Before I start ranting about the Devils game, let me complain about Lowell's wretched game. First of all, what made them think that JP could play like he did last night 2 nights in a row? Yeah, he's amazing, but he played so hard yesterday, common sense would have told them to give the guy a break. Of course, 29 saves is a lot, but come on. Anyone could have told them that this would have been the one time Doyle should have played. But, they're out of the playoffs, and that sucks for them. As mad as I am, I have to say they deserved it. They made some horrible mistakes (mainly the coaches and who they played and scratched) in the past few games and that costed them a couple wins they could have used. Anyway, Chris Minard scored his 32nd of the season from Ryan Murphy and Tuomas Pihlman, and Rod Pelley got his 16th from David Clarkson and Mike Pandolfo. 5-2 Pirates. In Jordan's defense, their 5th goal was an empty netter.
Now for the big guys. Tonights game was probably some of the worst hockey they've played recently. Yeah, 36 shots is a lot, but if you can only score 2 goals on that, it means nothing. All of their shots were crappy, as were their passes. None of them seemed to have their heart in the game tonight, with the exception of the PZL line. Actually, no. I hate to say it, but Travis wasn't playing his best tonight either. It was all Zach, Jamie, and about 1/2 of the defense. Even the EGG line was lame. They were just plain horrible. And Marty was pretty bad too. What makes him go behind the net to play the puck when there are 2 or 3 bolts, lurking to get the puck and score on him? Seriously. I don't know what happened, but I didn't like this game at all.
GOALS:
Zach Parise (PPG) from Rafalski and Langenbrunner
Jamie Langenbrunner (PPG) from Brian Gionta and Patrik Elias
3 STARS (Just mine, because the "actual" ones were the crappiest chioces ever):
#3-Gionta
#2- Parise
#1- Langenbrunner
If they keep this crappy playing up, they might as well not even bother. So they should either call up Clarkson or play Janssen and all will be right with the world.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Lowell keeps playoff hopes alive
So Lowell won their game tonight 2-0, and guess who was in the net? Yes, it was the rather attractive, and rather awesome Jordan Parise, getting his 2nd shutout of his rookie season. He's amazing. I know.
So the game was scoreless until 10:12 (which happens to be my birthday), when Chris Minard scored his team-leading 31st goal of the season from Grant Marshall and Toumas Pihlman. Aside from that goal and 10 saves from JP, the 2nd period wasn't a very good one. They were short handed for a total of 6 minutes. Not really much, unless you take into account that about 4 minutes of that was 5-3. And except for when David Clarkson was in the box in the 1st, we weren't short handed besides that.
2:12 into the 3rd, Clarkson scored his 19th of the season Petr Vrana and Olli Malmivaara. So..that's really it I guess. The Devils had 37 shots to Partland's 21. So the Pirates' goalie played well too, but JP's better. Neither team had any PPGs, with the Devils going 0/6 and the Pirates 0/4. Now, this has nothing to do with anything, but Stephen Gionta got smashed into the boards with 4:50 remaining, and had a little trouble getting off the ice. But hopefully he's ok.
3 STARS:
#3- Clarkson
#2- Minard
#1- Parise
Till tomorrow, my friends.
So the game was scoreless until 10:12 (which happens to be my birthday), when Chris Minard scored his team-leading 31st goal of the season from Grant Marshall and Toumas Pihlman. Aside from that goal and 10 saves from JP, the 2nd period wasn't a very good one. They were short handed for a total of 6 minutes. Not really much, unless you take into account that about 4 minutes of that was 5-3. And except for when David Clarkson was in the box in the 1st, we weren't short handed besides that.
2:12 into the 3rd, Clarkson scored his 19th of the season Petr Vrana and Olli Malmivaara. So..that's really it I guess. The Devils had 37 shots to Partland's 21. So the Pirates' goalie played well too, but JP's better. Neither team had any PPGs, with the Devils going 0/6 and the Pirates 0/4. Now, this has nothing to do with anything, but Stephen Gionta got smashed into the boards with 4:50 remaining, and had a little trouble getting off the ice. But hopefully he's ok.
3 STARS:
#3- Clarkson
#2- Minard
#1- Parise
Till tomorrow, my friends.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
The impossible has happened.
The Devils, the ones from New Jersey, the most awesomest hockey team ever has done what has seldom been done by them before- they scored more than 3 goals in a game. I kid you not. Not OT, no SO (which couldn't have happened anyway..), just a 5-3 win over the high-scoring Tampa Bay Lighening.
Zach Parise, who I officially declared a hockey God, along with Marty Brodeur (more on that in a bit) opened the scoring at 7:43. Patrik Elias followed suit with a power play goal at 12:31. 3:24 later, St Louis scored a PPG, with Travis Zajac and Johnny Oduya in the box (that was trip #2 to the sin bin for Johnny). The Devils held the Lightning to just 6 shots in the 1st, to their 10.
