GDT: New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Special Sauce

[ThePSEGPowerPoster]

Well of course everyone made it to the arena early. It's magnetic schedule AND dollar hot dog day.

 

[GameSeven]

agree. when you watch our PP, you used to not really be excited about anything, but now you sit just waiting for Gelinas to get a one-timer off

I've liked that he doesn't seem to force it, though. He's been adept at realizing when another play might be better, but doesn't shy away from taking the shot when the situation calls for it. And he decides quickly, which is a significant plus.

 

[MartysBetterThanYou]

Well of course everyone made it to the arena early. It's magnetic schedule AND dollar hot dog day.

And Mystery Puck night! and Hurricane Sandy night(should've waited until we played Carolina for this one)!

 

[Emperoreddy]

 

[AfroThunder396]

Can't wait for glorious Eric Gelinas to lead us to the promised land.

 

[ThePSEGPowerPoster]

We! Are! Jersey!

 

[Better Call Sal]

Time to give another defender some love, despite his defensive flaws.

Zids is 3rd in the league in defensive scoring. I know we're only 11 games in, but I never EVER would've seen that coming.

 

[MartyOwns]

We! Are! Jersey!

so lame. 'its about who you are. its about where you live. its about what kind of toilet paper you wipe your *** with.' in a monotone, dull voice. its like listening to cloris leachman read a recipe for pound cake, ingredient by ingredient.

 

[MartyOwns]

Time to give another defender some love, despite his defensive flaws.

Zids is 3rd in the league in defensive scoring. I know we're only 11 games in, but I never EVER would've seen that coming.

he needs to play limited minutes, and really be there for PP opportunities. the guy turns the puck over like it was a clause in his contract. yes he's good offensively but at what cost?? at what cooosssttt

 

[sunnyvale]

if i didnt have class tonight i would be there. 9.95 a ticket right now

 

[Rhodes 81]

Time to give another defender some love, despite his defensive flaws.

Zids is 3rd in the league in defensive scoring. I know we're only 11 games in, but I never EVER would've seen that coming.

he's this year's kovy, plays almost the full powerplay, and has 4 powerplay points. 4 at even strength already is impressive though. he's been on the ice for 13 goals this season, and had a hand in 9 of them. it's clear he creates offense.

if i didnt have class tonight i would be there. 9.95 a ticket right now

even cheaper than the thrashers nosebleeds used to be. that's insane.

 

[Loyal Lou]

if i didnt have class tonight i would be there. 9.95 a ticket right now

Dang! I got a 13 game plan and I think I could have gotten the whole plan cheaper off stubhub.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

he's this year's kovy, plays almost the full powerplay, and has 4 powerplay points. 4 at even strength already is impressive though. he's been on the ice for 13 goals this season, and had a hand in 9 of them. it's clear he creates offense.

even cheaper than the thrashers nosebleeds used to be. that's insane.

You had Kovy though.

 

[jasonthenicest]

And Mystery Puck night! and Hurricane Sandy night(should've waited until we played Carolina for this one)!

Is it Mystery Puck night again? Are they still 20 bucks? What time you think they will be gone? How did the pucks go over from the other night? Why do I have so many questions?

 

[Emperoreddy]

he's this year's kovy, plays almost the full powerplay, and has 4 powerplay points. 4 at even strength already is impressive though. he's been on the ice for 13 goals this season, and had a hand in 9 of them. it's clear he creates offense.

even cheaper than the thrashers nosebleeds used to be. that's insane.

Zids offesnively has been very good, more so when you look at those zone exit numbers and see he has been one of our best players in getting the puck up the ice.

On the PP, and in general he seems to be trying to get more creative at the point. He isn't just slapping the shot in which almost always misses. He is making smart passes, or coming in deep, creating space elsewhere. He is being a lot more creative.

 

[Bleedred]

Despite Tampa's record they've been a mediocre to below average possession team so far. They're also 4-0 in OT/SO play.

Wouldn't be surprised if they're out of the playoff picture in two months.

I wouldn't be surprised either. They usually start out every season strong too. They were good after the first 10-15 games last year too before plummeting, same with the year before. I think it's gonna take some underachieving from Ottawa or somebody else in there for them to make the playoffs. They're also getting the best goaltending they have had in years. I don't expect that to last either.

 

[devilsblood]

he needs to play limited minutes, and really be there for PP opportunities. the guy turns the puck over like it was a clause in his contract. yes he's good offensively but at what cost?? at what cooosssttt

Do people track turnovers? I tend to think it is overblown in regards to Zids.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Do people track turnovers? I tend to think it is overblown in regards to Zids.

I am sure there are stats kept somewhere, and I think they are overblown in his case. His real problems defensively is positioning in the defensive zone. He gets caught a lot, or gets blown by easily. Also he is good for a penalty a game. That is something that can stop and should as well.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Do people track turnovers? I tend to think it is overblown in regards to Zids.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats....ASALL&sort=giveaways&viewName=rtssPlayerStats

Leads the team with 11.
Volch has 1.

 

[Bleedred]

Last game he didn't actually take a penalty and he scored a goal instead.

 

[captainscott]

Devils are still undefeated in games I haven't watched. Maybe I should pass on this one for the sake of the team?

my devils stats:

2-0 in games i have not watched
2-0 in games on saturday nights
2-0 in games where i get drunk

 

[Nick0930]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats....ASALL&sort=giveaways&viewName=rtssPlayerStats

Leads the team with 11.
Volch has 1.

The one time he's actually played the puck?

 

[Emperoreddy]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats....ASALL&sort=giveaways&viewName=rtssPlayerStats

Leads the team with 11.
Volch has 1.

He is also second on the team with hits. LOL Wut?!?!?

 

[Richer's Ghost]

my devils stats:

2-0 in games i have not watched
2-0 in games on saturday nights
2-0 in games where i get drunk

so what bar without a TV are you getting drunk in tonight?

 

[funetiklee]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats....ASALL&sort=giveaways&viewName=rtssPlayerStats

Leads the team with 11.
Volch has 1.

that's such a skewed stat. you need puck possession to give the puck away. Volchenkov's total puck possession this season is probably under a minute. I'm sure some of the best puck moving defensemen in the league regularly lead the league in giveaways.