westcoastdevfan Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I am in shock! I guess this will show how much of a genius Lou is. Did he build a team that can survive life without Marty? I don't think so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) I'd look into acquiring one of those Auld/Fernandez/Hedberg itinerant types for a 3rd round pick. Weekes can't handle the load Brodeur did, so it's probably going to have to be something in the way of a 70/30 split, at least. I also wonder how this will work re: the salary cap. Should free up a lot more room near the end of the year. Edited November 4, 2008 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Interesting talk on Hockey Central. They seem to think Lou might go after a goalie. It is well known Edmonton has no use for both their goalies, but I can't see Lou trading for a goalie. This is Kevin Weekes time to be the #1 guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diablo Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I though his elbow looked odd in this picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceThief Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Per TG Marty needs surgery and is out 3 to 4 months. http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/2008/11...orn-biceps.html Hmmmmm. Doesn't surprise me one bit that this is more serious than originally thought. I read post game comments or lack thereof, Lou Dawg's comments or lack thereof, and watched video up to the point that dat Martans guy came out and I thought to myself, "Self, that 'aint no bruised elbow. Dat puppy be majorly damaged." Lord Marty. I don't know what to say now, bro. My heart is in my throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I had a feeling this was going to be a bad one too. When has no news regarding injuries with this team EVER been good news? So here's the translated injury break down. Brodeur - "bruised elbow" = Torn Bicep, out for 3-4 months Holik - "broken pinkie" = Missing pinkie, out till they find it Rolstin - "ankle sprain" = Shattered foot, out so they can build new robotic foot Greene - "broken hand" = Leprosy, out for 4-6 months Pierre Leblonde - "fractured orbital bone" = squashed eyeball, out until new glass eye is fitted Martin - "upper body injury" = Spinal fracture, out indefinitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well I guess this will weed out a lot of the spoiled fans that jumped on board in 1995 and later years and don't know real adversity. Saturday's game could remind us older fans what it was like in 1986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkirt Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Call Hasek ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltieri Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm with the crowd that feels ill. Horrible news. At least Weekes played well last night--hope he can hold the fort until Marty's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Once again, some of you are deluded. The 3-4 month estimate in my opinion is highly conservative and rooted more in hope than in reality. Brodeur is lost for the year, and perhaps any 1st round of the playoffs we might get (unlikely). Brodeur must have surgery and cannot use his arm for several weeks. Beyond that, he cannot use his arm for strenuous activity nor exert his upper body. Take into account he will not be conditioning himself physically while he is on the shelf. Even if he is medically cleared to play in March, you could not possibly expect Brodeur to be in game-shape right away. Most likely, I think its best to write him off until 2009-2010. This is bad, but it happens sometimes. Look at the Patriots with Brady. Now is the time for other players to step up again, like Elias, Zajac, Langenbrunner, Rolston (when he gets back), heck even Holik. Lou will have to trade for a goalie, Weekes cannot handle a full load and has shown that in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Talk about gut check time in November. Lets see what were made of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 fvcking MB30 mask... Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwavepizza Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 So here's the translated injury break down.Brodeur - "bruised elbow" = Torn Bicep, out for 3-4 months Holik - "broken pinkie" = Missing pinkie, out till they find it Rolstin - "ankle sprain" = Shattered foot, out so they can build new robotic foot Greene - "broken hand" = Leprosy, out for 4-6 months Pierre Leblonde - "fractured orbital bone" = squashed eyeball, out until new glass eye is fitted Martin - "upper body injury" = Spinal fracture, out indefinitely greatest post ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Once again, some of you are deluded.The 3-4 month estimate in my opinion is highly conservative and rooted more in hope than in reality. Brodeur is lost for the year, and perhaps any 1st round of the playoffs we might get (unlikely). Brodeur must have surgery and cannot use his arm for several weeks. Beyond that, he cannot use his arm for strenuous activity nor exert his upper body. Take into account he will not be conditioning himself physically while he is on the shelf. Even if he is medically cleared to play in March, you could not possibly expect Brodeur to be in game-shape right away. Most likely, I think its best to write him off until 2009-2010. This is bad, but it happens sometimes. Look at the Patriots with Brady. Now is the time for other players to step up again, like Elias, Zajac, Langenbrunner, Rolston (when he gets back), heck even Holik. Lou will have to trade for a goalie, Weekes cannot handle a full load and has shown that in his career. Wow...downer much? It could be 3-4 months. With the shape that Brodeur is in and his drive to get back on the ice that estimate could be accurate. Have a little faith...its all we as fans have left at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Interesting talk on Hockey Central. They seem to think Lou might go after a goalie. It is well known Edmonton has no use for both their goalies, but I can't see Lou trading for a goalie. This is Kevin Weekes time to be the #1 guy. It is Weeksie's time, but we could use a quality back-up. You really trust Clemmensen as our only insurance policy in case Weekes gets hurt too? Also, Weekes isn't going to play 7500 games in a row like Marty. We need someone who can spell him from time to time and still gives us a reasonable chance of winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyR53 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well sh!t. I had a good feeling about this season too. Now, I'd be happy to make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) before everyone does truly panic, recall when pittsburgh lost MA Fleury to a high ankle sprain. Ty Conklin came in and had a .923 save percentage, the team went 18-8 with him in nets, and MA Fleury played tremendously in the playoffs. Am I saying that will happen here? No, of course not. But if Weekes can put up a .900-.905 save percentage, this team can still win about half its games, which should be enough to sustain them until Brodeur comes back. Edited November 4, 2008 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Stupid MB30 mask...he had to change it! We need to aquire another goalie now. Weekes is not quite starter quality and should only play 60% of the time. Trouble is, Clemmensen isn't good enough to play the other 40%. Is Belfour still around? Hasek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestevens Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 before everyone does truly panic, recall when pittsburgh lost MA Fleury to a high ankle sprain.Ty Conklin came in and had a .923 save percentage, the team went 18-8 with him in nets, and MA Fleury played tremendously in the playoffs. Am I saying that will happen here? No, of course not. But if Weekes can put up a .900-.905 save percentage, this team can still win about half its games, which should be enough to sustain them until Brodeur comes back. If Weekes pulls a 500 record, or hovers around it, the Devils will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diablo Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Stupid MB30 mask...he had to change it! We need to aquire another goalie now. Weekes is not quite starter quality and should only play 60% of the time. Trouble is, Clemmensen isn't good enough to play the other 40%. Is Belfour still around? Hasek? Bring Roy out of retirement and then see the fireworks fly !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMONPETEYD Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Lou should go after Khabibulin. He is a FA after this yr, we have the cap roon and he can be counted on enough to get us through the next 4 months or so. CMON LOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited November 4, 2008 by CMONBRENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA03 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 sh!t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'd look into acquiring one of those Auld/Fernandez/Hedberg itinerant types for a 3rd round pick. Weekes can't handle the load Brodeur did, so it's probably going to have to be something in the way of a 70/30 split, at least.I also wonder how this will work re: the salary cap. Should free up a lot more room near the end of the year. Definately. Clemmer is good for spot starts. Not playing say, 15-20 out of 50 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) IF Clemmensen plays 10 games during this period we are in trouble. Edited November 4, 2008 by Jas0nMacIsaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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