GDT: Dallas Stars (16-8-5) @ New Jersey Devils (21-5-2), 7 PM, MSG, BSSW

[DerekDevils30]

Trying not to get too concerned about the team big picture, but this is a really tough spot. Second half of a back-to-back while the team is already seemingly in a rut, against a bigger heavier team who is just as offensively skilled as us coming off their own loss. Oh and Deboer...and we never seem to beat our old coaches.

Under different circumstances I would shrug away a loss given all these factors, but the issue is that it would be three in a row. Who knows if that causes a spiral.

Really hoping the coaching staff is on the ball with making the necessary tweaks and the boys can tough out a victory to avoid any further negative energy ( and continue proving they are the real deal).

Stars are SLOW. And it’s 3 in 4 for them. More travel for them too. We can skate them into the ground but need to clean up the breakdowns on the rush.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Trying not to get too concerned about the team big picture, but this is a really tough spot. Second half of a back-to-back while the team is already seemingly in a rut, against a bigger heavier team who is just as offensively skilled as us coming off their own loss. Oh and Deboer...and we never seem to beat our old coaches.

Under different circumstances I would shrug away a loss given all these factors, but the issue is that it would be three in a row. Who knows if that causes a spiral.

Really hoping the coaching staff is on the ball with making the necessary tweaks and the boys can tough out a victory to avoid any further negative energy ( and continue proving they are the real deal).

I sure hope there are some tweaks for tonight. I too trying not too much into it as the big picture since the big picture is still good.

But with you on this.. Feels like a trap...

 

[guitarguyvic]

Stars are SLOW. And it’s 3 in 4 for them. More travel for them too. We can skate them into the ground but need to clean up the breakdowns on the rush.

I'm not so sure the Stars are all that slow this year. This isn't the same team you might recall from seasons past.

 

[HBK27]

If Ruff were ever going to make some changes to the lineup, this would seem to be the game. 2nd game of a back-to-back with the team in a rut. Feels like we might see Johnsson and/or Bahl in the lineup tonight, along with Schmid.

 

[Nubmer6]

Incoming Haula hat trick.

(I just HAVE to say it till it's true).

 

[Azathoth]

Hopefully they aren't too tired after playing basically 3 lines last night.

 

[HBK27]

Dallas is also in their 3rd city in 4 nights and also on the 2nd night of a back-to-back, so there should be no excuses.

Heiskanen plays a ton of minutes. Between 26:50-30:05 over the past 5 games and averaging 25:31 for the season.

Hamilton is our highest skater at 21:49 ATOI for the season.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

 

[HBK27]

Clearly Ruff read my post...

If Ruff were ever going to make some changes to the lineup, this would seem to be the game. 2nd game of a back-to-back with the team in a rut. Feels like we might see Johnsson and/or Bahl in the lineup tonight, along with Schmid.

 

[MartyOwns]

you guys can do whatever you want, but to me, this is a wedding crashers thread now.

LGD

 

[guitarguyvic]

Snagged a lower bowl ticket for $34. Let’s go…don’t disappoint me Devs. We got higher standards now! Lol

 

[Guttersniped]

Hopefully they aren't too tired after playing basically 3 lines last night.

We’ve played 3 games in 9 days and they had to commute back from Manhattan last night on a bus.

They have no reason to be tired.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Like I said yesterday, they need to do something to get that 4th line going. Not even going honestly, but so it isn't a complete liability out there and they can roll 4 lines.

Shortening the bench in the last minutes of the game is no problem but they can't be doing it from the 2nd onwards. Not with how this team wants to play. Get Holtz out of there and put in Johnsson or something. Anything.

 

[theoptimist]

LETS GO DEVILS

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I wouldn’t break up Jack and Mercer with the groove they’re in, but Johnsson-Mercer-Bratt was magic together. Don’t think they’ll do it though.

 

[Guttersniped]

@Devs3cups did this GDT? Oh no…









Oh well

 

[TBF1972]

THEREFORE, I LEAVE YOU WITH THIS SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE GIF:

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one single gif?

i hope the team gives a better effort tonight.

 

[glenwo2]

Give me a win so I can be happy.

 

[MasterofGrond]

We got this

 

[Basement Cat]

Back at the Rock for the first time since the Anaheim game. Can't wait!

 

[glenwo2]

I heard that Wedgewood may get the start for Dallas.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I'm interested in what the lineup looks like. Sounds like some changes are coming.

 

[Devs3cups]

I heard that Wedgewood may get the start for Dallas.

Highly possible. Oettinger got the start last night.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I'm interested in what the lineup looks like. Sounds like some changes are coming.

I would like this move. Sharangovich is getting boned this year with lineup decisions. Not exactly the worst thing for Fitz in his upcoming contract negotiations though.

 

[Cheddabombs]

We need Geertsen