GDT: Your New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: The Final Goodbye

Cheddabombs

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And so ends another season for the New Jersey Devils, what a way to finish off the year! Let's first reminisce the good old days and pay tribute to one of the best Devils of all time in what might be his last game.

Patrik Elias

The name alone holds so much weight, but what he has done for this organization goes beyond words.

From goals









To assists









To everything in between

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We thank you Patrik, for your many years dedicated to our beloved team. This goodbye may be premature, but the message stands.



And in the house tonight, the man who built the Devils into the franchise it is today. Mr. Lou Lamoriello


This man single-handily brought the Devils to relevancy. He shaped a winning team year in and year out. A true mastermind of the game.





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But while tonight's game may mark the end of an era, it also marks the beginning of another. In a strange twist of fate there will be three, potentially key, players making their debuts tonight!


The polarizing Pavel Zacha, the man many hope will be a cornerstone in bringing the Devils back to glory





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The freight train that is Miles Wood, a force to be reckoned with on the forecheck Miles Wood's speed and aggresiveness knows no bounds




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And last but certainly not least, The Sheriff. Steven Santini has long be touted for his defensive prowess and well regarded mean streak.




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This is only a sneak peak as to what the future of this team, and these players, hold. Enjoy it folks!


Tonight would not be complete if we did not also bid farewell (hopefully) to the players that will not be missed

A beauty inside in the locker-room, Stephen Gionta leaves a lot to be desired on the ice. Thank you for your work but it is time to move on



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Ruutu. Lol. Bye


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Toots, love the guy but the player has seen better days. The tribe has spoken, goodbye


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Though not on the team long, Warsofsky has made it quite clear what needs to be done.


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It was a tumultous season, there were ups and there were downs. And while we finish the year outside the playoffs yet again, I can't help but feel a sense of belief for this team moving forward. The future is bright my friends, embrace it. Goodbye New Jersey Devils 2015-2016, it's been a blast!


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Let's Go Devils!!
 

Cheddabombs

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it's not definite it's his last season though!

Yup, it might be a premature goodbye but just in case :)

Also just a side note that I wasn't old enough, or a Devils fan at the time, to remember any big moments from Elias' hay day. Otherwise I would've posted those instead, but feel free to share them here!
 

NJDevs26

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I'm torn on Patty, part of me wants it to be his last game because I don't want to see it end next year on IR, on the road or in another uniform. But I'm still not ready to say goodbye.
 

SeidoN

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tonight, people will begin to see why I got frustrated when Santini was considered a throw-in on trade board proposals. dude is legit

I dont think I can watch this game live though, got work at 6am. ill definitely watch it after work tomorrow though
 

ForeverJerseyGirl

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Perfect GDT. I look forward to paying tribute to Patty (and Lou, too), and seeing Zacha, Santini, and Wood will be exciting.

For those of you who are attending tonight's game, what time are you thinking of getting there? (Not trying to be creepy, promise, just trying to gauge a good arrival time.)
 

Blender

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Can't wait to see Zacha tonight. Is Santini playing as well?

Let's beat the Laughs, since they seem to be cheering for losses these days.
 

SeidoN

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Leafs lol. that whole org and their fans are pathetic. talk about embracing a tank

cant wait to see EDM 2.0, as TML stockpile top picks and accomplish nothing
 

SeidoN

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I just wish Lou wasn't a part of that mess. Whenever possible, I try to forget he's there.

im pretty sure hes just a mouthpiece for Shanahan at this point

I really hope we pound them into the dirt tonight but they want that soooo....

just hoping for a good showing from the newbies :)
 

Better Call Sal

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Wow I can't believe it's been 5 years since that

6 :cry: that was in 2010.

A lot of interesting stories going on in tonight's game, I'm looking forward to seeing what these guys can do! Nice to see some intrigue here, props to the management and coaching staff for all they've done.

It hasn't been an easy season but I did not expect them to be as competitive as they were in the beginning. You can't say anything more than this season being a success. Already looking forward to next to see where the youth movement continues to go from here.

But I sincerely hope, for selfish reasons I'm sure, that Patty is here next year. He deserves a full swan song season. But if it's indeed his last game, I truly hope him and Zacha make a worthwhile memory tonight.

LGD, always!
 

ForeverJerseyGirl

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im pretty sure hes just a mouthpiece for Shanahan at this point

I really hope we pound them into the dirt tonight but they want that soooo....

just hoping for a good showing from the newbies :)

Yeah, I don't think Lou's got much clout in Toronto. Just a sad end for him up there. Wish he had just retired rather than taint his legacy by going there.

I also am hoping that the fresh faces do well. Go Devils!
 

Satans Hockey

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No question that this season had exceeded my expectations but the past few weeks have been some really brutal hockey to watch and I'm glad it's over after tonight. I've really felt like I've been wasting my time and money at points during these past 4 seasons so it was really fun for most of this season to actually feel like this team was fun to watch and actually had a shot (even though it was a far out shot) of actually making the playoffs.

I also thought the crowds were pretty solid all year so I think the front office is finally doing something right on that end.

I hope the crowd goes crazy every time Elias has the puck just in case this is actually his last game. I wouldn't mind seeing him back for a reasonable 1 year deal.
 

SeidoN

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called work and told them to shove their 6am start. 2pm sounds much better :)

really didnt wanna miss this game :D
 

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