RandomguyX Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 http://tsn.ca/world_cup_hockey/news_story.asp?id=96249 Martin to replace Leopold for Team USA TSN.ca Staff 8/25/2004 With the loss of Jordan Leopold to injury, USA Hockey announced Paul Martin has been added to the lineup for the American team. Leopold suffered a concussion in Team USA's 3-1 win over Team Canada on Monday night. The two team square off again at the Corel Centre in Ottawa Wednesday night. Martin appeared in 70 games with the New Jersey Devils last season, scoring 24 points and recording a rating of +12. "Unfortunately Jordan will be unable to participate further in the World Cup due to his injury status," said Team USA General Manager Larry Pleau. "However this represents a tremendous opportunity for Paul Martin, who is a rising young star in the National Hockey League and a player who can contribute for us on defense." Prior to joining the Devils, Martin helped the University of Minnesota capture back-to-back NCAA Division I national championships in 2002 and 2003. During his three-year collegiate career he registered 97 points (20-77) in 127 games. He has also represented the United States by skating in the 2001 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Thats fantastic! Just another reason I listed Martin as my favorite current Devil. -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 This is awesome news, I hope he does well and continues to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Uh-oh. Team USA = 3 Devils. Team Canada = 2 Devils. I may actually have to root for the USA now that the # of Devils is 3 to 2. Although it will kill me to root against Marty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Uh-oh. Team USA = 3 Devils. Team Canada = 2 Devils.I may actually have to root for the USA now that the # of Devils is 3 to 2. Although it will kill me to root against Marty. I thought there are actually four, unless you aren't counting Rafalski due to his possible injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devsrule Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Talk about a boost of confidence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Cool, but did Keith Carney suddenly become Nigerian or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Team USA management had previously contacted Anaheim's Keith Carney about filling an earlier roster opening, but he declined. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/worldcup04/c...tory?id=1866931 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBlueFish203 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Aha, thanks Puddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Uh-oh. Team USA = 3 Devils. Team Canada = 2 Devils.I may actually have to root for the USA now that the # of Devils is 3 to 2. Although it will kill me to root against Marty. I thought there are actually four, unless you aren't counting Rafalski due to his possible injury. I thought it was Rafalski and Gomez, now Martin. Who is the fourth Devil on Team USA??? Am I getting early-onset Alzheimers??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Wow with Martin added to the roster team USA now has 6 Devils draft picks/existing Devils: Guerin, Rolston, Gomez, Rafalski, Martin and Langenbrunner. GO DEVS GO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Wow with Martin added to the roster team USA now has 6 Devils draft picks/existing Devils:Guerin, Rolston, Gomez, Rafalski, Martin and Langenbrunner. GO DEVS GO!!! OK, it was Langernbrunner I forgot. Forgive me Jaime!!!! How could I!!!! Guerin - Rolston - OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langsgirl Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Wow with Martin added to the roster team USA now has 6 Devils draft picks/existing Devils:Guerin, Rolston, Gomez, Rafalski, Martin and Langenbrunner. GO DEVS GO!!! OK, it was Langernbrunner I forgot. Forgive me Jaime!!!! How could I!!!! Guerin - Rolston - OK OMG u did NOT just forget about JAMIE!!! The Horror!! I dont know if i will ever be able to fogrive u .. HEHE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionHockey Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 From a non-Devils fan perspective, Martin is a definate downgrade from Leopold. Hopefully he will prove me wrong and perform to his abilities, he doesn't have much room for error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 How can you make that assessment? I don't see a big difference between the two, in fact I think they are pretty even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionHockey Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 How can you make that assessment?I don't see a big difference between the two, in fact I think they are pretty even. Experience, Leopold has two seasons under his belt, one of which includes a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. IMO Leopold is a notch better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Sports Bureau Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 This will be very cool for Paulie at the XCel. He really fed off the crowd response at the YoungStars Game and I'm sure he'll get more of the same. I plan to help at the very least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionHockey Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I reeeeeeeeeeeeally wish i had tickets to one of these games. The downside of being in school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I think Leopold gets the nod because he has an extra year of NHL experience, I think the Martin we see next season will look every bit as good as Leopold did this past season. They both picked up the NHL game very fast so it is tough to figure out who will have the higher ceiling and whose growth curve will slow down quicker. PS I wrote this at work like an hour ago before I saw Mission's reply and it is sort of useless now but I'll post it anyway to increase my post count -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I'm disappointed that Leopold can't play but his head is more important. Hope he recovers. Martin is a good replacement for Leopold. Both have similar styles. So, Martin should fit in well. Maybe he'll even get to play with Leetch on the power play . That would be fun to watch. My one question is why no Bryan Berard? I feel he deserved to be on this roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruins4777 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 i'm happy about this. martin is a solid nhler. soon to be among the elite with some more mentoring from nieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Martin showed a lot of poise particularly down the stretch. If this kid can develop and learn the system with our coaching staff: he could be our next Neids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Well, now with Paul Martin added to the team, I hope you guys finish 2nd.... (I WAS hoping for Elias to finish 2nd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Martin isn't close to Leopold yet. I feel Leopold is beter defensivly, much more physical. He has more experience in all situations and is bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 That is awsome that Martin was added. Hope he does well for the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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