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Post by HMARK Center on Feb 20, 2014 8:55:59 GMT -5
Welp, there goes the Islanders being a factor down the stretch, even as a spoiler.
Headlines across NJ sports sections right now talking about how this could be the final two weeks of Brodeur's career as a Devil. Hurts to think about, but no matter what he'll be our "Franchise" the way Tom Seaver is with the Mets.
I really do hope the Devils don't hesitate to trade some older guys away before the deadline if good opportunities open up. They don't even necessarily have to fully abandon their hopes for a stretch run to the playoffs to do it; Zidlicky, for example, could be traded for something and simply be replaced by Eric Gelinas due to their similar style of play.
Thing is, as much as this goes against basic Devils philosophy, I'd rather this team get more young resources handy soon, especially considering they have to forfeit their first round pick this year. If that means dealing Zids, Marty, or whomever else, then so be it.
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Post by RKTaker on Feb 20, 2014 8:57:14 GMT -5
injuries happen and they suck but it's part of the game why should Russia, Sweeden, the Czechs, and everybody else be able to use their pros while canada and the U.S. have to use their amateurs
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 8:59:31 GMT -5
With Tavares being done for the season the Islanders must feel really stupid giving up Moulson and a 1st round draft pick for Vanek. Now they lost both and can only get a 1st rounder from a playoff bound team with Vanek. Sabres are excited to likely get two top 5 1st round picks.
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Post by Steveweiser on Feb 23, 2014 12:21:46 GMT -5
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Post by armbar on Feb 24, 2014 7:11:47 GMT -5
I remember that there was at least one Chicago fan here, so I'll just say it here. Teuvo Teräväinen has been on a roll here after the World Junior Championship tournament. 13 games, 23 points. That's almost a record-breaking point per game rate in the Finnish Elite League.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 21:32:25 GMT -5
Rangers 1st game since the Olympics is a 2-1 victory over the Hawks.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 21:46:17 GMT -5
The Wings are kicking the crap out of the Senators, so do the Sharks to the Flyers.
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Post by fw91 on Feb 27, 2014 22:14:59 GMT -5
Welp, there goes the Islanders being a factor down the stretch, even as a spoiler. Headlines across NJ sports sections right now talking about how this could be the final two weeks of Brodeur's career as a Devil. Hurts to think about, but no matter what he'll be our "Franchise" the way Tom Seaver is with the Mets. I really do hope the Devils don't hesitate to trade some older guys away before the deadline if good opportunities open up. They don't even necessarily have to fully abandon their hopes for a stretch run to the playoffs to do it; Zidlicky, for example, could be traded for something and simply be replaced by Eric Gelinas due to their similar style of play. Thing is, as much as this goes against basic Devils philosophy, I'd rather this team get more young resources handy soon, especially considering they have to forfeit their first round pick this year. If that means dealing Zids, Marty, or whomever else, then so be it. ah man as a Ranger fan it would feel wrong to see Marty in another sweater
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 22:21:43 GMT -5
I don't see how any team really wants Brodeur except for maybe a desperate playoff team doing worse then the devils as a depth backup. Kind of like the same thing going on in NJ. Also Jesus I know this trade deadline will be crazy. Or at least the off season. Especially with St. Louis wanting to be out of TB because of Yzerman. Thank god he's not going to be the GM for Canada for 2018
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Post by HMARK Center on Feb 27, 2014 22:32:03 GMT -5
Devils FINALLY beat Columbus, 5-2.
Wait...five goals with Schneider in net?!?
It is truly the end times.
Good timing, though; lots of other Eastern teams lose, Devils pick up ground and get back to 3 points out of a spot. They have one of the easier schedules among the pack of Eastern teams fighting for the #7-#8 seeds (even with the Sharks coming to town this weekend), so they'd better take advantage of it. Now or never.
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Post by fw91 on Feb 27, 2014 22:39:16 GMT -5
I don't see how any team really wants Brodeur except for maybe a desperate playoff team doing worse then the devils as a depth backup. Kind of like the same thing going on in NJ. Also Jesus I know this trade deadline will be crazy. Or at least the off season. Especially with St. Louis wanting to be out of TB because of Yzerman. Thank god he's not going to be the GM for Canada for 2018 yeah along with reports that Callahan looks to be as good as gone from the Rangers, should be a hell of a deadline
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 22:45:44 GMT -5
I really don't wanna see Captain Cally go. If we do have to send a big name for St. Louis, can't it be Brad Richards instead?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 22:45:45 GMT -5
And St. Louis scored TB's only two goals. Seriously it's a surprise TB is a contender this hear and even a bigger surprise doing it without Stamkos. Yzerman may have really f***ed up big time. But yeah olympic year deadlines always crazy. 2010 wasn't really crazy but way more exciting the. 2011, 2012, and 2013! But this year has the weirdest f***ing rumours and players like Erat and Hemsky values went up thanks to the Olympics.
My favorite olympic year trade deadline was 2006. Kevin Lowe sold his soul that year to be a good GM only for one year to have a shot at the cup
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 22:50:30 GMT -5
I really don't wanna see Captain Cally go. If we do have to send a big name for St. Louis, can't it be Brad Richards instead? Doubt TB wants another big contract to buy out again. Plus they aren't really a spending market but are going to be forced to spend on Bishop and Hedman soon and Drouin in the future. Really big all star players all you can get from them these days are underwhelming trades of two NHL ready players, and a good prospect or a pick. Especially on trade deadline. Teams giving up the trade star player almost never win except for Calgary when they got Iginla and Ottawa now after how hard Heatly has fallen
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Feb 28, 2014 15:18:31 GMT -5
I want a veteran d-man to the AVs. Please?
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Post by darbus alan on Feb 28, 2014 15:44:23 GMT -5
I felt sad for Henrique for just missing out on a hat trick. Elias so wanted to be the assist for the ENG at the end of a game and a Columbus stick accidentally deflected the puck into the empty net.
Really glad to see Gelinas back in the lineup. He's been great on the power play. Just wish Larsson would be called back up already. Him, Gelinas, Greene, Merril, Zidlicky and... some other person (Salvador has been awful this year and Volchenkov is better than last season but still not great. And Harrold has always sucked) would be a pretty good defensive core. Especially with Schneider in net. Just need some more consistent offense. Devils are actually pretty good in a lot of defensive and goaltender-related categories. But outside of the power play (which is decent for once), they're among the worst offensive teams in the NHL.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2014 16:41:58 GMT -5
That's one Ranger. Now for Captain Cally.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2014 19:03:25 GMT -5
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Post by Steveweiser on Feb 28, 2014 19:09:22 GMT -5
With that, if the Blackhawks and the Blues meet in the playoffs, it will be EPIC.
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Post by FHgrad99 on Feb 28, 2014 19:19:48 GMT -5
The Blues just went all-in.
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