Guest Playmaker Report post Posted September 7, 2013 But he'd be living at home, play far less games, travel significantly less, play a less physical game and have less pressure on him. I think his asking price is a bit high, but not outrageously high, especially considering how he played in the playoffs. It isn't always all about the money... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 8, 2013 But he'd be living at home, play far less games, travel significantly less, play a less physical game and have less pressure on him. I think his asking price is a bit high, but not outrageously high, especially considering how he played in the playoffs. It isn't always all about the money... Brunner played sheltered minutes in the playoffs. He disappeared for stretches and was never reliable defensively. He's a one-way player who contributed on the power play and suffered spells of brutal inconsistency. More, he has only one half of a season to his credit. He doesn't merit $3m+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 968 Report post Posted September 8, 2013 Who? Hahahaha...Not to sound like a broken record but as soon as I saw his agents name I shat myself. This kind of situation is like that buddy you have that has a dick head boy/girlfriend who frigs everything up because their an assh*le...#awinguntilnotone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 The latest on Brunner: Nicola Berger@BergerNeueLZ Breaking: Damien Brunner won't play for #EVZ. Informed team this morning and said he won't risk injury because he's negotiating w/ NHL team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 The guy would be a perfect fit for Nashville or New Jersey, both are desperate for offense and youth he provides both. Hard for me to understand why they haven't signed him yet. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 The guy would be a perfect fit for Nashville or New Jersey, both are desperate for offense and youth he provides both. Hard for me to understand why they haven't signed him yet. That's what I'm thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 The guy would be a perfect fit for Nashville or New Jersey, both are desperate for offense and youth he provides both. Hard for me to understand why they haven't signed him yet. his agent sucks. I'm sure that's why he's yet to sign. 1 Opie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 his agent sucks. I'm sure that's why he's yet to sign. Yeah, his agent was whispering sweet nothings into Brunner's ears. But his agent failed to calculate the Played with Z and Played a half season parts to the equation. I would be surprised if he gets what Cleary just got. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 The latest on Brunner: Nicola Berger@BergerNeueLZ Breaking: Damien Brunner won't play for #EVZ. Informed team this morning and said he won't risk injury because he's negotiating w/ NHL team. Singular? As in one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Yeah, his agent was whispering sweet nothings into Brunner's ears. But his agent failed to calculate the Played with Z and Played a half season parts to the equation. I would be surprised if he gets what Cleary just got. You're probably right. If he's still holding out hope for anything other than a 1-year "show me" deal, he's delusional. I'm not even sure why Brunner wouldn't be in favor of that. Returning to Switzerland is an always an option if it doesn't work out, or he could score 30 goals over an actual full season and get a better deal even than he asked for this year. Expecting teams to pay him 3 mil/year or more on a multi-year deal after only a 48-game season where he did basically nothing for the second half of it...it's just not realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 He knows that not every season is forty-eight games in length, right? 1 amberlynn25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 If I were him I'd sign a bridge contract he will not get anything better than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 He knows that not every season is forty-eight games in length, right? You do realize that he played more than 42 games last season, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 It's not a for sure yet, but it looks like the Canucks might be interested in Brunner's services. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Todd-Cordell/Are-The-Vancouver-Canucks-In-On-Damien-Brunner/187/53900 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 He might shoot the lights out on the Sedin line or if they go with a bigger power forward like Kassian on that line he could be a good fit with Kessler and Burrows. Their PP could be scary good. I didn't think they had any Cap room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaRGeT 1 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Sportsnet 360 ticker said he's in talks with Stars,Devils,Canucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Sportsnet 360 ticker said he's in talks with Stars,Devils,Canucks Of course nill would be in on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) I can see him going to the Stars. As good as their first line may be, with Benn and Seguin (assuming), they're extremely shallow up front. Brunner could be a go-to guy there. Devils, self-explanatory. The Canucks...the Canucks? Huh, kinda surprises me. I sorta fear Torts would break him. Edited September 13, 2013 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 @RedWingsFeed: Report: Brunner to attend Devils camp on PTO: Swiss forward spent last season... http://t.co/aJt1zbt9hF via @NHLonNBCSports #NHL #RedWings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 16, 2013 It's not a for sure yet, but it looks like the Canucks might be interested in Brunner's services. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Todd-Cordell/Are-The-Vancouver-Canucks-In-On-Damien-Brunner/187/53900 I really wish people would stop quoting HockeyBuzz as if it has any credibility whatsoever. That is Eklund's website, and he is a charlatan known well to be a source almost universally unreliable. 1 Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 @RedWingsFeed: Report: Brunner to attend Devils camp on PTO: Swiss forward spent last season... http://t.co/aJt1zbt9hF via @NHLonNBCSports #NHL #RedWings seems like a good fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Best of luck to Brunner. Its gonna suck cheering against you but it is what it is. IF he makes the Devils squad of course... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 16, 2013 I bet he now regrets his head becoming too large for the Wings. 3 LidsFan, amberlynn25 and evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood On The Ice 15 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Yup, MLive also reporting a pro tryout with the devils http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/09/former_detroit_red_wings_forwa.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Turns down a 2 year, 2.5M deal from the Wings, and now has to resort to accepting a pro try-out to maybe play for a bottom feeder that will likely not see the post-season. Smart move there Damien. Might wanna start thinking about parting ways with your agent. 2 amberlynn25 and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
