General Discussion (Team/Player/Trade Rumors/Speculation/News), Part II

[TrufleShufle]

Because Lou needs to take out the garbage. If he's not going to play Fayne, trade him. Harrold and Volchenkov should NOT be here. Tedenby obviously isn't making the team. Gionta should be sent down.

Henrique-Zajac-Ryder
Zubrus-Elias-Jagr
Clowe-Loktionov-Brunner
Olesz-Carter/Josefson-Bernier

Greene-Larsson
Salvador-Gelinas
Gardiner-Fayne

Schneider
Brodeur

no, he really shouldn't. I see no other reason other than wanting Yayo to play, and that is not enough of a reason to send a guy down who is doing his part.

 

[ThePSEGPowerPoster]

I've been anti-Gionta since my first day on this board (don't think he's very good) but he's played well. I don't think he should be going anywhere.

Carter should sit for Josefson today to give him a chance to recover from his bout of suck.

 

[TrufleShufle]

I've been anti-Gionta since my first day on this board (don't think he's very good) but he's played well. I don't think he should be going anywhere.

Carter should sit for Josefson today to give him a chance to recover from his bout of suck.

Thats why I like you, one of the few people on here who I have ever seen admit to having a change of heart.

But with that said its only a matter of time before someone says "THE MINUS 3! THINK OF THE MINUS 3" with out realizing 2 had nothing to do with him and one was a penalty kill they screwed up as a whole.

 

[DevilChuk*]

Thats why I like you, one of the few people on here who I have ever seen admit to having a change of heart.

But with that said its only a matter of time before someone says "THE MINUS 3! THINK OF THE MINUS 3" with out realizing 2 had nothing to do with him and one was a penalty kill they screwed up as a whole.

You don't get a minus for being scored on during a PK.

 

[TrufleShufle]

You don't get a minus for being scored on during a PK.

Ah good call, then I have no idea where the 3rd came from so i won't speculate.

Edit: But if thats the only thing I have said wrong, I'm completely ok with that.

 

[DevilChuk*]

Ah good call, then I have no idea where the 3rd came from so i won't speculate.

Edit: But if thats the only thing I have said wrong, I'm completely ok with that.

While I agree Gionta has done pretty well so far, I'm not sure any forward really deserves to come out of the line-up. Goal scoring outside of game 1 hasn't really been the issue.

I want Josefson to play and I don't think giving him one game in Gionta's place is a big deal. If he plays well, you find a different spot for him.

I do agree that CBGB as a whole is the reason why Gionta isn't sitting.

Meanwhile, it's pretty scary that our GA are pretty spread out amongst everyone. Not like last year where our 1st line was doing great and the middle 2 terrible.. now everyone is getting beat. I blame it on the defense, really.

Let's not have the Sal-Zid pairing lead the team in TOI, please.

 

[TrufleShufle]

While I agree Gionta has done pretty well so far, I'm not sure any forward really deserves to come out of the line-up. Goal scoring outside of game 1 hasn't really been the issue.

I want Josefson to play and I don't think giving him one game in Gionta's place is a big deal. If he plays well, you find a different spot for him.

I do agree that CBGB as a whole is the reason why Gionta isn't sitting.

Meanwhile, it's pretty scary that our GA are pretty spread out amongst everyone. Not like last year where our 1st line was doing great and the middle 2 terrible.. now everyone is getting beat. I blame it on the defense, really.

Let's not have the Sal-Zid pairing lead the team in TOI, please.

Yea I can't argue with that part at all.

Thats the worst part about it, we all want Yayo to play but at whos expense. I don't think it will take long for someone to drop either to injury or bad play and he will get his shot though.

I could see Gionta losing some steam and eventually being the guy but it's not there yet.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Gionta has been OK at best. lets pump the brakes.

 

[SeidoN]

Gionta has done nothing to make me want him to stay any more than Josefson

 

[rtr1105]

I only watched the first period last night. And since I had nothing better to do I watched the encore today, and upon watching it twice I really noticed how much of a defensive liability Gio can be.

 

[Benedict Parisechuk]

I thought Olesz looked decent but that line took part in some fugly things last night.

 

[NJDevs26]

btw not for nothing but if you're going to sit Carter and break up CBGB anyway then sit Gionta too, just play Olesz AND Josefson in a 'fifth-line sub' configuration. Of course we all know Gionta's not sitting though.

 

[Bleedred]

btw not for nothing but if you're going to sit Carter and break up CBGB anyway then sit Gionta too, just play Olesz AND Josefson in a 'fifth-line sub' configuration. Of course we all know Gionta's not sitting though.

I'm surprised Gionta is a bigger PDB favorite than Carter. It's probably because he thinks Gio is a pretty good center.

 

[Emperoreddy]

btw not for nothing but if you're going to sit Carter and break up CBGB anyway then sit Gionta too, just play Olesz AND Josefson in a 'fifth-line sub' configuration. Of course we all know Gionta's not sitting though.

I agree, I don't think it is earth shattering, but the whole point to keep Gio in should be to keep CBGB together. I can at least understand and sort of get behind that idea. If you are going to break them up there is no point to sit JJ.

Should be one or the other. I'd be ok with Carter and Gio sitting for Olesz and JJ with Bernier.

4th line last night did look extra fugly. They were having all sorts of problems.

 

[SKNJD9]

Marty signed a stick for David Perron after the Edmonton game

https://twitter.com/DP_57/status/388069684429344768/photo/1

 

[Zippy316]

Should I make my senior quote "Status quo" - Lou Lamoriello

 

[rtr1105]

I've actually been happy with Sal's play this far.

 

[SeidoN]

I've actually been happy with Sal's play this far.

hes been pretty decent in honesty. not nearly as bad as Dumb and Dumber.

just dont put him on the PP. it reeks of desperation

 

[Henry Killinger]

Marty signed a stick for David Perron after the Edmonton game

https://twitter.com/DP_57/status/388069684429344768/photo/1

That's pretty awesome.

 

[Devils Trap]

can Josefon go in already....

Atleast he wouldnt let Hall all by himself in front of the net and would most likely track Edler down on the second goal last game

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 1m
Devils on ice at Saddledome for early practice in Calgary. Looks like Loktionov with extra forwards today. Carter back with Gionta-Bernier.



haha.

 

[Devilsfanatic0421]

lol. Yayo for Lokti.

Not terribly bothered so long as this is just to send a message about Loki's defensive play.

Watch Lokti be benched over Gionta for a while and bolt to Russia.

Edit: nevermind Yayo and Lokti both benched.

 

[CerebralGenesis]

#Josefson

Is he alive?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

lol. Yayo for Lokti.

Not terribly bothered so long as this is just to send a message about Loki's defensive play.

Watch Lokti be benched over Gionta for a while and bolt to Russia.

nope. Carter in, Lokti out apparently.




Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 1m
Devs lines: Zubrus-Elias-Jagr; Clowe-Henrique-Ryder; Olesz-Zajac-Brunner; Carter-Gionta-Bernier; Josefson-Loktionov-Tedenby.

 

[Devilsfanatic0421]

At least he broke up Zajac and Henrique.