Rock Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 http://www.nypost.com/seven/01042009/sport...stly_147138.htm He isn't squawking, but he isn't jumping up and down at having his role diminish. "It's OK. We're winning," Madden said. "It's allowed me to concentrate more on penalty-killing and faceoffs. Whatever ice time I do get, I'll do my best to contribute to the hockey club." Madden, who insists there wasn't any major injury in October that triggered his relegation, said he believes he still can do the checking job at which he has excelled for so long. "Certainly. I don't think there was anything wrong in it," Madden said. "But there are some young players in the organization, like Travis Zajac and Zach Parise, demanding ice time right now. "When I start playing at the top of my game . . . well, your play dictates how much ice you get." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (N)Єverson is an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (N)Єverson is an idiot. Agreed. Dog's right. I think he'll get more playing time as the year goes on -- he and Pando are looking stronger together, they're line has started to give them some offense, as they're forechecking better, and it's a long season -- everybody has rough stretches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CUPSN9 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Was this the same guy that said Elias is the worst player post lockout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 "When I start playing at the top of my game . . . well, your play dictates how much ice you get." Sounds like the right attitude to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank99 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 The New York Compost likes to create controversy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek_1969 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Mad Dog is one of the most unselfish players of all time. He plays for the logo on the front of his jersey and not the name on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I think he'll get more playing time as the year goes on -- he and Pando are looking stronger together, they're line has started to give them some offense, as they're forechecking better, and it's a long season -- everybody has rough stretches. I hope you're right. But right now those guys + Rupp are playing fourth line minutes and playing a lot against other teams' fourth lines. After holding their own as a pair against the opposition's best, I'm not exactly pumped that they're finally showing sparks of life against the opposition's worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The New York Compost likes to create controversy Yeah like with the report that Lou should trade Elias. Look how good Elias is doing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I hope you're right. But right now those guys + Rupp are playing fourth line minutes and playing a lot against other teams' fourth lines. After holding their own as a pair against the opposition's best, I'm not exactly pumped that they're finally showing sparks of life against the opposition's worst. This may be my bias, because Dog and Pando are my favorite players on the team, but I think they've looked better on the PK than they have all season. They may not be as good as they used to be, but they're playing decent hockey, and they don't have to be as good as last year. Also, considering how well all 4 lines are playing for the Devils, they look worse by comparison. They're 10 times better than the Sarge (sorry, I still love him), Asham, Pelley, Rupp etc. 4th line was last year, not that those guys exactly set the bar real high. They are a 4th line, but they're one of the better 4th lines in the league. At least I keep telling myself that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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