Bounces,Handshakes...and...

Alot would agree that the season as a whole turned out better than at the beggining of the year. I, along w/ many fans thought the Devils would not even make the playoffs and even thought they would finish in the basement. I know it's whipped cream on dog sh!t but they did do better than expected. Lundquist played amazing and what really kills me is that their young players are far far far better than what we have now and in the minors.

What moderate respect I had for Chico is completely gone and I can see him not coming back next year. Doesn't matter. The last 2 teams the Devs got bounced by have gone on to the Cup finals. Lets hope that trend ends. GO FREE AGENCY PERIOD!!!!

I too salute the Devils on an overachieving season. Like many of us, I as very pessemistic at the begining of the year, and thought the Devils would finish the season with a below .500 record and end up missing the playoffs. Although they did not get very far in the playoffs, they certainly proved us wrong, and I have to say as a fan, Im very proud of what this team accomplished this year. One thing that upset me was Brodeur's classless snub to Sean Avery, which I think Marty deserves a little criticism for. I doubt it, but I hope somebody tells him off for that unsportsmanlike, classless, and immature act that he pulled during the handshake. I think it's safe to say that admist our discussions and arguments amongst each other and with any outside fans, we all had fun throughout the season and have the summer (though I doubt you will see the Devils do much) and next year to look forward too.

Good job boys and see you next year!

I was surprised to hear that last night...really uncommon of Marty.  He's a classy player and that bothers me that he snubbed Sean Avery (granted, he probably deserved it, but still, good sportsmanship is always important).

It's sad that they're already out, but at least I am proud that they made it to the playoffs again (11 years in a row...not too shabby).  This was a tough year for them and there was a lot of speculation early in the season if they would actually make them.

Now (hopefully) Lou will starting working out the problems and fulfill the needs of NJ so they can come back even stronger next year.

I'll always be proud of NJ...we'll be back next year...GO Devils!