As little as I like giving credit to a former Leafs, Sundin had the right idea on this topic.
Spent his time living it up while playing and tied the knot on retirement.
As for Brodeur, hopefully this becomes a non-issue if the Rangers do the job...
No, he wouldn't retire. He already said numerous times he thinks he has a year or two left. He will play until he's 50 if the Devils give him a contract.
He will end his career on the Montreal Canadians.... And yes they will overpay.
If he wins the Cup, I think that he will retire, as with nearly 1200 games under his belt (in the regular season), what ,ore does he have to prove? I just hope that Lou Lamoriello has already been appraise of his intentions.
I hope that he comes back for one more year, however. At this point, if he isn't retiring, he should go year-to-year on 1 year NMC contracts.
I loved watching Bourque raise the Cup as much as anyone...but...that story would have been a million times better had he done it with Boston.
If the Devils win the Cup then I'd say the odds are on him retiring...but it's far from a given. If he thinks he still has some hockey left in him there's no reason to just walk away. The going out on top thing always seems to make more sense for players going out with their first ring to me. If the Devils win then Marty will be entering a summer from which he has ample experience with...if he still wants to play hockey and he's still able to do so at a competitive level, then why stop?
At this point of a player's career it is rarely about having something to prove; it's about having a passion for the game they've known their entire life.
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It's probably 70/30 in favor of him returning now that we've made a solid playoff run. We'll see what happens but for most of the regular season he was one of the worst goaltenders in the league statistically speaking. I have mixed emotions about the issue.
Then again it is only roughly 10% of his yearly salary.. he should be fine forever.
Not to mention all his endorsements especially up in Quebec and his deal with Sher-wood. He's more than fine. He could retire and not have to worry. Not to mention he'll take a coaching or office job with the Devils after he retires. He said he wants to learn from Lou....Lou's never had a assistant G.M. At least not one anyone knows about. I don't think he'd have a issue with Marty taking that job title.
Not to mention all his endorsements especially up in Quebec and his deal with Sher-wood. He's more than fine. He could retire and not have to worry. Not to mention he'll take a coaching or office job with the Devils after he retires. He said he wants to learn from Lou....Lou's never had a assistant G.M. At least not one anyone knows about. I don't think he'd have a issue with Marty taking that job title.
I can see Marty doing the TV gig for awhile, after he retires. HNL will be a brofest with him and Dano together!
If he retires after this season, I hope he lets whatever grudge he has against Luongo go, because I want Lou to pursue that option.
I can see Marty doing the TV gig for awhile, after he retires. HNL will be a brofest with him and Dano together!
If he retires after this season, I hope he lets whatever grudge he has against Luongo go, because I want Lou to pursue that option.
Brodeur doesn't have a grudge against Lu. Was he upset about being replaced at the Olympics? Yes he was but he's been on the record many times as a Lu supporter. There is no bad blood there.
Wouldn't mind seeing Marty on TV during the season. I'm gonna miss him when he goes
