Expect a much better contract and he doesn't fall down!
No... The reason Clarkson is sooo meh is because we have alot of Clarkson's
Ruutu/Bernier/Tootoo all can basically do the exact same thing Clarkson does
LOL No wonder we can't skate or score. We have a team full of Clarksons.
To be fair. No player in the league is as bad a skater as he is
How the F did he ever score 30 goals.....
To be honest, I was pretty unexcited about Tootoo coming here, but I have to admit that he's been one of the Devils better fourth-line, tough guy signings. He's producing (and he's got some nice chemistry with Cammy) and he seems to appreciate the chance he's been given in New Jersey. I wouldn't cry if he was traded, but I also wouldn't be upset if he was re-signed at a reasonable rate for a sensible term. He's earned my respect in his time here this year. The problem is that this team has too many third and fourth liners and not enough first and second liners, but that doesn't mean we have to get rid of all our third and fourth liners, so I wouldn't complain if Tootoo was one of those who stuck around. He's good at his NHL job even if it isn't a particularly glamorous role. However, if he wants Clarkson contract (in current form) good-bye to Tootoo. To end on a positive note, Tootoo is a Devil who increased my opinion of him this season, so go, Tootoo
I just love the fact that Bernier and Tootoo can step into top 6 minutes and produce if needed. That is great flexibility to have, hopefully both are back next year.
Not to knock Tootoo but it's kind of sad that this is one of a very few silver linings this team has.
The thing that stands out instantly to me is not really Tootoo's play of late, it's the abysmal lack of speed this team has in the top 6. You put a speedy winger like him or Gio in and the whole pace of the game changes. Watching slugs like Zajac, Zubrus, Jagr, Ryder and Clowe lumber up and down like they are skating through The Great Tarpits of Newark is just awful.
Yes those last three guys are pretty much gone but my point is we need speed.
I'd give Toots something like two years, $900k per. I'd love to keep him on this team for a couple more years for energy and what he brings to the group. Hearing guys like Camm and Cory talk about his leadership and locker room value is encouraging.
Keep Toots, trade Ruuts