Marty Brodeur gets new mask!!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/hockey1286/Other%20Photos/newmask_lg.jpg

http://devils.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385442

A new look for marty! It says that he is also putting up a website: http://www.martinbrodeur30.com/

ugh...

http://ideafix7.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/noose-lg-716525.jpg

I want to ****ing punch that asshat in the picture that designed it!

I don't really like it...

Stick with what worked Marty. I don't like any bad luck.

yeah I'm not too big on it also... looks kind of cheesy. The old design was fine

I like the other won. You think with the team name "devils" someone would come out with a wicked looking helmet!

The MB30 thing looks ****ing awful.

ehh. whatever...



...:cry: Why MARTY WHY!!! :cry:

It's not that bad, and look at it this way, if things go to s**t we can always blame it on the mask. So we've got that going for us!

Murder-suicide.

Ugh....

Marty... why. Either go radically different (and cool) or stay with the same ol'.

http://cdn.nhl.com/devils/images/upload/2008/10/newmask300.jpg

It reminds me of this:

http://www.hardgeus.com/updateimages/prince_symbol.jpg

:badidea:

Edit: Ah, well. I may not love it but gotta defer to the HOF goaltender. Like others have said, he could come out in a viking helmet for all I care if he can get this team to the ultimate prize.

Nothing will ever be better than the previous one.

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I don't like it. I don't like it at all. My world has just come to a screeching halt. Somebody wake me up, I must be dreaming. This is a nightmare. **** no this real. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

wtf? Whyyyy try the trendy look?

First the Arena Bar and now this.. Boooo

"You sold out, you sold out!" :sarcasm:

Ugh....

Marty... why. Either go radically different (and cool) or stay with the same ol'.

http://cdn.nhl.com/devils/images/upload/2008/10/newmask300.jpg

Totally agree. If he wanted to change things up he should have gone balls out. Balls out!

wtf? Whyyyy try the trendy look?

First the Arena Bar and now this.. Boooo

"You sold out, you sold out!" :sarcasm:

It's not "trendy" it looks muy terrible. It looks like the slightly altered masks in NHL 09.

This is what he needs on his mask.

The guardian of the gate to Hades - Cerberus

http://monsters.ffxi-atlas.com/monsters/imgs/cerberus_large.jpg

I'm not going to lie, I'm very disappointed by this. No reason to change it after all this time, and it had some meaning to it. I honestly hate the idea and like I said, I'm disappointed.

wtf? Whyyyy try the trendy look?

First the Arena Bar and now this.. Boooo

"You sold out, you sold out!" :sarcasm:

Wait, what happened to Arena bar?

Wait, what happened to Arena bar?

About 300,000$ worth of renovations and additions.
I for one cant wait to go back on Friday.

About 300,000$ worth of renovations and additions.
I for one cant wait to go back on Friday.

I'm there Friday 5:30. Book it.

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Martyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

I'll be there at practice with a sign for him to respect tradition.

It's pimp. I like it. From now on, Martin Brodeur will be refered to only as.

MB30.

Eh, whatever. It's his mask.

i did NOT expect that at all, when i first read the title, i was thinking "yea, yea, he gets a new one every few years" thinking its going to be the same style

while i like the mask as a mask and its only very subtle changes, its still not martys mask.

also im really pissed cause i have his old design goalies mask that i wear when i play

edit: damn, i just really looked at that mask, and its pretty ****in sick. i like it alot. the MB kind of looks like BB like big black

It's pimp. I like it. From now on, Martin Brodeur will be refered to only as.

MB30.


Hahaha:laugh:

I dont mind the mask let marty do whatever he wants. GOL I have to second that motion.....MB30 4L:handclap:

Meh no big deal i won't see the difference from the top of section 210.

He could wear a beanie with a propeller on it for all I care. As long as he wins games.

Personally, I like it. I think the MB30 design is nicer than a distorted version of the team's logo. I know he's had his current mask for a long time, but that doesn't mean that the actual design is anything special (see also Rangers logo). Plus, it's really not that radical of a design change since the rest of the mask will remain unchanged, so I don't think he'll look all that different.

It's just good to see Marty actually doing something to help promote himself & the team. Maybe the new mask helps him with marketing his image. I also wouldn't be surprised if maybe Marty's looking for a little bit of a change after this offseason. The Devils have underperformed the past few years in the playoffs & it sounds like Marty really improved his offseason conditioning & entered camp lighter & in better shape.

I don't like it. I mean, I like the design, it looks great, but I don't like the change.

i like the new mask design alot, and I like that he kept the flames on the side of his mask the same as old.

I think the new design will definitely take some getting used to, but in time will become legend just like his old one.

and really....he could wear a sombrero and lipstick as long as he keeps stopping pucks.

I dont like it at all.

Partly for sentimental reasons, but mostly because I dont like how the MB30 completely calls out attention to himself as an individual, rather than to the team. This is a Devils mantra, team first, no highlighting of an individual. It seems rather obvious and I'm a little disappointed in Marty if he goes with this in the games. Does anyone else see it this way, or am I overreacting?

I dont like it at all.

Partly for sentimental reasons, but mostly because I dont like how the MB30 completely calls out attention to himself as an individual, rather than to the team. This is a Devils mantra, team first, no highlighting of an individual. It seems rather obvious and I'm a little disappointed in Marty if he goes with this in the games. Does anyone else see it this way, or am I overreacting?Yep, Ranger fans are right. Marty's a selfish basstard!!!:sarcasm:

I dont like it at all.

Partly for sentimental reasons, but mostly because I dont like how the MB30 completely calls out attention to himself as an individual, rather than to the team. This is a Devils mantra, team first, no highlighting of an individual. It seems rather obvious and I'm a little disappointed in Marty if he goes with this in the games. Does anyone else see it this way, or am I overreacting?

Thats one of the first things that ran through my head when i saaw the full logo on the mask.

I think he should have put a big "C" on the front of his mask. It's the new trend for goalies, I hear.

I dont like it at all.

Partly for sentimental reasons, but mostly because I dont like how the MB30 completely calls out attention to himself as an individual, rather than to the team. This is a Devils mantra, team first, no highlighting of an individual. It seems rather obvious and I'm a little disappointed in Marty if he goes with this in the games. Does anyone else see it this way, or am I overreacting?

That's exactly how I feel, respect tradition! This is a team first organization, I hate what he is doing. I could potentially see Lou saying something about it...

That's exactly how I feel, respect tradition! This is a team first organization, I hate what he is doing. I could potentially see Lou saying something about it...

probably not cause its marty

It's his mask. He's not calling attention to himself. Almost every goalie has something personal on their helmet like a nickname or their number.

It's his mask. He's not calling attention to himself. Almost every goalie has something personal on their helmet like a nickname or their number.

marty did have the 3 cups on the back of his helmet along with his kids initials

marty did have the 3 cups on the back of his helmet along with his kids initials

And if you look on the back of almost every other goalie's helmet, there's something personal there, too.

For example, I believe Ryan Miller has "Miller Time" on his and also a tribute to Michigan State.

Where has this "team-first" stuff gotten this club off the ice? Yeah, how dare he try to stand out or try to promote himself...
Like people said personal stuff is usually added to goalies' helmets all the time.

I don't adore the design but c'mon...

It's his mask. He's not calling attention to himself. Almost every goalie has something personal on their helmet like a nickname or their number.

Yes, but it's usually on the back, not smack in the middle of the front of it!

marty did have the 3 cups on the back of his helmet along with his kids initials

Yeah, not bad at all.

And if you look on the back of almost every other goalie's helmet, there's something personal there, too.

For example, I believe Ryan Miller has "Miller Time" on his and also a tribute to Michigan State.

I don't mind it on the back, on the front, not so much! I like the J on the front....I really just don't like it.

Yes, but it's usually on the back, not smack in the middle of the front of it!



Yeah, not bad at all.



I don't mind it on the back, on the front, not so much! I like the J on the front....I really just don't like it.

