Ok, so things didn’t quite go according to plan where the home opener was concerned. The powers that be at the NHL offices decided in their infinite wisdom (sarcasm meter set on overload) to schedule the mighty Ottawa Senators as the Devils’ first opponent in their shiny new building. Perhaps this was the league’s revenge for all those of years of the Devils trapping their way to championships. The way we’re playing these days, the neutral zone trap may need to be reinstated. Because what Coach Sutter has them doing now sure as hell isn’t working.

That’s not to say this wasn’t a beautiful evening. Considering the day started off with a trip to Modell’s in the pouring rain, the warm evening temperatures and utter lack of precipitation made for a fantastic excursion. So without further interruption, I present to you the Great, the Not-So-Great, and the Confusing. The Good, Bad, and Ugly are on vacation and will return on a future date when the occasion isn’t quite as special.

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