GDT: That Ain't The Friggin' Christmas Star Gris: Stars @ Devils, 7 PM, MSG+

[Sir Fenwick Corsi]

BIG assist to him for starting Cory tonight.

I'd say he looks back to normal. He's had a fantastic season so far, and the team is actually scoring some goals for him, unlike prior seasons.

Agreed. Never understand the criticism of him. He’s been fantastic. Facing a lot of shots and quality looks all season long. Let him loose.

 

[Alex NJD]

One little thing I've noticed about Zacha since his return to the lineup is that he's been really good in the circle. 73% tonight with some key victories including a couple vs Seguin. Every aspect of his game seems to be improving

 

[DerekDevils30]

For some reason after tonight's win I'm even more disappointed with the Montreal loss.

Don't be. They should have won last night too but just didn't capitalize on their chances, especially in the 2nd

3 points out of 4 and 5 out of 6 overall this week is sexy sexy

 

[tr83]

For some reason after tonight's win I'm even more disappointed with the Montreal loss.

Eh, sometimes you can make no mistakes and still lose. They played well, Montreal just got lucky

 

[Blender]

That Coleman - Zajac - Gibbons line has looked incredible. Zajac always does better with an energetic grinder type player on his line, Coleman is a perfect fit in that regard. They should stay together going forward as a bottom six shutdown line for sure. When we're healthy i'd like to see:

Hall - Hischier - Bratt
Johansson - Zacha - Palmieri
Coleman - Zajac - Gibbons
Wood - Boyle - Noesen
Stafford & Hayes as extra(s).

Hopefully Zacha can build on his last couple of performances and establish himself as a viable option at #2C.

Ideally with a healthy lineup we will be able to roll 4 lines fairly evenly and adjust ice times as needed for game situations.

 

[JimEIV]

Zajac always does better with an energetic grinder type player on his line

I think this is becoming one of those false narratives.

 

[DerekDevils30]

One little thing I've noticed about Zacha since his return to the lineup is that he's been really good in the circle. 73% tonight with some key victories including a couple vs Seguin. Every aspect of his game seems to be improving

If he can develop a similar game to that of Zajac, it would be amazing. He's already good defensively and has the potential to be great in time. Hopefully the points start to come as the confidence grows

 

[MadDevil]

For being a bad coach Hynes is really good.

Come on now, they clearly win despite him.

 

[Ripshot 43]

That Coleman - Zajac - Gibbons line has looked incredible. Zajac always does better with an energetic grinder type player on his line, Coleman is a perfect fit in that regard. They should stay together going forward as a bottom six shutdown line for sure. When we're healthy i'd like to see:

Hall - Hischier - Bratt
Johansson - Zacha - Palmieri
Coleman - Zajac - Gibbons
Wood - Boyle - Noesen
Stafford & Hayes as extra(s).

Hopefully Zacha can build on his last couple of performances and establish himself as a viable option at #2C.

I don’t do the “when we are healthy” crap, because it never happens... buuuuut, not matter what they should keep Zajac at that 3C with players like Coleman and Gibbons. That even shocks me as I wanted both wingers to stay on the 4th line to be dominant there but they have shown that they have the makings of a shut down line while the 2 still have speed to not make our bottom 6 feel too slow.

 

[glenwo2]

Not sure exactly what Boyle said but he taunted the **** outta the Stars guys after the goal...I LOVE IT!!!!

One of the best moments of the game.

 

[Devil X]

This team has put up some gutsy efforts this year but the last two nights take the cake as far as I'm concerned. Getting the points we did with the line-up we had is out right amazing. They just kept grinding these teams into the ground and it worked.

Exciting stuff to see with Hall Palms and MoJo coming back.

 

[MadDevil]

The funniest part about that was Zacha trying to calm Boyle down.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Absolutely huge win. To take 3 out of 4 in back to back nights with the injuries we have, I'll take that every damn day.

 

[Ripshot 43]

One little thing I've noticed about Zacha since his return to the lineup is that he's been really good in the circle. 73% tonight with some key victories including a couple vs Seguin. Every aspect of his game seems to be improving

The one coaching change I would make with him is I would tell him that if he has the puck on his stick above the goal line that he is to fire away. And put him on the PP in a one timer set up roll... this kid has a rocket that we never see.

 

[Blender]

These are the kind of games we never won last year.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Bursting with BC Eagle pride

Boyle 2 G, 1 A
Schneids with a hell of a game
Santini G
Gibbons A
Hayes A

I love this team

 

[iMissKovy]

Guys we have to give Hynes some credit... Really. No one has mentioned it yet. He HAS to be a major part of this

 

[Emperoreddy]

How can anyone dislike Boyle?

 

[Ripshot 43]

One of the best moments of the game.

Zajacs expression goes from yay to oh crap Boyle is starting some s*** in 1.5 seconds.

 

[njdevils1982]

yep

i teared up listening to boyles post game talk with matt and chico


but dont step to me in a dark alley…im a madman you dont wanna mess with

 

[Emperoreddy]

Yeah this Zajac line needs to stay together. They are working really well together and bring another element that we were missing early.

 

[JimEIV]

Hynes is not a good coach.

 

[VaxjoDevil]

No coincidence Boyle went from 6 points in 09-10, to 35 points in 10-11.

Ooooh I love this, thanks for sharing. I'm a huge fan of how figure skaters can advance hockey skaters, learned so much from how figure skaters can break down the physics of skating.

 

[Emperoreddy]

yep

i teared up listening to boyles post game talk with matt and chico

He is just awesome.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Hynes is not a good coach.

Fire him and bring back Merrill as a player coach.

 

[glenwo2]

I couldn't stand Boyle for years but I ****ing love this guy. Great player and a great man.

Prior to him joining the Devils(and even for the first few games), I couldn't stand him because I always associated him with the Rags.

But over time(and it helped that he has been playing extremely well), the stench of Rags-Blue along with the Most Overrated Arena has completely vanished and in its place : THE DEVILS!! THE DEVILS!!!