The Devils struck again in the 2nd, with another PPG from Brian Rafalski at 3:36. That goal was kind of confusing, with Rafalski first given credit, only to have it changed to Elias, to change it back to Elias. Vinnie Lecavalier scored 8:10 later, but the Bolts failed to tie it up in that period. Each team had 7 shots that period.
2:51 into the final period, Lecav tied it up, but Parise gave the Devils the lead yet again 1:03 later. Brian Gionta also scored in that period, making the final score 5-3, Devils.
The Devils were 2/3 on the PP, while Tampa was 1/6. The bolts held the edge on shots, with 26 to the Devils' 24. Brodeur had 24 saves on the night, most of which were, like, amazing. He could have easily let 3 or 4 more goals in than he did, at least, but Marty's Marty, so that didn't happen.
ASSISTS:
Parise (#1)- Unassisted
Elias- Scott gomez, Rafalski
Rafalski- gomez, Jamie Langenbrunner
Parise (#2)- Langenbrunner
Gionta- gomez, Elias
3 STARS (the "real" ones):
#3- Rafalski
#2- Lecav
#1- Parise
See, I would have had it more like:
#3- Langs
#2- Marty
#1- Zach the Hockey God
Until Saturday, my friends. Unless of course Lowell wins tomorrow, or loses as horribly as they did last night.
LMAO@THEBOLT!! Ok, maybe not LMAO, but at least LOL.
Zach Parise, who I officially declared a hockey God, along with Marty Brodeur (more on that in a bit) opened the scoring at 7:43. Patrik Elias followed suit with a power play goal at 12:31. 3:24 later, St Louis scored a PPG, with Travis Zajac and Johnny Oduya in the box (that was trip #2 to the sin bin for Johnny). The Devils held the Lightning to just 6 shots in the 1st, to their 10.
The Devils struck again in the 2nd, with another PPG from Brian Rafalski at 3:36. That goal was kind of confusing, with Rafalski first given credit, only to have it changed to Elias, to change it back to Elias. Vinnie Lecavalier scored 8:10 later, but the Bolts failed to tie it up in that period. Each team had 7 shots that period.
2:51 into the final period, Lecav tied it up, but Parise gave the Devils the lead yet again 1:03 later. Brian Gionta also scored in that period, making the final score 5-3, Devils.
The Devils were 2/3 on the PP, while Tampa was 1/6. The bolts held the edge on shots, with 26 to the Devils' 24. Brodeur had 24 saves on the night, most of which were, like, amazing. He could have easily let 3 or 4 more goals in than he did, at least, but Marty's Marty, so that didn't happen.
ASSISTS:
Parise (#1)- Unassisted
Elias- Scott gomez, Rafalski
Rafalski- gomez, Jamie Langenbrunner
Parise (#2)- Langenbrunner
Gionta- gomez, Elias
3 STARS (the "real" ones):
#3- Rafalski
#2- Lecav
#1- Parise
See, I would have had it more like:
#3- Langs
#2- Marty
#1- Zach the Hockey God
Until Saturday, my friends. Unless of course Lowell wins tomorrow, or loses as horribly as they did last night.
LMAO@THEBOLT!! Ok, maybe not LMAO, but at least LOL.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
I lied again.
Well, I said I would only do a recap of the Lowell game if they won, and they didn't, but it was just such a horrible game, I couldn't help myself.
Where to begin..That wretched attempt at goaltending by Doyle, of the lack of offense that seems to be contagious with the Devils..I think I'll start with the lack of scoring, just so you can stop reading once I start bashing Doyle.
So, the little Devils had 2 amazing scoring chances in the 1st, but only scored one goal, Chris Minard's team-leading 30th goal of the season, from Mark Fraser and Alexz Brooks at 9:28. Grant Marshall and David Clarkson missed on golden opportunities, and the 1st ended 1-0. Lowell. And then it went down hill. The Sharks scored twice in about a minute and a half (1:14, 2:53) and again at 11:35. They scored 3 more times in the 3rd, and after the 1st, I shut it off. But they scored 3 times in a ten minute span to expand the lead to 6-1. But at least they had the sense to not pull Doyle, of that would have ended worse then the St Patty's day game.
Now you can stop reading (especially if you're a fan of Doyle). I just need to rant.
I really can't stand him. He's not very good, especially compared to JP. Yeah, even if JP was worse, I would probably still like him better, because he's Zach's brother, but still. Go compare Jordan's stats to Doyle's, and look to see which teams who played against. Parise's played18 less games, and most of the teams he's played were better then most of the ones Doyle's played, and he only has 4 less wins. Yeah, his GAA isn't as good, but that's it. He won a higher percentage of games then Doyle, and, like I said, had played better teams, and he's a rookie. And keep in mind that their save % is nearly the same, due to Doyle's wonderful performance tonight (6 goals against on 27 shots). If they really want to get into the playoffs so badly, I strongly suggest they start JP in at least 2 of their last 3 games. That's all.
