GDT: Your New Jersey Devils (12-7-2, 26 Pts) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (14-4-0, 28 Pts), 7 PM, MSGSN

[NjDevsRR]

 

[Guttersniped]

So...I haven't been paying much attention to the GDT lately (though I did see the game and I'm still euphoric after seeing JBITBPITNHL have himself a night).

But did everyone agree with the 3 stars of the game?

I mean...don't get me wrong : Markstrom was solid in net last night but....I don't know about him being 1st star.

I would've given the 3 stars (in order) to :

1.) Bratt
2.) Markstrom
3.) Hughes (Jack)

Bratt, Noesen, Hamilton (no particular order)

 

[glenwo2]

We are incredibly lucky to have all three of them playing such high level games, and all on team friendly deals too.

I wouldn't say Bratt's deal was team-friendly (had he been signed to pennies-to-the-dollar before he blew up, THAT would've been a team-friendly deal) but regardless, he's currently earning (and is worth) every penny.

 

[glenwo2]

Bratt, Noesen, Hamilton (no particular order)

I can go with that but man...that deflected-pass to Bratt for his first goal of the night was just bonkers.

 

[glenwo2]

?????????????????????????? how the hell is markstrom 1st star rofl

That's what I'd like to know.

 

[britdevil]

 

[Guttersniped]

That's what I'd like to know.

It was his 500th game. Everyone wore t-shirts.

 

[glenwo2]

It was his 500th game. Everyone wore t-shirts.

Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention to the GDT lately.

So we're celebrating a player's Longevity in his position instead of the impact he has on last night's game?


I mean...I thought the "3 stars of the game" were the players who had the most impact?


And while Markstrom was strong, no way he had more of an impact than Bratt (or even Jack, for that matter).

Hell, an argument can be made that Markstrom doesn't even belong on that list but instead it would be like your list.


They could've just put a graphic at the JumboTron or something celebrating Markstrom's 500th game instead of giving him a spot in the 3 stars.

Seems they were hell-bent on getting him onto the ice for a post-game interview no matter what, huh?

meh..whatever.

 

[Guttersniped]

So we're celebrating a player's Longevity in his position instead of the impact he has on last night's game?

I mean...I thought the 3 stars of the game were the players who had the most impact?

And while Markstrom was strong, no way he had more of an impact than Bratt (or even Jack, for that matter).

Hell, an argument can be made that Markstrom doesn't even belong on that list but instead it would be like your list.


They could've just put a graphic at the JumboTron or something celebrating Markstrom's 500 game instead of giving him a spot on the Top 3. meh.

They, meaning the team, did put it on Jumbotron and it got coverage.

Media in attendance picks the stars.

They may have simply wanted him to have the on-ice interview and to get to be in the spotlight.

Not sure people care a whole lot about Stars of the Game.

 

[glenwo2]

They, meaning the team, did put it on Jumbotron and it got coverage.

Media in attendance picks the stars.

They may have simply wanted him to have the on-ice interview and to get to be in the spotlight.

Not sure people care a whole lot about Stars of the Game.

You missed my ninja edit.

Just refresh the page. lol

 

[glenwo2]

If it seems like I'm annoyed that Markstrom was the 1st star instead of Bratt, it's because I am.

I know some people don't care a whole lot about the Stars of the Game but I sure as hell do because it recognizes particular player's efforts in THAT PARTICULAR GAME.

And with all due respect to Markstrom, I would rank him as maybe the 4th star of the game behind Bratt, Jack, and a tie between Noesen and Dougie in terms of impact.

 

[NJ07102]

A really good win in an important game against an excellent opponent. The big guns had to come though in games like this and they certainly did. The first two assist by Jack were absolutely insane. The one on Brett's goal was one of the best I've ever seen. None of the TV guys picked it up at first, it was so lightning quick. Awesome play.

 

[MartyOwns]

yeah nobody over the age of 8 gives a shit about stars of the game, but i’m very impressed we beat those f***ers. noesen is on a 40 goal pace or something? it’s just ridiculous, what a story.

if we can handle the (admittedly ovechkinless) caps, we could go on a nice little tear here.

 

[Billdo]

When Carolina tied it quick to start the third, that was where we'd crumble and collapse in years past. It's nice to see them stay composed and take back control.