Not saying I like the design, either. I'm just saying that some times, a goalie's mask design is something personal that doesn't necessarily relate to the team.

Like DiPietro's POW mask or Lehtonen's Kill Bill mask.

Can't say I like it. Seems like something out of a 4th grader's design contest.

Not saying I like the design, either. I'm just saying that some times, a goalie's mask design is something personal that doesn't necessarily relate to the team.

Like DiPietro's POW mask or Lehtonen's Kill Bill mask.

Why all of a sudden is he changing it then? There's nothing personal about it other than making sure everyone knows who he is and what number he wears..

Hmmmmmm I think most people know that already! :sarcasm:

Why all of a sudden is he changing it then? There's nothing personal about it other than making sure everyone knows who he is and what number he wears..

Hmmmmmm I think most people know that already! :sarcasm:

Yeah that's true. His was probably the most identifiable mask in the league, and although he only changed a part of it, I would have preferred he did another design. Perhaps a more modern version of what he had but the same exact concept, if you catch my drift.

I accidentally posted this twice because I'm doing it from my blackberry in class, but this was mý comment on the blog.
"I could not be more disappointed in this. This team is about respecting tradition and is always team first. Why would he go against everything he has stood for in the past and everything this organization stands for? Its really a shame. It had some significance to it for him and a lesson for all of us-to not take anything for granted and be thankful for what you have and where you are in life. That's why he kept it the same all these years..."

I think I hit every point.

I accidentally posted this twice because I'm doing it from my blackberry in class, but this was mý comment on the blog.
"I could not be more disappointed in this. This team is about respecting tradition and is always team first. Why would he go against everything he has stood for in the past and everything this organization stands for? Its really a shame. It had some significance to it for him and a lesson for all of us-to not take anything for granted and be thankful for what you have and where you are in life. That's why he kept it the same all these years..."

I think I hit every point.

I think it just looks tacky. The old one, though it wasn't brilliant by any means, has become a classic. And sometimes new is good, but like RG pointed, you're better off starting from scratch. I dunno, I hope he keeps the old one.

All that guy did was use photoshop to create the mask....and honestly RG could design something like that 10 million times better!

got the sentence that fits,

NO BUYS

The man is a legend in the game. 500+ wins should give him the right to wear whatever he wants to wear.

Brodeur on people's complaints:

When I told Brodeur after today's practice that the initial response about the change was mostly negative, he said, "People don't like change. Some people will think it's great. Other people will think it's different. Other goalies are changing. You had (Roberto) Luongo playing with two different masks last year because of different jerseys he was playing with. Guy are changing all the time. I just never changed. I never got traded, so I couldn't really change (laughs)."

Brodeur did win 538 games before changing his design and is keeping one mask with the old design just in case.

All that guy did was use photoshop to create the mask....and honestly RG could design something like that 10 million times better!

that sounds like a challlllengeeee

Brodeur on people's complaints:

Wow, pretty blanket statement and it didn't really address why he made the change. For the 10000000 time, very disappointed.

dont like it at all. please fix it marty!
http://nickmilne.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/facepalm2sn8.jpg

It's funny, last week I was reading a some post on here about how goalies who change their masks are silly because they don't build up a brand, etc. The poster lauded Brodeur as an example of a goaltender who understood such a concept. Whoops...

that sounds like a challlllengeeee

If I didn't know it would be a complete waste of time and effort - I would do it.

Plus, I'm busy creating the new GDT template, 2008 Wallpapers & Avatars...:bee:

If I didn't know it would be a complete waste of time and effort - I would do it.

Plus, I'm busy creating the new GDT template, 2008 Wallpapers & Avatars...:bee:

So, how many drinks do we all have to buy you when you come to the Rock this year?!? ;) Or better yet, when I visit Columbus this year?

Or better yet, when I visit Columbus this year?
RUNNNNN
GET TO THE CHOPPPAAAAA
:sarcasm:

I dont like it at all.

Partly for sentimental reasons, but mostly because I dont like how the MB30 completely calls out attention to himself as an individual, rather than to the team. This is a Devils mantra, team first, no highlighting of an individual. It seems rather obvious and I'm a little disappointed in Marty if he goes with this in the games. Does anyone else see it this way, or am I overreacting?

Don't complain about attendance and how the team does business if you're going to complain about this, you've got yourself at an ethical crossroads. :)

I like it, the website and the mask, I like it alot, I mean, how can the jurassic mindset of the Devils stop him? If Mike Rupp did this, he'd get squashed like a bug.

If I didn't know it would be a complete waste of time and effort - I would do it.

Plus, I'm busy creating the new GDT template, 2008 Wallpapers & Avatars...:bee:

i knew you were working on something good for fridays game, cant wait

So, how many drinks do we all have to buy you when you come to the Rock this year?!? ;) Or better yet, when I visit Columbus this year?

Hard to buy drinks for me when they're already gonna be free... :sarcasm:

I will however collect these throughout the season and redeem them during my trip to see a Devils home game. ;)

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/funny/freedrink.jpg

I can actually provide some inside information on this:

My girlfriend works for some artsy-designer guy in New York and she told me a few weeks ago a representative of the Devils called his office and left some cryptic message about a new helmet and offered them tickets. I immediately drilled her for information and free tickets but she had none of either. At the time I figured it must have been for Clemmer or Frazee or maybe that giant clunk of metal outside the arena, never in a million years would I have guessed Brodeur.

Anyway, after I read this today I asked her if this was their doing, ready to tell her to go **** herself and jump off a cliff if it was, but she claims that they never heard back from the team so they must have taken their business elsewhere.

What I can surmise from all this is that it likely wasn't Marty's call at all, but rather a machination of the new head of marketing they hired this off-season, with the idea being that a whole lot of tickets can be sold this season by making a big deal about Brodeur's impending record-breaking feats.

I heard a rumor somewhere that Marty was gonna legally change his last name from Brodeur to Tres Cero.

Hard to buy drinks for me when they're already gonna be free... :sarcasm:

I will however collect these throughout the season and redeem them during my trip to see a Devils home game. ;)

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/funny/freedrink.jpg


This is very true....man I can't wait!

Hahaha...nice going on the drink tickets! I'm sure a few of us wouldn't mind buying you drinks.

I can actually provide some inside information on this:

My girlfriend works for some artsy-designer guy in New York and she told me a few weeks ago a representative of the Devils called his office and left some cryptic message about a new helmet and offered them tickets. I immediately drilled her for information and free tickets but she had none of either. At the time I figured it must have been for Clemmer or Frazee or maybe that giant clunk of metal outside the arena, never in a million years would I have guessed Brodeur.

Anyway, after I read this today I asked her if this was their doing, ready to tell her to go **** herself and jump off a cliff if it was, but she claims that they never heard back from the team so they must have taken their business elsewhere.

What I can surmise from all this is that it likely wasn't Marty's call at all, but rather a machination of the new head of marketing they hired this off-season, with the idea being that a whole lot of tickets can be sold this season by making a big deal about Brodeur's impending record-breaking feats.

It was his call and no, they're not going to make a big deal about his record-breaking feats because they would have gotten to it by now.

I heard a rumor somewhere that Marty was gonna legally change his last name from Brodeur to Tres Cero.
tcwWZDdKx-w

God.. the season can't start soon enough. This board needs something tangible to actually talk about.

wow. the guy changed his mask. people are questioning it because hes not putting the team first? he has been here his whole career. he stays for less money than others get, and he commits himself to winning every year. MB30 might as well equal New Jersey Devils. He is the heart, soul, and backbone of this organization, more than stevens, dano, etc. His mask could depict 2 frogs playing chinese checkers for all i care. let him do what he wants to. the least we could do, the LEAST, is support him as fans of him and the franchise. MB30=New Jersey Devils. simple as that.

Can't help but wonder if this is some kinda branding/merchandising move on Marty's part, where there's going to be MB30 merch on the market soon. It would be a pretty savvy move anyway.