Where to begin..That wretched attempt at goaltending by Doyle, of the lack of offense that seems to be contagious with the Devils..I think I'll start with the lack of scoring, just so you can stop reading once I start bashing Doyle.
So, the little Devils had 2 amazing scoring chances in the 1st, but only scored one goal, Chris Minard's team-leading 30th goal of the season, from Mark Fraser and Alexz Brooks at 9:28. Grant Marshall and David Clarkson missed on golden opportunities, and the 1st ended 1-0. Lowell. And then it went down hill. The Sharks scored twice in about a minute and a half (1:14, 2:53) and again at 11:35. They scored 3 more times in the 3rd, and after the 1st, I shut it off. But they scored 3 times in a ten minute span to expand the lead to 6-1. But at least they had the sense to not pull Doyle, of that would have ended worse then the St Patty's day game.
Now you can stop reading (especially if you're a fan of Doyle). I just need to rant.
I really can't stand him. He's not very good, especially compared to JP. Yeah, even if JP was worse, I would probably still like him better, because he's Zach's brother, but still. Go compare Jordan's stats to Doyle's, and look to see which teams who played against. Parise's played18 less games, and most of the teams he's played were better then most of the ones Doyle's played, and he only has 4 less wins. Yeah, his GAA isn't as good, but that's it. He won a higher percentage of games then Doyle, and, like I said, had played better teams, and he's a rookie. And keep in mind that their save % is nearly the same, due to Doyle's wonderful performance tonight (6 goals against on 27 shots). If they really want to get into the playoffs so badly, I strongly suggest they start JP in at least 2 of their last 3 games. That's all.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Playoff schedule
For those of you who didn't see it yet..
Thursday, April 12 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey RDS
Saturday, April 14 7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS
Monday, April 16 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS
Wednesday, April 18 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS
* Friday, April 20 7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS
* Sunday, April 22 TBD New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS
* Tuesday, April 24 TBD Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS
and to those of you who can't do math like me, * means if necessary.
With that, I'm leaving you till after the 1st playoff game Thursday. Unless I hear something I think you might need/want to know, or if Lowell wins on Wednesday. Yes, I only do recaps if they win.
yeah, I know, it sucks. It looks better bigger, but this thing doesn't like me and I have very limited computer skills.
Thursday, April 12 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey RDS
Saturday, April 14 7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS
Monday, April 16 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS
Wednesday, April 18 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS
* Friday, April 20 7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS
* Sunday, April 22 TBD New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS
* Tuesday, April 24 TBD Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS
and to those of you who can't do math like me, * means if necessary.
With that, I'm leaving you till after the 1st playoff game Thursday. Unless I hear something I think you might need/want to know, or if Lowell wins on Wednesday. Yes, I only do recaps if they win.
yeah, I know, it sucks. It looks better bigger, but this thing doesn't like me and I have very limited computer skills.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to leave you all. But I got distracted. Anyway, the cracklanders (yes, they went from crap to crack) scored again in the 3rd, but Johnny Madden scored 15:47 into the 3rd, then tied it 19:59. So to the shootout..Zach Parise scored and tied it at 1 after the first go around. Brian Gionta couldn't put it in, and after the 2nd, it was 2-1, not in our favor. Clemmy made a save on the last shot, but Louie Lams put Brylin in, instead of a better choice, and he couldn't put it in either. Clemmer finished with 24 shots, 25 if you count the one SO save he had. If you ask me, he played well. Even Steve said he had no shot on stopping the 1st goal.
ASSISTS:
Pandolfo, Brylin (Madden #1)
Langenbrunner, Elias (Madden #2)
3 STARS:
3- the cracker's goalie
2- the cracker who got their 2 goals
1- the Mad Dog
That's LAME. It should have gone:
3- Parise
2- Clemmer
1- Madden
So the Devils 1st playoff game will be on Thursday..I don't know the start time yet, but I'll tell you when I find out.
ASSISTS:
Pandolfo, Brylin (Madden #1)
Langenbrunner, Elias (Madden #2)
3 STARS:
3- the cracker's goalie
2- the cracker who got their 2 goals
1- the Mad Dog
That's LAME. It should have gone:
3- Parise
2- Clemmer
1- Madden
So the Devils 1st playoff game will be on Thursday..I don't know the start time yet, but I'll tell you when I find out.
baseball sucks.
Just thought I'd share that with you. As for the Devils, it's 1-0 crappers, end of the 1st. Don't blame it on Clemmy. And don't give the crappers credit. Any idiot can score if they're right in front of the net and they have like 50 shots. But the Devils did have an awesome period. I mean, 3 whole shots, can't beat that. If they don't win, I'm sorry, but they don't deserve the cup. Any team that can't beat the crappers just sucks. End of story. And yes, I'll be doing my coverage during the game.
