i rather have 3 on 3 then lose in a shootout almost everytime
They're both bad as far as the NHL goes. LaBarbara was still a decent NHL goaltender 2 or 3 years ago, at least as a backup. Emery hasn't been decent in almost a decade, aside from a FLUKE season in which Carey Price was terrible.I'd take Ray Ray over LaBarbara.
I think they were already scratching him towards the end of his first year there, or at least playing him on the 4th line.I don't know # of games but seem to recall Lecavalier being a healthy scratch a bit last season too, which speaks to your point about his lackluster rep with management.
Devils looked great tonight against a pretty so-so Flyers team.
Josefson was my player of the game. Played smart, looked fast, held possession well. Two assists and that 3v3 goal. Great vision to anticipate the play.
Zajac was really solid. Superb skating and looks miles better compared to post mumps Zajac. Deserved his goals and hopefully continues to build confidence.
Larsson was epic once again. Just toally neutralised the Flyers when he was on the ice and showed excellent skating. He's clearly been working hard over the summer.
Kinkaid was very good. Very solid back up to Cory.
Zacha was quiet but he shows flashes. Being handcuffed with Gionta and Ruupoo doesn't help. Hopefully he can tear up the OHL this year. Don't think he's ready for anything other than a 9 game stint, if even that.
Aside from giveaway to first Philly goal, Severson was very good, so was Lars.
Merrill was good too.
Schlemko better than I expected.
Helgeson grenaded a few pucks but was physical.
Gelly was putrid tonight.
Kinky was good aside from a few gaffes playing the puck.
Liked most of our forwards.
Didn't like Gio tonight nor Stef that much. Zacha is not ready.
I'm concerned about Palms but he looked great early on. So did JJ and Rico.
Stemp was solid, sign him.
Kalinin showed jump. Tlusty looked more comfortable tonight.
Bouch could do better IMO, he needs to find open ice in the slot esp on the PP.
We dominated the 3 on 3.
Good to see.
I'm glad Hynes did not send Gelinas out there