Zuuuuuubris

I just want to say that I think this was a great signing. I know some people have not been to happy with his stats and all, but he does so many other things out there besides score game winning goals. Lol! i think the Zajac/Zubris/L'Brunner line is great. They play with size and create mismatches for the other teams looking to match lines against us, figuring the oposition is going to put their best line out vs. the elias line. the ZZL line can score, pass, hit, play d... If you want to say that Zubris was suppose to come out and replace Gomez, well i think he has. The big difference between the 2 is that Gomez would lose the punk 2 out of 3 times he brought it up the ice, Zubris NEVER loses the puck. The man is strong like bull! I'll take Zubie with his contract anyday of the week.

Zubrus

He's like Victor Kozlov with hockey sense.

He's looking better and better every game. Love the cross ice hits he's been doing lately.

He's like Victor Kozlov with hockey sense.

Kozlov has hockey sense he is just so damn lazy in the NHL.

If he played in the NHL like the way he plays for Russia during international tournaments he would have been a hall of famer easily.

Kozlov has hockey sense he is just so damn lazy in the NHL.

If he played in the NHL like the way he plays for Russia during international tournaments he would have been a hall of famer easily.
Unfortunately thats probably a true.

Zubrus- 5 goals, 10 assists....3.4 million per
Gomez- 4 goals, 13 assists....7.4 million per



mwahahah

ive been impressed with his play lately. i think hustlers like parise, zajac, madden, gio(lately), pando and especially langs have sorta rubbed off on him. if he can play like hes played lately, every game, then yea....he was a great signing. id love to see him play as hard as parise. then again, i wish all the devs played as hard as he does.

Thats one thing I've loved about Sutter so far. With the other coaches, it didn't seem like the players were improving, only asked to play better. But with Sutter, he's not just coaching them, he's training them to be better. Well, kind of like that story about Souray told by Lemaire to put pucks into the milk crate to practice his shots.

While I'm happy that Zubrus is playing better, I don't think he'll ever live up to the contract we gave him. For his career, he's about a .5 pts / game player. If he significantly better than that with us, we'll be lucky.

Now that the contract is done, though, I'd love for him to find a role, even if it's not point production. If he can be a good puck-possession / puck-retriever guy for his line, play solid D, and overall do little things to help the team win, I'm all for it. And, he's certainly doing that stuff (plus pitching in some scoring) right now.

I'd like to see him with a nastier edge, but I'm still very happy with how he's been playing.

Zubrus

That is the spelling I am familiar with, as well.

That aside, Zubrus himself said he loves playing a "puck control" game and that he feels his current line-mates in Zajac and Langenbrunner are perfect for his style of play (which I couldn't agree with more.) He was almost embarrassed to say it, but he had trouble keeping up with Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta... Which makes a lot of sense, considering the dude is huge.

Been all over Sutter like a cheap suit, but he sure settled on the right lines. I love all four lines we got rollin' when everyone is healthy.

PEG and ZZL are incredibly well matched as to speed and style of play, Clarkie is adding a huge spark to the completely rejuvenated Mandolfo line, and the fourth line of Brylin - Pelley - Asham is defensively responsible and miles ahead of the turkeys we had last season.

Clearly, our coach has figured some things out. (Still working the kinks out of the D, LOL, but having the White - Martin pairing gives me at least 20+ minutes of peace of mind per game in our own zone...)

Playing much better. All we need from this guy is about 50 pts., and to play a physical game along the boards.

That is the spelling I am familiar with, as well.

That aside, Zubrus himself said he loves playing a "puck control" game and that he feels his current line-mates in Zajac and Langenbrunner are perfect for his style of play (which I couldn't agree with more.) He was almost embarrassed to say it, but he had trouble keeping up with Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta... Which makes a lot of sense, considering the dude is huge.

Been all over Sutter like a cheap suit, but he sure settled on the right lines. I love all four lines we got rollin' when everyone is healthy.

PEG and ZZL are incredibly well matched as to speed and style of play, Clarkie is adding a huge spark to the completely rejuvenated Mandolfo line, and the fourth line of Brylin - Pelley - Asham is defensively responsible and miles ahead of the turkeys we had last season.


Clearly, our coach has figured some things out. (Still working the kinks out of the D, LOL, but having the White - Martin pairing gives me at least 20+ minutes of peace of mind per game in our own zone...)

