BlizzardCyclone Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) Its do or die Game 20... Hometown boy Mike McKenna will be in goal against the Blues. In McKenna we Trust! The Story Behind the Mask When Mike McKenna got to see David Gunnarsson's paintings he decided David was the one to paint for him. Check out Mike's previous design by David here in the gallery. Mike is a big fan of motorsports and he wants his mask designs in the same graphic spirit with distinct lines, contrasts and profiles. David's goal in his artistry is to be as versatile as possible and be able to paint any styles. David thought out a design idea that Mike liked. On the top of the mask David has created a graphic race inspired look in black, red and white. On the sides David has weaved in the Devils logo, with lots of cool 3-D effects. Around white ghost flames are hovering. The design gets a stable base to stand on with the red base below, that turns into red flames. On the chin the design is framed by graphic lines inspired by the team jersey. On a banner the motto of the state, that also has named the design, is written. On the chin you also find the year when the state was founded. David has tied together all threads to a magic red and black whole breathing Devils to a 100%. And as usual there's a tremendous detail work with DAVEART's own innovative Holographix FX with the Devils logo as a background pattern in the metallic base. Edited November 20, 2010 by BlizzardCyclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I hope he gets a win. LGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartysGlove Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Baffling decision. If you didn't think Maclean's ass was on the line, it sure is now. You don't start an average AHL goalie in a game where your struggling, worst in the NHL team needs to desperately grab a win against one of the best team's in the league. Or at least an NHL coach doesn't do that.. which Mac might not be so much longer depending on tonight's outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joonas #6 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is his NHL debut, right? I hope he gets his first win tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Lets go Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 No he had about a dozen starts in Tampa in 2008 prior to tonights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is a head scratcher to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joonas #6 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 No he had about a dozen starts in Tampa in 2008 prior to tonights. Ahh, you're right. Just checked his stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Satans Hockey Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Can't be any worse then Hedberg but like LucifersDog said in the other thread, if we can't score it doesn't matter who is in net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmajeski06 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) Kind of a surprising decision to say the least. Might as well give the youngsters a shot this year. It is time to start preparing for a post-Marty world. Sick mask design too!! Edited November 20, 2010 by mmajeski06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 oh good god lol.....hedbergs been sucking so what the hell...lets go mckenna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Congrats to Mike! Cool mask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Lets Go Mc Hammer! (Poor nickname?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlizzardCyclone Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) Here are his NHL Stats with Tampa Bay in the 2008-2009 Season: GP-15 W-4 L-8 T- OT-1 SO-1 GA-46 SA-406 SV%-.887 GAA-3.56 Min-776 and his AHL Stats with Lowell in the 2009-2010 Season: GP-50 W-24 L-17 T-6 OT- SO31 GA-119 SA-1,515 SV%-.921 GAA-2.47 Min-2,891 Possibly an AHL Goalie at best, maybe thats why Tampa Bay dumped him. Question is why did we pick him up then? Edited November 20, 2010 by BlizzardCyclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdeselich88 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is just Jmac doing what he has done all season... giving the non everyday players a chance to start in a first game, or hometown games ( like with the youngers and tao). I think this is just to ease his nerves. who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic26 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 THANK YOU FOR MCKENNA BEING IN NET TONIGHT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Were F**ked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 hedberg is godawful so why not try something else? here's hoping he does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Hedberg is NOT awful! He is good! This is just to change it up, and force the team to work together to create offensive chances, and lock it down on defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam85491 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Saw him play in the pre-season..I think he's a lot better than what most people think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Too bad we're not playing... The Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Funny, I read (and was as guilty of) the same criticisms of Sutter when he first put in a 'career AHL goalie' in Clemmensen over the 'vet' backup Weekes. And like Weekes, Hedberg's just meh other than the one soft goal a game he gives up. He's obviously comfortable with McKenna, why not give it a shot? He'll have to play a game next weekend anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I hope I'm wrong about this, but I can't imagine we'll win against a strong team like the blues with an AHL goalie in net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Got to give McKenna a shot here and get his chance. Hedberg has not been good at all and the Devils really have nothing to lose but another game here by starting McKenna. I hope he does well and one of those goalies that comes out of nowhere and wins games just like Clemmensen did while Brodeur was out with injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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