Just a few quick thoughts on Thursday's 4-0 win over Colorado since the Devils play today at 1:00 against the Florida Panthers at the Rock.
Devils goals to Zach Parise (Power play 36),Patrik Elias (24),Jamie Langenbrunner (19) and Travis Zajac (17).
Hell Raisers
1) Marty Brodeur picked up the shutout in his return with 24 saves,but this was a pretty easy game to make his comeback in.
Brodeur didn't have to make any really difficult saves and there was little pressure in the Devil controlled game.
Florida offers a stiffer test today.
2)The Devils will be looking for payback for a loss in Florida that was an awful game.
Here is hoping for a more energetic effort today.
3) Where are all the people that used to crow about how well run Colorado was and how they will always be in contention.
Sorry,Avs fans but stocking talent on bad trades doesn't come along every few years and once the salary cap came into play,Colorado lost its status as a high revenue team and wasn't able to pick big fruit off the trade deadline tree any further.
4) Jay Pandolfo played in the Colorado game and Mike Rupp was scratched.
Look for that final forward spot to be swapped back and forth between the two as play and matchups will decide which one plays on a particular night.
5) Brent Sutter was switching line pairings throughout the game and will likely do the same today.
The Devils really need to get extra scoring from someone other than (ironically) the four goal scorers against Colorado.
A Brian Rolston improvement will go a long way in helping the Devils pick their game up.
Bonus Round
Names heard in Devil trade rumors.
Scott Niedermayer (Good fit,but unless you get Rob in the deal as well,he will be a rental),Chris Pronger (You would have him for 2010,but the cost will be high),Jay Boumeester (Could be a sign and trade,but I doubt Lou has the ammo to pull it off) and Derek Morris (a cheaper alternative from Phoenix,who is looking to save $).
No Bullpen Notes today as I will be watching the Adamek-Banks fight at work and trying to avoid seeing the result.
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