This is going to be a bit rambling, but bugger it
If you decided not to come to the game tonight because we were 5 players down, i'm afraid you missed one of the best team performances for a long, long time!
6 imports vs 10 and I thought we were shafted, was hoping for damage limitation at best, outright drubbing at worst, but by God did we go out there and give it to Sheffield!
The Devils were the better team on the night, and apart from Hutchins trying to fight Davies, and eventually fighting Towe, it was nice to see a game not turn into a riot against the Steelers. Not really sure the Steelers deserved the 1 point, Darnell either made a very big mistake, or they've changed the rules...
Although the whole team played really well, there were some standouts, although i'm thinking maybe MoTM should have been to the entire team? :lol:
Richardson and his wonder goal were absolutely sublime, possibly one of the best signings this off season, he's ace on defence, and ace going forwards, i'm sure the highlight reel will be on the new Devils website shortly.
Jarvis looked absolutely phenomenal tonight, I knew he was quick, but
that quick!? His goal from Smith and Miller was superb. We were lamenting the loss of Teplitsky, but Richardson and Jarvis are most certainly worthy replacements.
Michel, signed as the 3rd line, but looks comfortable playing on any line, which I think he did tonight? Our lines were a bit of a mix, but this guy doesn't seem to give up fighting for anything!
Smith was looking quick tonight and i've no doubt that we'll soon see him scoring regularly, the first line appears to be starting to click and I think we'll soon be on fire
And finally, a massive shout out to ALL the brit players tonight, Towe, Davies and Hayes don't look out of place at all. If Davies can bulk up a bit he's almost certain to be scoring a whole bunch of goals, they've got the possession in the opposing zone, but I guess maybe we're slightly on the small side. Cracking signings though, and fair play to Towe for sticking up for Davies when the moron Hutchins went for him.
More of the same tomorrow please
Chris.