Confirmed with Link: Devils sign Scott Clemmensen (1 year, 2-way)

[NC107*]

This gives Kinkaid a competitive chance to win the backup job.

 

[Emperoreddy]

This gives Kinkaid a competitive chance to win the backup job.

Chere has quotes saying the plan is for Kinky to be the back up and Clemmer knows it.

 

[Mustangs]

I am ok with this. Kinky in the nhl. Clemm in the ahl showing wedge a thing or two about being a solid pro.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 21s
Lamoriello said Devils feel Keith Kinkaid is ready to be the backup behind Cory Schneider, but Clemmensen is back just in case.

 

[downtown56]

TGfireandice: Lamoriello said Devils feel Keith Kinkaid is ready to be the backup behind Cory Schneider, but Clemmensen is back just in case.

TGfireandice: Lamoriello feels Clemmensen is perfect for that role because he'll compete for that job and be ready if needed if he goes down to Albany

 

[Comparison Ford]

So long Marty.

I'm excited to see what kinkaid can bring.

 

[glenwo2]

If there's anything this deal does, it's finally confirming the END of the Marty Era in NJ.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Good for Kinky to get his chance to play in the NHL regularly. I think he has earned his shot.

 

[PercivalGraves]

Welcome back scott .

 

[NJDevs26]

If there's anything this deal does, it's finally confirming the END of the Marty Era in NJ.

For now. But it isn't truly over unless he signs with another team. I could see Lou picking up the phone and dragging him out of retirement if the need arises a la Beezer...

 

[Ech0]

Tom Gulitti
‏@TGfireandice
Scott Clemmensen's one-year, two-way contract carries a salary of $600,000 if he plays in NHL. (Has $200,000 AHL salary).

 

[Classic Devil]

Clemmensen should be a good mentor to Wedgewood, and good insurance in case Kinkaid implodes.

 

[SeidoN]

Clemmensen should be a good mentor to Wedgewood, and good insurance in case Kinkaid implodes.

I think Kinkaid is ready, but it makes sense since he only has 1 NHL period under his belt

but.... that Stamkos save

 

[Bleedred]

For now. But it isn't truly over unless he signs with another team. I could see Lou picking up the phone and dragging him out of retirement if the need arises a la Beezer...

Which is why I'm not nearly 100% sure that Marty WON'T back.

Just go forward with Kinkaid and Clemmensen at any costs. If either of them stink, it's not like we'll have to see either of them in 30+ games if Cory is healthy.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Anyone think he has a good chance to win he backup job?

 

[devsfan4life]

Anyone think he has a good chance to win he backup job?

I think Kinkaid has the upside and the upper hand for the back up job. He'll probably make the opening night roster. Clemmer will probably start the year in the AHL and be called up if kinkaid falters and looks shaky. That would be my guess.

 

[Devilsfan992]

Clemmensen will be a great mentor for Wedgewood as well.

Edit: Just noticed ClassicDevil had the same exact post

 

[The 29th Pick]

I think Kinkaid has the upside and the upper hand for the back up job. He'll probably make the opening night roster. Clemmer will probably start the year in the AHL and be called up if kinkaid falters and looks shaky. That would be my guess.

yeah I think Clemmer is an insurance plan

 

[glenwo2]

If Clemmer has to play in the NHL at all, the Devils will be in trouble since they won't have a real viable backup for Cory.

 

[StvBroDan]

Lets hope Kinky can get it done if Cory has a problem. Clemmer can do it but for how long.

 

[JimEIV]

We should see a lot of Kinkaid this preseason. It's obviously his job to lose. I'm wishing him well because the back up job isn't going to be insignificant this season with 18 back to back games.

Our backup is going to have to give 18 to 25 games. That's 36 to 50 points on the table.

 

[glenwo2]

if all goes well, I expect Kinkaid to provide us with about 40-45 points.

If not, who the hell knows what happens with Clemmer...

 

[JimEIV]

if all goes well, I expect Kinkaid to provide us with about 40-45 points.
If not, who the hell knows what happens with Clemmer...

45 points? Nah, that's too much. He needs to win at least 50% of his games. So if the backup gets 22 starts 11 wins will do it. Something like 11 and a few OTL's 1 pointers...you're talking around 25 points...that means the starter has to win 30+ probably more like 35.

 

[JimEIV]

45 wins. No team missed the playoffs with more than 40+ wins this season. Number #9 in the east was Washington with 38 wins and 9 in the west was Phoenix with 37 wins (Nashville was 10 in the west with 38 wins)

40+ wins is the goal. 30+ from a 60 game starter and 10+ from a 20 game starter is what we need. 50% wins = playoffs.

 

[devilsblood]

if all goes well, I expect Kinkaid to provide us with about 40-45 points.

If not, who the hell knows what happens with Clemmer...

I don't see Clemmer as a legitimate option. Strictly short stint insurance policy. If Kinkaid proves incapable or Cory gets hurt, I fully expect us to go shopping for a more legit backup. And if Marty is there, I do expect him to get the call.