Triumph Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Because the Devils were 8-2 in their first 10 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sen4Ever Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Burns don't wan't to admit it, but I think this is a sign of panic. Why take out two veteran defensemen after losing only one game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Not panic at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Burns don't wan't to admit it, but I think this is a sign of panic. Why take out two veteran defensemen after losing only one game? I agree to a point. I think it s more of an admission that there are blue line issues and we need to do something. It's not panic....yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted May 13, 2003 Author Share Posted May 13, 2003 Yeah bench Little G cause he WASN'T on the best line the Devs had to offer in Game 1. Back to reality... I'm going to Trust Burns on this move but if the 3rd pairing is out for acouple goals against I will be VERY upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted May 13, 2003 Author Share Posted May 13, 2003 Panic after Game 1? I think you need to rethink what you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMaGee Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Tommy has done well in his apperances. He deserves to play I think. But why Smelhik? Maybe Dano is slow, but Smelhik? I doubt this will be the answer. But we'll see at 8:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Hate this move....I felt good about this game until now....do not like this move AT ALL. Devils need to play their game, not put Tommy and Smelly in after one loss. Move stinks of desperation. WHY DANO??? Where the HELL is my rabbits foot??? GO DEVILS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I'd rather see Giroux than Smehlik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 And Don Lagreca just pointed this out not too long ago on the radio. If the Devils win, the "problem" would be solved and don't expect to see Dano back in Game 3, so it's really a lose-lose situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDF Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I really think this is a HUGE decision by burnsy...if it works I will NEVER second guess him again. GO DEVILS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 I'm not the least bit worried about Albelin...it's Smelhik that I'm worried about. Cause, let's face it, he sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeakoftheDevil(s) Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Changing 1/3 of your defense after one loss makes us look like a team scrambling for answers. This can only give Ottawa confidence. I dont like it and, while I hope I am wrong , I feel it will result in a situation that will have us scrambling for answers. I'm sorry Burnsie just out and out scares me at times. This is one of those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Another move by Burns pays off. Still not sure if it will continue to pay off. But, Burns seems to get the right combo's most of the time in these playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 At least get Dano back in there, Smehlik scares me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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