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I would have preferred 2 years, but it's no big deal. I don't expect him to decline like Salvador or Pandolfo or anything. He was given almost an identical contract pretty much to Salvador.
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I would have preferred 2 years, but it's no big deal. I don't expect him to decline like Salvador or Pandolfo or anything. He was given almost an identical contract pretty much to Salvador.
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Cheddabombs
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So excited to see Zubes back, if this gets finalized, which looks likely! Don't mind the term or money one bit, he brings a lot to this team and can play so many roles.
I'm ok with this.
Would have liked to have seen more of a pay cut for a guy who is 35 years old. But I can't be upset that Zub's is being paid $.5 mil more then perhaps he should.
Would have liked to have seen more of a pay cut for a guy who is 35 years old. But I can't be upset that Zub's is being paid $.5 mil more then perhaps he should.
And as far as Zub's breaking down, 11-12 was his best statistical year for the Devils in terms of goals, assists, and +/-. While playing all 82 games.
So I think the injury in 2013 should not be looked at as an obvious sign of the guy breaking down.
So I think the injury in 2013 should not be looked at as an obvious sign of the guy breaking down.
Emperoreddy
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LOL I think that was the point! He walked!Where did Patty go in that roster? GTFO with that lineup
VaxjoDevil
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Ankle is much, much worse than wrist. Nevertheless the notion that broken bones are a matter of the body breaking down is uninformed. Bones do not start to weaken until after 40, not even the weight-bearing bones. With pro athletes it's most probably later because they have been eating and training well their whole life.
The same impact will break a bone when he is 20 or 35, doesn't matter.
If anything, the back problems of Kovy is something to be concerned about, and it will not get better when he gets older.
BrodeurRULES
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Rolston's injury was a high ankle sprain, right? That's an awful injury for a hockey player. He even said it took him like 2 years before it felt like he had his legs again.
AfroThunder396
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Well in that case terrible signing, Lou is washed up, and we should move the team to Winnipeg.
DatBoyJPP
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Right, that's why running backs in the NFL have such a long shelf life.
Fact of the matter is when this contract is up he will have been in the league for 20 years. I don't care how well you keep your body in shape, it's gonna take a toll on you.
If there were ever some 35+ players that should stick around, it's Zubrus and Elias. Zubrus is just as strong as ever, excellent on D, and a great character guy, and Elias is still a legitimate top line forward and a consistent threat for 60-70 with great D and absolutely elite possession numbers. Age is just a number if you can still play.
But seriously. Elias is a wizard alien. He's STILL making his linemates better at 37.
VaxjoDevil
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Right, that's why running backs in the NFL have such a long shelf life.
Fact of the matter is when this contract is up he will have been in the league for 20 years. I don't care how well you keep your body in shape, it's gonna take a toll on you.
With that I agree 100%. I just don't think the broken wrist has anything to do with age.
DatBoyJPP
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I agree, it probably wasn't. I wouldn't expect more than 70 games a year from here on out though.
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I wouldn't expect anything more than that from Kovy either if you want the truth. Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't miss time, but with how he's played into the ground, I can see him missing time.
And the last injury didn't even have anything to do with that.
And the last injury didn't even have anything to do with that.
BenedictGomez
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Just about to go to bed with this great news.
Hopefully visions of sugar plum faries and Zubrusaureses will dance in my head.
Hopefully visions of sugar plum faries and Zubrusaureses will dance in my head.
Emperoreddy
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I firmly believe Elias is one of those ageless wizards like Selanne or Jagr. He is capable of producing whether it be goals or assists at high levels despite age.
The team is now really young at center, we do need some youth at wing. Boucher maybe, and whomever we draft this year will help down the line with that. Though we do need at some point to possibly address forward need via free agency or trade. Glut of defense and no forwards...something has to give at some point.
Obviously we are oldest at goal, but only one more year of that. I am still betting that Marty plays one more year after this contract and splits time with Kinky/Wedge unless the team is trash then he won't waste his time.
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I like this signing.
Zubrus is pretty much the only forward the Devils have that actually has size. This team is pretty small so keeping Zubrus will help since he's strong on the puck and uses his size well along the boards.
Zubrus is pretty much the only forward the Devils have that actually has size. This team is pretty small so keeping Zubrus will help since he's strong on the puck and uses his size well along the boards.
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