Well said, glad to see things are falling into place

That is the spelling I am familiar with, as well.

That aside, Zubrus himself said he loves playing a "puck control" game and that he feels his current line-mates in Zajac and Langenbrunner are perfect for his style of play (which I couldn't agree with more.) He was almost embarrassed to say it, but he had trouble keeping up with Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta... Which makes a lot of sense, considering the dude is huge.

Been all over Sutter like a cheap suit, but he sure settled on the right lines. I love all four lines we got rollin' when everyone is healthy.

PEG and ZZL are incredibly well matched as to speed and style of play, Clarkie is adding a huge spark to the completely rejuvenated Mandolfo line, and the fourth line of Brylin - Pelley - Asham is defensively responsible and miles ahead of the turkeys we had last season.

Clearly, our coach has figured some things out. (Still working the kinks out of the D, LOL, but having the White - Martin pairing gives me at least 20+ minutes of peace of mind per game in our own zone...)

I'll tell ya...I remember a thread a few weeks back (i dunno who posted it so I'm not saying it's you) that said something to the extent of "White and Langs aren't the answer to our problems."

I would like to know if that person feels the same way now.

I don't even mean that in a way of point production of their play as individuals...but the simple leadership they bring on the ice at any given moment.

With that said, a Captain needs to be named by years end, and by that i mean December 31st.

I'll tell ya...I remember a thread a few weeks back (i dunno who posted it so I'm not saying it's you) that said something to the extent of "White and Langs aren't the answer to our problems."

I would like to know if that person feels the same way now.

I don't even mean that in a way of point production of their play as individuals...but the simple leadership they bring on the ice at any given moment.

With that said, a Captain needs to be named by years end, and by that i mean December 31st.

I agree with the Captain assessment. We need to name one soon. I know I might be in the minority here, but I'd like to see Parise be given an "A". He demostrates all there is about a leader; work ethic, leadership qualities.

Then I'd say give White and A. I like to always have a defenseman given a letter. What White has come back from is enough for me to give him an A.

Then I'd decide on Langs, Madden, or Pandolfo for captain. All these guys are classic examples of leaders and I'd have no problem with either one of these guys.

I'll tell ya...I remember a thread a few weeks back (i dunno who posted it so I'm not saying it's you) that said something to the extent of "White and Langs aren't the answer to our problems."

I would like to know if that person feels the same way now.

I don't even mean that in a way of point production of their play as individuals...but the simple leadership they bring on the ice at any given moment.

With that said, a Captain needs to be named by years end, and by that i mean December 31st.

White and Langs coming back cannot be underestimated. I say it a lot on these boards, where poeple tend to overvalue prospects (to put it mildly), that it takes veteran leadership to win in this league. It is a long haul and without the seasoned vets who have experienced the grind and had some success -- the younger guys lose their edge and begin to break down.

Now our D can ride Whitey's back, especially when things get crazy, and our PP has a true QB in Langer. Both huge.

I'd love to see Langenbrunner with the "C" (and White with an "A"), by your December 31st deadline. Hopefully, Brent Sutter sees it this way.

I'd love to see Langenbrunner with the "C" (and White with an "A"), by your December 31st deadline. Hopefully, Brent Sutter sees it this way.

every game its not on his jersey im suprised. the devs need a captain. i just dont understand the continued delay. what more does langs have to show sutter?

I don't mean to turn this into a who should be captain thread, but I think a big part of the reason Sutter hasn't named a captain yet is because there are too many leaders- White, Langenbrunner, Elias, Gionta, Parise, Madden, Pandolfo, Brylin, Zubrus, Brodeur, even though he can't be captain. It's hard to chose just three to wear the letters. As much as I would like to see a captain, I wouldn't mind seeing them alternate the A's every few games, or have a set for home and a set for the road like they did last season.
Back to the original topic, I love how Zubrus has been playing for most of the season, and he's looked great lately.

to kind of answer both this and the Clarkson thread, i have been very happy with what Clarkson and Zubrus has brought to the table this seem of late especially. i can honestly say that two big physical guys who can create room and find the back of the net from time to time is a huge upgrade of the Rupps and Rasmussens of the last couple year who are simply big and nothing else.

in fact Clarkson and Zubrus are probably my favorite forwards right now for what they bring to the table.