Apparently this whole thing goes back to some conversation Brodeur had with some British reggae band back in the late 80s. He said to them, "UB40, but MB30."

Hm, I was kinda expecting he added some shading and the sort to the old design... this isnt very good.

Usually I dont care when goalies change their masks, but Brodeur has had that mask for decades. Him and Cujo should be banned from changing the designs of their masks, it just doesnt look right.

Kinda reminds me of a bantam player adding his own mark on a classic :shakehead

I liked the old design a lot better.

:facepalm:

marty *** where your thinking

Cant say i like the change. But i do like the design. I think it will be fine.

ughhh. Marty cmon. It looks like a minor league mask. The other one was so legendary.

he should break out a black cooper with hm30 shield ala terreri:laugh:. always loved that style.

WHAT THE **** ARE YOU DOING MARTY!!!? I can't believe I'm seeing that crap on his mask!!!

Why the heck did he had to go out and change it??! NOW?!

I hate this crap.....

WHAT THE **** ARE YOU DOING MARTY!!!? I can't believe I'm seeing that crap on his mask!!!

Why the heck did he had to go out and change it??! NOW?!

I hate this crap.....

http://steynian.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/chill-pill.jpg

Jesus dude...

http://steynian.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/chill-pill.jpg

Jesus dude...

Read all the other responses too....I'm not the only one who feels that way.

Read all the other responses too....I'm not the only one who feels that way.

But they weren't as volatile. It's not worth getting that upset over a generally minute happening.

But they weren't as volatile. It's not worth getting that upset over a generally minute happening.

Marty's mask was iconic. It was a part of his legend. And now he wears crap on his mask.....

It's not easy to accept a change like that when he's had it forever, as long as I've been a Devils fan.

If he wanted to change it, then fine change it. But don't piss on it like that by putting up that horrible logo on. It's like a 7-year old kid painted the whole thing.

he should break out a black cooper with hm30 shield ala terreri:laugh:. always loved that style.

Break out the blast shield Beezer wore... :laugh:

http://users.aol.com/maskman31/beezer.jpg

Marty's mask was iconic. It was a part of his legend. And now he wears crap on his mask.....

It's not easy to accept a change like that when he's had it forever, as long as I've been a Devils fan.

If he wanted to change it, then fine change it. But don't piss on it like that by putting up that horrible logo on. It's like a 7-year old kid painted the whole thing.

I love the mask too. I'm not all too worried about the whole thing, but I'd be more worried about the change than the design. Who cares about the look of the design. If he likes it, he likes it. There's really nothing you or I can do to change it.

I'm sort of a sentimental guy myself and I really did like Marty's old mask. It was iconic. But to go on a rant about it, nah. I'll go on a rant if the new mask brings some bad luck to him.

I liked the old one. It was a trademark.

Marty's mask was iconic. It was a part of his legend. And now he wears crap on his mask.....

It's not easy to accept a change like that when he's had it forever, as long as I've been a Devils fan.

If he wanted to change it, then fine change it. But don't piss on it like that by putting up that horrible logo on. It's like a 7-year old kid painted the whole thing.

I Agree with you 100%. When i look at Brodeur on the ice, the first thing i see is the mask. Now, i have to put up with looking at crap on the greatest goalie ever. It;s gonna be tough to adjust to this new one.

Can't help but wonder if this is some kinda branding/merchandising move on Marty's part, where there's going to be MB30 merch on the market soon. It would be a pretty savvy move anyway.

Well, that's what I dislike about it. It pretty much looks like an ad for his new website:

http://www.martinbrodeur30.com/

Break out the blast shield Beezer wore... :laugh:

http://users.aol.com/maskman31/beezer.jpg

for realz:handclap:

well this sucks

MB30 is the Ocho Cinco of hockey.

MB30 is the Ocho Cinco of hockey.

No, Marty would at least realize that he wouldn't be tres cero (three zeron), he would be treinta (30).

Ocho Stinko is an idiot.

How can you do that bad when you play on a team called "devils"?

This new mask symbolizes that Marty still doesn't feel the old age affects on him and he's going for something different then a standard 90's look.

How can you do that bad when you play on a team called "devils"?

when it comes to design for either a goalie mask, logo or third jersey etc theres soooo much potential with the colors/theme for the devs. but with unca lou runnin the show the colors will prolly never change, the logo will never change and there will never be a 3rd jersey. marty couldve done much better, or just left well enough alone. ive never liked his mask but have come to i guess appreciate it over the years. but this, i didnt know it could get worse...it looks like the prince logo. this must be what it feels like when doves cry...:(.


however....its not that big a deal, but theres nothing else going on:laugh:

But they weren't as volatile. It's not worth getting that upset over a generally minute happening.

Umm...well then you didn't read my response then. I'm with you Devilswede.

Let's hope we lose the opener 5-8, so we'll never see this mask again.

He could wear a beanie with a propeller on it for all I care. As long as he wins games.

....he could wear a sombrero and lipstick as long as he keeps stopping pucks.

Indeed, if coming into camp in the best shape in years, and sporting a new logo helmet inspires Marty to new heights... So be it. It is all about winning.

But I, for one, hate the new mask. RG could have done something better in his sleep.

I dont like it at all.

Partly for sentimental reasons, but mostly because I dont like how the MB30 completely calls out attention to himself as an individual, rather than to the team. This is a Devils mantra, team first, no highlighting of an individual. It seems rather obvious and I'm a little disappointed in Marty if he goes with this in the games. Does anyone else see it this way, or am I overreacting?

Thats one of the first things that ran through my head when i saaw the full logo on the mask.

That's exactly how I feel, respect tradition! This is a team first organization, I hate what he is doing. I could potentially see Lou saying something about it...

I think he should have put a big "C" on the front of his mask. It's the new trend for goalies, I hear. :laugh:

MB30 is the Ocho Cinco of hockey.

Yes, the goalie mask has transformed through the years to become something of an expression of the personality of the goalie in question. Iconic film, historical and sports subjects, heck even cartoon characters, have found their way onto some of these bad boys. They are "personalized", and that is all fine and good.

I, for one, loved that Marty had the three Stanley cups and his kids names on his mask -- clearly the most important things to him -- and that is heartwarming.

And the history of the mask is way cool, as well... As many on this board know, but has yet to be mentioned on this thread, the Devils style "J" at the center of the mask was a bit of a "hedge", as Marty did not know for certain he was going to play for the big club, or on the farm for the Utica Devils, during what became his first full rookie season.

So instead of using a direct variation of the NJ Devils logo, he created sort of a hybrid that would work for either league. (Which now only adds to the mystique...)

Whereas, what I find so troubling about how he "personalized" this new mask is by putting a corporate logo of HIMSELF smack dab in the center of his equipment. I find that horrifying.

It is an ego driven move, very much akin to what other "superstar" athletes (who consider themselves bigger than the game) do toward the twilight of the professional careers, before making their livings in the memorabilia market.

Barry Bonds did this with his "Bonds25" corporate logo and hologram. Cal Ripken did it (thankfully, after he retired from playing) with the "Ripken8". And Alex Rodriguez is doing it now, while still in his prime, proving how utterly douchetastic he is a human being.

So, I find it somewhat heartbreaking our beloved Marty has fallen down the same rabbit hole.

Only this time it is a bit of a first, namely the personal advertisement existing on actual team equipment, literally putting himself before the team, emblazoning his initials on his forehead.

Why not put the web URL on there, why you are at it...:shakehead

If this was ANY other player on earth, in any sport, I'd never let him or her live it down... It represents the horrible cross-roads of egomania and self-promotion, and it is beneath him.

What is worse, the stupid logo sucks. It looks precisely like something one would slap together for golf tournament towels. It belongs airbrushed on the outside of a van, not on a piece of hockey equipment. As a design, it is "slick" in a mid-nineties early-photoshop kind of way, yet in the larger sense it is grotesque in a way that could only happen with the athletes of today.

