Jan Levine: Game 4: NYR-NJD, Rangers kick off three games in four nights at The Rock
Oh and there is this first Hughes-Kakko NHL meeting as well

since the Oilers are beating the hell out of of everyone, I feel better about that loss the other day

we are gonna pecker slap these guys tonight

since the Oilers are beating the hell out of of everyone, I feel better about that loss the other day

we are gonna pecker slap these guys tonight
- jimbo83

So dumb some NHL teams have played 8 games already, tonight is our 4th. They should release the identity of the schedule maker

So dumb some NHL teams have played 8 games already, tonight is our 4th. They should release the identity of the schedule maker
- TPC

Again, with all the new faces I think more practice time only helps us. Besides, if we are in the thick of the wild card come New Years, all of those games in hand are going to be a benefit to us.

since the Oilers are beating the hell out of of everyone, I feel better about that loss the other day

we are gonna pecker slap these guys tonight
- jimbo83

I'm beginning to think that maybe Neal just never fit in with the Flames. He might not quite be what he was, but he sure looks like an effective player again. He perfectly balances their top 6.

Klefblom is obviously a stud, but Nurse has really blossomed the past season or so. Maybe they finally have their defense kind of figured out too.

Again, with all the new faces I think more practice time only helps us. Besides, if we are in the thick of the wild card come New Years, all of those games in hand are going to be a benefit to us.
- 2sticks1puck

Makes sense but I am worried that this dumb schedule could have stifled a hot start. The games in hand may come in really useful.

Makes sense but I am worried that this dumb schedule could have stifled a hot start. The games in hand may come in really useful.
- JRR1285

It may also suck if the Rangers have to play 5 games in like 8 days down the stretch when they are fighting for a playoff spot. Need players at full rest/strength for those games

Makes sense but I am worried that this dumb schedule could have stifled a hot start. The games in hand may come in really useful.
- JRR1285

I don't want to take my seat on team negative, but our two wins came against a Jets team in disarray and Ottawa. In both we sort of looked like a one line time. I think better times for us will come in a few months and all the pieces will face in place, but I'm not convinced that if we had played the Oilers "sooner" that we would have put up a better fight.

Based on how awful the Devils look, this is a real winnable game tonight. This is the type of game where you want us to win and win pretty solidly because that's what good teams usually do.

It may also suck if the Rangers have to play 5 games in like 8 days down the stretch when they are fighting for a playoff spot. Need players at full rest/strength for those games
- TPC

We have almost the youngest team in the league at this point, I'm not sure other than guys like Hank and Staal this is an issue.

I don't want to take my seat on team negative, but our two wins came against a Jets team in disarray and Ottawa. In both we sort of looked like a one line time. I think better times for us will come in a few months and all the pieces will face in place, but I'm not convinced that if we had played the Oilers "sooner" that we would have put up a better fight.

Based on how awful the Devils look, this is a real winnable game tonight. This is the type of game where you want us to win and win pretty solidly because that's what good teams usually do.
- 2sticks1puck

I am real worried about the game tonight. Devils are 0-6 and they have to show some fight at some point.

We have almost the youngest team in the league at this point, I'm not sure other than guys like Hank and Staal this is an issue.
- 2sticks1puck

well some of the younger guys who aren't used to the 82 game grind may be affected. And I am sure players will be banged up.

I do like the games in hand though

well some of the younger guys who aren't used to the 82 game grind may be affected. And I am sure players will be banged up.

I do like the games in hand though
- TPC

I know you're always fond of things in your hand.

I am real worried about the game tonight. Devils are 0-6 and they have to show some fight at some point.
- JRR1285

I hear you, but regardless this is where you stomp a rival. Actually this Devils team is sort of reminding me of that CBJ team that started 0-10? right before they brought Torts in. All the pieces are there, but something just isn't working.

I hear you, but regardless this is where you stomp a rival. Actually this Devils team is sort of reminding me of that CBJ team that started 0-10? right before they brought Torts in. All the pieces are there, but something just isn't working.
- 2sticks1puck

I think they are better than this too. But the Rangers have to destroy them given their current state. If the Rangers come out flat they will be the ones getting stomped.

I'm beginning to think that maybe Neal just never fit in with the Flames. He might not quite be what he was, but he sure looks like an effective player again. He perfectly balances their top 6.

Klefblom is obviously a stud, but Nurse has really blossomed the past season or so. Maybe they finally have their defense kind of figured out too.
- 2sticks1puck

another thing about the Oilers, I think everyone can put trading for RNH to bed, I dont see why they would want to trade him at this point

I know you're always fond of things in your hand.
- JRR1285

kettle meets pot?

another thing about the Oilers, I think everyone can put trading for RNH to bed, I dont see why they would want to trade him at this point
- jimbo83

I really hope Howden can make a difference on the 2nd line. This team needs to balance out the scoring

another thing about the Oilers, I think everyone can put trading for RNH to bed, I dont see why they would want to trade him at this point
- jimbo83

RNH and Neal is a pretty nasty line to try to play against. It's pretty much what they were trying to accomplish in getting Lucic, recreating what made the Bruins good. It's really what I hope Lias and Lemieux become a version of if they can move up the lineup.

I really hope Howden can make a difference on the 2nd line. This team needs to balance out the scoring
- TPC

Cautiously optimistic on that. He obviously has talent, I just feel he had his confidence destroyed when he slumped last year. He's going to have the weapons to succeed, that's for sure.

I know you're always fond of things in your hand.
- JRR1285

Cautiously optimistic on that. He obviously has talent, I just feel he had his confidence destroyed when he slumped last year. He's going to have the weapons to succeed, that's for sure.
- 2sticks1puck

If not we doomed

If not we doomed
- TPC

Chytil is coming back in November, relax Sally

marketing in Oct against baseball P O's the NHL will promo any one or anything to build up viewers for the games...K K vs Hughes , watch Hughes have his break out game or KK gets a taste of #1 line and goes off , hope so , been so far & few even
watching hi lites of other teams aint filling the void ,lets get sum flow now & see what we have in the box of tools we call players
Note: seeing Smith too much unless hes playing like his life depended on it
BUt why not sum D ?
Howden is next to see if he can ignite the 2 big wingers & get another line producing
gotta use Truba against #1's or who is doin the heavy lifting ,IF Hijak cant fill slot ...
NEXT MAN UP ...

Chytil is coming back in November, relax Sally
- mdw7413

who names their kids sally anymore

who names their kids sally anymore
- TPC

I know 3 Sally's