I don't mean to turn this into a who should be captain thread, but I think a big part of the reason Sutter hasn't named a captain yet is because there are too many leaders- White, Langenbrunner, Elias, Gionta, Parise, Madden, Pandolfo, Brylin, Zubrus, Brodeur, even though he can't be captain. It's hard to chose just three to wear the letters. As much as I would like to see a captain, I wouldn't mind seeing them alternate the A's every few games, or have a set for home and a set for the road like they did last season.
Back to the original topic, I love how Zubrus has been playing for most of the season, and he's looked great lately.

I do like the prospect of alternating A's between away and home games, if not on a game-by-game basis. I do like how Lemaire ran the captaincy in Minnesota last season but I think what he did was a little more suitable for the A's instead. Maybe, once we have a definite captain, we can basically alternate the A's based on various things. I just think it would be a cool way of saying "everyone can be a leader on this team."

Plus it's an added incentive in practices and games in the locker room to be a leader and not just sit back and let the few people dictate everything. I mean obviously it's hard to listen to everyone trying to lead, but I'm just saying it gives every guy a chance to be 'important' so long as they earn the right. Plus I think it's sort of a way for everyone to push each other to try harder, not give up and ultimately step it up the way they need to.

Playing much better. All we need from this guy is about 50 pts., and to play a physical game along the boards.
That's what I want from him too. I think it took him some time to get acclimated and get some chemistry going, but he's looked very solid lately. Love the ZZL line.

I don't think Zubrus has replaced Gomez.

Elias replaced Gomez. Parise replaced Elias. And Zubrus replaced Parise as 2nd line LW.

;)

Playing much better. All we need from this guy is about 50 pts., and to play a physical game along the boards.

Brooklyn Devil,

Is that you and your daughter in your avatar?

Incidentally, they now have that mural roped off and you can no longer get right up to it.

i think we have our lines set for a while(hopefully), now we have to figure out our defense. is greene playing tomorow?

i think we have our lines set for a while(hopefully), now we have to figure out our defense. is greene playing tomorow?

I'm convinced that's the truth, at least for the top two lines.

Anyway, Zubrus has impressed me since I purchased Center Ice last year and started watching plenty of Caps games(mainly because of Ovechkin). You could tell he wasn't a leeTch either because he creates offense for himself. His work along the boards is his bread and butter. One of the better players in the league doing so.

His work along the boards is his bread and butter. One of the better players in the league doing so.

Honest question: is his play along the boards worth $3.4 mil / year? Maybe it is - I don't know.

Honest question: is his play along the boards worth $3.4 mil / year? Maybe it is - I don't know.

Well, maybe if he had a shorter contract. What did he get, 5 years? I could be off base

$3.4 isn't horrible, I really don't think. The guy is still only 29. He's just cracking his prime, seeing how he started in the league when he was 18-19 he never had a chance to get his feet wet. Plus, with Lags back, and Elias stepping it up there is less pressure on him. It's a bit of a gamble, but not a $7 million gamble. We paid $5million for 65 Gomez points last year...

Plus, we need size. While he doesn't hit an incredible amount, he does use his size when hes out there.

And, now the devils have someone we can cheer for even though it sounds like we're booing him...

"ZoooooooooOOOOOOOoooB!"

Zubrus has been fine for the devils so far this season...... no worries on his playing so far.

$3.4 isn't horrible, I really don't think. The guy is still only 29. He's just cracking his prime, seeing how he started in the league when he was 18-19 he never had a chance to get his feet wet. Plus, with Lags back, and Elias stepping it up there is less pressure on him. It's a bit of a gamble, but not a $7 million gamble. We paid $5million for 65 Gomez points last year...

Not to be nitpicky but it was 60 Gomez points out of 72 games, which is close to 60 Zubrus points out of 79 games. 1.6 millions close.

I like him, hell I love him, but I wish he could center like he should've been doing.

Honest question: is his play along the boards worth $3.4 mil / year? Maybe it is - I don't know.

He's 3rd on the team in scoring, has two GWG and has only taken TWO penalties so far. He's been well worth 3.4M. I just wish he would take more shots (only 30 so far).

as mentioned earlier in the thread Zubrus plays like a Bull in along the boards and in the corners. he works hard every shift. he has good hands and vision.

Zubrus Rocks!:yo:

He's a quality player works hard....strong like bull.