GDT: Your New Jersey Devils vs. Them (Hudson River Rivalry, 7 pm)

[RyGuy]

Beating the rags is the equivalent of cuddling with a pretty woman at a beach during sunset. Feels that good.

One time I took a chick down the shore and she stepped on glass and cut her foot open. Are you telling me it can get even better than that?

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Pros:
Top pair was incredible. Dougie played a mostly clean game and Siegenthaler was a monster on denials.

I liked all four lines mostly. Idc if NJ is fully healthy, Boqvist should not come out of the lineup. He gives that line an elite straight line skater. Speaking of which, they really need to re-sign Tatar. He is an absolute freak on the forecheck and seems very well liked.

VV was obviously very solid and made the stops he should have. I still think he looked a little unsure on some plays, but overall he’s getting his groove back.

Bahl - read the Bo blurb. If I see Smith again this season, I will lose it. Only way I’d be ok with him sitting is if it’s a Luke Hail Mary play down 2-0 or 3-1.

Cons:

Would’ve liked to see them pop in another goal or two. Igor was incredible and we’ve actually played him pretty well. Finishing has been an issue for 5 or 6 weeks but they’ll create enough looks where I don’t think it’ll matter.

The crowd being half-half was bad. I get STH want to make money back but I really hope it’s at least 65-35 come playoff time. Team really deserves a legit favorable crowd.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Pros:
Top pair was incredible. Dougie played a mostly clean game and Siegenthaler was a monster on denials.

I liked all four lines mostly. Idc if NJ is fully healthy, Boqvist should not come out of the lineup. He gives that line an elite straight line skater. Speaking of which, they really need to re-sign Tatar. He is an absolute freak on the forecheck and seems very well liked.

VV was obviously very solid and made the stops he should have. I still think he looked a little unsure on some plays, but overall he’s getting his groove back.

Bahl - read the Bo blurb. If I see Smith again this season, I will lose it. Only way I’d be ok with him sitting is if it’s a Luke Hail Mary play down 2-0 or 3-1.

Cons:

Would’ve liked to see them pop in another goal or two. Igor was incredible and we’ve actually played him pretty well. Finishing has been an issue for 5 or 6 weeks but they’ll create enough looks where I don’t think it’ll matter.

The crowd being half-half was bad. I get STH want to make money back but I really hope it’s at least 65-35 come playoff time. Team really deserves a legit favorable crowd.

I thought from the arena standpoint we had a lot more than 50%, more like 65% or more. A lot better than last season, lol. It looked worse when they all stood up for the goal, but it wasn't half.

Of course, i grabbed that percentage out of thin air, but based on feels, but it didn't seem like it was an even split. Weret here a lot of Rag fans? A lot, but not 50/50....

Those prices (Resale) were outrageous yesterday, so a lot of people must have sold and made quite a bit. 400$ can go quite a bit to your next season's investment, but yeah, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to see your rivals fizzle out of arena grumpy..

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Also, the notion that NJ will tire out in a 7 game series is seriously stupid. Anyone who has ever played a sport knows defending is much more taxing on the body. Whether it be hockey, soccer, football, or basketball. You don't want to be the one constantly on the back foot.

If the Devils do indeed play NYR, I think they should be clear favorites (something like 60% to win the series). Igor can obviously steal a series and they have talent, but based on the 75 games this season and head to head matchups, NJ is clearly a better team.

I thought from the arena standpoint we had a lot more than 50%, more like 65% or more. A lot better than last season, lol. It looked worse when they all stood up for the goal, but it wasn't half.

Of course, i grabbed that percentage out of thin air, but based on feels, but it didn't seem like it was an even split. Weret here a lot of Rag fans? A lot, but not 50/50....

Those prices (Resale) were outrageous yesterday, so a lot of people must have sold and made quite a bit. 400$ can go quite a bit to your next season's investment, but yeah, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to see your rivals fizzle out of arena grumpy..

I'm not sure. To me, a lot of areas in the lower bowl was definitely more populated by Rangers fans. I was upper deck and I thought it was 50-50 up there.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I thought from the arena standpoint we had a lot more than 50%, more like 65% or more. A lot better than last season, lol. It looked worse when they all stood up for the goal, but it wasn't half.

