msweet Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 http://blogs.northje...hance_saturday/ *** Goaltender Martin Brodeur said the plan is still for him to start Saturday and play the full game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I think he'll split the game maybe. I think Marty didn't want one week between starts..I get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I would like to see Larsson out there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 So what else is new? Marty runs the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion15 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Well, it'd be different to see Clarky out Edited April 6, 2012 by Legion15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I don't buy into the whole "rest" thing. I don't think resting players at the end of the season does anything to revitalize the player for the playoffs. It does however prevent injuries. Anytime during the season when you have something to play for, even it it;s game 82, you should play your best players. Even if it's just to move up a spot. However, in this case WE cannot change anything with our next game. We are in sixth no matter what. There is no reason any of our top players should play and risk injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Look, one game won't suddenly tire Marty out. If him being tired in the postseason is going to hurt us it won't be because he played the one last regular season game. No big deal, plus he doesn't like not being in a game for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinZ Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I wanted him to play this game. Otherwise he has a week in between starts, which I don't think is a good thing. He'll still get 3-4 days off before the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Yeah, giving him a full week between starts is wayyyyyyy dumber than having him play Saturday. He's at his best when he's got a regular workload, and I think DeBoer did a pretty good job of building him up to this level rather than just throwing him out there 70+ games. It's not like other recent years - He's gotten better as the year went on and he played more and more regularly, and the early rest means there's less miles on him than usual this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 The soonest he'll start after that is Wednesday at 7PM. That's 3 hours+Sunday->Monday->Tuesday->Wednesday = 99 hours of full and complete rest, plenty of time for Get Real to unbunch his giant-sized panties just in time for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv4Life Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Because MB30 says so. And For those defending this, he's near 40, not 30. If he gives up softie after softie in round 1 again, do not be surprised. There's no reason why Kovy should be on the ice tomorrow either. Edited April 6, 2012 by Marv4Life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 A week off between starts is just too long, especially when the team is playing well the last couple of games. It's the last game to get everything set for the playoffs. Keep in mind, with a very possible lock-out next season, unsure finances, and an expired contract, this also could possibly be Marty's last regular season start as a Devil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 A week off between starts is just too long, especially when the team is playing well the last couple of games. It's the last game to get everything set for the playoffs. Keep in mind, with a very possible lock-out next season, unsure finances, and an expired contract, this also could possibly be Marty's last regular season start as a Devil. Barring a lockout, Marty will be back next season.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Barring a lockout, Marty will be back next season.... Still a possibility that it could be his last. The NHL and NHLPA are far apart at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Still scarred from Andreychuk 1997...I wish we could just sub in Albany tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Go ahead. I am confident that Hedberg can fill in the role perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Still scarred from Andreychuk 1997...I wish we could just sub in Albany tomorrow Ugh. I forgot about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Ugh. I forgot about that. Me too. That sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) And For those defending this, he's near 40, not 30. If he gives up softie after softie in round 1 again, do not be surprised. There's no reason why Kovy should be on the ice tomorrow either. And Marty's started what, 60 games this year compared to the 75+ he started when he was tired in the playoffs? Not to mention one of the years he was particualrly bad in Round 1 (the Tampa series with all the shortside goals) was after he DID sit the final home game of the season and have a week off. lastone and Risky nailed it in the posts before. Edited April 7, 2012 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Still scarred from Andreychuk 1997...I wish we could just sub in Albany tomorrow Fair point but I don't want to be the Colts or Packers either and just go in the deep freeze with long rests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Still scarred from Andreychuk 1997...I wish we could just sub in Albany tomorrow my point exactly... and when you play without and edge, bad things happen Ottawa is playing to avoid #8 and the Rangers. We are playing to not get injured. Play Albany, Boulton, Gionta, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 my point exactly... and when you play without and edge, bad things happen Ottawa is playing to avoid #8 and the Rangers. We are playing to not get injured. Play Albany, Boulton, Gionta, etc. I don't disagree, but DeBoer isn't gonna rest anyone. He already said as much. Clarkson may sit because of his lower body issue and Harrold may sit for Larsson, but that's probably it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Harrold may sit for Larsson, but that's probably it. I agree with this statement, and that's crazy to me. Who is Harrold, and where did he suddenly come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I agree with this statement, and that's crazy to me. Who is Harrold, and where did he suddenly come from? He played a ton of games for the Kings, I like the way he is playing so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 He played a ton of games for the Kings, I like the way he is playing so far. Yeah, he's looked good. Its just about a lock that he plays over Larsson in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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