Marty probably wasn't his fault. At/after July 1, the whole situation with Marty was waiting for the Parise thing to play out. Pretty much all of our free agents knew that and waited it out, knowing that the distribution of dollars was unknown until that part was factored in. Once it was known what the Devils were going to offer at least, that's when the other dominoes could start to fall in place. That's exactly how it played out with all of the guys that stayed. And lets not forget the small possibility Brodeur was intrigued to experience free agency, even if he had no intention of leaving. This was his first time hitting unrestricted free agency after all.
And the fact Marty wanted two years - with good reason as it turned out, since this year nearly blew up - and Lou wasn't willing to do that until he 'had' to.
I'd rather have Barch than Janssen, but I'd much rather have neither. Carter can fight, Bernier can, Gionta's dropped gloves in the A, we have Clarkson, and I'd love to see any of them playing hockey against a line with Shelley or Rupp or Macintyre.
personally I think we need a guy in the lineup that can **** people up during the regular season. Have to protect our players so they can be healthy for the playoffs. If anything just to have that sense in there that if you do something to our stars our goon can **** up your star.
personally I think we need a guy in the lineup that can **** people up during the regular season. Have to protect our players so they can be healthy for the playoffs. If anything just to have that sense in there that if you do something to our stars our goon can **** up your star.
Checks and Balances
I agree but I prefer tough guys that can actually play hockey. Janssen and Barch can't. Clarkson and Carter are perfectly capable of keeping teams in check IMO. Also Kovy. Our team was amazing when we had a 4th line capable of playing hockey, it would be cool if we could keep it that way
I agree but I prefer tough guys that can actually play hockey. Janssen and Barch can't. Clarkson and Carter are perfectly capable of keeping teams in check IMO. Also Kovy. Our team was amazing when we had a 4th line capable of playing hockey, it would be cool if we could keep it that way
If im the other team I am not afraid of Clarkson or Carter. I am in favor of seeing who the opponent is and letting the standings dictate the lineup.
If im the other team I am not afraid of Clarkson or Carter. I am in favor of seeing who the opponent is and letting the standings dictate the lineup.
BUUUUTTTTTT
we only need Barch OR Cam.
Exactly.
When Janssen was signed, everyone was like awesome we have an enforcer. Boulton was then signed and we were like what the ****? Same thing when Boulton was bought out and then Barch and we are like WHY!?!??!?!?!?!
I don't think people are afraid of Janssen or Barch. It's not like they are out there throwing big hits. They lug around the ice for 5 mins a game fight the goon on the other team and then sit on the bench the rest of the game. Gionta is more threatening than those two.
I definitely want Zubrus back. And Lou better do everything in his power to make sure Patty is a lifer.
As am I. We have the pieces to run a good one, let's see if he can spark some magic.
I know some people who passionately hate Zubrus, and I don't get why. I honestly don't. They say he's a big body who isn't physical at all and gives the puck away. Eventually, I just realized they all hated him and would justify everything I said as a negative, so I gave up.
I wonder when we're going to name our captain? I assume before or during camp?
During camp, however short it is, seems like the sure bet. Parise was the obvious captain before last season, but DeBoer waited until the end of camp to name the captain.