Of course, i grabbed that percentage out of thin air, but based on feels, but it didn't seem like it was an even split. Weret here a lot of Rag fans? A lot, but not 50/50....

Those prices (Resale) were outrageous yesterday, so a lot of people must have sold and made quite a bit. 400$ can go quite a bit to your next season's investment, but yeah, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to see your rivals fizzle out of arena grumpy..

I'm preparing to get hosed badly with prices for the first round

 

[RyGuy]

With apologies to Akira it's official, we have the greatest Swiss three-piece since Celtic Frost.

Excellent reference. 10/10.

 

[Whaddagoal]

I'm preparing to get hosed badly with prices for the first round

If we play WC1 it maybe a bit cheaper, except the Isles are there too, and their fans get really annoying in our building as well.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Also, the notion that NJ will tire out in a 7 game series is seriously stupid. Anyone who has ever played a sport knows defending is much more taxing on the body. Whether it be hockey, soccer, football, or basketball. You don't want to be the one constantly on the back foot.

If the Devils do indeed play NYR, I think they should be clear favorites (something like 60% to win the series). Igor can obviously steal a series and they have talent, but based on the 75 games this season and head to head matchups, NJ is clearly a better team.


I'm not sure. To me, a lot of areas in the lower bowl was definitely more populated by Rangers fans. I was upper deck and I thought it was 50-50 up there.

Its possible, surely, just was my opinion on it. Lower bowl had a lot for sure, there was some Rag fans in a guys seat I know is STH across the aisle, he either was sitting somewhere else, or sold.

I think come playoffs it will be a different anyway. If you are a STH holder, you're basically giving up your seats to miss the key moments of the season, so I figure most will be going

 

[New Jersey]

I thought from the arena standpoint we had a lot more than 50%, more like 65% or more. A lot better than last season, lol. It looked worse when they all stood up for the goal, but it wasn't half.

Of course, i grabbed that percentage out of thin air, but based on feels, but it didn't seem like it was an even split. Weret here a lot of Rag fans? A lot, but not 50/50....

Those prices (Resale) were outrageous yesterday, so a lot of people must have sold and made quite a bit. 400$ can go quite a bit to your next season's investment, but yeah, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to see your rivals fizzle out of arena grumpy..

It could always be worse.

Imagine being a Sabres or Senators fan when the Leafs come to town.

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Pros:
Top pair was incredible. Dougie played a mostly clean game and Siegenthaler was a monster on denials.

I liked all four lines mostly. Idc if NJ is fully healthy, Boqvist should not come out of the lineup. He gives that line an elite straight line skater. Speaking of which, they really need to re-sign Tatar. He is an absolute freak on the forecheck and seems very well liked.

VV was obviously very solid and made the stops he should have. I still think he looked a little unsure on some plays, but overall he’s getting his groove back.

Bahl - read the Bo blurb. If I see Smith again this season, I will lose it. Only way I’d be ok with him sitting is if it’s a Luke Hail Mary play down 2-0 or 3-1.

Cons:

Would’ve liked to see them pop in another goal or two. Igor was incredible and we’ve actually played him pretty well. Finishing has been an issue for 5 or 6 weeks but they’ll create enough looks where I don’t think it’ll matter.

The crowd being half-half was bad. I get STH want to make money back but I really hope it’s at least 65-35 come playoff time. Team really deserves a legit favorable crowd.

One of my favorite memories of this season (so far) were the "Let's go Devils" chants at MSG. Never thought I hear that.

 

[New Jersey]

One of my favorite memories of this season (so far) were the "Let's go Devils" chants at MSG. Never thought I hear that.

Wait, Devils fans are capable of buying tickets to other venues, too?

Big if true!

 

[Whaddagoal]

It could always be worse.

Imagine being a Sabres or Senators fan when the Leafs come to town.

Leaf's had a surprising number of fans in that Thanksgiving game (riot - chickentender/beer on ice)

 

[New Jersey]

Leaf's had a surprising number of fans in that Thanksgiving game (riot - chickentender/beer on ice)

The Leafs always travel well and we’re six hours from Canadia [no sic].

Honestly, I’m surprised they don’t regularly show up in greater numbers than they do. I feel like we get a lot more Habs fans.

