a defenseman.. next is... goalie.. Marty?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffMan4027 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well lets see.. its happened to forwards.. now a defenseman.. next is... goalie.. Marty?! ok u better go knock on every piece of wood in your house for mentioning something like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 sh!t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 When exactly did this happen? I don't remember hearing anything about him getting hurt in the game... I call shenanigans. Yesterday was his birthday, I bet he injured it in some sort of drunken party situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The entire Lowell team is gonna be up here before long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) I really feel bad for the guy. I couldn't stand his play last season and wanted him out of the lineup but I have no problem eating crow and saying that he has been pretty good in the games he has played this year. It sucks for the team but I'm really disappointed for him more then anything. You could see that he has been a more confident player this year and the worst thing would be to see him struggle to find his game again when he gets back. I have no idea what the hell is going on with this team this year but the injury situation is a bit scary. It seems like every game there is somebody else getting hurt. And btw Fvck Kubina. Sure it's probably just a coincidence but that guy really seems to have a problem injuring our d-men. I'll never forgive that jack ass for cranking out that clearing attempt at 100 mph without even looking. The guy pretty much ended Stevens' carreer. Edited October 31, 2008 by SickMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Fraser, Brookbank, Salmela, Corrente and Malmivaara could be filling that spot and I hope Corrente is the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Well lets see.. its happened to forwards.. now a defenseman.. next is... goalie.. Marty?! If this unmentionable happens you will be perma banned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 This sucks he was playing great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Jeez. When it rains, it pours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Greene is not going anywhere when he is your best defenseman so far this season besides Martin and maybe Mottau. If anything Brookbank will be showcased. We might Matt Corrente being called up in the next day or two. Don't forget Oduya and Salvador. Oduya has been a presence of the ice, playing well both defensively and offensively. And Salvador is like White before his injury; a physical shut-down D-man. This ends up placing Greene as our #5 or #6 d-man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Devil Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Out with Greene-Fence, in with Brookbank Mountain. Don't call up Salmela because, as far as I know, he doesn't have any witty nicknames. Salmela Poisoning Mike Martin KC Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs4LIFE Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Although Greene has been playing well I am not too concerned. As long as our top 4 step up their game and don't get injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Don't forget Oduya and Salvador. Oduya has been a presence of the ice, playing well both defensively and offensively. And Salvador is like White before his injury; a physical shut-down D-man. This ends up placing Greene as our #5 or #6 d-man. No way was Greene a #5 or #6 before he broke his hand. More like a #3 or #4, as he was playing better than Salvador, White and even Oduya. Martin, Greene and Mottau are playing the best out of the top 6. White and Salvador were just plain terrible in the Toronto game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) With all due respect SD... I know I'm one of Andy's critics, and I'll admit he seemes to be showing signs of a better season ....BUT.... LETS GET OUR FEET BACK ON THE GROUND.... Salvadore is the SOLE reason this defence is somewhat improved from last year. As a "defensman" this guy does it all. Right now he's our #1 and Sutter's penchant for his ice time shows this. Secondly, you can't evaluate a Defenseive roster based on 1 game. Many here forget what the term "defenseman" means in the new NHL. Protect the net, don't give up clean shots, clean the crease, BE PHYSICAL and TAKE THE BODY. While Andy's offensive play has seemed to be improved this year, but still must prove consistent, he is nowhere near a top 4 man on our team in his own end against our current roster. He's making a case for a feasible #5 or #6. Look this guy can put up all the assists he wants, and this board can go crazy for him, but first show me solid CONSISTENT, PHYSICAL play in your own end... then we can talk about the offensive game. As far as "offensive defensman" or whatever term used to label these guys....bottom line is you are a DEFENSEMAN FIRST, all else second ....otherwise you're just a misplaced forward. Edited November 1, 2008 by DevilinLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Salmela PoisoningMike Martin KC Devil Too many syllables. I kinda like Raw Eggs, but people are less likely to know who I'm talking about when I scream that at a game than when I scream, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ... GO GREENE!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 LA: look, the fact is that Greene played very well, assists aside (assists can vary wildly for defensemen). I'm more impressed with his ability to skate the puck out of the zone or find the breakout pass, something that not enough of our defensemen can do consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs26 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) LA:look, the fact is that Greene played very well, assists aside (assists can vary wildly for defensemen). I'm more impressed with his ability to skate the puck out of the zone or find the breakout pass, something that not enough of our defensemen can do consistently. True but for someone to say he was playing better than Salvador is just silly and fantasy-stat based. Greene gets around 10-12 minutes of icetime a night on the third pairing while Salvador plays around 20-25 on the first pairing. He's a much better defensive player, which is the primary job of a defenseman after all. And Salvador's the only defenseman that knows how to play physical - well White does, he just can't do it anymore because of the eye. Plus, Greene did a nice job getting some secondary assists but let's not turn him into Paul Coffey just yet. Edited November 1, 2008 by NJDevs26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilinLA Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 True but for someone to say he was playing better than Salvador is just silly and fantasy-stat based. Greene gets around 10-12 minutes of icetime a night on the third pairing while Salvador plays around 20-25 on the first pairing. He's a much better defensive player, which is the primary job of a defenseman after all. And Salvador's the only defenseman that knows how to play physical - well White does, he just can't do it anymore because of the eye. Plus, Greene did a nice job getting some secondary assists but let's not turn him into Paul Coffey just yet. Exactly the point I was trying to make. He has played well....but to call him one of our top 4 is just plain ludicrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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