Vic Rattlehead18 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I saw this on TG's blog: The green jacket had been presented to Brodeur following the game by defenseman Marek Zidlicky. A recently-started tradition to honor the team’s player of the game in a winning effort, Zidlicky had received the jacket for his overtime goal in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Florida. Goaltender Cory Schneider had been the first to receive it – from assistant coach Mike Foligno – following his 1-0 win over Dallas on Thursday. - See more at: http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/fireice/comments/brodeur_gets_green_jacket_salute_from_montreal_crowd_after_4-1_win_in_hometown/#sthash.1yj16RjI.dpuf I don't recall the Devils ever doing this or anything like it. Does anyone? I know a few teams do it like the rangers with their dumb hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I like it. Better than that stupid looking hat the Rags pass around. That whole team probably has lice lmfao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenstatepkwy Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I'd like to see this jacket. Is it a green jacket like the Masters jacket? Or is it a 90s, satin looking green Starter button up jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 As Happy Gilmore once said: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWeVbKwrdGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Never understood the hating on the NYR hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 As Happy Gilmore once said: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWeVbKwrdGs simply perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Never understood the hating on the NYR hat. Its the Rangers. That's reason enough to hate on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I like it. Better than that stupid looking hat the Rags pass around. That whole team probably has lice lmfao. this made me lol haaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 It better be like a Masters jacket -- to remind them what they dont want to be doing in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I really want to see what it looks like for Dainius Zubrus to say “It’s terrible.” hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 If you go to Martin Brodeur's facebook page, it shows a picture of him in it, talking to his son I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenstatepkwy Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 A tradition, unlike any other... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 A lot of teams have similar traditions, the Bruins had a suit or jacket of their own during their SC year. The Penguins/Caps had a hard hat and a helmet respectively the year they were on 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I like it About time we had something like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think we roll our eyes at the Rangers' tradition because it's part of that whole "bright lights", "Broadway" BS they like to brainwash themselves with. What's funny is that I only recently realized that MSG's not on Broadway, it's actually between Eighth and Seventh Avenues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think we roll our eyes at the Rangers' tradition because it's part of that whole "bright lights", "Broadway" BS they like to brainwash themselves with. What's funny is that I only recently realized that MSG's not on Broadway, it's actually between Eighth and Seventh Avenues... Really? What made you just realize now? They will latch onto anything NYC/NYC related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I like it About time we had something like this I totally agree with this.. The players are real dudes just like us, and they want to have fun with the game.. I think that for too long Lou prevented things like this (his whole "it's about the team, not the individual" schtick) while other teams developed fun traditions.. I think it goes a long way with today's NHL player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I totally agree with this.. The players are real dudes just like us, and they want to have fun with the game.. I think that for too long Lou prevented things like this (his whole "it's about the team, not the individual" schtick) while other teams developed fun traditions.. I think it goes a long way with today's NHL player Yup It is definitely something fun for the guys, and is totally anti-Lou I imagine when LL rides off into the sunset, we will start seeing more fun things with the team as a whole. The Marketing team may be able to do their job, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Phoenix has the best "player of the game" tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skeeter Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 We did something like this in 95 with Jacques. The player of the game got a Devils teddy bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I totally agree with this.. The players are real dudes just like us, and they want to have fun with the game.. I think that for too long Lou prevented things like this (his whole "it's about the team, not the individual" schtick) while other teams developed fun traditions.. I think it goes a long way with today's NHL player Yup It is definitely something fun for the guys, and is totally anti-Lou I imagine when LL rides off into the sunset, we will start seeing more fun things with the team as a whole. The Marketing team may be able to do their job, etc. Funny you guys should bring this up, because I was thinking about this this morning (and have at other times). No one can ever argue Lou's track record...some will, because some can't accept that successful runs don't last forever, that downturns are almost unavoidable, and that even the best GMs don't see all of their moves work out or pay off as expected. But Lou's had one hell of a career. He'll go down as one of the best GMs in any sport, ever. But yeah, I think when he retires, it will be a breath of fresh air for a lot of people within the Devils' organization. I've always maintained that, for many players, being a Devil isn't necessarily fun, and that the organization, for better and for worse, seems to take on a lot of Lou's personality traits (VBK's more fan-friendly, one-of-us approach seemed to make the franchise "warmer" in a way it hadn't been previously). It takes a certain breed to play here. And I don't think Lou will be ever be one to take the Tom Coughlin route, and adapt or change any part of who he is...he's as set in his ways as it gets. When he does ultimately call it a career, I don't necessarily think it's going to be Armageddon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Personally for me it's scary to think of the post-Lou era. What he did was incredible but I could never and will never stand his unnecessary stubbornness and unwillingness to adapt. His hockey knowledges are incredible but his attitude at times is beyond frustrating. To me Lou is like Steve Jobs (RIP), incredible at what he's doing and you absolutely can't deny what they have accomplished. I'm a huge Apple and Devils fan and they are the #1 reason why their brand/team was so successful but still i'd never ever want to work for guys like that. Will definitely be a breath of fresh air when he leaves but still, i dont think anyone could build a team like he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Funny you guys should bring this up, because I was thinking about this this morning (and have at other times). No one can ever argue Lou's track record...some will, because some can't accept that successful runs don't last forever, that downturns are almost unavoidable, and that even the best GMs don't see all of their moves work out or pay off as expected. But Lou's had one hell of a career. He'll go down as one of the best GMs in any sport, ever. But yeah, I think when he retires, it will be a breath of fresh air for a lot of people within the Devils' organization. I've always maintained that, for many players, being a Devil isn't necessarily fun, and that the organization, for better and for worse, seems to take on a lot of Lou's personality traits (VBK's more fan-friendly, one-of-us approach seemed to make the franchise "warmer" in a way it hadn't been previously). It takes a certain breed to play here. And I don't think Lou will be ever be one to take the Tom Coughlin route, and adapt or change any part of who he is...he's as set in his ways as it gets. When he does ultimately call it a career, I don't necessarily think it's going to be Armageddon. Exactly I think that time is almost here. A new era in New Jersey Devils hockey will be underway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Personally for me it's scary to think of the post-Lou era. What he did was incredible but I could never and will never stand his unnecessary stubbornness and unwillingness to adapt. His hockey knowledges are incredible but his attitude at times is beyond frustrating. To me Lou is like Steve Jobs (RIP), incredible at what he's doing and you absolutely can't deny what they have accomplished. I'm a huge Apple and Devils fan and they are the #1 reason why their brand/team was so successful but still i'd never ever want to work for guys like that. Will definitely be a breath of fresh air when he leaves but still, i dont think anyone could build a team like he did. It is not scary. It's not like Lou has built juggernaut teams in recent history. No doubt he did an amazing job for a very long time. I think the clock is almost 12:00 for him and it is time to move on. Whoever takes his place has huge shoes to fill for sure. The Devils will move on. There will certainly be a collective exhale when he is gone. There will be a cultural/attitude shift. I am looking forward to it to be honest. We have been stuffy/boring in terms of off-ice/marketing etc for too long. Time for some new blood to shake things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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