Is Brodeur hurting his legacy?

[Dutchess]

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[Bear of Bad News]

No, Brodeur's not hurting his legacy by continuing to play. It's a fun story.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Doesn't seem like anyone cares that much to me.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Who cares? Still a shoe in for the Hall of Fame.

 

[DeYarmond Edison]

Don't think so. Many all time greats have come back in the same fashion. If somebody is going to let him play, let the man play.

 

[Cursed Lemon]

As a Devil? Maybe.

As a player? Not really.

 

[Kane One]

Nope.

 

[Mickey Marner]

No. Brodeur's current level of play has no effect whatsoever on his past greatness.

 

[WeeBey]

As a Devil? Maybe.

Not even. Lots of players end their careers in weird places with less than spectacular results. Guy Lafleur played for the rangers for a year and then finished his career with two seasons on one of the Habs bitter rivals, the Nordiques. People still chant his name any time he's at the Bell Centre.

 

[WordsOfWisdumb*]

http://twopadstack.net/brodeur-joins-blues-tarnish-legacy/

Completely.

 

[tsujimoto74]

As a Devil? Maybe.

As a player? Not really.

This. Plus, if he actually hits the 700 win milestone he's shooting for, I don't think anyone will care that a handful of them were with a team beside New Jersey.

 

[longchange]

Of course not.

 

[MikeModano9]

Its all about those 700 wins now. Hopefully he can get them.

 

[Colin226]

Not in the least. It's his career, let him get the 700 wins he wants. He'll be working under Lou Lamoriello by next season.

 

[Roomtemperature]

The same way no one respects the legacy of Michael Jordan, Willie Mays or the countless others who hung on in their twilight and played for another team in those last year(s)

 

[Hoodaha]

If he gets his 700, it'll only further cement his legacy. On the blues, he has a chance to do just that.

 

[The Macho King]

Such a stupid argument. It happens all the time, and no one's legacy is hurt.

 

[Cursed Lemon]

Not even. Lots of players end their careers in weird places with less than spectacular results. Guy Lafleur played for the rangers for a year and then finished his career with two seasons on one of the Habs bitter rivals, the Nordiques. People still chant his name any time he's at the Bell Centre.

Hard emphasis on "maybe", as it'll depend on who you ask.

I don't mind that Modano, Alfie, Sundin, etc. went to other teams at the end of their careers.

 

[HunterSThompson]

The only thing hurting his legacy is that mask. Dude had basically the same mask his entire career and now it is blue. Still kinda has that flame though.

I don't think it hurts legacy at all, it does hurt short term popularity though. People shook their collective heads at recent guys like Michael Jordan on the Wiz and Brett Favre on anyone but the Packers. I don't think it changes their long term legacy though.

 

[Lurked4Yearz]

His legacy is that of a goalie that has played more games than most players do. How does longevity affect this negatively?

 

[OzzyFan]

If you mean he is ending it looking like an egotistical person? Yeah, he hurts his legacy that way. Brodeur already isn't seen as a nice guy though, you know, caught cheating with nanny/babysitter, got divorced, and then married the nanny.

Obviously he is still a 1st ballot HoF guy, Roy has as much or worse demons in his closet and is still looked at as a hockey god. So if you mean in that regard, no he won't be tarnished.

 

[OneMoreAstronaut]

Haven't paid much attention, but isn't he 2 for 2 wins with the Blues so far? Hell I bet he could have a resurgence with such a good team, if anything.

 

[Inkling]

Did Gordie Howe tarnish his legacy by playing with the Whalers?

After he retires, people will remember the great Brodeur of the past. I haven't watched any of his St. Louis games but it doesn't sound like he's tarnishing anything. The guy loves to play and wants to reach 700...how grumpy do you have to be to not accept that?

 

[Reign Nateo]

Legacies are overrated and not tangible. Money is real and he's still a HOFer.

 

[Made Dan]

By the standard use of "hurting legacy," yes. But really, no one should give a ****. He's earned the right to play as long as he wants.