Boo new mask.

I think this would have been a little better. Subtle, get's the point across. No major changes.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/O-mizzle/martymask1.jpg

I dont like it at all.

Partly for sentimental reasons, but mostly because I dont like how the MB30 completely calls out attention to himself as an individual, rather than to the team. This is a Devils mantra, team first, no highlighting of an individual. It seems rather obvious and I'm a little disappointed in Marty if he goes with this in the games. Does anyone else see it this way, or am I overreacting?

Come now, what is really the difference between having a name on a uniform or on a helmet? Cause the name and number's already on the uniform, does that not call attention to individuals?

And I'd have to think Lou approved it or at least is willing to look the other way because it's Marty otherwise he wouldn't have done it.

i like it but i knew you guys wouldnt.

man that mask was so pimp, I can't believe it.

I like it, wahtever.

This Helemt beats all
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/xmikex89/frank.gif

They posted a video with Marty wearing the new mask during practice on the Devils website now - I wasn't too sure about the design and don't really love the fact that he's changing the look after all these years, but it does look a lot better to me now that I saw him with it on.

I have no problem with it. He kept the basic paint job, but he replaced the "half-U/half-J" with the "MB30" logo.

I have no words to describe my immense disappointment in such a narcissistic display.

Please, I encourage anyone that shares this belief to show it and make him go back...what the ****.

i like it

what I find so troubling about how he "personalized" this new mask is by putting a corporate logo of HIMSELF smack dab in the center of his equipment. I find that horrifying. It is an ego driven move

I have no words to describe my immense disappointment in such a narcissistic display.

I was the first to point this out in this thread and thought people here would find out where I live and hunt me down for such a statement against Brodeur. Glad to see that I am not alone by a long-shot on this. The TEAM is first, this is the Devils. Put it on the chin like Weeonta suggested or something. For others who mention other goalies personalize their masks? Ugh...yeah....that's true, but NOBODY has a gigantic billboard of themself practically the same size as the team logo on their friggin' mask. I am utterly disappointed in Marty and am hoping somehow he didnt consider the ramifications of this. Whether he intended it or not, it appears BEYOND ARROGANT.

I have no words to describe my immense disappointment in such a narcissistic display.

Please, I encourage anyone that shares this belief to show it and make him go back...what the ****.

I dont like it, but I didn't think the last mask was very good either.
we should have a poll on this issue.

I was the first to point this out in this thread and thought people here would find out where I live and hunt me down for such a statement against Brodeur. Glad to see that I am not alone by a long-shot on this. The TEAM is first, this is the Devils. Put it on the chin like Weeonta suggested or something. For others who mention other goalies personalize their masks? Ugh...yeah....that's true, but NOBODY has a gigantic billboard of themself practically the same size as the team logo on their friggin' mask. I am utterly disappointed in Marty and am hoping somehow he didnt consider the ramifications of this. Whether he intended it or not, it appears BEYOND ARROGANT.

maybe itll just be temporary:dunno:

...id have to guess that on his first losing streak hell go right back to the normal mask.

I could care less if it's narcissitic, arrogant, against the usual Devils mantra.

But one thing he is not is selfish. If he's selfish, then why did he accept a contract for less than he could've made? He did it so the organization could have enough money to improve the team.

So yeah, the additions of Rolston and Holik, they wouldn't have happened without Marty accepting a contract way below his market value. And I'm talking about a contract where he could be making at least 10 million dollars per.

So, yeah you can call him arrogant, you can call him me-first. Or stupid. But his unselfishness is the reason this team is better than it was at the end of last year.

i really dont think its as big of a some of you are making it out to be, to be honest

I was the first to point this out in this thread and thought people here would find out where I live and hunt me down for such a statement against Brodeur. Glad to see that I am not alone by a long-shot on this. The TEAM is first, this is the Devils. Put it on the chin like Weeonta suggested or something. For others who mention other goalies personalize their masks? Ugh...yeah....that's true, but NOBODY has a gigantic billboard of themself practically the same size as the team logo on their friggin' mask. I am utterly disappointed in Marty and am hoping somehow he didnt consider the ramifications of this. Whether he intended it or not, it appears BEYOND ARROGANT.

Exactly.

If I manage the time and get the tickets for friday night, i'm purposely going to leave work early so I can get down for practice and hold a huge sign to the glass with his helmet and a huge Rag logo on it and say WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER, or THIS AIN'T BROADWAY.

If someone wants to steal that idea (if it hasn't been said, I didn't read the whole thread) feel free because there's no telling if I'll be able to pull it off with my time constraints.

I don't really give a **** if someone doesn't like the fact we think it's arrogant because it is, it's disgusting and if he doesn't realize this sooner than later, I'm going to lose a lot of respect for him.

I dont like it, but I didn't think the last mask was very good either.
we should have a poll on this issue.

Contrary to how aesthetically pleasing it was, his last mask had the kind of character early masks had because it was simple in nature and almost nothing except the letters and cups on the back plate has changed his entire career.

I was the first to point this out in this thread and thought people here would find out where I live and hunt me down for such a statement against Brodeur. Glad to see that I am not alone by a long-shot on this. The TEAM is first, this is the Devils. Put it on the chin like Weeonta suggested or something. For others who mention other goalies personalize their masks? Ugh...yeah....that's true, but NOBODY has a gigantic billboard of themself practically the same size as the team logo on their friggin' mask. I am utterly disappointed in Marty and am hoping somehow he didnt consider the ramifications of this. Whether he intended it or not, it appears BEYOND ARROGANT.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/content.2.html

He's far from the only one that puts a logo on his mask and not the only one that puts a logo that is the same size or larger than his team's logo, and some people don't have logos on their masks at all.

At least he doesn't have Hulk Hogan on his mask.

Exactly.

hold a huge sign to the glass with his helmet and a huge Rag logo on it and say WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER



hahaaha. Funny stuff.

holding a sign with a rangers logo telling brodeur he shouldnt put what he wants on his mask is one of the most moronic things ive seen on these boards, im sorry....

losing a lot of respect for something on his mask? wow, the season REALLY needs to start

pretty cool.. like the Mb30

Exactly.

If I manage the time and get the tickets for friday night, i'm purposely going to leave work early so I can get down for practice and hold a huge sign to the glass with his helmet and a huge Rag logo on it and say WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER, or THIS AIN'T BROADWAY.

If someone wants to steal that idea (if it hasn't been said, I didn't read the whole thread) feel free because there's no telling if I'll be able to pull it off with my time constraints.

I don't really give a **** if someone doesn't like the fact we think it's arrogant because it is, it's disgusting and if he doesn't realize this sooner than later, I'm going to lose a lot of respect for him.



Contrary to how aesthetically pleasing it was, his last mask had the kind of character early masks had because it was simple in nature and almost nothing except the letters and cups on the back plate has changed his entire career.

I don't know if it's that serious. I think Marty has the right to do whatever he wants at this point. The only reason I don't like the mask is because I think it looks fugly. If he wanted to use the MB30 logo with a new design, I wouldn't mind. He's still the same Marty, I don't this minor design change is proof that he has changed as a player or a person.

Exactly.

If I manage the time and get the tickets for friday night, i'm purposely going to leave work early so I can get down for practice and hold a huge sign to the glass with his helmet and a huge Rag logo on it and say WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER, or THIS AIN'T BROADWAY.

If someone wants to steal that idea (if it hasn't been said, I didn't read the whole thread) feel free because there's no telling if I'll be able to pull it off with my time constraints.

I don't really give a **** if someone doesn't like the fact we think it's arrogant because it is, it's disgusting and if he doesn't realize this sooner than later, I'm going to lose a lot of respect for him.



Contrary to how aesthetically pleasing it was, his last mask had the kind of character early masks had because it was simple in nature and almost nothing except the letters and cups on the back plate has changed his entire career.

Give me a break. Thank him for Elias, thank him for Rolston, thank him for your 3 Stanley Cups that you can throw at your Ranger fan friends.

