“GILLES COURTEAU TROPHY PLAYOFFS VOLTIGEURS
The QMJHL recently changed its name and commissioner… and its common and official language? It’s very worrying to see that the league isn’t doing its job to this extent. Even the Montreal Canadiens, who play in a league… pic.twitter.com/SkiWje726c
– Paul St-Pierre Plamondon (@PaulPlamondon) March 27, 2024
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We’re all familiar with Martin Brodeur’s career. Beyond his statistics, it’s his longevity and consistency that have been truly impressive.
He now occupies a position in the Devils’ senior management team and is able to witness the NHL’s evolution over the years at close quarters.
According to Martin Brodeur, it has become difficult to find a stable number 1 in the “new NHL”!
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– RDS (@RDSca) March 27, 2024
He says the position is more volatile than ever, and notes that goalies can be extraordinary one year and find themselves in the AHL the next. He adds that this means there are only 5 guys he considers “reliable” year after year in the NHL.
Brodeur has a point. When you look at the goalies who have won the Stanley Cup since 2022, these aren’t names that were household names before their playoff performances. Including 2019, Jordan Binnington didn’t have much of a resume either before leading the Blues to top honors.
“I think we coddle our goalies. I can see it. I’m part of it. It’s like my goalie coach saying, ‘He’s played five games in the last eight days…’ I think, “So what? – Martin Brodeur.
We’re content with 1a-1b duos, and let’s be honest, it works. Salaries follow suit and that gives general managers more freedom.
Overtime
– A little debate about the language on Voltigeurs jerseys.
– The Rocket involved in a heated battle.
Comets tie the game
Utica ties the game– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) March 28, 2024
– The Canucks prepare for the post-season.
Tocchet confirmed the move to put Demko on LTIR was cap related so that they would have room to recall players. Says his timeline hasn’t changed & he isn’t concerned that 6 games won’t be enough for him to get sharp.
Asked about a timeline, “I think there’s a date. But I don’t…– Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) March 27, 2024