In Jimmy Dowd. Not any time soon, though. Give him 5 or 6 years.
Incase you didn't hear, and you care, Sidney Crosby's the Penguins' new captain. I just won't comment on that right now.
And finally, me and my friend over there have started another blog for all of our rants, since there seem to be a lot of those. No rants yet, but I'd say soon, since there is a game tonight (Ducks @ Senators at 8 on Versus).
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Friday, June 1, 2007
Marty-riffic
Riffic sounded best. So, it's Marty time.
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 215
Position: Goalie..Duh.
Birthday: May 6, 1972
Catches: Left
From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2006/07 Season:
Team: Devils
Games played: 78
Wins: 48
Loses: 23
OT Loses: 7
Points: 1
Shutouts: 12
Goals Against Average: 2.18
Save Percentage: .922
2006/07 Playoffs:
Team: Devils
Games Played: 11
Wins: 5
Loses: 6
OT Loses: 0
Points: 0
Shutouts: 1
GAA: 2.44
SV%: .916
Marty's the best. End of story.
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 215
Position: Goalie..Duh.
Birthday: May 6, 1972
Catches: Left
From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2006/07 Season:
Team: Devils
Games played: 78
Wins: 48
Loses: 23
OT Loses: 7
Points: 1
Shutouts: 12
Goals Against Average: 2.18
Save Percentage: .922
2006/07 Playoffs:
Team: Devils
Games Played: 11
Wins: 5
Loses: 6
OT Loses: 0
Points: 0
Shutouts: 1
GAA: 2.44
SV%: .916
Marty's the best. End of story.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ahh..
I changed my mind again. There's only gonna be 15 moments, because I really don't wanna do 2-3 a week. I'm finally gonna start that today. With my complaints about Clemmensen's lack of ice time and all that last night, I think his only win this season deserves something. That, and I'm really not in a thinking room.
After not playing with the Devils since a 40-save 5-3 loss to the Bruins in December, Clemmensen was sent down to Lowell for a game in February, and made 35 saves for a 3-0 victory. He played on the following Sunday, after the Devils suffered a 4-2 loss the day before, with Marty in the net and Janssen scoring his first NHL goal.
Zach Parise scored the first tying goal (Travis Zajac, Jamie Langenbrunner) early in the second, and the Devils took the first lead of the game less than two minutes into the third, with a tally from Zajac (Parise and Brian Rafalski). About nine minutes in, the Capitals tied it, only to see the tie broken yet again by Langenbrunner (Rafalski and Patrik Elias). Clemmensen ended with 23 saves, and his first win since the previous March. The Caps were 0/2 on the PP, while the Devils were 1/4 (Langenbrunner).
After not playing with the Devils since a 40-save 5-3 loss to the Bruins in December, Clemmensen was sent down to Lowell for a game in February, and made 35 saves for a 3-0 victory. He played on the following Sunday, after the Devils suffered a 4-2 loss the day before, with Marty in the net and Janssen scoring his first NHL goal.
Zach Parise scored the first tying goal (Travis Zajac, Jamie Langenbrunner) early in the second, and the Devils took the first lead of the game less than two minutes into the third, with a tally from Zajac (Parise and Brian Rafalski). About nine minutes in, the Capitals tied it, only to see the tie broken yet again by Langenbrunner (Rafalski and Patrik Elias). Clemmensen ended with 23 saves, and his first win since the previous March. The Caps were 0/2 on the PP, while the Devils were 1/4 (Langenbrunner).
Bitter much?
Does Ray emery ever smile? Pictures, during games, after games..I've never seen a smile cross that man's face. Maybe he knew he would be down 2-0 in the series against the Ducks? Yep, Jean Sebastien Giguere had an excellent game, and the Ducks won the game 1-0 and increased their lead in the series. Samuel Pahlsson scored the only goal.
