Nieuwy25 Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Just a couple of things I thought were interesting . . . This is from Mike Heika's breakdown of the Ducks vs. Devils. (He's picking the Devils in 7.) Coaching: Pat Burns knows what he's doing. He has built this team with an iron fist, and many of the players have not been happy with him. But when the team faced its greatest challenge in Game 7 at Ottawa, Burns was the clear leader. He motivated instead of criticized, and his players bonded with him. If the Devils win the whole thing, Burns' handling of the situation will be seen as the turning point. and this from a little miscellaneous comments section called "Two Cents' Worth": Jamie Langenbrunner is plus 8 heading into the the Stanley Cup Finals. Jason Arnott, the man the Stars acquired for him, was minus 2. Oh yeah, and the Stars threw in Joe Nieuwendyk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 I agree with Mike. Burnsie's biggest (and so far, his crowning achievement) was the way he responded to the vice-grip adversity in Game 7. He didn't pull a regular season Burnsie and throw sticks and benches, but instead he calmly told the team that there was a 36-year old, 500 goal scoring, 1,000 point achieving Conn-Smythe winner in the next room who was in excruciating pain and tears. That was the rallying point. That was our team's "Roger Nielson moment." That shows that Pat knows when to yell and when to motivate. I like that. And the Ducks have not yet tasted it. They're still riding around in the giant pumpkin chariot with Paul Kariya and J.S. Giguere and their late-show appearences holding the reins while Steve Rucchin slips a glass slipper onto Keith Carney's dainty tootsies. I hope the Devils crush the Ducks and their front-running media and fan support. Devils in 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 I felt going into game 7 that if the Devils lost it would be a crushing blow to the team; I have to think playing Burns type playoff hockey for 80 games a year, then the playoffs, would be tough on players. That's probably why he wears out his welcome rather quickly wherever he goes despite success. I thought next year would be either keep BUrns and dump some players or visa-versa; thankfully we don't have to worry about that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 No more game 7's, please! I may have tickets for game 5 so do it then Give Burns his Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Leclerc Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Don't worry boys, you'll find out how frustrating it is to play against Giguere and the Ducks soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Don't worry boys, you'll find out how frustrating it is to play against Giguere and the Ducks soon enough. ...as your Ducks will find out soon enough how tough it is to play against the Devils D and Martin Brodeur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 The Ducks haven't even faced a decent goaltender yet! Cujo's consistently mediocre... not nearly as good as Brodeur. Turco's posted some good numbers, but he's young and lacks the power to control the game. Dwayne and Manny... Can we say inconsistent? Marty will be the first elite goaltender you've faced this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Leclerc Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 I love how Devils fans deflect things. Will it be tough to score on Brodeur and the Devils D? Sure. But will it be as equally tough to score on Giguere and the Ducks D? You bet your bottom dollar. The Devils haven't face anyone as good as Giguere or Turco as a matter of fact and we'll see how they hold things together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Hey, I love how cocky Ducks fans are when in all reality, the truth of the matter is: they haven't won anything yet!! Ducks fans have not earned bragging rights yet, and actually, I find it disrespectful what they have been saying about Brodeur, Friesen, and the Devils in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Giggy, the biggest 3 series wonder in history. Talk about it after the series is over and if he plays well than I'll take him seriously but if he flops than what? And remember, he had a average season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Like I said before... You can just tell they are new to playoff hockey. Celebrate all you want right now but you aren't playing the game, the players are and if they take this team as lighty as you are, this will be one fast series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 And you still have a friggin Disney Statue outside of your arena. I'll take the swamps over that goalie Duck anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Leclerc Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 So it is cocky of me to say scoring on Giguere will be tough. But it is not cocky for Devils fans to say the same about Brodeur? Oh right...its about bragging rights.... And I've been following hockey since the mid 80s when the Flyers had Pelle Lindberg. I think I know a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Marty= 2 cups Giggy= Nothing except a stupid nickname Talk when he proves himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Jerky: don't twist things around, you damn well know you are right now. And to the other posters: lay off a little, the last thing we want is an all out brawl on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Leclerc Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 So JS Giguere stopped Fedorov, Modano, and Gaborik cold. But then come into the final and fold like a deck of cards? You got to be kidding me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Flyers fan too? Sorry to hear that. Well regardless, may the best team win but like Chico said, talk when he proves himself. 1 playoff year doesn't make him the next best thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 It's something called pressure and the fact that he isn't the greatest goalie ever as many non-hockey fans are beginning to think because of all this media attention. You know there's 2 teams in the finals, not one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Jigga what? Jigga who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Leclerc Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 On espn.com, they have a few guys like Panger, Melrose, etc list their top 5 playoff goaltending performance of all time. Guess what, Giguere 2003 made a few lists and he hasn't played a game in the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Once again, 3 rounds win you sh!t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 That is because ESPN are front runners and employed by Disney. Media hates the Devils, loves cinderella teams. Thus ESPN will be doing the Ducks up the ass the whole series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerky Leclerc Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Ahh the conspiracy theory again. Don't worry, Ducks fans heard about this against Dallas and Minnesota. Maybe if it is repeated enough times, people might actually believe the entire Disney buying off the NHL deal. Hell, I'm starting to believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Let's not forget ABC once it switches over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Every since 95, Devs have always been looked the other way, especially by the major media networks. Just read the articles that come though this forum (that doesn't block incoming members). But have all the glory you want in this series cause I like it when the Devs are underdogs. They play their best hockey (See Game 7 vs. Ottawa, 95 Stanley Cup run, etc). Jigga Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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