Xitium 272 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=235454 After a hard fought series with the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur has turned down the invitation to play for Team Canada in next month's World Championship in Quebec City and Halifax. Brodeur told the New York Post that the emotional five game series against Sean Avery and the Rangers has taken away desire to play right now. When talking about the loss to the Rangers, Brodeur called the series a "circus" and wouldn't refer to Avery by name, calling him only "You Know Who". "I was really disappointed with how it unfolded," Brodeur told the Post. "To play a rival and get dominated like that, it's not fun at all." On Monday, Brodeur was announced as a finalist for his fourth Vezina Trophy. He is up against San Jose Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov and Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. Wow, who would have thought he would take it that bad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 gezz, get over it! it's hockey for christ sake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Yeah, the guy needs to calm down a bit and play a couple less game during the season so he's fresh for the playoffs. He didn't look alright in the series vs. the Rangers. And it didn't help with Avery's antics and the continuous nudging by most anyone in the Rangers who came close to Brodeur. Probably not the best idea to go the internationals then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaldean 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Put Ozzie in there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Aw... that's too bad. So. Bobby Lu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 gezz, get over it! it's hockey for christ sake! hahah seriously... apparently Avery did his job VERY VERY well and got under his skin... he is a whiner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontario Wingsfan 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) Awww did big bad Sean hurt poor wittle Marty's feelings?. Lose the "woe is me" attitude and suck it up you f'ing baby. Edited April 22, 2008 by Ontario Wingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Put Ozzie in there uhhh detroit would have to be out of the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Put Ozzie in there I believe the tourney starts May 2. I am sort of hoping Ozzie is "otherwise engaged". 2008 IIHF worlds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) this is the article on sportsnet. has a little more to it and i really dont think he is used to this sort of thing. brodeur has been around forever and has earned the right to take some time off. The Devils' goaltender told The Record on Monday that he does not respect Sean Avery because of the personal insults the Rangers' trash-talking pest bombarded him with throughout this season and the first-round playoff series between the rival teams. That is why Brodeur refused to shake Avery's hand following the Rangers' 5-3 series-clinching victory Friday night at Prudential Center. "Why should I have?" Brodeur asked. "When you shake hands, it's a sign of respect. That's what you're doing. I didn't respect the stuff he said. I respect him as a hockey player. He contributed big time [as a player], but the stuff that he said, a lot of it was pretty bad. It had no bearing on the game or anything." Brodeur confirmed that Avery made many references to Brodeur's divorce in his many verbal attacks at the New Jersey goaltender. edit: Link http://www.sportsnet.ca/thewire/hockey/200...wouldn_t_shake/ Edited April 22, 2008 by 12Newf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Aw... that's too bad. So. Bobby Lu? luongo has already said no because he wants to spend time with his new child and wife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copenhagen848 58 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I know a lot of people don't like Avery....but man, did he ever do his job well against Brodeur, he's still talking about it, LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 hahah seriously... apparently Avery did his job VERY VERY well and got under his skin... he is a whiner pre-zactly! How are ya, Duckie? OK?? Marty needs to get over it. Maybe Avery's on the team, and that's Marty's problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 luongo has already said no because he wants to spend time with his new child and wife. good for him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 gezz, get over it! it's hockey for christ sake! Where were you after games 3 and 4? The bulk of LGW could have really used you then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaldean 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Of course I forgot the tournament always begins when the top hockey league is still finishing its season. WTF is wrong with them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 You wouldn't expect a 3-time Stanley Cup champion goaltender, arguably one of the greatest of all-time, to let someone like Sean Avery get this far inside his head. Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 brodeur is a big fat baby =D man i love avery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) How Brodeur is acting right now is called "bad sportsmanship." It's a game, you lost, grow up and get over it. Wow. I really doubt this is all on Avery though. Using Avery as an excuse would be the thing I'd expect him to do. I think he's just upset he got owned and is now putting the blame on Avery. I trash talk so much in sports, get trash talked... get pushed around and distracted and NEVER have I not wanted to stop playing. Edited April 23, 2008 by cirov19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I believe the tourney starts May 2. I am sort of hoping Ozzie is "otherwise engaged". 2008 IIHF worlds No...No...Loo, It's ok Ozzie can go...Dom will cover for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) No...No...Loo, It's ok Ozzie can go...Dom will cover for him. nm Edited April 23, 2008 by zata40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I suspect this goes beyond Avery. It kind of sickens me how people are jumping on this Pro Avery, Anti-Brodeur bandwagon. I am no Marty or Devils fan, but Brodeur is one of the most decorated goalies on all time, and he is a baby because he wouldn't shake Avery's hand and he doesn't want to play in the WC? He just lost a really disappointing series against an arch-rival and had all the wind knocked out of him. If you were in his shoes, you probably wouldn't have much motivation to play in a half-assed tournament made up of second rate players. People need to get there s*** straight - if anyone is a baby, its Avery and his name calling. "Fatso"? Give me a break - an 8 year old could have come up with a better insult than that. I'd love to see the Wings play the Rangers in the finals, then everyone will be crying about Avery and his antics, as they should, and you guys will understand what kind of dick this guy is. Average hockey player on an average hockey team. I'll point out my sig. quote here; 'When you lose say little, when you win - say less'. A real hockey player with any brains or class follows that rule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 nm I thought your original post was funny...I was going to say that at this point I think Dom would play for Afghanistan if they'd take him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) nm Hey Zata, I was looking at your sig. and its pretty darn sweet - but I noticed something - you have the Czech and the Slovak flags/players backwards. I think Hasek, and Hudler are Czech, and Kopecky is Slovakian. Edited April 23, 2008 by Yzerfan1999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Marty would never win the slam round of "Your mama..." if this bothers him. nvrmnd... Edited April 23, 2008 by puckloo39 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
