G Anthony Brodeur - Penticton Vees, BCHL (2013, 208th, NJD)

[Reclamation Project]

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Rich Chere ‏@Ledger_NJDevils 8m
Kings trade 7th round pick to NJ for 7th round in 2015. Devils pick Anthony Brodeur

 

[izzy]

I doubt it. They are more likely going to use the goalies that they have now. Remember, anthony brodeur was chosen in the 7th round meaning he is not yet ready to play in the nhl.

You are aware of what the pre-season is, right?

 

[Smitty426]

Nice move by Dean Lombardi

To do his mentor LL a fav and honor Brodeur the priv to draft his son. Very classy move all around by both orgs

 

[Devils Nick30]

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Pretty awesome of Lombardi to do that. Was really cool to watch this.

 

[nazembiggs*]

Great move by Dean Lombardi to allow this to happen. Class act

 

[BenedictGomez]

Tear-jerker.

 

[Super Cake]

You are aware of what the pre-season is, right?

Yes, i still doubt it though.

 

[David Dennison]

Class act, great move by the organization. And apparently looking around the internet he's a legitimate project prospect.

Eh, not really. At least no moreso than any other goalie drafted late.

 

[Wingman77]

Video: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=261726

 

[Reclamation Project]

I got chills seeing this. A perfect ending to a draft in Newark.

 

[SI90]

Video: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=261726

almost made me cry.....that's awesome...well done Lou and the NJD

 

[Nick0930]

Say goodbye to your Twitter account, Anthony. Really classy of all involved.

 

[Wingman77]

 

[BenedictGomez]

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Class move by Deano.

 

[MC Ride]

Might be a total dick move to say this but IMO, imagine if you dedicated your whole life to hockey but in the end, the only reason you got into the NHL was because your dad was really good? I don't think it was classy but instead, but a lot of pressure and a bit of guilt onto the kid.

Please don't hang me.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Eh, not really. At least no moreso than any other goalie drafted late.

Statistically speaking from history, anyone drafted in the 7th round has pretty low odds of making the NHL. But this wasn't simply a charity pick, the kid projected as a legitimate 7th round or close-but-not-drafted player.

So given the long odds of a 7th rounder, why the hell not take Marty's son. Speaks well for the organization and just furthers New Jersey's reputation as a "family" environment as a hockey club.

 

[Roomtemperature]

Might be a total dick move to say this but IMO, imagine if you dedicated your whole life to hockey but in the end, the only reason you got into the NHL was because your dad was really good? I don't think it was classy but instead, but a lot of pressure and a bit of guilt onto the kid.

Please don't hang me.

Its not like he's got a written ticket to the nhl because he was taken with a 7th rounder. Still has a long way to make it if he does

 

[MC Ride]

Its not like he's got a written ticket to the nhl because he was taken with a 7th rounder. Still has a long way to make it if he does

Of course. But the thing is, he took that pick away from another hard working prospect who might not get another chance. If I did that, I'd feel so guilty.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

gotta love nepotism

 

[Roomtemperature]

Of course. But the thing is, he took that pick away from another hard working prospect who might not get another chance. If I did that, I'd feel so guilty.

If you good enough to start you'll find your way into the league. Not like there has never been an unsigned free agent to make the NHL

 

[Stephen]

Of course. But the thing is, he took that pick away from another hard working prospect who might not get another chance. If I did that, I'd feel so guilty.

If that other hard working kid doesn't get a chance in the future, it will be because he also doesn't deserve it. Otherwise he will scratch and claw his way to getting signed or drafted later on and eventually get to the show, if he deserves it.

 

[Jacob8hockey*]

Might be a total dick move to say this but IMO, imagine if you dedicated your whole life to hockey but in the end, the only reason you got into the NHL was because your dad was really good? I don't think it was classy but instead, but a lot of pressure and a bit of guilt onto the kid.

Please don't hang me.

The kid will never play a game because of his Dad, he has to prove that himself. Being drafted that late is almost pointless considering that there will be many invited to camps and being given just as many chances.

I could have gotten drafted 211 and it would not have affected anyones chances of making it to the NHL, they would just become that undrafted player invited to camp.

 

[Hyack57]

Might be a total dick move to say this but IMO, imagine if you dedicated your whole life to hockey but in the end, the only reason you got into the NHL was because your dad was really good? I don't think it was classy but instead, but a lot of pressure and a bit of guilt onto the kid.

Please don't hang me.

I feel the same. I saw more embarassment on Anthony's part to have been picked like that just because of VERY obvious nepotism. He'd have gone undrafted and likely never even sniffed the NHL if it were not for his father. He probably has a lot of pride too and to be drafted SO SO late while his hall of fame all star father was a 1st rounder might sting a bit for a young kid. We all know getting drafted at all is a privelege no matter where but I dunno. Looked a little awkward going for the hug. Good story though.

 

[Raym11]

Of course. But the thing is, he took that pick away from another hard working prospect who might not get another chance. If I did that, I'd feel so guilty.

So because he's Brodeurs son, he didnt deserve to get picked? Come on. I'm sure he worked hard himself. Maybe he doesnt get drafted, maybe nobody in the 7th round makes the NHL.

It was a 7th round pick. To pick your own son into an organization you basically rose to prominence. He may never play an NHL game but atleast you can say you drafted your own son. I think its something where you have to not be such a whiner about it and just be happy. Unreal moment for the Brodeurs and New jersey, in New Jersey. keyword -Moment-