GDT: #1 - The New Jersey Devils v.s. Winnipeg Jets in Miracle at the Rock

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

After a long off-season, it’s Opening Night at 7 pm. on October 9th live at the Rock or semi-live on MSG+2. It’s a miracle, so let’s celebrate!

Before his New Jersey Devils take on the Winnipeg Jets, Hynes will channel his inner Herb and remind the locker room to work hard because:

Then the Swedish Beast will awaken in Adam Larsson:

and Hynes will say:

Cory Schneider will make incredible save after incredible save:

and Hynes will say:

Rico will laugh in the face of his enemies:

Because Hynes told him:

Palmieri won’t get confused and do this to Cory again:

Or else Hynes will yet at him:

From above, Patty will smile and cheer them on:

Because tonight:

New Jersey Devils Lineup:

Mike Cammalleri-Travis Zajac-Lee Stempniak
Adam Henrique-Jacob Josefson-Kyle Palmieri
Reid Boucher-Sergey Kalinin-Jiri Tlusty
Tuomo Ruutu-Stephen Gionta-Jordin Tootoo


Andy Greene-Adam Larsson
Jon Merrill-John Moore
David Schlemko-Damon Severson

Starting Goaltender: Cory Schneider
Backup: Keith Kinkaid

Winnipeg Jets Lineup:

Andrew Ladd-Bryan Little-Blake Wheeler
Mathieu Perreault-Mark Scheifele-Nikolaj Ehlers
Alexander Burmistrov-Adam Lowry-Drew Stafford
Chris Thorburn-Andrew Copp-Nicolas Petan

Ben Chiarot-Dustin Byfuglien
Tobias Endstrom-Tyler Myers
Mark Stuart-Jacob Trouba

Starting Goaltender: Michael Hutchinson
Backup: Ondrej Pavelec

The Devils, knowing it is them against the world and nobody is predicting them to win, are ready to be team Miracle and are excited to start the season:



Remember, boys:

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[Zippy316]

This is great

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

This is great

Thanks. It's my first real GDT, so I was hoping it would turn out all right.

 

[mtnet]

Well Done!

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Well Done!

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

Happy Stempniak is getting lots of ice time with you guys, he was key in our playoff push last season imo.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Happy Stempniak is getting lots of ice time with you guys, he was key in our playoff push last season imo.

Nice of you to drop by. Stempniak played well for us in the pre-season, so he's being rewarded with an opportunity to play in what passes for the Devils' top six. The good thing about the Devils is we are so starved for forward talent that it does provide an opportunity for forwards who might not get a significant amount of ice time somewhere else to get that here.

 

[Deleted member 28548]

Jets really throttled the Bruins earlier tonight in front of all their fans. Should be interesting to see if the Devils can keep their offense in check after Winnipeg had (2), three goals scored in a period offensive outbursts. For us out of market Devils fans, we're going to be hearing an awful lot about Hynes being the youngest coach in the league over the course of the next few weeks when forced to watch the opposing teams feed. I'm sure Hynes will be sick and tired of having to address his age so often, early in the season.

 

[Bleedred]

Jets really throttled the Bruins earlier tonight in front of all their fans. Should be interesting to see if the Devils can keep their offense in check after Winnipeg had (2), three goals scored in a period offensive outbursts. For us out of market Devils fans, we're going to be hearing an awful lot about Hynes being the youngest coach in the league over the course of the next few weeks when forced to watch the opposing teams feed. I'm sure Hynes will be sick and tired of having to address his age so often, early in the season.

I'd hope the media doesn't make a big deal out of it, because while Hynes is the youngest coach in the league, it's not like he's nearly the youngest ever.

Paul Maurice must have been 27 or 28 years old when he started coaching the Whalers 20 years ago. Oddly enough, he's coaching our opponent tomorrow night. I wonder if their media will ask him about his opinions on that, since he was a VERY young coach and possibly the youngest ever?

I remember Mike Yeo being 36 or 37 when he first got hired by the Wild a few years ago. He's probably the second youngest after Hynes now.