I believe I had a point, other then pointing out emery's bitterness. Ah, yes. I've brought up the backups many times,
just like my desire to have Sykora and Neidermayer back, and, well, I feel it needs to be done again. I've said it before that I don't want Clemmensen to go. I think I've also made it pretty clear that if we can't find a decent UFA to do it, I'd pick Jordan Parise over Frank Doyle any day, even if I was in a coma. The only goalie aside from the two listed above that I like is Giguere, now that Holmqvist is with the Bolts. Unfortunately, he's too good to be a backup, and the Ducks will probably manage to keep him under their wings (get it? Ducks? Wings? I quack myself up..). Enough with the stupid jokes, I like Giguere. Maybe we can steal him and give them Gomez in exchange. It could happen.
As I've sid many times before, though, the lack of games Clemmensen played will effect both what he can get and who would want to sign with us. I feel bad for Clemmensen. He's just not as good as Marty. There's nothing wrong with making $450, 000 a season to sit on the bench and play a handful of games, but sitting there so long must be horrible for his confidence, which is why I'd be happier to see him go somewhere else and actually play.
I believe I had a point, other then pointing out emery's bitterness. Ah, yes. I've brought up the backups many times,
just like my desire to have Sykora and Neidermayer back, and, well, I feel it needs to be done again. I've said it before that I don't want Clemmensen to go. I think I've also made it pretty clear that if we can't find a decent UFA to do it, I'd pick Jordan Parise over Frank Doyle any day, even if I was in a coma. The only goalie aside from the two listed above that I like is Giguere, now that Holmqvist is with the Bolts. Unfortunately, he's too good to be a backup, and the Ducks will probably manage to keep him under their wings (get it? Ducks? Wings? I quack myself up..). Enough with the stupid jokes, I like Giguere. Maybe we can steal him and give them Gomez in exchange. It could happen.
As I've sid many times before, though, the lack of games Clemmensen played will effect both what he can get and who would want to sign with us. I feel bad for Clemmensen. He's just not as good as Marty. There's nothing wrong with making $450, 000 a season to sit on the bench and play a handful of games, but sitting there so long must be horrible for his confidence, which is why I'd be happier to see him go somewhere else and actually play.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Priceless.
"I'm cheering for the other guys to beat the Ducks because I am a Red Wings fan. I predict Ottawa will win it in three.'' -A skateboarder in Newport Beach - and self-proclaimed hockey fan - predicting who will win the Stanley Cup.
Genious, that boy is. Speaking of smart guys, I told my buddy he could do the moment, if he brought up tfour other points. He brought up one, but forgot about the other three I'll let it slide this time. I have nothing better to be doing now anyway.
In case you didn't hear, the Ducks came back from deficites of 1-0 and 2-1 to win their game and take the lead in the series, 1-0. The recap's here.
My second point was the Devils have signed Finnish center Jari Viuhkola, who used to be Blackhawk's property. He's not very big, and doesn't have much of a scoring touch. Eh, maybe we can change that. I'm obviously not too excited about it, but, hey, maybe I'll change my mind. Although the only ones I want to see signing with us right now are Sykora, Rafalski, Clemmense, and Drury or Briere.
Finally, the Devils moment of the week thing has not been forgotten, we just didn't start it yet. Similar to the 25 moments featured on the Devils site all season, there will be 25 of them, meaning most weeks will have two moments, which will most be posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I'll start it this week, maybe tomorrow instead of a Tuesday. We'll see.
To all you other James Vam Riemsdyk fans, there's more of a chance that Scott Stevens will come back. We have no first round pick, and that's when that boy's getting picked. Even Lou can't make that happen. Way to stay positive, right?
Genious, that boy is. Speaking of smart guys, I told my buddy he could do the moment, if he brought up tfour other points. He brought up one, but forgot about the other three I'll let it slide this time. I have nothing better to be doing now anyway.
In case you didn't hear, the Ducks came back from deficites of 1-0 and 2-1 to win their game and take the lead in the series, 1-0. The recap's here.
