Maple Leafs v. Devils: The Rubber Match
by SkinnyFish on Feb 5, 2010 2:47 PM EST
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PrintIn Game 1, the Leafs came off the ropes Rumble in the Jungle style to force the extra period but couldn't squeak out a decision victory. I blame the judges for this.
In the remath, it was a textbook Mike Tyson first round knockout for the Leafs as they sent the Devils packing.
Tonight we are treated to the creme de la creme of rematches; the rubber match. And like the Thrilla in Manilla before it, tonight's game between the Buds and the Devils has taken things to a whole new level of excitement. With the addition of Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils now have one of the most dangerous shooters in the game. Can the Big Bad Buds body out the Russian Sniper and score on the greatest goalie of all time?
Follow me after the jump for the answer
With the addition of Kovalchuk, the Devils are now a huge threat in the Eastern Conference. While they were a good team before, led by their goaltending; they now have a legitimate offensive threat and should be the favorites to stop the Washington juggernaut from reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. They are now the T-Rex of the East; if T-Rexes carried lightsabers and had New Jersey Devils tattoos on their butts. And do you know the only thing capable of taking down such a beast? That's right, ninjas.
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If my feelings hold true The Silent Ninja himself, Lee Stempniak, will play a big role in tonights game...or be turned into T-Rex poo. I'm not really sure which is going to happen to tell you the truth. But what I am sure of is who'll be playing in tonight's game.
From James Mirtle's Twitter comes this: Jonas Gustavsson will start for the Leafs tonight in New Jersey
That's somewhat surprising as most thought JSG would be getting the start, but it seems like Wilson is saying Giguere to play the role of heart breaker in Saturday's HNIC matchup against the Ottawa Senators; winner of 10 straight. The forward lines and defensive pairings don't seem to have changed, so expect the same lineup as Tuesday:
Ponikarovsky - Bozak - Kessel
Mitchell - Hanson - Stempniak
Kulemin - Wallin - Sjostrom
Orr - Primeau - Rosehill
Beauchemin - Phaneuf
Kaberle - Schenn
Gunnarson - Exelby
Gustavsson
Giguere
On the other side of the red line, there's been a lot of change with 2 players leaving and 1 big bad Russian being added. Martin Brodeur is getting the start in goal, so breaking him early is going to be key for a Leafs victory. The Devils' lines:
Kovalchuk- Lagenbrunner - Zubrus
Parise - Zajac - Rolston
Pandolfo - Niedermayer - Davis
Zharkov - McAmmond - Random Guy
Salvador - Greene
Mottau - White
Samlema - Fraser
Brodeur
Danis
Expect Wilson to change up the Leafs' 2nd and 3rd lines a lot until he finds a formula that works at shutting down that amazing first line of the Devils. I'm thinking a line of Kulemin - Primeau - Stempniak will probably be what he goes with. We'll see if I'm right come game time.
While not as important as Tuesday's game, this game means a whole lot outside of just getting a win. Should the Leafs come away with a win on the night of Kovalchuk's New Jersey unveiling, it would be a huge boost to morale for the team and could really help start a great end to the season.
Definitely expect a faster game than the last two you've seen, and get ready for the fireworks as I suspect the Leafs will want to make an early physical statement in New Jersey. Remember your SPG picks and as always I....
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I have a feeling that we’ll be so occupied with Kovalchuk that Parise may be given a bit too much room…. who do you assign Beauchemin to?
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions
Either. Likely being the away team, line matching will be more difficult. If RW can’t get Beauch out there, he needs to know the other pairings can deal with either.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
I would feel better if Komi was healthy.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
understandably I think we all would. Tonight’s such a toss up. Does he light a fire under the Devils? Will it be a chemistry nightmare? Is it too much to expect the Leafs to duplicate Tuesday’s performance? Tonight has such a chance to be great and terrible. Or both.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t Bergfors part of the deal for Kovalchuk?
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions
Why whatever do you mean?
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
I guess I’m seeing things again. Great use of the pictures by the way.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
I Don't Think Kovalchuk
will do well under Lemaire’s defensive system, especially since it’s his first time with the team.
