The leader, the man, the stopper, the best goalie in hockey over the last decade plus is now out for 3 to 4 months after having elbow surgery.
I expect the Devils to still make the playoffs, but they have no shot at the division unless they make a big trade for a goalie.
Any ideas hockey mavens?
Yaros
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ReplyDeleteHe's NEVER been hurt before!
So ong as he's ready for the playoffs, winning the division is not important. in hockey the regular season is like the exhibition season -- most teams go to the next round.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Eddie.
ReplyDeleteThe Devils have been rumored to be pursuing some sort of trade, perhaps for Khabibulin or Roloson, but I don't think either of those guys will fare much better than Weekes.
See, Weekes is actually pretty good. It's just that he's not Brodeur. So the Devils downgrade a LOT, but they're not a lost team right now. They're just not a division contender anymore. They have to find a way to get into the playoffs, and hope Marty comes back at full strength-- then, with a rested Marty, they'll be a REAL playoff threat.
(The Devils may trade for a goalie anyway, just because they can't rely on Scott Clemmenson as Weekes' backup.)