At least we know if it gets to a shootout, we have them where we want them. I don't even remember the last time we beat this frickin team without a shootout. Probably back in 11-12? Had to be. We had our last shootout win and first shootout win against them on both ends of the long shootout winless drought.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Love the GDT!

I'll only point out that it looks like the lines have changed since the end of training camp. TG had 'em up in this post:http://fireandice.northjersey.com/f...y-schneider-missing-devils-practice-1.1427031

Forwards:
Mike Cammalleri-Travis Zajac-Kyle Palmieri;
Adam Henrique-Jacob Josefson-Lee Stempniak;
Jiri Tlusty-Sergey Kalinin-Jordin Tootoo;
Reid Boucher-Stephen Gionta-Tuomo Ruutu; Stefan Matteau.

Defensemen: Andy Greene-Adam Larsson, Jon Merrill-John Moore, David Schlemko-Damon Severson; Eric Gelinas.

Not exactly the 3rd and 4th lines I would've imagined, I guess we'll see today whether Hynes was just mixing stuff up or actually settling with those lines.

 

[Bleedred]

Love the GDT!

I'll only point out that it looks like the lines have changed since the end of training camp. TG had 'em up in this post:http://fireandice.northjersey.com/f...y-schneider-missing-devils-practice-1.1427031



Not exactly the 3rd and 4th lines I would've imagined, I guess we'll see today whether Hynes was just mixing stuff up or actually settling with those lines.

I thought he switched them yesterday? I remember Boucher being up on the 3rd line and Tootoo being back on the 4th? Maybe not? I thought the lines you posted were from Wednesday?

And I do LOVE the GDT you did FJG! I just now got a chance to actually look at it, after just commenting in my first post in here earlier! Win and we'll get a part two!

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Huh. Must've missed that post entirely. I shouldn't be posting this late.

Mike Cammalleri-Travis Zajac-Lee Stempniak; Adam Henrique-Jacob Josefson-Kyle Palmieri; Reid Boucher-Sergey Kalinin-Jiri Tlusty; Tuomo Ruutu-Stephen Gionta-Jordin Tootoo; Brian O'Neill, Stefan Matteau.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Great GDT, I approve because my style is similar.

HOCKEY!!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!!

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Great GDT - very creative and funny! G'luck tonight.

 

[ScottyK]

Win.

 

[Ben Matlock]

Win.

This.

Nice GDT. Especially clappy Patty.

 

[Iceman]

Question from an outsider... what has Devils' 3on3 looked like? What players have been tried together?

 

[njdevil26]

Question from an outsider... what has Devils' 3on3 looked like? What players have been tried together?

I believe they went 3-0. Not sure on the players...

 

[Brooklyndevil]

First game, yea. Also a very interesting one. The Jets are big, quick and tough. I couldn't say if the Devils win tonight, however, I believe it will come down to our defense and how they handle the fore-check. Go Devs

 

[Jersey Man]

Devils are debuting new helmet decals for both home and away.

 

[OmNomNom]

Devils are debuting new helmet decals for both home and away.

there's... so much "color" (red)... it's weird not seeing it just say "DEVILS"

 

[Devils Dominion]

Nice job FJG

I'm excited for live Devils hockey tonight.

Go get em New Jersey!

 

[Devils Dominion]

Devils are debuting new helmet decals for both home and away.

Interesting, I think I like the change but can't tell until watching the games.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Small complaint so early in the season, but could we not get a Drill team from Newark or the surrounding communities instead of one from West Philly?

The Devils pre-game show, starting at 7 p.m., will include an all-new 3D program featuring a live performance by The West Powelton Steppers Drill Team and Drum Line and the New Jersey Symphony String Quartet. The new 3D program will underscore the New Era of Devils Hockey following an offseason of dramatic changes to the team.

 

[Brick City]

Thanks. It's my first real GDT, so I was hoping it would turn out all right.

Nicely done, hopefully the home team delivers tonight so we can see more of your work.