I’m really hoping for a Stajan in Calgary-esque performance his first time out in a devils jersey
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
Definitely a non-descript bunch.
leaf fan stuck in ottawa, a localized black hole that will suck everything in that area to oblivion.
they have been for a few years now. It’s the system, not the names, in Jersey.
Oduya hasn’t been all that impressive this year.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
lunch pail defense cores are fully a trademark of the Devils. They need a defenseman that can pass, sadly they don’t have a 1st rounder anymore.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Some numbers to chew on
And, I know this is not how it works, but just something to think about:
before the trade, NJD had scored 140 goals, good for 28th in the league. ATL had scored 162, which put them 7th in goals for.
After the trade, if you include the players traded goal totals, NJD now has 157 goals, moving them up from 28th to 13th. ATL drops from 7th to 20th with a decrease in goals scored from 162 to 145.
Tack on that NJD has allowed the fewest goals with 123 against, to ATL’s 172. That’s now a differential of +37 for NJD up from their former +17, and (-27) for Atlanta, down from their previous (-10.)
hope that all makes sense. huge shift in offensive production for Jersey.
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 3:05 PM EST reply actions
especially when you consider that they’ve only lost 2 games when they score 3 or more goals…..
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the only question mark will be Brodeur staying healthy – which I guess is a small concern usually, but maybe a bit bigger becaue he’s expected to start in the Olympics.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
yes but for them, their system isn’t built so heavily around one player. When Ovechkin went out earlier this year, the Caps didn’t magically stop scoring. Same in Pittsburgh with Crosby/Malkin, although with how Malkin’s been playing this year it could be more of a concern. Yann Danis has played about 5 games this year. If Brodeur goes down, there will be panic in Jersey.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
the devils will give kovy a decent supporting cast, but it still isnt on level with what washington or pittsburg have
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
not Washington, but I think Pittsburgh looks weaker this year for some reason.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, pittsburgs offense is having a weird offensive thing going, they have the players just not the results
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
SC hangover. It happens to a lot of championship teams. Dynasties are rare.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
The problem with your argument is that it’s not that ONE player from Pittsburgh will be tired. If it were only Crosby to get really tired, then sure, but all the king pins from their team will be at the big show in Van city.
So will Kovalchuk, Parise, Elias (if he’s healthy). One of them goes down, it’s trouble – but not nearly at the same level as if Brodeur goes down. Their whole system is built around Brodeur.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Washington’s entire system is based on scoring many, many goals. So what if their biggest goal scorers are all tired?
There’s being tired and there’s being injured.
The likelihood of Ovechkin, Backstrom, Semin, and Green all losing it at the same time – especially considering that Green will be resting for those two weeks – is unlikely.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
The Caps have several eggs spread amongst several baskets.
The Pens have a bunch of eggs in two baskets.
The Devils have all their eggs in one basket.
Which begs the question, why the hell are these teams using baskets?? Use cartons, weirdos.
Being a fan is as wonderful as it is irrational. Or vice-versa.
underestimated Parise. The dood scores goals. Lots.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
yeah but they’re still a trap team… when that breaks down, even Parise’s awesomeness can’t save them – see our first game that went to OT against them.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
True. But with him and kovy and even Zajac, the team offers a different offensive look. Not DC or even Pitt, but you can’t focus on a single line. Because the other might make you pay.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
There’s also nothing to suggest that Brodeur is anything but a Superman posing as Martin Brodeur. The guy is a work horse, and has shown 0 signs of getting worn down, despite his age. He is, you know, possibly the best goalie to ever play the game.
yup. I think they’ll be fine, and that the Kovalchuk trade was a great move by Lou.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
I maintain that it will be interesting to see what the team does when he retires. Are they even thinking about other possibilities?
I don’t think they even have a goaltending prospect in their system that could step in… do they?
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe they do – this guy Frazee is supposed to be good.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
Devils didn’t do half bad last year with Clemmensen in for 40 games. Won their division…
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, but they haven’t shown such faith in Danis.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
don't need to
the only reason Clem played so much was because Brodeur tore his bicep.
