DevilMinder Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Broduer's tabloid life. Brodeur's marital problems make tabloid Canadian Press 4/26/2003 MONTREAL (CP) - Martin Brodeur says he won't be distracted even if details of his marital problems have been splashed on the front page of a weekly crime magazine. The cover story in this week's French-language tabloid Photo Police promised ``the whole truth'' about a Quebec goaltender, which it didn't name, having an affair with his sister-in-law and being asked for $9 million in alimony by his wife. Brodeur acknowledged to Le Journal de Montreal in a story published Saturday that he and his wife Melanie have been separated since Christmas, although he denied some of the other information in the Photo Police story. The issue apparently hasn't affected his play. Brodeur posted shutouts in New Jersey's final first-round playoff game against Boston and in the Devils' series-opening 3-0 win over Tampa Bay this week. ``I have a job to do,'' Brodeur said. ``People close to me have been watching to see how I would handle it. ``Even if there are important things happening in my life, I have a huge responsibility toward the Devils, who are paying me $8 million per season. I have to be the best goaltender possible for them.'' It has not always been easy, he added. ``Women are also capable of being mean,'' he said. ``When she calls me two hours before a game to say ``Tonight, I'm going out with a guy,' it's not easy to concentrate, especially when I know the guy. ``But let's say I know what she's trying to do.'' Brodeur did not deny having an affair with his sister-in-law, although he said she had already separated from her husband at the time. But he denied other details of the story, including that his wife surprised the lovers at an Ottawa hotel and that his wife was asking for $9 million ``None of that is true,'' he said. Brodeur said he and his wife have not yet decided whether to make the split permanent. ``In life, things happen for different reasons,'' he said. ``For a time, things weren't working out. ``I made a mistake and now I have to live with it.'' It was curious that the story appeared in Photo Police, which deals mostly with crime. Brodeur has never been accused of being violent or breaking any laws. ``I have no control over things like that,'' said Brodeur. ``Maybe somebody wanted to make a little money selling the information.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Whoa! I'm surprised he mentioned that part about women being mean but I guess he wanted to get a bit of his side out. There are two sides to every story, we don't know the whole deal. Let's hope he stays as strong as he has been and this does not become front page news overcasting the team's current success and drive for the Cup. THe Devils have enough to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Yikes! I am totally shocked! I hope it all works out for Marty and Melanie. I don't want to comment too much but what a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COdevsfan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 One thing that bothered me about this article was that it was just a series of quotes. I would like more context for these quotes than just the set up of the article. Perhaps the questions asked to get these quotes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 That's the media for you, CO--stuff like this gets top billing over context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 One thing that bothered me about this article was that it was just a series of quotes. I would like more context for these quotes than just the set up of the article. Perhaps the questions asked to get these quotes? good point. Writers use quote to pad articles without much substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I think it sucks but sometimes that's how life is . I found out about it the other day from a friend. So, I am not surprised it came out. But at the same time, when they told me, I was bothered by it and surprised me. Brodeur was going to have a Feature Story done on him too by the company my buddy works for but they pulled the story because of this . He had a clean image before it. People make mistakes. We don't know the entire story but I feel bad for the kids. I hope they work things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COdevsfan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Zam - I know its the sensationalism that sells - its what got me to read the article in the first place, and actually made me read it over a couple times because the way the quotes were presented made me think that there has to be much more to this story. I can't imagine Brodeur giving away information on his personal life unless the reporters questions made him believe that enough of the story was out there and it was in his best interest to comment. That's basically why I want to see what questions were asked before really passing any judgement. Brodeur always deals with the media in such a professional manner and has never really discussed his personal life. All that said - his sister in law? Would that be a brother's wife or his wife's sister? I will admit to ignoring this gossip until now - but since it was reported on tsn.com . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I just hope based on his popularity that this does not become top story. Sister in law could be both, his bro's wife or Mel's sister. Sheesh, all in the family, too, yech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 sad, Marty can't honor & respect his wife and has to resort to sleezy affairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I'm no insider but I heard about the seperation a while ago myself, and heard about the sister-in-law part recently. Unfortunately now it's public knowledge and no matter how dinky it seems to be, one thing we all can agree on, you have to hope it doesn't affect him for the rest of the playoffs. I can't say too much surprises me anymore when it comes to sports athletes but this did. What else is new I guess hockey players can be every bit the jerks of their baseball, football, basketball counterparts after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Wow, this surprises me... but when the sports section now contains a regular gossip column then I guess nothing should surprise anyone anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 the Gossip section has always been there. Just look at Daneko, Fluery ect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 sad, Marty can't honor & respect his wife and has to resort to sleezy affairs. Well, at least we're not judging him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Belfour has his alcohol, Grant Fuhr had his problems, Roy's a wife-beater, all the other guys are insane (just look at Khabi's facial tics)... add Brodeur to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 sad, Marty can't honor & respect his wife and has to resort to sleazy affairs. Corrected your spelling, 7 How do you know it was all Marty? Bad choice, retaliation of any kind does not make it right, especially with family but we don't know the whole story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 it stinks...but i'll still look at him as a hockey player...along with the rest of athletes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I really hope Marty and Melanie stay together. I wouldn't want a divorce int the middle of the playoffs. I feel bad for which ever one found out that theother cheated on them. This is awful. I feel really bad. This is now going to go in the public and could become a major distraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 This has been going on since Christmas. If it hasn't been a distraction so far than it sure as hell shouldn't be now. At least I hope it won't be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 i miss seeing melanie and the kids cheering in the stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 *sigh* Let's respect his privacy, he deserves it. What's on the ice is on the ice, what's in his personal life should stay like that - personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 RD, true but the fact is it won't stay personal and the media would ruin anyones career just to get a good story and soon it will be the only thing to talk about. I really hope this doesn't affect him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Of course the media is going to pry; that's it's job. However, I'm talking about us - the posters of this board, the fans of the game, and the fans of Martin Brodeur. Let US give him the privacy he deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Perfect timing, thanks media. Let the guy worry bout this sometime after June 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Of course the media is going to pry; that's it's job.However, I'm talking about us - the posters of this board, the fans of the game, and the fans of Martin Brodeur. Let US give him the privacy he deserves. RD, you are so right. Let's respect him and not make an issue out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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