I don't know if it's that serious. I think Marty has the right to do whatever he wants at this point. The only reason I don't like the mask is because I think it looks fugly. If he wanted to use the MB30 logo with a new design, I wouldn't mind. He's still the same Marty, I don't this minor design change is proof that he has changed as a player or a person.

I think it's more proof of "if I'm not going to market myself, who will?" People that are pissed off about this from some kind of moral point of view should look at the Devils and wonder why he has to do this himself through the most lame grass-roots way possible.

See anything up on the website, promoting the run, trying to sell tickets, anything?
No. I'll happen before the 1st of January, easily, but still, nothing. Maybe Lou will break the bank and buy an ad in the Record.

So, he's gotta go into business for himself, kinda sad when you think about it, but at least he and his family get the money and not the team itself, who have done absolutely nothing to deserve it.

Give me a break. Thank him for Elias, thank him for Rolston, thank him for your 3 Stanley Cups that you can throw at your Ranger fan friends.

Bingo. This is all alittle too much. You guys are acting like Marty was revealed to be some neo-Nazi or something.

Give me a break. Thank him for Elias, thank him for Rolston, thank him for your 3 Stanley Cups that you can throw at your Ranger fan friends.

Word. He can put whatever he wants on his mask for all I care. It's his mask and he is, indeed, the man.

I think it's more proof of "if I'm not going to market myself, who will?" People that are pissed off about this from some kind of moral point of view should look at the Devils and wonder why he has to do this himself through the most lame grass-roots way possible.

See anything up on the website, promoting the run, trying to sell tickets, anything?
No. I'll happen before the 1st of January, easily, but still, nothing. Maybe Lou will break the bank and buy an ad in the Record.

So, he's gotta go into business for himself, kinda sad when you think about it, but at least he and his family get the money and not the team itself, who have done absolutely nothing to deserve it.





are you being serious with this....?

are you being serious with this....?

100%. He's going into business for himself. Good for him. He's about to do something historic and if he wants to cash in on his brand, he should, he shouldn't sit around waiting for the Devils to do something because they never will, and even if they did, you'd just be handing them money, for what, exactly?

It's a shot to the bow of the 1950's way this team runs itself.

are you being serious with this....?

No. I think it's perfectly logical. If the team or the league doesn't want to market him, oh well. He'll have to do it himself.

No. I think it's perfectly logical. If the team or the league doesn't want to market him, oh well. He'll have to do it himself.

TSN is marketing him up here. After getting the hockey theme that was previously held by CBC and Hockey Night in Canada. TSN had a few players to film the clip that accompanies the music:

Phaneuf, Crosby, Staal, Nash, Toews and Brodeur

Look for the video on Tuesday, should be awesome.

TSN is marketing him up here. After getting the hockey theme that was previously held by CBC and Hockey Night in Canada. TSN had a few players to film the clip that accompanies the music:

Phaneuf, Crosby, Staal, Nash, Toews and Brodeur

Look for the video on Tuesday, should be awesome.

The thing is that this stuff should be done by the Devils as well. It's great that Canada is doing that stuff, but in reality, how many Devils fans can see it? I know that there is a decent contingent of Devils fans up there - just from seeing how many of you guys are on this forum.

But this should be a team thing too. It's not too hard either. "Hey, ****ers, come see one of the greatest goaltenders ever chase down Patrik Roy's wins record".

Gee, that could work I think.

100%. He's going into business for himself. Good for him.

And that's fine, but he shouldnt use his game mask to advertise himself rather than the team. I really hope this is just a stunt to promote the new website or something and not a "game" mask.

The thing is that this stuff should be done by the Devils as well. It's great that Canada is doing that stuff, but in reality, how many Devils fans can see it? I know that there is a decent contingent of Devils fans up there - just from seeing how many of you guys are on this forum.

But this should be a team thing too. It's not too hard either. "Hey, ****ers, come see one of the greatest goaltenders ever chase down Patrik Roy's wins record".

Gee, that could work I think.

Oh I agree bro, Brodeur's mug needs to be plastered all over the state.

:whatever:

Arrogance belongs in NY, he can go over there and be the runner-up for Vezina.

And that's fine, but he shouldnt use his game mask to advertise himself rather than the team. I really hope this is just a stunt to promote the new website or something and not a "game" mask.

He should use a new one each month in practice only, and then auction them off for charity. That would be nice, but again, no, its not right to go and market yourself like that.

And that's fine, but he shouldnt use his game mask to advertise himself rather than the team. I really hope this is just a stunt to promote the new website or something and not a "game" mask.

You can put whatever you want on a helmet dude!! What does it matter what it says? He's always put this team first. After Stevens and Niedermayer left, he signs here for WAY below market value or he could have waited, seen where it was going and gone to a team that had a better defense in front of him. What does he owe the organization? The organization and the fans owe him. Without him the Devils are looking at the Stamkos' and Hedman's and Tavares' of the world around now. Instead they're being talked about as a favorite for the Atlantic.

The helmet belongs to the goalies, not the NHL nor the teams, so they can put whatever they want.

Oh I agree bro, Brodeur's mug needs to be plastered all over the state.

Yep. I was listening to a local radio station here about a month ago, and a discussion was raised on who was the best area athlete over the past 10 years or so. Of course, and understandably, a guy like Derek Jeter's name arose - why not, he's won a bunch of championships and has been a great player. But as all these names were being thrown around, there was not one mention of Marty. And why is that? Because this team does not let even this area know what a legendary athlete this man is. Jeter's a great athlete, but he's never going in the same status of his sport when he retires. Marty will be regarded as one of the games best athletes ever.

Oh Noez! Don't Attack The Golden Boy! He Iz Infallible!

And that's fine, but he shouldnt use his game mask to advertise himself rather than the team. I really hope this is just a stunt to promote the new website or something and not a "game" mask.

Bro, I don't like to be so blunt, but I think you need to loosen up a bit. I mean, a bit back you were getting upset over a fight in practice like it was the breakout of World War 3 or something.

Oh Noez! Don't Attack The Golden Boy! He Iz Infallible!




you attacking him for something as stupid and small as this is just stupid

Oh Noez! Don't Attack The Golden Boy! He Iz Infallible!

Great come back.

I say we bookmark this one. This is getting as ugly and readable as the Brodeur is overrated thread.

It's not about sticking up for Brodeur. This guy didn't freakin' kill somebody. He didn't go get drunk, drive and kill an innocent person.

He put a different logo on a mask.

You can put whatever you want on a helmet dude!! What does it matter what it says? The helmet belongs to the goalies, not the NHL nor the teams, so they can put whatever they want.


Sorry, but I think these opinions are less than intelligent and likely a minority view.



He put a different logo on a mask.

No, see, actually he didnt "put a differnt logo on a mask" at all, he put himself on the mask.

Yep. I was listening to a local radio station here about a month ago, and a discussion was raised on who was the best area athlete over the past 10 years or so. Of course, and understandably, a guy like Derek Jeter's name arose - why not, he's won a bunch of championships and has been a great player. But as all these names were being thrown around, there was not one mention of Marty. And why is that? Because this team does not let even this area know what a legendary athlete this man is. Jeter's a great athlete, but he's never going in the same status of his sport when he retires. Marty will be regarded as one of the games best athletes ever.

Disgusting. But then that's the NHL in the USA too right? No one cares about hockey and Brodeur like they do their football heroes like Tom Brady (**** him) or the baseball heroes like Derek Jeter (**** him too).

Sorry, but I think these opinions are less than intelligent and likely a minority view.

.........less than intelligent? It doesn't say MB30 without the Devils logo, it's still there. To me it signifies that Brodeur IS the team, which he is, the whole world knows that.

http://njmg.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/10/08/newmask300.jpg

See the tail?

In fact if you're facing him with the helmet on you can only see the tail as a shooter, not the MB30.