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
yeah but I’m still questioning why they haven’t rested Brodeur more.
You should know how the back up can fare even when your superstar goalie’s been great.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, if Brodeur pulls a groin, they just wasted a lot on Kovalchuk.
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he doesn't need rest
i’m just pointing out that without Brodeur last year, they still were a top 3 seed in the playoffs last year.
the team isn’t built around him, it’s built around a system. not saying they’d have the same levels of historical success without him, but they do make it easier to win games for noticeably less talented goalies.
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
this is true, I just think it’s a bit of a chicken and egg situation with Brodeur – the system can work without him, but I think the system was built because of him.
I just think winning a cup is less likely if he goes down.
If they have him healthy, I honestly think they can come out of the east.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
FWIW, Marty hasn’t played fewer than 70 games in season since 96-97 (with the exception of last years injury.) In that 96-97 season, he still played 67 games.
He’s averaged over 60 games a season since 93-94.
I don’t think they’re all that worried about him, truth be told.
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
yeah i’d just be concerned because this is a strange year with the Olympics. 70 NHL games + what, 10 Olympic games? And then you want him to win a cup? That could be 100 games of hockey for him….
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
01 – 02: 73 NHL games + 5 Olympic games
05 – 06: 73 NHL games + 4 Olympic games
I don’t think he starts until it matters (aka the medal rounds…)
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm could be.
Was he in in goal against switzerland?
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
that is mind blowing
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Duhatschek has an article about how this is similar to the Mogilny trade for the Devils. They won the cup that year.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
this year has the full feel of a darkhouse cup winner.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
or darkhorse if the house is busy.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
the darkhorse is scarier than the darkhouse because it can chase you
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t really think we can really call them darkhorses at this point. In fact, I’d think that they’ve instantly become a target for a lot of other teams. I’d say Buffalo, Vancouver, L.A., hell, even Phoenix could turn out to be darkhorses. And hey, when are the Wings supposed to get half their team back from injury? Franzen should be back after the Olympics… hey, you never know.
i totally love how everyone just glosses over my ridiculousness and keeps on the conversations
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
For many people the Devils would be darkhorses only because they’re so focused on Pittsburgh and Washington that they don’t realize or refuse to consider another team out of those two reaching the Finals out of the East.
leaf fan stuck in ottawa, a localized black hole that will suck everything in that area to oblivion.
actually I wasn’t thinking the Devils. I was thinking a real darkhorse like Nashville. Bottom half of the top eight, maybe even a team sneaking in
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by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 5, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Yes!
In 5 years Kovalchuk is going to sign with Toronto
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
Hey PPP
I was going to post part 3 in the series today, but my wife stayed home (sanity day)
I won’t have it up until probably Wednesday(maybe sooner, but not likely)
Covering 14 players this time… tons O work
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
And his soundbite will be something like
“It’s a real thrill, as a veteran, to come into town to play with great young talent like Kadri, Phaneuf, DiDomenico, and a great young captain like Schenn. It’ll be great trying to help then win it all two years in a row.
Can it before I drive this truculence through your faceulence and put you in an ambulance.
by Brunswick Bruiser on Feb 5, 2010 4:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
IDK if Schenn is captain material. He’s only twenty. Let’s get his game improved first. Maybe we can discuss the “C” in a few years (like 5 or 6).
Schenn is officially back in our good books how dare you
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I don’t get the “Schenn for captain” talk. Why does he have to be captain? What does it matter? Is it justification of his draft position?
so…white for captian?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
Burke said he has the potential to be a captain.
He doesn’t have to be captain. It has nothing to do with his draft position. It has everything to do with scouting reports stating that he is captain material. Think of it like Richards in Philly/
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
i just hope they dont give it to Phaneuf
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
me too. I think giving A’s and C’s to certain players can be a bad idea.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
If anyone, it’s going to Komisarek next season.
