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One thing we now know, as if any further proof was needed, is that Sean Avery shouldn't be expecting a Christmas card from Martin Brodeur. Big deal. That Avery-hating line forms over there to the right, and it is a long one. The problem in Jersey goes much deeper than a petty on-ice feud. The Devils are a whole lot of Brodeur and a little of much else, and one-trick ponies usually don't last all that long come spring, at least not in the NHL. Let's state the obvious. Avery is a tool, but that isn't exactly news. The headlines being made by Brodeur refusing to shake Avery's hand in the seconds following the Blueshirts' sudden demolition of the...Read Full Post: Martin
Brodeur gives Devils glimpse of what life will be like in future
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It's great to see smug Marty get what he deserves. Welcome to the rest of the league. Playing behind a team that isn't totally commited to denfense makes one look human.
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I think Marty WAS a great goalie, but isn't nearly as strong as he was when he was a younger version.
That said, I agree that defense has been a big part of it - but his save % was always good no matter what, telling me that we can't discount that he was very good in his day.
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I can't see how anyone can say Marty is regressing. He's putting up his third highest SV% of his career, has just completed his seventh 40 win season, and is a favourite for the Vezina.
He's still the top goaltender in the league, but I agree that his age and the fact that he is overused in the regular season is catching up with him in the playoffs. Not to mention the Devils are not a very good team any more. I feel he is suffering from mental fatigue by having to carry this team on his back ever since the lockout.
As for the smug post - Ranger fan, I'm guessing.
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shalini wrote:As for the smug post - Ranger fan, I'm guessing. If you look at his profile he's a rangers fan and is also busy hatin' on Brodeur and the Devils in other threads. =P http://forums.hockey.com/hockey-news-1/nhl
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