And that's fine, but he shouldnt use his game mask to advertise himself rather than the team. I really hope this is just a stunt to promote the new website or something and not a "game" mask.

They are game masks, the article says as much, he only kept one of the old masks.

And why shouldn't he advertise himself? Nobody has given a good reason why.
Look at what he's about to do and look at the Devils' reaction to it. The Devils don't even know how good they have it, I guess, do they?

And as for arrogance, how much more arrogant can you get than charging $100 to sit in upper deck seats and then call people out when no one sits in them? How long do you think it'll take someone in the office to call us out this year? 5 games?

**** them. They can't run a ****ing hockey team, off the ice, to save their lives, let this be a lesson to them, I'd buy 10 stupid MB30 shirts before I'd pay for 1 of those overpriced upper deck seats. One of businesses has earned my respect and the other one hasn't. End of story.

If you guys feel this is like some kind of massive crime against humanity, by all means. But the mindset you support is the mindset that killed this team once, until they hail mary'd an arena, and that mindset it going to kill that golden goose in no time.

If you are that offended by that mask for anything other than artistic reasons, and are lost in this 50's mindset, don't forget to tell your kids one day about the New Jersey Devils, because they won't be around for your kids to appreciate.

I feel sorry for whoever inherits this business after Lou, because they are going to need a de-brainwashing machine.

Here's a question. What Would Yormark Do?

Yeah, I think a lot of people are a bit out of line in their reactions. It's fine to say Marty isn't putting the team first if his actions beyond this small change supported that accusation but like others mentioned, he has been more than willing to sacrifice a lot of personal gains for the sake of the team. Putting his initials and logo on his helmet doesn't change the fact that he's paid far less than many other average goalies and that he bleeds our colors. From what he has said in the past and his actions on the ice you can tell he really hates the Rags as much as we do - I can't say the same for most of our other players who don't seem to share that intensity.

A goalie's mask is supposed to be a personal interpretation of the team's logo/colors anyway.

For all Marty has given the Devils and us, as fans, I think a few of you can forgive him for this minor indulgence. Get a grip on yourselves -

To me it signifies that Brodeur IS the team

http://njmg.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/10/08/newmask300.jpg



That's EXACTLY what it signifies to me too, so at least we agree on that. I just view it as a arrognant and over-the-top and you do not.

No, see, actually he didnt "put a differnt logo on a mask" at all, he put himself on the mask.

To steal the post from Weeonta on the main board.

He's egotistical because he put his name and number on his helmet. I guess these guys are all egotistical too.

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/kiprusoff(3).jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/roloson.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/turco.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/ward.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/grahame.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/khabibulin.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/niittymaki.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nhl.goalie.masks/images/miller.jpg

I guess these guys did too. How selfish of them. :sarcasm:

Here's a question. What Would Yormark Do?

He would give us a nice breath of fresh air..

I only wish we had someone like him leading the way

I guess these guys did too. How selfish of them. :sarcasm:

You really dont see one rather significant difference between the MB30 design and every one of those pictures you posted?

You really dont see a difference between the MB30 design and every one of those pictures you posted?

No, not really. I see each goaltender personalizing his mask.

As for the marketing ramifications, I can't do it as eloquently and as perfect as guyincognito did so I think I'll just bow down to him.

I think you've had too much of this Koolaid that the Devils organization is handing out.

No, not really. I see each goaltender personalizing his mask.

As for the marketing ramifications, I can't do it as eloquently and as perfect as guyincognito did so I think I'll just bow down to him.

I think you've had too much of this Koolaid that the Devils organization is handing out.

I think that's a revolving door, too.

Lets see what Lou Lamoriello thinks. Lou drinks Marty's kool-aid.

I'll cease and desist and leave the 2 camps on this matter to their own opinions, but ask yourself this question. If this wasnt Brodeur, but Lundy who put a giant KING H.LUNDQVIST logo gigantically on the most visable and center viewed part of the mask, somehow I dont think people here would be commenting similarly that it isnt ostentagious, arrogant, and self-promoting. I think a lot of opinions here are fueled by the pro-Brodeur opinion you have coming into the issue.

You really dont see one rather significant difference between the MB30 design and every one of those pictures you posted?
All those others have lots of other stuff on them, while Marty's is simple?

Geez, I said I wasn't in favor of the change, but I think some of you guys are getting way carried away here. I'd say "Miller Time", "Bulin Wall", etc are a lot more egotistical than just his initials or number (not that I think any of them are egotistical at all). Good grief, it's his mask, if he wants to paint it pink and purple plaid with fluffy bunnies on it he could do that too.

personally i wouldnt give 2 ***** what lundy put on his mask

I have no issue with the MB30 as a self-indulging identity/branding tactic - I do however have issue with it is just not that good of a design and only 1/2 a step removed from the previous iteration of his mask.

If you're going to go to the trouble of making a new design, for frack's sake make it something with a "wow" factor that blows people away and makes everyone else's designs suck in comparison.

This is a 5% improvement on the previous design in my opinion, and lacks creativity. I hope that guy was a good friend of his and he was throwing him a bone to design it.

(A very very small part of me fears this is the beginning of a more ego-tistic wave of NHL players branding themselves a la Dale Earnhardt, Barry Bonds, etc... where they remove themselves from the ranks of their competition/teammates. Not that it was intentional by Marty, but will set a precedent that others follow for the wrong reasons.)

I'll cease and desist and leave the 2 camps on this matter to their own opinions, but ask yourself this question. If this wasnt Brodeur, but Lundy who put a giant KING H.LUNDQVIST logo gigantically on the most visable and center viewed part of the mask, somehow I dont think people here would be commenting similarly that it isnt ostentagious, arrogant, and self-promoting. I think a lot of opinions here are fueled by the pro-Brodeur opinion you have coming into the issue.

He's not the King of anything, of course it would be arrogant. How is putting your initials and your number with a Devil tail on it nearly as arrogant as that?

If he put a red/white/blue HL30 on his mask, who would give a ****? Really?

if he wants to paint it pink and purple plaid with fluffy bunnies on it he could do that too.

Avery is a FORWARD, not a goalie.

All those others have lots of other stuff on them, while Marty's is simple?

Geez, I said I wasn't in favor of the change, but I think some of you guys are getting way carried away here. I'd say "Miller Time", "Bulin Wall", etc are a lot more egotistical than just his initials or number (not that I think any of them are egotistical at all). Good grief, it's his mask, if he wants to paint it pink and purple plaid with fluffy bunnies on it he could do that too.

Seriously, he means so much to this franchise, let him put whatever he wants.

I'll cease and desist and leave the 2 camps on this matter to their own opinions, but ask yourself this question. If this wasnt Brodeur, but Lundy who put a giant KING H.LUNDQVIST logo gigantically on the most visable and center viewed part of the mask, somehow I dont think people here would be commenting similarly that it isnt ostentagious, arrogant, and self-promoting. I think a lot of opinions here are fueled by the pro-Brodeur opinion you have coming into the issue.

Nope. I'd think he'd be like the rest of the goaltender's who've personalized their masks with a nickname, a design, or a hobby of theirs.

And personally, I couldn't give two ***** about what a rival goaltender puts on his mask. It's too mindless and stupid anyway to have a discussion about it.

I'll cease and desist and leave the 2 camps on this matter to their own opinions, but ask yourself this question. If this wasnt Brodeur, but Lundy who put a giant KING H.LUNDQVIST logo gigantically on the most visable and center viewed part of the mask, somehow I dont think people here would be commenting similarly that it isnt ostentagious, arrogant, and self-promoting. I think a lot of opinions here are fueled by the pro-Brodeur opinion you have coming into the issue.