My second point was the Devils have signed Finnish center Jari Viuhkola, who used to be Blackhawk's property. He's not very big, and doesn't have much of a scoring touch. Eh, maybe we can change that. I'm obviously not too excited about it, but, hey, maybe I'll change my mind. Although the only ones I want to see signing with us right now are Sykora, Rafalski, Clemmense, and Drury or Briere.
Finally, the Devils moment of the week thing has not been forgotten, we just didn't start it yet. Similar to the 25 moments featured on the Devils site all season, there will be 25 of them, meaning most weeks will have two moments, which will most be posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I'll start it this week, maybe tomorrow instead of a Tuesday. We'll see.
To all you other James Vam Riemsdyk fans, there's more of a chance that Scott Stevens will come back. We have no first round pick, and that's when that boy's getting picked. Even Lou can't make that happen. Way to stay positive, right?
Six is good.
It's Andy Greene's number, it's..I'm sure there are other good things about it. Moment number six was a good one, too.
On November 17, after the first 20 minutes, things didn't look good for the Devils. They were down 3-0 against their rivals, the Manchester Monarchs. Frank Doyle was pulled from goal and was replaced by Jordan Parise. They were solid in the second, getting goals from Grant Marshall (PP) and Dan LaCouture, and Parise not letting anything get past him. Nicklas Bergfors (PP) tied it up a little over five minutes into the third period. They ended up on the power play in overtime, and Dan McGillis blasted a shot that went right past the Monarchs' goalie for the Devils' second win in a row, in a week against the Monarchs. Parise stopped all 16 shots he faced, while Doyle had 10 saves on 13 shots.
As a side note, I was told to add that if the Devils are looking for a disciplinary coach, they should forget Stevens and Burns and go after our (as in we, the writers) vice principal, who "is there to discipline us, not to teach us."
On November 17, after the first 20 minutes, things didn't look good for the Devils. They were down 3-0 against their rivals, the Manchester Monarchs. Frank Doyle was pulled from goal and was replaced by Jordan Parise. They were solid in the second, getting goals from Grant Marshall (PP) and Dan LaCouture, and Parise not letting anything get past him. Nicklas Bergfors (PP) tied it up a little over five minutes into the third period. They ended up on the power play in overtime, and Dan McGillis blasted a shot that went right past the Monarchs' goalie for the Devils' second win in a row, in a week against the Monarchs. Parise stopped all 16 shots he faced, while Doyle had 10 saves on 13 shots.
As a side note, I was told to add that if the Devils are looking for a disciplinary coach, they should forget Stevens and Burns and go after our (as in we, the writers) vice principal, who "is there to discipline us, not to teach us."
Monday, May 28, 2007
Czech It Out.
I knew I could think of something not lame. Again, happy Memorial day, if you missed my pervious post.
There's one UFA that few Devils fans seemed to not even notice is available, who, along with Patrik Elias, was part of the infamous A Line. Not Jason Arnott. He still has quite a bit of time on his contract with the Predators. Not Elias, since, well, he already is a Devil, and he and his $7.5 mil. a season aren't going anywhere for another six years. That leaves Pert Sykora, a clost friend of the Captain's, who hasn't played his best lately- lately meaning since he left the Devils. Now, after looking at his stats from recently and his salary ($2.9 mil.), there's no little chance that he'll be making more than $3 mil, unless there's a GM out there who's a little off the rocket.
Unfortunately, Lou can't force him to sign with us (if he had those powers, Neidermayer would still be here, and I wouldn't be complaining about, well, him not being here), but there's always the fact that he was on the 2000 Stanley Cup team, was on Anaheim when we beat them for the Cup in 2003, and hasn't played as well since leaving us.
