GDT: Albany Devils vs. Norfolk Admirals

[Better Call Sal]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=689470&navid=nhl:topheads

Since there is a GDT for them, figured I'd share this article on Merrill from NHL.com. Good read.

 

[Classic Devil]

Game's started.

Devils start the game with:

Boucher - Timmins - Whitney
Burlon - MacPherson
Wedgewood

And we get a powerplay right off the bat?

2:00 minor for "illegal player in the lineup?"

 

[Classic Devil]

Pelley, Pesonen, and Whitney almost combine for a goal.

Devils going back on the powerplay.

Two powerplay failures. Nothing really threatening on either one, sounds like.

 

[njdevils1982]

Game's started.

Devils start the game with:

Boucher - Timmins - Whitney
Burlon - MacPherson
Wedgewood

And we get a powerplay right off the bat?

2:00 minor for "illegal player in the lineup?"

handicap rule in effect.

 

[Classic Devil]

Point shot from Norfolk gets tipped and in, 1-0 Norfolk.

 

[Classic Devil]

2-0, apparently Sauve with a terrific toe-drag.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Sounds like the team is lost without Gelinas....

 

[Classic Devil]

Sislo playing well in his first game back after injury.

 

[B A T M A N]

Sounds about right. Gelinas makes or breaks both Devils teams. Sorry Albany, you're expendable.

 

[Classic Devil]

2nd period underway.

Gibson stops Pesonen on the first good scoring chance of the period.

Helgeson in a fight after one of the Admirals hits Whitney with a big hit!

 

[Classic Devil]

Another powerplay, we put up a good showing but no goal to show for it. I can't remember hearing Merrill's name tonight, but he is in the lineup.

Whitney robbed by Gibson. Gibson's having an excellent game.

Oh for the love of... 3-0 Norfolk after Wedgewood lets up a big rebound.

Wedgewood pulled, stopped 8 of 11, Clermont is coming in.

 

[R8Devs]

Why does Albany suck when the NJ plays well, and NJ suck when Albany plays well?

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Why does Albany suck when the NJ plays well, and NJ suck when Albany plays well?

No young depth. NJ calls up one or two guys and Albany falls apart.

 

[Classic Devil]

No young depth. NJ calls up one or two guys and Albany falls apart.

I don't think that's the problem. The problem is not enough scoring talent up front. The team's defense corps is pretty good even without Gelinas.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I don't think that's the problem. The problem is not enough scoring talent up front. The team's defense corps is pretty good even without Gelinas.

Well yeah. I mean the team as a whole. Sure there are several decent D prospects but outside of that there isn't much there; especially with JJ and Tedenby in NJ.

 

[Classic Devil]

Gibson is a brick wall tonight.

I'm turning it off for tonight to watch NHL games instead.

 

[NJD Kula]

Why does Albany suck when the NJ plays well, and NJ suck when Albany plays well?

Ever since Gelinas was called up... hmmm!!!!