Devs4LIFE Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 So we don't know how many games Elias will miss but when he comes back what will the lines be? If the Pando-Madden-Shanny line plays the way the way they have been then I think they need to stay together. That means someone will be the odd man out, but who will it be? I'd have to say Holik since he hasn't been exactly helping the team lately, it could be Rupp though. Regardless someone is going to have to come out and the lines are going to be different, here's what I think they'll be. Parise-Zajac-Langenbrunner Elias-Zubrus-Gionta Pando-Madden-Shanny Roloston-Rupp-Clarkson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 The Pandolfo-Madden-Shanahan line has played very well the last two games. Pandolfo has earned his spot now in the starting line up and it looks like he is playing really hard out there on the ice and scoring that big goal yesterday was huge for the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 If the Pando-Madden-Shanny line continues to play well, I agree with these line combos, though I doubt any of us would have thought there would be a remote possibility of Rolston being on the 4th line last July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Rupp is not playing in place of Holik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie B Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) I feel like Patty is really being screwed over (even though he is still having a productive season) by being on the line with Zubrus and Gionta.I hope Lou can find someone to replace Gionta next year. He has been useless this year. Edited April 4, 2009 by Biggie B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) A little outside the box: Parise Zajac Langs Elias Madden Shanny Pando Zubrus Gionta Rolston Holik Clarkson Shanny might not be able to handle the minutes but what the hell take a chance. Edited April 4, 2009 by Devils Pride 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie B Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 .. Personally, I think we need to pump Elias', Parise's, and Zajac's blood full of steroids and keep them on the ice the entire game. But, that's just me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 POY I clicked 'add reply' halfway through. fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Hehe I was only kidding. oh yeah??! i dont think so. ITS ON NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'd really like to give Rolston the benifit of the doubt.. I mean he's still ripping them on net, getting a few bad bounces and a bunch of unlucky breaks... but I'd still hate to see 5m wasting away winging the 4th line. Seriously, other than the 1st line, I don't see any of those lines as even a plausible difference. I'd like to seeParise Zajac Langs Elias Rolston Gionta Pando Madden Shanny (if last night wasn't a fluke, and all) Zubrus Holik Clarkson Extra: Rupp and without any real discrepency between 3/4, it could work out. Rolston has been a line killer all year long because his lack of forechecking prowess. I just want to see Elias without having to lug around Zubrus, Gionta, and Rolston (at times). Neither Gionta or Zubrus have really justified why they should continue to play with Elias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'd really like to give Rolston the benifit of the doubt.. I mean he's still ripping them on net, getting a few bad bounces and a bunch of unlucky breaks... but I'd still hate to see 5m wasting away winging the 4th line. Seriously, other than the 1st line, I don't see any of those lines as even a plausible difference. I'd like to seeParise Zajac Langs Elias Rolston Gionta Pando Madden Shanny (if last night wasn't a fluke, and all) Zubrus Holik Clarkson Extra: Rupp and without any real discrepency between 3/4, it could work out. Rolston didn't really work with Elias and Gio, so unless they break up ZZ Pops and put those two with Zajac, Zubrus is gonna remain their center, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyR53 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Personally, I think we need to pump Elias', Parise's, and Zajac's blood full of steroids and keep them on the ice the entire game. But, that's just me.... I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 OOH OOH LET ME TRY!!!! Elias Zajac Langs Pando Madden Shanny Rolston Zubrus Gionta Rupp Holik Clarkson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown01NJ Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 OOH OOH LET ME TRY!!!!Elias Zajac Langs Pando Madden Shanny Rolston Zubrus Gionta Rupp Holik Clarkson This. I mean, who needs our leading scorer anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Although he might get tired... Parise Zajac Langs Elias Madden Parise Parise Zubrus Gionta Rolston Holik Parise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 A little outside the box:Parise Zajac Langs Elias Madden Shanny Pando Zubrus Gionta Rolston Holik Clarkson Shanny might not be able to handle the minutes but what the hell take a chance. Shanny cannot play on the second line- no way. He can barely handle 3rd line minutes. I hope Sutter keeps the Pando-Madden-Shanny line together for as long as they continue to play well together. Rupp would undoubtedly be the odd man out in this situation. Parise-Zajac-Langs Elias-Zubrus-Gionta Pando-Madden-Shanny Rolston-Holik-Clarkson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs4LIFE Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Shanny cannot play on the second line- no way. He can barely handle 3rd line minutes. I hope Sutter keeps the Pando-Madden-Shanny line together for as long as they continue to play well together. Rupp would undoubtedly be the odd man out in this situation.Parise-Zajac-Langs Elias-Zubrus-Gionta Pando-Madden-Shanny Rolston-Holik-Clarkson I'm not sure Rupp would in fact be the odd man out, Holik's stupid penalties can be costly in the playoff and that has to be taken into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I'm not sure Rupp would in fact be the odd man out, Holik's stupid penalties can be costly in the playoff and that has to be taken into consideration. That isn't lost on me, but Holik brings more to the table from an intagibles standpoint than Rupp. In the playoffs, Rupp would sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils26 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 That isn't lost on me, but Holik brings more to the table from an intagibles standpoint than Rupp. In the playoffs, Rupp would sit. And honestly, if Holik hasn't been scratched by now, I don't see why he would be in the future. Unless of course he did something so over the top, but I don't see him going in that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) And honestly, if Holik hasn't been scratched by now, I don't see why he would be in the future. Unless of course he did something so over the top, but I don't see him going in that direction. Pando wasn't playing this well earlier. At the time, he had played his way out, and Rupp and Holik (especially Rupp) had played their way in. Now, Pando has played his way back in and somebody has to sit. I would sit Holik. At this point, Holik's more of a goon than Rupp. While Rupp actually drops the gloves, his offensive game has gotten better. Holik's dumb penalties counter his (good) intangibles. That said, I think Rupp sits. I just wish it was Holik. Edited April 6, 2009 by mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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