"I don't feel like i'm in the NHL" by Clemmy

http://www.thehockeynews.com/en/news/news.asp?idNews=23843

I feel bad for the guy.

Extremely interesting. I've always wondered how he handled being Brodeur's back-up.

at least he's cool about it, although it does suck he's stuck in the position he is. I do think he could be a solid starter for a team. Maybe not a top 10 in the league type, but good enough to put up some decent numbers.

Good read.

gotta get him into a game or two down the stretch i hope

The guy makes 450k/year, I hardly feel bad for him.

If he wanted playing time, he should have signed somewhere else.

The guy makes 450k/year, I hardly feel bad for him.

If he wanted playing time, he should have signed somewhere else.
Did you even read the article?

The guy makes 450k/year, I hardly feel bad for him.

If he wanted playing time, he should have signed somewhere else.

They mention that nobody else will sign him because he doesn't play enough games for other teams to evaluate him.

Did you even read the article?

Yes, Brodeurfanatic said he felt bad for the guy....I responded to his opinion.

As for his lack of exposure....well, take a risk and sign a 2way contract somewhere if you want exposure. Usually when people don't get what they want at a job, they look for another opportunity even if it means taking a risk/less pay.

I DO feel sorry for the guy... Yeah, he makes decent money, but it's not all about money... And no, he won't get enough games like this to go into the NHL retirement fund.

But hey,... With Broduer, someone's gotta do it.

Yes, Brodeurfanatic said he felt bad for the guy....I responded to his opinion.

As for his lack of exposure....well, take a risk and sign a 2way contract somewhere if you want exposure. Usually when people don't get what they want at a job, they look for another opportunity even if it means taking a risk/less pay.
Easy for you to say. Where as I don't completely agree with Clemmer about his whole "rock-and-a-hard-place" explanation, I do feel he has a point. And no way do you sign a 2-way contract when you are offered a 1-way deal. Besides, who says he was offered anything? He pretty much said he wasn't.

It is easy for us to look at the fact he is making good money and say, "you have the best job in the world." But if you are a player who believes you honestly are better than some starting tenders in the league, it can be a burden. Meanwhile another potential year of starting is gone. Regardless of the realities, he's a player, and players have to believe they have a legit shot at stardem.

Well, he's got more experience behind an NHL bench than most head coaches... You gotta find the silver linings, people. It reminds me of an article I read one time in a local paper by a guy named Will Foley who was a big H.S basketball player, who went to Boston College, I think, but wound up on the Washington Generals. For those of you who don't know, they're the team that tours with the Harlem Globetrotters. His article was much like this one, but it was about how it feels to NEVER win a game. Night after night, the Globetrotters go out and make you look stupid and the people laugh at your expense. Wierd perspective to think about. Well, maybe they'll reward his loyalty to your organization with a good scouting gig. He's watched an awful lot of hockey, he's gotta at least know what to look for...

And no way do you sign a 2-way contract when you are offered a 1-way deal. Besides, who says he was offered anything? He pretty much said he wasn't.


He's choosing financial stability vs a chance to play every day at a much lower rate if he took a 2way deal. I can't say I blame him. If he honestly believes he can be an "NHL" netminder, than go out and find an opportunity to prove it. I find it hard to believe there aren't a few teams that would not sign a goalie with some experience and has put up numbers like Clemmensen has to a 2way deal, the way the salary cap is these days. I do believe he probably wasn't offered a 1way NHL contract by a team though.

Don't get me wrong, I like the guy, but he knew what his role was when he signed that deal this year.

He should just shutup. He knew the situation, what is the purpose of writing about it???

We don't Need any distractions in NJ.

I don't feel bad for Clemmer. He took the financial security and guaranteed one way contract over getting a 2 way contract and trying to prove yourself to an organization lacking in goaltending and depth.

The only reason he's on the Devils' roster is because he makes the league minimum. Maybe if the Devils had more caproom they might get a better backup, did he ever think of that?

The only reason he's on the Devils' roster is because he makes the league minimum. Maybe if the Devils had more caproom they might get a better backup, did he ever think of that?

What the hell would the Devils need a better backup for?

Hey guys! Chill all out! Marty has his stats to worry about:D

i personally feel it was foolish to write the article, i hope it doesn't come back to bite him.

Why all the negativity? We all love to say how hockey players are "boring" and only spout out cliche statements, but when someone goes out on a limb to give his perspective on something everyone jumps down his throat! Chill out everyone... it was a nice little piece by Scott.

The guy makes 450k/year, I hardly feel bad for him.

If he wanted playing time, he should have signed somewhere else.

Agreed, especially if referring to his entry contract.

He mentioned guys like Chris Terreri, John Vanbiesbrouck, and Mike Dunham and it makes me feel worse. Not because I think Clemmy is a lot worse than them, but because they all had their shots at being #1 in their career. Scott doesn't look like he'll ever have that shot. When Dunham was here he at least got 26 games played even if some of those were two minute "we have to get your gp count up if we want to keep you from going UFA" appearances.

I think he's a good goalie and could play about 25-30 games a year, no problem. It just gets harder and harder when you come in and start, two months cold, and give up a bad goal or two. You're not going to get another shot to make up for it for a while.

And no, he won't get enough games like this to go into the NHL retirement fund.

Thank goodness for my photographic memory:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/hockhist/message/45591
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/hockhist/message/50370

According to Ron Tugnutt's wife :) , goaltenders get double credit towards their pension when they play and half credit when they sit on the bench.

Thank goodness for my photographic memory:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/hockhist/message/45591
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/hockhist/message/50370

According to Ron Tugnutt's wife :) , goaltenders get double credit towards their pension when they play and half credit when they sit on the bench.

Clemmenson would need to be involved in about 750 games + 25 where he actually plays. It probably won't happen, which is too bad for a guy that is willing to do what he does. It must be difficult to sit and watch, regardless of how much you would get paid.