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Lemaire: Brodeur ”looser” than Dryden Devils coach Jacques Lemaire admits Martin Brodeurs demeanor just prior to a big game is something to behold. Authentic Jeremy Lin Jersey. In fact, its a mindset thats a little different than that of his Montreal Canadiens teammate and Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Ken Dryden; the pair played nine seasons together. ”Marty is more looser,” Lemaire said when comparing Brodeur with Dryden. ”Kenny was a little tight before big games that I could see, that I could remember. You could see he was getting prepared for that game. He was getting focused, but I dont see that from Marty. Marty prepares, but it doesnt show as much. You get a goalie, hell be sitting at his stall and thinking about the game and what hes going to do, but Marty doesnt do that.” — Mike G. Morreale NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Devils coach Jacques Lemaire doesnt believe too much emphasis is being placed on Martin Brodeur in his pursuit of the NHL record for career shutouts. ”Not at all,” Lemaire said. ”I dont hear the coaching staff talking about it or the players.” There isnt a Devils player, coach of manager who will admit its been a one-man show. And, really, it hasnt. Brodeur has just been, well, Brodeur — consistently good. ”I think its how he sees the game,” Lemaire said. ”I know he knows all of the good shooters, all the top players very well, even the whole League. He knows the players — he knows the type of play they will try to make and he knows where theyre trying to shoot and how they perform on the ice.” Brodeur holds goaltending records for most wins and most minutes played, and his next shutout will be his 104th, giving him yet another all-time standard. He also needs to play in just four more games to set the mark for most career regular-season games played by a goalie, with 1,030. Lemaire, whos in his second term with the Devils after spending five seasons with the club from 1993-94 through 1997-98, coached Brodeur when he was a starry-eyed kid just breaking into the League. Now, many seasons later, he still sees the same glint in Brodeurs eyes and that passion to be the best. ”Hes got great character,” Lemaire said. ”He doesnt get rattled. His focus is good. He doesnt feel pressure. Thats a big thing. To me, you get players that are goaltenders and they come into games and they feel that pressure. When they feel that pressure, they cant perform at their best and Marty doesnt feel that at all. I can say that because Ive seen him in the 90s and hes the same again. In the room before games, Ive never seen him nervous. On the other hand, Ive seen guys that because they were in big games, they were puking.” Its a matter of mind over matter, according to Lemaire. ”Its the mindset,” he said. ”Hes used to that; he doesnt put more pressure on himself. He gets a bad goal, it doesnt rattle him — he just keeps going.” Colin White, the longest-tenured defenseman in New Jerseys lineup these days, is amazed by Brodeurs consistency. ”Day in and day out he challenges himself to be better and hes definitely proved to the League and all hockey fans that he is the best,” White said. ”Its nice to be a part of these records hes breaking. He calls them little, but we dont. We think its pretty amazing; its nice to be a part of history like that and with such a class act in Marty. I know hes a superstar, but he doesnt act that way around us and thats the biggest thing. People want to see him succeed because of that.” Under Lemaires watch, the 37-year-old Brodeur is 179-90-48 with 34 shutouts in five-plus seasons. Should he be considered the best to ever play the game? ”This is hard to say because you try to find the best player and some guys were great for their days and then another guy came in and was great,” Lemaire said. ”Is it Mario Lemieux? Is it (Wayne) Gretzky? Is it (Bobby) Orr? Is it (Jean) Beliveau? Is it Gordie Howe? They were all great. But who is the best? They would have to play against each other at the same time.” Contact Mike Morreale at mmorreale@nhl.com. LeBron James Jersey. The move is retroactive to July 20, and the team recalled pitcher Cedrick Bowers from Triple-A Sacramento to take Sheets place on the roster. Julius Erving Jersey. Howard, who went 7-of-10 from the field and 11-of-15 at the foul line, also had five assists. Rashard Lewis posted 17 points and Jason Williams netted 16 for the Magic, who have won six straight overall and 11 of their last 12 games. It was also the sixth straight win for Orlando over the Clippers. Authentic Joe Johnson Jersey. 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Good morning Darren, Is there actually any truth to these Bobby Ryan rumours? I think the Ducks could get quite a bit for Ryan and right now might be the perfect time to move him. What do you think? Wade Bauman A: Hi Wade. Yes, the Ducks are considering moving Bobby Ryan. Some suggest its not a question of ”if” but ”when.” I dont buy that. What needs to be made clear is the fact Anaheim isnt trying to push out a young player, or dump a contract. So if a deal is made, it will provide the Ducks with great value in return. Time isnt on the Ducks side given the way the team is floundering right now, but Murray will take as much time as necessary to gauge the considerable interest Ryans availability is generating. If the rate of return doesnt match the potential Murray still sees in Bobby Ryan, the heat may shift elsewhere. —– Hi Dregs, Nice to see a small town Saskatchewan boy make it big, from MacNutt of all places! awesome! Congrats (I am from Langenburg, although many years before your time)! Which teams do you see wanting to trade for either Jarome Iginla or Miikka Kiprusoff – if theyre available? Thanks,Jamie Calvin A: Jamie – Tough question to answer because Flames management consistantly insists neither star is available. If you believe in the concept of rebuilding, then it makes sense. If things dont improve in Calgary, the Flames are going to have to consider drastic moves. Kiprusoff would fetch a great return…more than Iginla, but with 10 expiring contracts at the end of the year, Calgary may wait to see what the offseason brings before moving out its most valuable asset. Iginlas situation is similar, but some close to the team believe theres a chance, in-season if playoff hope fades, Iginlas want and will to win a Stanley Cup will overpower the loyalty he feels to the Flames, the city of Calgary and his fans. —– Hey Darren, Are you surprised that Cory Schneider has started as many games as Roberto&nnbsp;Luongo and has as many wins? Do you think this trend will continue and does it make sense that Alain Vigneault will be now (finally) be willing to start him in the playoffs? Regards,Michael Naccarato A: Not at all surprised. Mario Chalmers Jersey The Canucks have managed Schneiders development masterfully and its becoming clear hes ready to be a starter in the NHL. However, before Vancouver has to be make a difficult decision as to whether to launch Schneider on to the trade market, Vigneault is going to take advantage of his stellar play. The luxury of two top goaltenders has served this team well, but there will come a point this season when the organization will have to take stock of its strengths and weaknesses and determine whether or not the return for Schneider via trade outweighs his value in the Canucks crease. Schneider is scheduled to become a restricted free agent on July 1 and some believe he could command upwards of $4 million per season. —– Hi Darren, The Wild seem to be way overachieving at the top of the standings, how are they doing it? For a team thats never mentioned in the East, how is the franchise doing? Are people getting on board with their success? William Francis A: William, Minnesotas early season success hasnt gone unnoticed. Rookie head coach Mike Yeo has a reasonably inexperienced defensive corps playing well and on most nights goaltending from either Backstrom or Harding has been very solid. The Wild are defensively strong and have proven to be effective in tight scoring games and particularly good in the third period. This team plays hard every night and doesnt quit and clearly have bought in to coach Yeos philosophy on how this team has to play to be successful. —– Hi Darren, My question is about Ryan Miller. How long is he expected to be out with the concussion? When he does come back, do you think hell retain the No. 1 role with the Sabres? Thanks,Jeff Friesen A: Jeff, as long as Ryan Miller is healthy, he will be the Sabres No. 1. On Wednesday, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told reporters he hoped Ryan Miller will be ready by the weekend. ’ ’ ’