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.

 

[MachoDiablo]

Was there last night, thankfully, and it really was one of the strongest overall performances I've been to live in a minute. They honestly could've had a bunch of other goals if they were able to finish connecting on a final pass to players heading toward the net, but credit to Carolina that they know how to snuff out chances before they get out of hand...which is what made the power play getting the job done so important, too.

Sure, Canes played the night before, but there's no denying how ready this team was for them and for Florida, which speaks well of the coaching. The big step now is to see how they performance consistently for a bit now that the schedule is finally getting to something resembling normal; it's still hard to gauge some things this year based on how condensed the calendar's been, so a strong next month or so with more time between games would silence most doubts.

 

[RNCDevil]

Next goal...a three game win streak...

 

[Guadana]

Bad for hockey, good for Devils to play against Ovechkinless caps next. But we should continue to gain points now.

good game. Looks like with time players are doing better and better under Keefe. Noesen is exactly what Keefe likes - he did great job with Hyman and Bunting - different level of talent, same role. Too bad we dont have this type of a player in the long term perspective with better talent.

 

[theoptimist]

 

[TheBeerNerd]

Good birthday gift for me. Purge that loser mentality, this team's got something.