GDT: Devils @ Ducks 7pm Our Time

[George Binks]

Hopefully no let down against the rags

 

[Hedning]

Great effort after a couple of questionable matches in a row. The checking-line was truly on fire. Although, I thought that Silf already in the St. Louis-match had a good workmanlike game, with nothing to show for it. But this time he also got the reward. Just work and you will eventually be rewarded is the theme then I guess. It's also so vital with secondhand scoring going into the PO. Hopefully this is a sign for good things to come.

I was also impressed with Holzer. He fit in really well with Hamps. Manson had a great game as well. Good for him after a couple of not so good. And congrats to Ritchie for his first goal! Plenty of stuff to take home for them after this match.

Although, New Jersey looked a bit sluggish, seemed that there was no gas left in the tank for them. For instance, Larsson was really weak in front of his keeper - But nevertheless a really good game from our guys. That's the main thing. Keep it rolling now, two more eastern teams coming up during the week.

 

[broman]

Tuomo Ruutu really has lost it over the years. His play on the Kesler goal was an abomination. The year 2004 sure feels like a decade ago. No, wait.

 

[Exit Dose]

Looks like I picked a hell of a game to miss. Glad to see Devo got one, as I'm hoping he finally has found a home. I'm even happier to see Jakob blow up and Ritchie get his first. How was Ritchie's game outside of the goal?

 

[Emerald Duck]

Hopefully the team didn't use up their goal allocation for the week during last night's game

 

[Theridion]

I watched 2/3. Stoner looked out of place. Rust?

 

[Kalv]

Hopefully the team didn't use up their goal allocation for the week during last night's game

Silfverberg scored half of his season quota

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Looks like I picked a hell of a game to miss. Glad to see Devo got one, as I'm hoping he finally has found a home. I'm even happier to see Jakob blow up and Ritchie get his first. How was Ritchie's game outside of the goal?

I liked him with Horcoff moreso than with Nate. He did a better job of effectively forechecking. The fourth line was our best line while the others were still asleep.

 

[TheStuntman]

I've been hamming up Holzer for a while now. Hopefully they get rid of Stoner, dude is awful.

 

[Jack Bauer DAMNIT]

So that's where the scoring from the last 3 games was. Sounds like it was a shutdown line eruption !

 

[Frosted Tips]

Tuomo Ruutu really has lost it over the years. His play on the Kesler goal was an abomination. The year 2004 sure feels like a decade ago. No, wait.

Seriously. I still get the goosebumps just thinking about that goal and how he danced through three Canadians, Scott Niedermayer being one of them in the World Cup. Man, I thought he was going to something special... and now, I still can't believe he was chosen in the Olympic squad two years ago even.

Anyhow, what a feelgood game indeed! Big Ritch with the first goal finally and Silfverberg breaking out with a hat trick, are you kidding me?! Man those two really needed it.

 

[Sean Garrity]

I've been hamming up Holzer for a while now. Hopefully they get rid of Stoner, dude is awful.

Holzer is the perfect #6/7. Plays within his limitations, which allows him to minimize glaring mistakes on his part.

 

[Goose of Reason]

I think I've liked Holzer in every game he's played with us. He knows his limitations and often just makes the simple play which really is all you want from a bottom pairing guy. That slap pass was great, I did a double take when I realized it was him.

Manson had another strong game, what a great find for our scouting staff. Must be one of the most unsung defensemen league wide.

 

[Mr Rogers]

That's cool Silf scored a hatty. Don't think there are too many more of those to come in his career.

 

[Nordic*]

How about throwing something at Dallas to get the second Ritchie brah over here. Then put them with a super-skilled guy like Rocky and they'll destroy the league in a few years. Also, Rakell would never have to fight ever again, having the Ritchie bro's watching over him.

Perron-Getzlaf-Perry

Ritchie-Rocky-Ritchie

RNH-Kesler-Silfverberg

Cogliano-Thompson-Noesen


Best forward lineup evah.

 

[Papaspud]

The other Ritchie just scored his 1st of the year against the kings.





EDIT: Never mind. After further review, Ritchie hit Doughy's stick...and Doughy smacked it into his net for an "own" goal.

 

[bumperkisser]

How about throwing something at Dallas to get the second Ritchie brah over here. Then put them with a super-skilled guy like Rocky and they'll destroy the league in a few years. Also, Rakell would never have to fight ever again, having the Ritchie bro's watching over him.

Perron-Getzlaf-Perry

Ritchie-Rocky-Ritchie

RNH-Kesler-Silfverberg

Cogliano-Thompson-Noesen


Best forward lineup evah.

how exactly are we pulling off those trades lol

 

[Goose of Reason]

How about throwing something at Dallas to get the second Ritchie brah over here. Then put them with a super-skilled guy like Rocky and they'll destroy the league in a few years. Also, Rakell would never have to fight ever again, having the Ritchie bro's watching over him.

Perron-Getzlaf-Perry

Ritchie-Rocky-Ritchie

RNH-Kesler-Silfverberg

Cogliano-Thompson-Noesen


Best forward lineup evah.

I like it, but I'd change up the fourth line a bit

Perron-Getzlaf-Perry
Ritchie-Rocky-Ritchie
RNH-Kesler-Silfverberg
Benn-McDavid-Kane

Call me an optimist, but I think Bob has a few tricks up his sleeve this offseason.

 

[Ducks Nation*]

I like it, but I'd change up the fourth line a bit

Perron-Getzlaf-Perry
Ritchie-Rocky-Ritchie
RNH-Kesler-Silfverberg
Benn-McDavid-Kane

Call me an optimist, but I think Bob has a few tricks up his sleeve this offseason.

Screw that, just trade Ricky for Eichel and we have our #2C penciled in