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that’s the feeling i get
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, him or Beauchemin are the most likly candidates
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
But Richards is a terrible captain (apparently). I guess I’m in the minority about Schenn. Why the rush to anoint him a future captain? I honestly believe that some people think Schenn becoming captain will end questions about whether or not he’s good.
At least it will end questions about whether or not hes captain.
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It’s silly to state that Richards is a terrible captain. He may have been too young when he was given the C, maybe he doesn’t do things the way that Pronger wants, but what is this opinion of his ability to be a captain based on? Reports from the Philadelphia media?
But yeah I get your opinion on Schenn. I do wish Burke hadn’t said anything about him being captain material. I think he needs at least another 5 years before they even think of giving him a letter on his jersey.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
the way I understood it was that Pronger (a career malcontent and all around bad guy in the dressing room) is the one with the beef with how Richards handles his captaincy.
regardless of whether or not his accusations are valid, or if there even exists a rift, I’d be wary of taking his opinion at face value.
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by blurr1974 on Feb 5, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
this is why I’m questioning the statement that Richards is a terrible captain… he’s sure a guy that leads out on the ice and faces the media as best he can. I’m sure if he was that bad, Philly would just treat him the way they treated Lindros.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
exactly
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
he has seemed overly paranoid and sensitive with the media at times re: the whole partying image of the younger guys on the team, but otherwise we don’t know or hear about anything that goes on in the room, so until we hear differently I think we have to assume that Richards is doing fine as Philly’s captain.
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it’s one game.
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
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missed the ck
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
this is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever seen.
Phaneuf Phever, an upgrade in skill and alliteration!
you’re not here enough
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by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
I think he went back to honeymooning.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
There are so many things that could be said here about this, considering the meaning of the word he has not yet finished typing.
Phaneuf Phever, an upgrade in skill and alliteration!
This is pretty bad
"I’m excited," the Russian superstar told a packed room of reporters at the Prudential Center this morning. "For the first time in my career I’m with a first-class organization."
From here.
Phaneuf Phever, an upgrade in skill and alliteration!
oh snap!
he went there!
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
haha
this is why I think he may re-sign there….
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 5, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck you, Kovalchuk.
It’s not like anyone down here could ever pronounce you name, anyways.
Pumps out more male with one thrust of the pelvis than the United States postal service over the last 146 years.
Entertaining to watch Kypreos try, though.
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I love that I’m actually excited to watch games now, I haven’t been like this since our little streak in november. We better not shit the bed and blow it for me.
Phaneuf Phever, an upgrade in skill and alliteration!
I think of myself as an optimistic person, generally speaking, but
You should prepare yourself emotionally for a potential loss tonight. The Devils are a good team that is currently 3 – 7 in their last ten, and just got shut down embarrassingly by the Leafs last game. Furthermore, add in Brodeur and Kovalchuk tonight. Eep.
Oh yeah I know, they are obviously going to be wanted to get revenge for the last game. Annnd they have Kovalchuk now. I really really hope Dion lays him out early to keep him looking over his shoulder for the rest of the game.
Phaneuf Phever, an upgrade in skill and alliteration!
Thanks! Oops I Crapped My Pants!
Because I’m wearing them, and I just did.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
Ott is a UFA at the end of the season
anyone have any reasons as to why Burke may not go after him? I haven’t seen him play much, but what I’ve noticed of him, he plays hard game in and game out, and is as gritty as they come… He could be a solid 3rd or 4th line center, perfect for a shutdown line… no?
thoughts?
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NO MORE THIRD OR 4TH LINE PLAYERS!!!!!!1
Also, Ott is a giant douche.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
Before I read your response I was thinking
’Ott’s a Douche’
Do not want.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
k, well I ask mainly because I don’t know much about him… what exactly makes him a douche?
and btw, dunno if you’ve noticed but, the leafs don’t have any third or fourth line centers signed for next year… unless Primeau gets resigned, which I would not be against… please don’t even mention Mitchell as a possibility, because frankly, I want him to see him off the club next year…
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He is a pest, but not in a good way.
He is more Avery and less Tucker
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
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