Jerrydevil Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 They are dreadful. The bad officiating is actually a pleasant distraction, something interesting to discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 They are dreadful. The bad officiating is actually a pleasant distraction, something interesting to discuss. I haven't been shy to criticize the Devils this season but there is nothing pleasant about this officiating tonight. It's been a rough game for NJ and the officiating definitely has something to do with it. They got fvcked tonight, and not in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Once this loss is in the books, something needs to be done. We're a week and a half out from Thanksgiving and this team hasn't been able to win 2 games in a row. I've seen enough to know they're going nowhere as presently constituted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I have a request, MSG-Plus ... more Chuck the Duck highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) Oy vey. Marty clearly didn't have it tonight. His timing is shot. The elbow injury couldn't have happened at a worse time. Any flow to his game that he had established is gone. Edited November 16, 2010 by Sickman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) I haven't been shy to criticize the Devils this season but there is nothing pleasant about this officiating tonight. It's been a rough game for NJ and the officiating definitely has something to do with it. They got fvcked tonight, and not in a good way. That call to make it a 5-on-3 was dopey, wasn't it? Perfect officiating wouldn't help this team score though. I never saw a more non-dangerous team than the Devils. So feeble. I've seen enough to know they're going nowhere as presently constituted. Ya think? Hahahaha! Edited November 16, 2010 by Jerrydevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Chuck the Duck!! Sorry just looking for a bright spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Chuck the Duck!! Yeah, Chuck on a duck boat tour is a great bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) Chuck the Duck!! Sorry just looking for a bright spot... Bright spot? The game will be over in 13 minutes. That's your bright spot. Mac is not getting fired. Between the injuries and the cap mess, how the hell would firing him shake anything up? So much of this sh!t storm is out of his control. They are what they are at this point, and that is a less then mediocre team. Mac has had his stumbles for sure but all I see that can be gained from him being fired is that he'll just be an embarrassed ex-coach. November 15th and not a single set of back to back wins. Running out of time.... Edited November 16, 2010 by Sickman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Yeah, that's great Chico the execution is a little better. Please just go get a hot dog and stfu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringtwins Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 This tallinder experiment should be over Jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Another penalty, why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 This team has the collective hockey IQ of an ant-eater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Poster Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Once this loss is in the books, something needs to be done. We're a week and a half out from Thanksgiving and this team hasn't been able to win 2 games in a row. I've seen enough to know they're going nowhere as presently constituted. Like too many other games this season, i turned it off at 1-0. The only possible move to make right now is to can Maclean. Time to find out who really is the problem (although it can be argued the "problem" is not the individuals on the bench or ice to begin with). If it's the players (as i believe) then you can explore movement at some point if they still don't respond. If it's the coach, then you caught the problem still early enough for a turnaround. If it's players, then you're pretty much stuck until March. I'm not really convinced there's a quick fix or a one trade in the cards for this group to save the season and no sense sacrificing assets to do so. They are not cup contenders and no need to think they are so. It needs a complete overhaul, which will come eventually from whenever into the summer. I don't want Tedenby and Josefson around this bunch, either. They'll be here next year. Don't ruin these kids now. If they are going to lose 40-45 games do it without your top prospects getting poisoned or hurt. Bottom line is something to give, now. The excuses are over with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Ugh. I hate hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck27 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 This team has the collective hockey IQ of an ant-eater. I don't think it's fair to insult ant-eaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeford Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Fire this entire team except Zubrus. He's the only player consistently giving 100% every night. The rest of these guys are dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 amazingly --- uhop oppphhh uhhhm.. I'm speechless. I guess it just doesn't have to EVER turn around then does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Mac is not getting fired. Between the injuries and the cap mess, how the hell would firing him shake anything up? So much of this sh!t storm is out of his control. They are what they are at this point, and that is a less then mediocre team. Mac has had his stumbles for sure but all I see that can be gained from him being fired is that he'll just be an embarrassed ex-coach. I've been saying this all year...but I give up now. It's no longer if Mac's gone, it's just a matter of when and how. If Vanderbeek was involved with Kovy he's definitely gonna be involved with this too - and then Lou will resign at the end of the year and we'll really be in a world of hurt. I do have my issues with Mac - they try but geez, they have no discernible system. Plus there's just too much line shuffling (though that isn't helped by the constant roster shifting) and changing around the d-pairs a few games back didn't thrill me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I think it may be time to end the MacLean experiment. This team just shows nothing to me, no flow, no approach, just a clusterf*ck. The defense isnt very good, but on both ends. Greene and Taormina just shovel shots towards the nets, no vision and movement, no creativity in passing. Hopefully Arnott still nets some more and Langenbrunner comes back so we can ship the both of them out for a draft pick or a prospect or two come February. I doubt Rolston is movable and neither Salvador or Zubrus would get much in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Final nail in Devils coffin. Fire Mac bring in Lou for the interim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 There are too many new parts to blame this all on Mac. I think it would be a mistake to fire him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) Like too many other games this season, i turned it off at 1-0. The only possible move to make right now is to can Maclean. Time to find out who really is the problem (although it can be argued the "problem" is not the individuals on the bench or ice to begin with). If it's the players (as i believe) then you can explore movement at some point if they still don't respond. If it's the coach, then you caught the problem still early enough for a turnaround. If it's players, then you're pretty much stuck until March. I'm not really convinced there's a quick fix or a one trade in the cards for this group to save the season and no sense sacrificing assets to do so. They are not cup contenders and no need to think they are so. It needs a complete overhaul, which will come eventually from whenever into the summer. I don't want Tedenby and Josefson around this bunch, either. They'll be here next year. Don't ruin these kids now. If they are going to lose 40-45 games do it without your top prospects getting poisoned or hurt. Bottom line is something to give, now. The excuses are over with. Agree on all accounts but I just have a hard time seeing Lou put Mac out to pasture. At least from his quotes, he really seems to have MacLean's back and fully supports him. But like you said, firing is the only thing they can do at this point. You can't ship out all of the players. Unfortunately, there really is no other option but will it get done? It would be unfair for Mac to take the fall for everything but this is looking like a lost cause. Edited November 16, 2010 by Sickman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejaentendu2101 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) I think it may be time to end the MacLean experiment. This team just shows nothing to me, no flow, no approach, just a clusterf*ck. The defense isnt very good, but on both ends. Greene and Taormina just shovel shots towards the nets, no vision and movement, no creativity in passing. Hopefully Arnott still nets some more and Langenbrunner comes back so we can ship the both of them out for a draft pick or a prospect or two come February. I doubt Rolston is movable and neither Salvador or Zubrus would get much in return. Was Taormina even playing? Edited November 16, 2010 by dejaentendu2101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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