The goalie controversy will just not end and it returns to Vancouver tonight! Cory Schneider makes his return to British Columbia as a member of the red and black Devils. For the first time in two years, Schneider and Luongo will not be fighting for the same net - they will be fighting for different nets. The Canucks will look to extend their win streak to 3, while the Devils are searching for their first regular season win.
This game can be viewed on TSN or on NHL Network at 10 PM ET/7 PT.
Here are the projected lineups:
Devils (the bad guys):
Forwards:
Dainius Zubrus - Patrik Elias - Jaromir Jagr
Adam Henrique - Travis Zajac - Michael Ryder
Ryane Clowe - Andrei Loktionov - Damien Brunner
Rostislav Olesz - Stephen Gionta - Steve Bernier
Defensemen:
Bryce Salvador - Marek Zidlicky
Andy Greene - Anton Volchenkov
Mark Fayne - Peter Harrold
Goaltenders:
Cory Schneider (starter)
Martin Brodeur
Canucks (the good guys):
Forwards:
Daniel Sedin - Henrik Sedin - Jannik Hansen
Chris Higgins - Ryan Kesler - David Booth
Dale Weise - Brad Richardson - Mike Santorelli
Tom Sestito - Zac Dalpe - Yannick Weber
Defensemen:
Dan Hamhuis - Kevin Bieksa
Alexander Edler - Jason Garrison
Ryan Stanton - Christopher Tanev
Goaltenders:
Roberto Luongo (starter)
Eddie Lack
Things to watch for - Devils:
Cory Schneider - the obvious one to look out for. He was traded to New Jersey at the 2013 NHL Draft for a First Round Draft Selection (which the Canucks selected Bo Horvat). He is the future of the Devils organization once Martin Brodeur retires. Schneider will become a consistent Vezina Trophy candidate once he gets his full time role in the Devils net.
Damien Brunner - the former Red Wing is already making a name for himself after signing a contract with the Devils during training camp. He has 4 points in 3 games and looks like he could be one of the biggest free agent steals from the offseason.
Jaromir Jagr - does he ever age? This could be the last time we see this legendary player play in Vancouver. Who could ever forget the good old days with him and his beautiful mullet?
Things to watch for - Canucks:
Roberto Luongo - the other half of the intriguing goaltending matchup. This is the person who everyone thought would be shipped out of Vancouver instead of Cory Schneider. Luongo is coming off a strong performance against the Oilers and would love to show everyone that the Canucks made the right choice.
John Tortorella - he masterminded juggling the lines during the last game with the Flames. It provided the team a much needed spark. The juggled lines consisted of splitting the Sedin twins apart. Will he need to do it again to get the Canucks going against the Devils?
Brad Richardson - this guy could be another huge free agent steal of the offseason. He has been a shorthanded threat on the penalty kill and has even scored a goal while shorthanded. I like his work ethic and tenacious forecheck. He is definitely the "bite" Tortorella likes to have in the lineup.
Prediction:
3-0 Devils Win (Schneider 45 save shutout)
Until next time, stay classy! -George
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