GDT: Your New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7 PM, MSG+ 2
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GameSeven
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Hope it is Blackwood v Hart.
Want some bragging rights, our young goalie is better than your young goalie.
Something that will make me want to watch.
Want some bragging rights, our young goalie is better than your young goalie.
Something that will make me want to watch.
Darkauron
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Tonight let’s be like the Kardashian’s and root for the Blackwood
MartyOwns
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trying to decide if i’m going to watch the game like
LGD
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We are the Ones........who might boo Taylor Hall all night.
tr83
Nope, still embarassed
As if the season couldn't get off to a worse start, if fans start booing Hall tonight that would be mighty embarrassing to the franchise and could drive away the team's star player.
I was on the fence about him re-signing but to me it's pretty clear he's not going to now with how the start of this season has gone and combined with his words about the fans. We suck with or without him anyway so I don't even care at the moment.
johnny pierogi
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Better Call Sal
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For the record on the whole Hall/fans booing story. Yes, Hall didn't need to say that and should be more cognizant of what the fans are booing about. That said, it's been way overblown and the complete 180 some people have done on their feelings towards Hall because of that is just silly.
I'm not like most fans. I don't boo our team because I don't think it provides a benefit. I don't shit on our own players unless it's completely deserved because they're our guys. I try and rationalize with these guys because they're also human, which is why I made peace long ago that Hall may stay or may go and understand why he would choose the latter.
At the end of the day, hockey is an escape and the Devils are my team above the rest. The minute this becomes too serious, I try and take a step back because it shouldn't be. It's too easy to get frustrated with the results and pile on, when at the end of the day, these guys are human even if they're professionals. Just because they're professionals doesn't mean they're incapable of getting mentally shot. Just like anyone else in any other line of work, things can start to pile on and you feel like you can't come out of it.
So, take a step back on things. Try and support the guys to turn it around. There is a talented team here. There are pieces in place. I'll still be on the attempt to be optimistic train, even if I'm all alone.
LGD
I'm not like most fans. I don't boo our team because I don't think it provides a benefit. I don't shit on our own players unless it's completely deserved because they're our guys. I try and rationalize with these guys because they're also human, which is why I made peace long ago that Hall may stay or may go and understand why he would choose the latter.
At the end of the day, hockey is an escape and the Devils are my team above the rest. The minute this becomes too serious, I try and take a step back because it shouldn't be. It's too easy to get frustrated with the results and pile on, when at the end of the day, these guys are human even if they're professionals. Just because they're professionals doesn't mean they're incapable of getting mentally shot. Just like anyone else in any other line of work, things can start to pile on and you feel like you can't come out of it.
So, take a step back on things. Try and support the guys to turn it around. There is a talented team here. There are pieces in place. I'll still be on the attempt to be optimistic train, even if I'm all alone.
LGD
ChicksDigTheTrap
No quick fixes, no cutting corners and no cheating
Hart is starting tonight. I am actually expecting a good game. IMO both teams will play hard tonight for their young goalies because both teams know their veteran goalie is not the answer. Blackwood has won 2 out of his 3 - I am expecting 3 out of 4 after tonight
johnny pierogi
15 MINUTES OF FAYNE
Very well said.
I understand the fans' frustration with how this season is going and sure Hall is fairly frustrated himself with the team's performance and his performance as well. Listening to the actual quote, I don't think he's taking a shot at NJ's fanbase, but just stating a fact - when you're at home getting booed by your own fans, it's a tougher environment. The team could've used some support and energy from the fanbase at that point in a tie game. He also said he understands being booed at the end of a game after a loss.
Anyway, absolutely agree with not taking this stuff all too seriously. Unfortunately, the level of frustration online across platforms with this fanbase is reaching toxic levels. I was frustrated after the other night, but I'm excited for tonight's game - hopefully the team gets off to a good start to get the crowd into it and it doesn't get ugly. As disappointing as the past 2 losses have been, the Devils were the better team in both games generating most of the shots and chances. Bad goaltending and some unlucky bounces did the team in - hopefully Blackwood can provide adequate goaltending tonight to get this team back on the right track.
HischierSeDgewOrk
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I just want to tune in to see the crowd reaction when Hall touches the puck.
Whoever is in attendance, please don't boo the team. We don't need them to feel the pressure!
Don't hurt their feelings, they don't get paid millions of $ for them to get their feelings hurt with boos!
kthxbai
Don't hurt their feelings, they don't get paid millions of $ for them to get their feelings hurt with boos!
kthxbai
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(pacmanghost x) sad again
If they play well and score goals, I will cheer.
If they play like dog shit and concede goals, I will boo.
It's that simple!
If they play like dog shit and concede goals, I will boo.
It's that simple!
Better Call Sal
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Not only is this a stupid strategy that will chase Hall out the door, but it sends a horrible message to players around the league and even guys like Hughes. Why would any player want to go to a team where the fans boo their star player? If anything, the fans should come out and support their team tonight and give them the push they need to get this on track. No reason to act like a bunch of butt hurt teenagers.
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