 

[Eggtimer]

It’s rather funny reading Rags fans talk down the loss . “No big deal , they know they can beat the Devils easily because we still have another couple of gears . It was just another game and it doesn’t count for anything “
” I think the loss is good. It shows them that they have to play hard to beat the Devils. We almost won with our B level game. Devils got tired as the game went on . No way they can skate like that for am entire game , let alone a playoffs series . Rangers in 5.”

Ya sure. Chance to tie us in the standings , gain momentum and confidence , get home ice advantage …. Ya it wasnt important to the Rangers at all… just another game…bullshit.

 

[Guttersniped]

Pros:
Top pair was incredible. Dougie played a mostly clean game and Siegenthaler was a monster on denials.

I liked all four lines mostly. Idc if NJ is fully healthy, Boqvist should not come out of the lineup. He gives that line an elite straight line skater. Speaking of which, they really need to re-sign Tatar. He is an absolute freak on the forecheck and seems very well liked.

VV was obviously very solid and made the stops he should have. I still think he looked a little unsure on some plays, but overall he’s getting his groove back.

Bahl - read the Bo blurb. If I see Smith again this season, I will lose it. Only way I’d be ok with him sitting is if it’s a Luke Hail Mary play down 2-0 or 3-1.

Cons:

Would’ve liked to see them pop in another goal or two. Igor was incredible and we’ve actually played him pretty well. Finishing has been an issue for 5 or 6 weeks but they’ll create enough looks where I don’t think it’ll matter.

The crowd being half-half was bad. I get STH want to make money back but I really hope it’s at least 65-35 come playoff time. Team really deserves a legit favorable crowd.

Its possible, surely, just was my opinion on it. Lower bowl had a lot for sure, there was some Rag fans in a guys seat I know is STH across the aisle, he either was sitting somewhere else, or sold.

I think come playoffs it will be a different anyway. If you are a STH holder, you're basically giving up your seats to miss the key moments of the season, so I figure most will be going

STH won’t sell their own tickets but were allowed to buy a limited number of extra playoff tickets which they will for sure flip. (Don’t remember the exact offer/rules because we didn’t get any.)

 

[glenwo2]

Leaf's had a surprising number of fans in that Thanksgiving game (riot - chickentender/beer on ice)

Haula's favorite game of the season.

He got free food.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Wait, Devils fans are capable of buying tickets to other venues, too?

Big if true!

That dump is too expensive.

 

[Whaddagoal]

STH won’t sell their own tickets but were allowed to buy a limited number of extra playoff tickets which they will for sure flip. (Don’t remember the exact offer/rules because we didn’t get any.)

Yeah, i figure that - i sure as hell am not selling, either.

(unless some reason medical or crazy reason i can't make it).

But even so, I know some friends who'd go anyway without a second thought so that is kinda out of picture.

Those extra tickets were good deal in theory, but you need to know someone who will put up that kind of investment if the team goes all the way, cause its all rounds or nothing. The cost of the whole thing if the NJD goes far roundwise + max home games in a series is kinda eye-opening!

 

[New Jersey]

That dump is too expensive.

one time i paid $110 day of game for the f***ing blue seats and it was a “great deal” lol

haven’t been for hockey since, only wrestling (G1 Supercard in 2019 ruled) and Big East basketball (I like going there to cheer for Seton Hall, that’s about it)

being that I always sat in the unobstructed end, I preferred f***ing Barclays for a Devils road game. At least the venue itself (removing lack of hockey sightlines from the equation) was/is actually nice and modern.

 

[New Jersey]

silly peasants, the Garden wasn’t renovated

It was t r a n s f o r m e d.

 

[Devs3cups]

Oh the copium on the Rangers board is just so incredible. Their fans were nothing but fired up going into the game about marking their territory and tying us.

Now?

“Oh it’s meaningless. The Rangers are just conserving their energy for the games that really matter.”

And it just goes on and on. I want them more than I’ve ever wanted them. I’ll take the division crown of course but my god I want to beat them.

At the end of the day, it's all for the shits and giggles lol. Glad to have so much passion back in this rivalry.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

It's the cardinal sin for the color commentator. Never interrupt or preempt the PBP guy on a scoring call.

I suspect it's what finally got Chico put out to pasture. Dano has been doing it a lot, but Spaulding is pretty good at recovering from it.

Think what got Chico "put out to pasture" is he's 74-years-old and not committed to doing a full season of games; living in Minnesota instead of New Jersey.