Elias staying with Madden and Pandolfo -- for now

[Prucenterrules 2]

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/2008/11...---for-now.html

This line played well in the game on wednesday and I think can do a good job against detroit. They had a couple scoring chances and all 3 players are smart players.

[nmigliore 11]

Ugh.. Sutter always gives his lines 5 minutes before breaking them up..

They had a solid game vs TB, hopefully it continues

[Prucenterrules 2]

Ugh.. Sutter always gives his lines 5 minutes before breaking them up..

They had a solid game vs TB, hopefully it continues

Yeah but your right they'll probably be switched 5 minutes into the game.

[devils26 3]

Playing a team as deep as Detroit, Sutter probably just wants to balance the first 3 lines, rather than putting all the firepower on the first two.

[sundstrom 726]

it has to do with madden matching up against zetterberg/datsyuk. madden is going to see 20+ minutes of ice time - elias might as well join him instead of clarkson or gionta.

i would expect to see it revert back vs. edmonton and NYR.

[NJD Jester 0]

it has to do with madden matching up against zetterberg/datsyuk. madden is going to see 20+ minutes of ice time - elias might as well join him instead of clarkson or gionta.

i would expect to see it revert back vs. edmonton and NYR.

Agreed. It needs to be situational, game to game. It worked against Tampa Bay because their depth lines are awful, allowing for a little more offense from the Devils lineup. A team like Detroit? Eh, you might not want your sniper on the checking line.

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