GDT: ECQF Game Two: New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

[Emperoreddy]

Like to get both Bratt and Gibbons in, but not sure who sits.

I doubt they sit Boyle, and Coleman hasn’t inspired any confidense to deserve taking that center spot either.



Future trivia question.

I have to say the team did totally ruin my birthday weekend as I planned things around these games and they didn’t win any of them.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Vatanen's first goal was pretty sweet, nice deke to the backhand.

I saw a distinct kicking motion though

 

[njdevils1982]

and from the files of f*** off!

michiletti couldnt get enough about talking about any of the 5 ex rags in the stoppages early on

he did give some props finally to the devils in the 2nd period….i was somewhat amazed

 

[The 29th Pick]

and from the files of **** off!

michiletti couldnt get enough about talking about any of the 5 ex rags in the stoppages early on

he did give some props finally to the devils in the 2nd period….i was somewhat amazed

I cant stand Joe ...but I thought he gave the Devils plenty of positive views today

 

[glenwo2]

Homer Joe was okay today.

It's only when he's partnered with Sam Rosen that he's unbearable.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Joe was fine. Looking forward to some Cangi energy on Monday though.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Homer Joe was okay today.

It's only when he's partnered with Sam Rosen that he's unbearable.

yeah when he's doing Rag games with Rosen, forget it

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

JT Miller showed more heart the entire Devil team...

It wasn't just mistakes they were beaten up and beaten up badly. They lost nearly every single battle and showed nothing at all.

Seems as though they weren't prepared to be punch in the mouth because when they were, they just folded

You can continue with the lineup decision talk, the pairings and all the other noise you want...it doesn't matter! It absolutely doesn't matter without will, fight some damn courage... which we saw none of.

They showed up when Tampa was done and had the W in their back pocket. It was a gutless performance and a complete disgrace

Can’t say I agree at all. The team was okay in first, got blitzted in the second, and dominated the third. When Tampa scores 4 goals on 11 shots, the game is over. What did they get 3 goals in like 3 minutes? We didn’t get a save when we needed one.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Kinky was yelling at Ward when he got pulled, I wonder what he said

 

[glenwo2]

Kinky was yelling at Ward when he got pulled, I wonder what he said

@Bleedred

He said :

"Ward....YOU SUCK AND YOU SHOULD BE FIRED!!!"

 

[vtdevils2k]

Kink magic rain out tonight....which was expected.

 

[vtdevils2k]

Cory ...he has got to step up and dominate next game. No excuses.

 

[The 29th Pick]

@Bleedred

He said :

"Ward....YOU SUCK AND YOU SHOULD BE FIRED!!!"

AND YOU'RE SPACE-JUNK TOO !
he also said, F*** now Glenwo is gonna tweet mean things at me !

 

[Bologna 1]

Certainly not the result they wanted but once again, I like that there is no quit. They didn't just throw in the towel. And good to see Cory get in there and for once play well for the rubber he did see. Might as well roll him out on Monday. All a process, people!! Remember that during all this!!

 

[The 29th Pick]

Cory ...he has got to step up and dominate next game. No excuses.

any goalie we put in has to be lights out with our D and their O
it wont be easy, in fact it will be a monumental task

 

[NorwegianDevil]

We sucked in the 1st, right?

Puck possesion had to be 80/20 in favour of the BoLTz?+?!1223

 

[The 29th Pick]

We sucked in the 1st, right?

Puck possesion had to be 80/20 in favour of the BoLTz?+?!1223

NJDevs26 posted a stat after the first, we had 58 seconds of attack time vs their 2:04
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/posts/144551775/

 

[Billdo]

Move Coleman down to 4C. Replace him 3LW spot with Bratt.

 

[bobilly45]

Kink magic rain out tonight....which was expected.

2 perfect deflections on guys left open, one perfect bar down shot on a partial break from a 2 v 1, 1 own goal by our defense... the 5th hit was just a weird play, but again no d.
I wouldn't say his magic ran out when he had no chance on any goal.... 1 stoppable goal in 2 games isn't "running out of magic"

 

[The 29th Pick]

2 perfect deflections on guys left open, one perfect bar down shot on a partial break from a 2 v 1, 1 own goal by our defense... the 5th hit was just a weird play, but again no d.
I wouldn't say his magic ran out when he had no chance on any goal.... 1 stoppable goal in 2 games isn't "running out of magic"

if that was Cory giving up those goals your story would be 180 degrees different

 

[Emperoreddy]

if that was Cory giving up those goals your story would be 180 degrees different

Need timely saves.

 

[vtdevils2k]

if that was Cory giving up those goals your story would be 180 degrees different

Kink had a good run, it’s not the Kinkaid show. Appreciate what he did. If Cory can run away with it, it’s about the team. Need a spark.

 

[Emperoreddy]

5.88 GAA, .804 save percentage. 0 wins.

Pick your metric, it isn’t good enough. Is it his fault? No not really, but it isn’t good enough even if you subscribe to the idea that wins is the ultimate goalie stat.

The D has to be better no matter who is in net though. Enough with Lovejoy.

 

[Beastdog75]

@Bleedred

He said :

"Ward....YOU SUCK AND YOU SHOULD BE FIRED!!!"

Emily Kaplan thinks Ward is future head coaching material

Roundtable: Who should the Stars hire as their next coach?

 

[tr83]

JT Miller showed more heart the entire Devil team...

It wasn't just mistakes they were beaten up and beaten up badly. They lost nearly every single battle and showed nothing at all.

Seems as though they weren't prepared to be punch in the mouth because when they were, they just folded

You can continue with the lineup decision talk, the pairings and all the other noise you want...it doesn't matter! It absolutely doesn't matter without will, fight some damn courage... which we saw none of.

They showed up when Tampa was done and had the W in their back pocket. It was a gutless performance and a complete disgrace

This is spot on. This team has been timid about 80 of the 120 minutes they've played in this series. No one hits anybody. I think Greene trucked someone near the bench, but that's been it. They passes are indecisive. The plays too cute.

You really want to throw Santini in there when he hasn’t played a NHL game since December?

Why not? We know Lovejoy is playing like an AHLer. We could use a little grit on the back end and a guy who can pass the puck.

Kinky was yelling at Ward when he got pulled, I wonder what he said

"Tell that p***y Nasreddine to come down here so I can tell him that his coaching is dogshit. Stop fighting his battles for him."