when did the brodeur trade rumors start?

[filosofy29]

I thought the Devils wanted Marty to play his entire career in NJ. If not the Lightning, Capitals & Sharks should definately be interested.

Oh please GOD no! Have you actually watched Brodeur in the playoffs since 2003? Everybody deifies Brodeur, but the facts are, the guy has had some amazing defensemen and defensive-minded forwards and defensive coaching schemes his entire career. Once guys like Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermeyer disappeared, so did Marty once the 2nd season rolled around. No offense to Marty, he's a sure fire, first ballot HOF'er and one of the best goaltenders of all time.....that cannot be denied. That said, the guy is not as great as everybody makes him out to be. The Sharks would be acquiring him for his "playoff clutchness".....well, the Sharks don't have a Scott Stevens or a Scott Niedermeyer so.....now let's look at his playoff career since 2004:

2004: 1W - 4L - 2.62GAA - .902S% (0 Playoff Rounds Won)
2005: DNP
2006: 5W - 4L - 2.25GAA - .923S% (1 Playoff Round Win)
2007: 5W - 6L - 2.44GAA - .916S% (1 Playoff Round Win)
2008: 1W - 4L - 3.19GAA - .891S% (0 Playoff Rounds Won)
2009: 3W - 4L - 2.39GAA - .929S% (0 Playoff Rounds Won)
2010: 1W - 4L - 3.01GAA - .881S% (0 Playoff Rounds Won)

That kind of futility makes the Sharks recent playoff success (or lack thereof) look like the Oilers of the 80's. In my opinion Marty Brodeur is just a very good goalie who played on some great teams. At one point in his career, he may have been able to carry a team like the current Sharks to a Stanley Cup.....at this point, he's a shell of his former self. So the Sharks get his inflated contract for this year and next year when they have close to ZERO cap room AND they have to give the Devils good young talent??? PASS.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

I can understand the great defensemen arguement but at the same time you could make that case for the majority of the great goaltenders of the past.To be honest most of Martys greatest highlights came on the tail end of defensive breakdowns.The biggest difference in his play I have noticed over the years is not completely from age but from the arm injury.since the injuring his glove arm he has not been himself.not so much just flexibility and quickness but confidence as well.slim was right this is not so much like the patrick roy situation years ago for one thing the canadiens had several faces of their franchise wereas marty is pretty much the face of the devils.And I'll be honest IIlya isnt going to replace him in that role to any long time fans of the team.all in all i dont think it matters anyway seems like its just more media hype.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Playing Marty 70+ games a season is a pretty big factor in the aging goalie's recent playoff performances.

 

[Destroydacre]

Are you saying you wouldn't put Niemi in a package to acquire Brodeur?

He may not be the same goalie he once was but I bet if he was given a chance at another cup run he'd be better than the two guys SJ has right now.

I'm not convinced of that. 10 years ago sure, hell even 5 years ago. But age seems like it's catching up with Brodeur and quick. It's been 4 years since he even just won a playoff series, on New Jersey teams that continually were on the top of the Eastern Conference. As it stands today, I'd take Niittymaki over Brodeur. Not that it would matter with the D the Sharks have. Moving Wallin and Huskins and getting a top 4 guy is definitely the priority at present.

Edit: should have read the thread more thoroughly I guess. Filo beat me to it. With a better post too.

 

[Automattic]

Damn Marty, you're getting thrown under the bus that still drags Osgood around to this day...

 

[filosofy29]

Damn Marty, you're getting thrown under the bus that still drags Osgood around to this day...

Ya but Osgood isn't HOF worthy.....

I'm just a bitter Felix Potvin fan, don't mind me.

 

[Automattic]

Ya but Osgood isn't HOF worthy.....

I'm just a bitter Felix Potvin fan, don't mind me.

His team ain't done winning in the playoffs either... :-P

 

[filosofy29]

His team ain't done winning in the playoffs either... :-P

I agree. I think the Wings will rep the West this year in the SCF's. Wings are scary good and if Lidstrom stands up and says "this is my last year boys" (even if it really isn't), then the Wings will be tough to beat. Plus, I think Howard learned a lot from last years playoffs. Some of it is how he's played so far this year (very well) and some of it is just a gut feeling. A really good friend of mine is a LA Kings fan and I told him sorry dude, this is the Wings year again.....I just want the Sharks to win ONE!!!

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Looks like Marty is staying put atleast according to Lou lams.who was quoted as saying he's not going anywhere when asked today.

 

[IPostedWhat]

I would think Marty would retire before going to another team.

He's done enough that he can be proud of being with only the Devils.

I'd hate to see him pull a Bruce Smith or Thurman Thomas.

 

[Automattic]

I would think Marty would retire before going to another team.

He's done enough that he can be proud of being with only the Devils.

I'd hate to see him pull a Bruce Smith or Thurman Thomas.

He's got a ring though...