Lundqvist all ready has #30 on it, thats 1/2 of MB30 :teach:

(Btw, this teacher emoticon sucks)

The point is that he is advertising his website on his uniform which is wrong. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. And to all the "its his helmet, he can do what he wants", at the end of the day, Lou Lamoriello calls the shots. He can come down during practice and tell the players to use opposite handed sticks for the duration of the practice, and they have to listen or not play. And to refute the flawed "he could be somewhere else right now" or "he's won cups and vezinas, he can do what he wants"...no, no player can. There is a fundamental flaw with those statements. People aren't entitled to do whatever they want because they have done positive things in the past.

last time i checked a helmet is not part of your uniform in the NHL

The point is that he is advertising his website on his uniform which is wrong. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. And to all the "its his helmet, he can do what he wants", at the end of the day, Lou Lamoriello calls the shots. He can come down during practice and tell the players to use opposite handed sticks for the duration of the practice, and they have to listen or not play. And to refute the flawed "he could be somewhere else right now" or "he's won cups and vezinas, he can do what he wants"...no, no player can. There is a fundamental flaw with those statements. People aren't entitled to do whatever they want because they have done positive things in the past.

Then you shouldn't be able to put anything on your mask at all other than team related things. Because it's not a direct advertisment. His website is MartinBrodeur30.com, not MB30.com.

Hell, we better set Jason LaBarbera's mask on fire because it advertises Metallica and Hulk Hogan. That's two advertisments, and he's a nobody. Kill the man.

I don't care if Marty put "Ladies?" on his mask with an arrow pointing to a giant picture of his balls. As long as it's aesthetically pleasing, I'm game.

The point is that he is advertising his website on his uniform which is wrong. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. And to all the "its his helmet, he can do what he wants", at the end of the day, Lou Lamoriello calls the shots. He can come down during practice and tell the players to use opposite handed sticks for the duration of the practice, and they have to listen or not play. And to refute the flawed "he could be somewhere else right now" or "he's won cups and vezinas, he can do what he wants"...no, no player can. There is a fundamental flaw with those statements. People aren't entitled to do whatever they want because they have done positive things in the past.

I think you're missing the point here. He put a logo on his mask. Is he looking to make a profit off it? Yes. For reasons already discussed on here, I agree with it (because this organization off-ice is extremely flawed), and many of you don't.

To find a parallel here, you're equating this to making it seem like Marty is doing something detrimental to the team. Not the case at all. Plaxico Burress skipping practice and not showing up to meeting is detrimental to the team. Big difference. When Marty start's skipping practice and starts calling out his defense bluntly for not helping him with his personal numbers (a la Terrell Owens), then I'll be up in arms.

I really can't wait til Friday, so we have something logical to talk about...

I think you're missing the point here. He put a logo on his mask. Is he looking to make a profit off it? Yes. For reasons already discussed on here, I agree with it (because this organization off-ice is extremely flawed), and many of you don't.

To find a parallel here, you're equating this to making it seem like Marty is doing something detrimental to the team. Not the case at all. Plaxico Burress skipping practice and not showing up to meeting is detrimental to the team. Big difference. When Marty start's skipping practice and starts calling out his defense bluntly for not helping him with his personal numbers (a la Terrell Owens), then I'll be up in arms.

Do we even know if the merchandise on his site will be sold for profit? What if all proceeds go to charity? It's been done before...

http://www.classicbuffalo.com/images/FlutieFlakes.jpg

Do we even know if the merchandise on his site will be sold for profit? What if all proceeds go to charity? It's been done before...

http://www.classicbuffalo.com/images/FlutieFlakes.jpg

We don't know, I guess I assumed he is. But of course, he could just be doing this for charity.

And even if a portion goes to charity, that's even better.

Does anyone even know what the website is for?

Does anyone even know what the website is for?

His new weight loss program. :sarcasm:

Does anyone even know what the website is for?

How to get your wife's brother's ex-wife in bed? :sarcasm:

I just think the new design is ****ing ugly. I don't really like that he's sort of using it to promote his website, but if it's ok with Lou, I'll deal.

The point is that he is advertising his website on his uniform which is wrong. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. And to all the "its his helmet, he can do what he wants", at the end of the day, Lou Lamoriello calls the shots. He can come down during practice and tell the players to use opposite handed sticks for the duration of the practice, and they have to listen or not play. And to refute the flawed "he could be somewhere else right now" or "he's won cups and vezinas, he can do what he wants"...no, no player can. There is a fundamental flaw with those statements. People aren't entitled to do whatever they want because they have done positive things in the past.

Well according to some people here, since he's so accomplished, he can pretty much kick puppies, strap bombs to babies Vietcong style and throw them at barren women while burning down the church they were praying for children in.

Now does this compare to that? no. so ****ing relax.

But he changed tradition, he has NO visible New Jersey Devils logo on his helmet or anything even remotely resemblant of one anymore, just his stupid "themed" logo.

I wonder if he'll go all Ocho Cinco and change his name to MB30. Which, by the way, I'm pretty sure BrodeurRULES has a trade mark on.

so a devil tale doesnt resemble the devils logo?

k.

Where's the Jersey love, that's all I'm saying!

This is "Jersey's Team"....Marty gets the most ice time/camera time and now it just says "MB30" on it instead of at least having the "J".

I don't like it, I don't have to like it, and you can't make me like it.

At this point, it's what is on front of that jersey and as long as we're winning and he's in a Devils jersey, that's all that matters to me!

so a devil tale doesnt resemble the devils logo?

k.

Oh yeah, the tail is on there. Okay, sorry. All is forgiven.

This thread makes me want to

http://i21.tinypic.com/2mza8b8.gif

Oh yeah, the tail is on there. Okay, sorry. All is forgiven.




your post says there is no semblance of our logo anywhere on his mask. that is just plain not true.

your post says there is no semblance of our logo anywhere on his mask. that is just plain not true.

A little small tail...WHOOPDEFREAKINDO! The end of the tail goes into the cage and you can barely see it...

How to get your wife's brother's ex-wife in bed? :sarcasm:

I said something once along the lines of Dano and the bartender at the goal bar being his good friend because she sees him all the time, and I had my post deleted and got reprimanded for libel...yet people talk about him being and drunk all the time and marty sleeping with everyone, and nothing happens...it must be me. :dunno:

Well according to some people here, since he's so accomplished, he can pretty much kick puppies, strap bombs to babies Vietcong style and throw them at barren women while burning down the church they were praying for children in.

Now does this compare to that? no. so ****ing relax.

But he changed tradition, he has NO visible New Jersey Devils logo on his helmet or anything even remotely resemblant of one anymore, just his stupid "themed" logo.

I wonder if he'll go all Ocho Cinco and change his name to MB30. Which, by the way, I'm pretty sure BrodeurRULES has a trade mark on.

I've given up, people don't get it and would rather nitpick than take a step back and look at what's going on.

I hope this will calm some of you guys down.

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/2008/10/more-from-marty.html#more

http://devils.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=PodcastPlayer&pid=95&iid=8175

wtv marty desides is right

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/hockey1286/Other%20Photos/newmask_lg.jpg

http://devils.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385442

A new look for marty! It says that he is also putting up a website: http://www.martinbrodeur30.com/

and then bad luck strikes!
I really do not think he should get a new mask....
It seems like that every goalie who gets a new mask dosen't do as well...( Dan Cloutier for example... Oh wait he always did bad )
Nevermind

and just a question but....
will Marty become a captain like Luongo?
If so that would be cool

and just a question but....
will Marty become a captain like Luongo?
If so that would be cool

he dosnt need the C to know hes are real captain, but no Langs will keep the C for now

His brother designed it, came up with the idea. Guess he should tell his brother to **** off because fortheloveof and benedictgomez have a problem with it.

His brother designed it, came up with the idea. Guess he should tell his brother to **** off because fortheloveof and benedictgomez have a problem with it.


Start reading from page 1, it's a heck of a lot more than just two people who feel it's a bad idea.

I said something once along the lines of Dano and the bartender at the goal bar being his good friend because she sees him all the time, and I had my post deleted and got reprimanded for libel...yet people talk about him being and drunk all the time and marty sleeping with everyone, and nothing happens...it must be me.

