Tue 22 Jan 2008
Y’know how folks are always clamoring that Marty Brodeur needs to play fewer games?
Well, here’s at least one game he’s going to skip: It was announced today that Bruins goalie Tim Thomas would be taking Brodeur’s slot on the All-Star team for the Eastern Conference.
Now I know what you’re thinking, and it’s something along the lines of “D-WHAAAAAAAA?!” That was my reaction, at least. If the true reason for Marty’s not playing is revealed, you can bet we’ll let
you know, but for the time being, I’m going to guess it’s just to get a little R&R. (Edit: According to ESPN, Brodeur is skipping the game due to a “family obligation.”) As far as I know, Marty is in good health. So perhaps he’s just skipping the game to rest up for what’s liable to be a very rough few months of jockeying for playoff position?
In other All-Star news, Evgeni Malkin was added to the Eastern team to fill in for injured teammate Sidney Crosby, while Corey Perry, Mike Ribero, and (wait for it…) Scott Neidermeyer have been named injury fill-ins for the Western Conference.
Yes, the very Scott Neidermeyer who has played all of like, three minutes for the Anaheim Ducks. That guy.
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
According to espn.com Marty is missing the ASG because of a family obligation.
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:19 pm
There are a lot of things about the NHL that are a joke nowadays, and the all star game is one of them. I’m sure Marty just doesnt give a shiat about it.
Why get pumelled with shots when you can stay home and get a much needed rest.
But this means no Devils at the ASG this year.
January 23rd, 2008 at 7:14 am
From TG Lou says on devils will be at the ASG..I’m guessing Zach or Dog.
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:32 am
Actually, also according to Gulitti, it turns out it’s gonna be Clarkson playing in the Young Stars competition.
Hey, it worked for Zach alright…
January 23rd, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Man, it’s amazing how many players are skipping the no-star game this year. I think as soon as one or two guys got hurt or opted-out, a bunch of others jumped on the same wagon. And even Sutter’s skipping it, too.
Marty does need the rest, though. I couldn’t stand another tired Marty playoff meltdown. And I’ve almost forgotten what Kevin “Hasn’t Played In” Weekes looks like.