Oilers@Devils

[devils30mb]

Looks like Brodeur and Rolston are back for tonight but Langs is out.

 

[MCDevils]

I'll be in attendance, and will provide a thorough post game review.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Enjoy the game and don't forget your lucky elephant mc

 

[devils30mb]

Have fun.

I trying to pursuade my boss to give me the company seats on the 18th here in Toronto.

 

[makeshiftb0y]

Can't find a working online feed, dammit.

 

[devils30mb]

Can't find a working online feed, dammit.

Have you tried Myp2p website? They usually have a working one there.

 

[makeshiftb0y]

Have you tried Myp2p website? They usually have a working one there.

Hm. The sound is working but the picture is too blurry to make anything out, lol. I usually use ATDHE, but that's just giving me colored lines today. Oh well. How are they looking today? Should I even ask?

 

[devils30mb]

Hm. The sound is working but the picture is too blurry to make anything out, lol. I usually use ATDHE, but that's just giving me colored lines today. Oh well. How are they looking today? Should I even ask?

I'm using Myp2p with sopcast. The picture and sound is great.
The game on the other hand is not so great.

 

[makeshiftb0y]

ATDHE is working now, just in time to see commercials and intermission.

Thanks for giving me the other site. I don't know why the picture sucked for me though.

 

[devils30mb]

ATDHE is working now, just in time to see commercials and intermission.

Thanks for giving me the other site. I don't know why the picture sucked for me though.

Good to hear you got it working for hopefully the Devils won't let us down by putting in a great 3rd period.

 

[MCDevils]

My thoughts regarding tonight's game: I was sitting in section 17. Marty's end.

Zajac: Incredibly strong performance in both ends again. Good night on faceoffs.

Tedenby/Vasyunov: Historic night for both players. They both looked like elite NHL players tonight. Tedenby was especially strong with the puck for a player his size, and he showed a willingness to backcheck at all times which is great, especially with his speed. He, Arnott, and Elias look great together. They both are looking quite comfortable. The coaching staff is doing a great job protecting them by pairing both with veterans.

Volchenkov: I understand that hitting is a big part of his game, but he can't take himself out of position. He missed his check completely on the first Edmonton goal. (10 feet in front of me) He was also cought out of position another time in the second period which created a 2 on 2 for Edmonton with a forward back covering. He seems off a step. He's also pretty slow, so he's not going to recover from those mistakes.

Brodeur: None of the three goals were his fault. I clearly saw the first two. #1 the defense needs to do something and it came after Volchenkov eliminated himself from the play. The second I was totally convinced was an interference penalty on the Oilers. They hooked the puck up high and the first oiler blatantly prevented our defenseman from playing the puck which the trailing Edmonton shooter fired it through a screen. I thought it should have been called, but the refs kept the whistle away for most of the night.

Kovalchuk: I'll admit I thought he was heading for a train wreck early in the game. However, starting with the second period he calmed down more. He wasn't forcing as much and was willing to let his teammates do their part. I also thought things almost went horribly wrong in OT just before he drew the penalty. There was one point where Tallinder clearly had possession and Kovy skated up to him and tried to take the puck away. The excitement was palpable when he drew the penalty, and the place went nuts when he scored. No one left until after the Cangilosi's interview post game. It was also one of the most epic goal celebrations ever. Solid 80 footer. Good to see.

Rolston: Almost forgot about him, but he got a pure effort goal tonight and played well defensively. I thought the Devils PK looked very solid, and he played a bit there, as well as Elias. Pelley was great, too.

Not Giving Up: The entire crowd was totally out of the game after the second Edmonton goal. Devils really fought back though.

 

[rp2five]

Good analysis MC

Tedenby: I'm a huge fan. Been following him since he was drafted, and he will be a future star player I think. Nice he got that goal...and how about that moment in OT where he had the puck for what seemed like half a minute. Vasyunov was very good. He just needs to shoot when given the opportunity more.

Marty was solid. Good to have him back,

Kovy is the man. Great effort tonight. He just needs to relax, and you will see. He is a top 5 player in the league, and its only a matter of time before you see more game winners like that.

Rolston would be awesome if he was earning 2 million a year. But demand was high, we won that sweepstakes and now have to deal with him at that cap hit. He plays like tonight, most will shut up about the salary.

Taorima - He seems to make one critical mistake a game. I know he is a rookie, but eventually we will see more consistency.

Volchenkov I think is what the team lacked since Stevens retired. He will be fine. Give him a few more games. He just came back from a major injury.

This team had some bad luck all season. They are not as bad as the standings indicate.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

I completely agreed with the analogies loved tedenbys play throughout the game.but no one mentioned the play of the Clarkson zubrus rolston line.thought Clarkson fight Goethe team a little jump and their hard work on the board paid off on that rolston goal.

 

[MCDevils]

This was my only criticism of Vasyunov. He came in on the right side while the Oilers were on a change. I think it was Elias that was driving the net in the middle and Vas had a great chance to shoot, but the play was broken up when he forced it to Kovy. That was definitely one of the lowest points of the game, and the crowd was really pissed.

There were also a few times where the d was caught flatfooted.

 

[rp2five]

This was my only criticism of Vasyunov. He came in on the right side while the Oilers were on a change. I think it was Elias that was driving the net in the middle and Vas had a great chance to shoot, but the play was broken up when he forced it to Kovy. That was definitely one of the lowest points of the game, and the crowd was really pissed.

There were also a few times where the d was caught flatfooted.

Yea, thats that play I had in mind. With the team struggling, you have to shoot the puck. Yes the goalie is playing the shot and Vasyunov probably would have to make a perfect shot to score, but you had two other guys driving to the net and any rebound could be easily cashed in.

Then again, he makes that pass across, Kovy is staring at half an empty net. Once the team starts winning, then you can make those passes.