His highest +/- while not on the Devils was a +5. With us, he reached +36 and was only a - for one season. He hasn't passed 59 points, while his all time high with the Devils was 81. His stats were better with us, and he and Elias have a lot of chemistry on the ice. A line of him, Elias, and Brian Gionta could easily become a line with more points then the EGG line, although the EGG line has a cooler name. They can be the B Line or something. Now I don't know what I'm doing.
Bottom line is I want Sykora back (what's with me desparately wanting old players back?). Maybe Elias would have a good season. And maybe that would win us cup number 4.
There's one UFA that few Devils fans seemed to not even notice is available, who, along with Patrik Elias, was part of the infamous A Line. Not Jason Arnott. He still has quite a bit of time on his contract with the Predators. Not Elias, since, well, he already is a Devil, and he and his $7.5 mil. a season aren't going anywhere for another six years. That leaves Pert Sykora, a clost friend of the Captain's, who hasn't played his best lately- lately meaning since he left the Devils. Now, after looking at his stats from recently and his salary ($2.9 mil.), there's no little chance that he'll be making more than $3 mil, unless there's a GM out there who's a little off the rocket.
Unfortunately, Lou can't force him to sign with us (if he had those powers, Neidermayer would still be here, and I wouldn't be complaining about, well, him not being here), but there's always the fact that he was on the 2000 Stanley Cup team, was on Anaheim when we beat them for the Cup in 2003, and hasn't played as well since leaving us.
His highest +/- while not on the Devils was a +5. With us, he reached +36 and was only a - for one season. He hasn't passed 59 points, while his all time high with the Devils was 81. His stats were better with us, and he and Elias have a lot of chemistry on the ice. A line of him, Elias, and Brian Gionta could easily become a line with more points then the EGG line, although the EGG line has a cooler name. They can be the B Line or something. Now I don't know what I'm doing.
Bottom line is I want Sykora back (what's with me desparately wanting old players back?). Maybe Elias would have a good season. And maybe that would win us cup number 4.
Happy Memorial Day!
Before I start rambling about nothing, happy Memorial day to all of you.
So, Lowell hasn't posted a new moment yet, but that doesn't mind there's no Rookie/Lowell-er of the week yet. The potential next John Madden, only not as good, Rod Pelley, is the star. Or player. What ever you wanna call it.
Height: 6'
Wight: 200
Position: Center
Birthday: September 1, 1984
Shoots: Left
From: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
2006/07 Season:
Team: Lowell/Devils
Games played: 65/9
Goals: 17/0
Assists: 12/0
PIMs: 35/0
PPG: 4/0
SHG: 1/0
GWG: 2/0
+/-: -1/-3
No playoff games for Mr. Pelley, unfortunately.
A spot on the 4th line might be his next season. Or the next season. Or maybe he'll just play as a fill in until Madden retires. Who knows. He drew a little negative attention declairing in a game against the Bolts that there was no way Vincent Lecavalier was gonna score on him. He was right- even though we lost the game. I like him, regardless of his arrogantness. And I also like this picture. Make that, these pictures.
So, Lowell hasn't posted a new moment yet, but that doesn't mind there's no Rookie/Lowell-er of the week yet. The potential next John Madden, only not as good, Rod Pelley, is the star. Or player. What ever you wanna call it.
Height: 6'
Wight: 200
Position: Center
Birthday: September 1, 1984
Shoots: Left
From: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
2006/07 Season:
Team: Lowell/Devils
Games played: 65/9
Goals: 17/0
Assists: 12/0
PIMs: 35/0
PPG: 4/0
SHG: 1/0
GWG: 2/0
+/-: -1/-3
No playoff games for Mr. Pelley, unfortunately.
A spot on the 4th line might be his next season. Or the next season. Or maybe he'll just play as a fill in until Madden retires. Who knows. He drew a little negative attention declairing in a game against the Bolts that there was no way Vincent Lecavalier was gonna score on him. He was right- even though we lost the game. I like him, regardless of his arrogantness. And I also like this picture. Make that, these pictures.
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