Personally, I wouldnt have brought up the Marty/adultery thing, because it's hurtful and completely irrelevant to hockey, but I would like to point out that "libel" is only attributed to false or unproven statements, whereas the matter mentioned is in the public record as truth and thus cannot be libel. I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Start reading from page 1, it's a heck of a lot more than just two people who feel it's a bad idea.

I'm just citing the most recent. Not liking the design is one thing, but talking **** about the man like you're Ranger fans is crap.

I'm just citing the most recent. Not liking the design is one thing, but talking **** about the man like you're Ranger fans is crap.

Well thankfully, my opinions arent in lock-step with rampant "homerism" and I am in fact capable of occasional negative opinions that do relate to the Devils. Yeah, I think it's a terrible idea.

I hope this will calm some of you guys down.

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/2008/10/more-from-marty.html#more

that clears things up, ocne i heard his brother designed it, its like , how do you say no to your family?

apparently the helmet, the website and all taht stuff was his family, and again, how do you say no to your family? i think it will be really cool to see some of his dads picutres he takes of marty and whoever

and just a question but....
will Marty become a captain like Luongo?
If so that would be cool

When the league allows him to wear the C he'll have it. Devils don't have to go to cheap publicity stunts to entice their goalie to resign and deflect interest away from the fact they have a **** team.

It won't change a thing about how dominant Brodeur is in net, but man, that mask is ****ing ugly. It doesn't say "classy" at all. And yes, you can say no to your family, especially when you buy them their new cars ;)

If the Devils do well this year, they can say that Brodeur has a new lease on his career with the mask. If the Devils miss the playoffs... new mask curse! :sarcasm:

that clears things up, ocne i heard his brother designed it, its like , how do you say no to your family?

apparently the helmet, the website and all taht stuff was his family, and again, how do you say no to your family? i think it will be really cool to see some of his dads picutres he takes of marty and whoever

I guess its hard to argue when it his brother but i still don't like it. Its too self promoting. His name and Number are on the back of his jersey that's enough.

i think it will be really cool to see some of his dads picutres he takes of marty

If you're ever in Montreal, go to Rousseau Sports (it's actually a bit north in Laval). It's the most amazing ice hockey store I've ever seen, and I imagine it has to be one of the biggest on the planet. I used to get my stuff there when I lived up north, and ALL they sell is hockey (link below). Anyway, his Dad used to always have some framed pictures he took of Martin for sale that you could buy for reasonable prices. As the photographer, they were autographed by Denis Brodeur too, and I always thought it would be cool to buy one and then have Marty sign it too.


http://www.sportsrousseau.com/store.cfm?&ckey=CA&lang=eng

What could have been:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg42/bcdevil2004/brodeurcopy.jpg

What could have been:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg42/bcdevil2004/brodeurcopy.jpg

That actually looks worse.

Just finished reading this thread. A lot of you comment on how you have 'lost respect' for Marty.

Well, I want you people to know, you have lost my respect too. Jesus H. Christ this thread should die a quick death.

Start reading from page 1, it's a heck of a lot more than just two people who feel it's a bad idea.

Well, the people who like it are definitely in the minority, but so are the people who hate it because they think it's egotistical and/or arrogant. I feel that majority doesn't like it because it just looks ugly.

What could have been:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg42/bcdevil2004/brodeurcopy.jpg

Yeeaa...

I think this would have been a little better. Subtle, get's the point across. No major changes.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/O-mizzle/martymask1.jpg

I could care less what the mask has on it or what it looks like. Anyone who knows what Marty thinks about the organization and team play is not nervous at all. Marty is all about the team. He realizes the only reason here ( aside from his stellar play ) is because the team year in and year out does what it needs to try and win. Lou never takes a yr off neither will marty. He's a Devil plain and simple. A J or MB30 on the top of his head will never change that.

not a fan of it...

One more comment on this and I'll let it rest. In the Ledger today Marty orgininally wanted the website name to be martinbrodeur.com, which has almost no ties at all to the MB30 on his mask. Only after he found out that the domain name was taken did he add the 30 in.

Ok, I'll post my reply here then since the other thread got locked.

I've been a Devils fan since '94, or actually I was more of a Brodeur fan who turned into a Devils fan along the way.

This is pretty much how I felt about it when I saw the new mask for the first time over at TG's, so I photoshopped it to see what it would look like. To me that mask is the face of Brodeur, just like Spider-Mans mask is the face of him.

Anyways, maybe I should have posted it in the other (this) thread, but I thought it would be more entertaining this way. Apparently most of you did not agree, so feel free to do whatever you want with this thread (its now locked).

I also asked Lamoriello what he thought about Brodeur's new mask design, which features his personal "MB30" logo on the top.

"I haven't looked at it close, so I don't even know," Lamoriello said. "Goaltenders change their masks all the time. They change them in Lowell. They change them here. As long as it's in good taste and fits within the team concept, it's fine."

the end.

I'm famous:

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2008/10/new_jersey_devils_fans_pan_mar.html

YUCK!!! wrote NJ.commer cj241devs, on the Devils Fan Forum.

I'm famous:

http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2008/10/new_jersey_devils_fans_pan_mar.html

They couldn't use my comment. 90% of it was censored.

Mine would have been sweet on there.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z118/Don_Lamoriello/Martyoldmask.jpg

My God! The new mask is so radically different that it feels like the Earth is off its axis.



http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z118/Don_Lamoriello/MartyPatty.jpg


What I love best about these picture is the fact that the Devils are still wearing their old Joffa Center Ice practice jerseys. Andy Strickland whined about these in January of 2006.

He wrote:

"It's Lou's world, were just living in it."

As in Devils CEO/GM/Coach/Dictator, Lou Lamoriello

In the NHL, it appears there are rules that apply to 29 teams and then there are rules that apply to the New Jersey Devils.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z118/Don_Lamoriello/Martyoldmask.jpg

My God! The new mask is so radically different that it feels like the Earth is off its axis.



http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z118/Don_Lamoriello/MartyPatty.jpg


What I love best about these picture is the fact that the Devils are still wearing their old Joffa Center Ice practice jerseys. Andy Strickland whined about these in January of 2006.

He wrote:

"It's Lou's world, were just living in it."

As in Devils CEO/GM/Coach/Dictator, Lou Lamoriello

In the NHL, it appears there are rules that apply to 29 teams and then there are rules that apply to the New Jersey Devils.

I remember that, he was trying to so hard to create some kind of up roar, and everyone was like...."Who cares?"

Where are those pictures from? Devils website I'm assuming.

Patrik is like I have new website also!

Ironi how i had that as user name and he put it on his helmet..noiiiiiiiice hehe my user name is now better then ever! hehe:yo:

At least he didn't go back to this mask from his Utica days. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/TJordan522/MartyStrangeMask.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/TJordan522/martyuticamask.jpg

At least he didn't go back to this mask from his Utica days. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/TJordan522/MartyStrangeMask.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/TJordan522/martyuticamask.jpg

i dont know which is uglier the helmet or that STACHE

delete MB30

Burn it...

Better yet, repaint over it and send it to the queen as a xmas present.

Burn it...

Better yet, repaint over it and send it to the queen as a xmas present.

AMEN! I had a bad feeling when I saw he was going with a new mask.

If it ain't broke...

Burn it...

Better yet, repaint over it and send it to the queen as a xmas present.

dick in a helmet?

Taken from Yahoo's Puck Daddy blog:

10. Ditch the mask. Finally, there can be no doubt any longer: The egomaniacal "MB 30" mask that Brodeur has adopted this year insulted the Hockey Gods, has bad juju and must be thrown into the fires of Mount Doom. This is essential.

This new mask has clearly opened Pandora's Box.

someone give that mask to lundquivst, but let Elias breath all over it first, but leave it in a cespool of bacteria so the hep a mutates into hep Z, and kills henrik on contact.

new mask, first major injury, coincidence, I think not.

yeah seriously, i agree. it shouldnt be that big of a deal. just get rid of it marty.