[edit] Come on guys, listen to Chico. Pick up the pace. We need to win. Why? Because I said so, mmk? Stop making that crap goalie look good. Big freaking whoop, he beat the phailures, who, by the way, somehow managed to beat the 1st place sabres. Go figure. Anyway, COME ON GUYS!! If the phailures can beat the sabres, why can you guys not beat the crappers? They're horrible!! If not for me, do it for Clemmy, and the rest of the team. And ofr Continental. You guys can't lose your last regular season game there. It's illegal.
[edit] Wow, 5 whole shots in the game for the Devils. Make that 6. COME ON ZACH!! Where's that fire?? Make your daddy (and my proud). Trust me, you don't want to lose this one. 'Cause that'll make me hunt you down, and you do NOT want that to happen.
[edit] So someone hits Gionta and knocks him into the goalie, and what happens? Gio ends up in the box. Nice, guys. I bet you anything the refs are Canadien. This game sucks. I think they have something against playing on holidays. We can't forget the 'Saint Patty's Day Massacre,' unfortunately.
[edit] How many freaking PPs are we gonna give those terds?? Seriously guys. You need to step it up. I know, you're getting sick of hearing, er, reading that, but seriously. And Clemmensen is awesome, just incase you doubted that. He's been amazing today. And I would really like to see a goal or 6 from the Devils. PPG, SHG, or even a freaking full strength goal, JUST SCORE!!
[edit] At least our PK is strong..Too bad I can't really say the same about out offense. Come on. I'm not looking forward to a loss on one of my least favorite holidays. Alas, Matvichuk is playing rather well, as is Clemmy.
[edit] Come on guys, listen to Chico. Pick up the pace. We need to win. Why? Because I said so, mmk? Stop making that crap goalie look good. Big freaking whoop, he beat the phailures, who, by the way, somehow managed to beat the 1st place sabres. Go figure. Anyway, COME ON GUYS!! If the phailures can beat the sabres, why can you guys not beat the crappers? They're horrible!! If not for me, do it for Clemmy, and the rest of the team. And ofr Continental. You guys can't lose your last regular season game there. It's illegal.
[edit] Wow, 5 whole shots in the game for the Devils. Make that 6. COME ON ZACH!! Where's that fire?? Make your daddy (and my proud). Trust me, you don't want to lose this one. 'Cause that'll make me hunt you down, and you do NOT want that to happen.
[edit] So someone hits Gionta and knocks him into the goalie, and what happens? Gio ends up in the box. Nice, guys. I bet you anything the refs are Canadien. This game sucks. I think they have something against playing on holidays. We can't forget the 'Saint Patty's Day Massacre,' unfortunately.
[edit] How many freaking PPs are we gonna give those terds?? Seriously guys. You need to step it up. I know, you're getting sick of hearing, er, reading that, but seriously. And Clemmensen is awesome, just incase you doubted that. He's been amazing today. And I would really like to see a goal or 6 from the Devils. PPG, SHG, or even a freaking full strength goal, JUST SCORE!!
[edit] At least our PK is strong..Too bad I can't really say the same about out offense. Come on. I'm not looking forward to a loss on one of my least favorite holidays. Alas, Matvichuk is playing rather well, as is Clemmy.
Matvichuk back..vichuk?
So D Richard Matvichuk was activated for the game today, but it did cost the Devils 2 of my personal favorites. Cam Janssen and Andy Greene were both sent down to Lowell to make room for the big guy. On the bright side, chances are both will be back for the play offs. And I have no clue if Gionta is playing or not. I heard that he is, but you can never be too sure.
Janssen in the playoffs?
Let me answer that for you with a quick YES. How could anyone even think of playing without Janssen? Yes, if he's a scratch David Clarkson would get his spot, but come on. How many people were so upset when Janssen was hurt or suspended, because we didn't have him? Yes, he's not a big scorer, and yes we're not playing the rags so we don't need him to kick avery's large, ugly rear end, but we still need him to intimidate the Lightening and what not. And as much as I love Vinnie Lecavalier, I think it would be kinda funny to see CamJan beat the crap out of him (it could happen). And even if Clarkson is called up, where would he go? He's too good to be stuck on the 3rd or 4th line, but there's no way they're gonna put someone from the 1st or 2nd line on the 3rd or 4th line to make room for him. Plus, Janssen does have some playoff experience. Yes, the 3 or 4 minutes of ice time a game and the million PIMs he racked up last season don't exactly qualify as "experience," but it's more then Clarkson has, and he knows what happens. Maybe next season Clarkson will be in the playoffs with us, and, just as likely, on the roster, but for this season, I think we're sticking with Janssen.
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