DevilMinder Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 During the Game night party with the Devils, Ken Daneyko agreed to be interviewed by yours truly. DevilMinder: What do you think of the Devils chances this year? Ken Daneyko: Better then at the beginning of the year. They have a great shot, great chemistry and as good as anyone else they will play. The Devils also have good (playoff) experience on the bench. DM: What was your favorite year as a Devil? KD: Any one of the cup years. 1988 was also great to get into the playoffs after a hard stretch. I consider that the stepping stone of the organization. DM: Who is the best player you ever played with or against? KD: I could easily name ten or so. But Scotty (Niedermayer) was very gifted. Talent wise just the best at what he did. Not that I forget Brodeur (Laughs), but Marty as a goalie was not one of the forwards on the ice and lives by different standards. DM: Who was your most hated nemesis and who would you take a 10 minute for? KD: Tie Domi. We were division rivals and young and foolish and fool of testosterone. Rob Ray was another one. DM: What about Sean Avery? KD: He always treated me with respect on the ice, so I didn't have any problems with him. DM: Have you ever read NJDevs.com or similar fan websites? KD: Only a couple of times out of curiosity about fan opinions. The one I do go to visit is hockeyfights.com. DM: Are you planning a comeback? KD: No. The way I went out was a story book ending with the cup win, I couldn’t ask for a better way. DM: What was your most satisfying moment of your career, high school, drafted? KD: My first game as a Devil was very memorable against the Rangers at MSG, it meant to me that I had made it to the NHL. Also my drafting with the New Jersey Devils, my family was present and it was a very special moment for me. -Notes: As this was my first interview I may have botched a reply or two. Don't roast Daneyko over it. Also thanks to Jason S. From the NJ Devils for helping set this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CADevilsFan Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Awesome, Simply awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Brad, did he say 1998, or should that be '88? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Nice interview. Interesting to see he surfs here. I bet it's more than he admits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Brad, did he say 1998, or should that be '88? Oops, he said 88. That was a typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisZajac Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Nice questions asked to KD , DevilMinder.. Nice interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 DM, great interview with a warrior. You are one lucky man to have a party with Daneyko at your home. It was nice to see you on the jumbo tron tonight at the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Great job DM So were you nervous ? Nice interview. Interesting to see he surfs here. I bet it's more than he admits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 (edited) Glad you both had fun, sounded like a great shindig Surprised about the Avery comment, then again I don't know how much Dano did play against him, maybe 2-4 times early in his career. Edited March 31, 2007 by Hasan4978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Great job DM So were you nervous ? He surfs NLD Hah, yea. Jason the Devils PR guy had to finally sit me down with Daneyko! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilish34 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Hah, yea. Jason the Devils PR guy had to finally sit me down with Daneyko! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks for the interview. Well done. Eh, did you tell the PR guy about the very disgruntles helmut guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 DM, great interview with a warrior. You are one lucky man to have a party with Daneyko at your home. It was nice to see you on the jumbo tron tonight at the game. Actually, it was msweet's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltab213 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 (edited) DM: Who was your most hated nemesis and who would you take a 10 minute for?KD: Tie Domi. Edited March 31, 2007 by Eltab213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderDogX Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Awesome interview!! Must've been cool....I noticed they posted the congrats on the big screen at the game last night so I had to point out to my family that it was Msweet from the boards Did Dano mention the NJDevs logo?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diablo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Nice job DM - having played golf w/ Dano I know he pretty much holds no punches ... you did great, I cant wait see to the LOU interview... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatansDevils Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Actually, it was msweet's house. Opps my bad. Just so excited for him that he won and spent time with the warrior Daneyko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordienumber9 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Awesome, DM! Thanks for sharing this with everyone! Simple questions and great responses.. loved it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 (edited) OK... so I'm guessing he meant Stevens and you botched that putting the Neidermayer in parenthesis Edited April 1, 2007 by Pepperkorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 OK... so I'm guessing he meant Stevens and you botched that putting the Neidermayer in parenthesis heh... or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) heh... or not ... ... .... ..... .... ...... AND sammied hey... did you edit anythign out about Stevens... Edited April 2, 2007 by Pepperkorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils2003champs Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Great interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Too bad you didn't get a chance to interview Dano a few days later DM- I would've loved his opinion on the Julien firing. Good job though man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 I was thinking the same thing this afternoon. I bet we hear his story tomorrow night on Danos Den. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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