Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Per Darren Dreger... Martin Brodeur very likely to test free agent market. Brodeur has hired Pat Brisson (CAA) to represent him. Bidders get ready! Brodeur has had limited contract discussions with Devils. Could still sign before Sunday, but leaning now toward open market. Brodeur's deal should have been done long ago. To put him in a position to have to consider free agency is tough for a player of his status. Interesting that he may be leaning towards leaving Newark. Makes you wonder if Parise would even consider returning if Brodeur isn't there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Would love to see Brodeur in Tampa. 2 Matt and Wing Across The Pond reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I wonder how much he's looking for. He won't get $5.2 mil again. Maybe he's leaning towards retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Good grab on this, the Star Ledger has nothing on it, it's all about Parise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Surprising he wouldn't want to retire with the team he's been a huge part of for so many years. I think this is just trying to see what he's worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings4Life19 150 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Perhaps the Devils money problems forced them to decide between Marty and Parise and chose Parise, leaving Marty to be a FA. Edited June 29, 2012 by Wings4Life19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Think he would sign on in Detroit as Howie's backup? Yeah, probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Think he would sign on in Detroit as Howie's backup? Yeah, probably not. I'd be happy if they'd split time for a season, give whoevers playig better the playoff start.. Also getting Brodeur will make it that much easier to get parise to come here. It's pretty much not gunna happen but an interesting thought nonetheless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I'd be happy if they'd split time for a season, give whoevers playig better the playoff start.. Also getting Brodeur will make it that much easier to get parise to come here. It's pretty much not gunna happen but an interesting thought nonetheless It wouldn't surprise me if Holland took a run at Brodeur to bring him here as a 1a 1b situation and let the best goalie win come playoff time. He's definitely done it before when there was the opportunity. I'm guessing Brodeur would look to go somewhere he'll be the clear starter. Unless he was okay sitting on the bench for half a season after a career of being played into the ground in New Jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I'd like to have Marty for one year as a 1B next to Howard. But I think you're right, he probably wouldn't go for that and with Howard going into a contract year, he probably wouldn't like it either. But that would be a heck of an upgrade over MacDonald. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I see Toronto jumping on this because they need a 1-2 year solution. Seems like a perfect fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Resetti 44 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 How would the Devils' faithful react to losing both Zach Parise and Martin Brodeur? He'd probably be pretty upset! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymister 71 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 It would be strange to see Marty in another uniform. I don't think it will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I doubt it too, but maybe he knows something we don't. Interesting...to say the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I really thought that Brodeur would resign, I'm a bit shocked that he's going to try to test the market Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Sundin did the same thing, didn't he? Brodeur is hands down my favorite goalie of all time, i'd love to see him in a Wings jersey to finish his career. I really really don't see him going to another team though, it's probably gonna be NJ or retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 He should retire as a Devil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Think he would sign on in Detroit as Howie's backup? Yeah, probably not. Rather have him start and have Howard backup. Sorry Howard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 I just don't see MB playing for any other team. Nor should he! Strapped for cash or not, they should sign this guy. He should also take a paycut, hes 40 years old and I am sure money is not an issue. Disrespectful to him to not offer/sign him. He's been a Devil his whole career, and should finish it that way. I hate when lifer's jump s*** near the end of their careers and end up stinking it up elsewhere. It tarnishes their legacy in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) I just don't see MB playing for any other team. Nor should he! Strapped for cash or not, they should sign this guy. He should also take a paycut, hes 40 years old and I am sure money is not an issue. Disrespectful to him to not offer/sign him. He's been a Devil his whole career, and should finish it that way. I hate when lifer's jump s*** near the end of their careers and end up stinking it up elsewhere. It tarnishes their legacy in my opinion. Worked out for Luc Robatille Edit: whoops Didn't realize he had a brief stint early in his career outside of LA! Edited June 29, 2012 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted June 29, 2012 Howard is in a contract year, don't think he will like splitting time with someone when he wants to play the most he can and the best he can to get a nice fat paycheck next year...he would really hate if he lost his job to Fat Boy and it would suck if he just said F/U and walked as a UFA.... 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Worked out for Luc Robatille Edit: whoops Didn't realize he had a brief stint early in his career outside of LA! Yeah a season in Pittsburgh and New York! Edit: 2 seasons in NY! Edited June 30, 2012 by Hockey13Playa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 I think he'll stay with the devils but he's consistently signed for a discount I think it may be a ploy on his part to get a decent amount of cash in what is likely his final contract Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Wow, didn't see this coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 A new jersey? Interesting. 1 MidMichSteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites