| 03 May 2009
Washington Capitals -- G Jose Theodore #60
(Won 4-3 vs NYR)
Jose entered the playoffs as the starting goalie for Washington. It took him only one game to prove he wasn’t up to the task. It could be argued Theo was the lone reason that Washington found itself down 0-1 after one game, giving up 4 goals on 21 shots. Luckily for Washington, they found a young AHL goalie, Simeon Varlamov, who has played well for Washington and they were able to overcome the Rangers, despite losing game 1 at home. Theo is signed through next season. Buyout?
New Jersey Devils -- F Brian Rolston #12
(Lost 3-4 vs. CAR)
Brian Rolston played in all 7 games for New Jersey, but was only able to rack up one goal and one assist. That has to be disappointing for the Devils, where he is making a ridiculous $5M a year and is signed through 2011-12! Ouch.
New York Rangers -- F Chris Drury #23
(Lost 3-4 vs. WAS)
Chris Drury was probably even more disappointing than Rolston. He has a bit of an excuse, he was banged up with a hand and / or wrist injury, which kept him out of game 1 and parts of other games. Still, the numbers don’t lie - one goal, zero assists and a minus 5.
Chris is signed through 2011-12 and is making around $7M / year.
New York Rangers -- D Derek Morris #53
(Lost 3-4 vs. WAS)
Morris was traded from Phoenix at the deadline. He wasn’t horrible, but wasn‘t great either. He played in all 7 games and had two assists and was a minus 2.
Derek will be a UFA next season and will likely be with another team.
San Jose Sharks -- F Claude Lemieux #32
(Lost 2-4 vs. ANA)
Claude was the feel good story that didn’t end well. Claude only saw action in Game 2 of the series and had 5 minutes of ice time. It will be interesting to see if Claude continues his NHL comeback. If he does, I don’t think it will be in San Jose.
San Jose Sharks -- D Rob Blake #4
(Lost 2-4 vs. ANA)
Rob was one of the few bright spots for the Sharks in the series, along with Dan Boyle. (Can you imagine how this series would have gone if San Jose didn’t sign these two!) The two Dmen tied for second on the team with 4 points in the series - (Joe Thornton had 5). Blake had 1 goal and 3 assists. Rob was a minus 5.
Rob is a UFA next season. I think San Jose will re-sign him.
Calgary Flames -- D Jordan Leopold #40
(Lost 2-4 vs. CHI)
The lone member of the 08-09 Avalanche who had a chance at the Cup, Jordan played in all 6 games and logged over 20 minutes in each game. However, Jordan only had one assist in the series. He was a plus 2.
Leo is a UFA next season. He does seem to be a good fit in Calgary, it wouldn’t surprise me stays there.
Anaheim Ducks -- F Brad Larsen #29
(Won 4-2 vs. SJ)
Brad is on IR. He will be a UFA next season.
Anaheim Ducks -- F George Parros #16
(Won 4-2 vs. SJ)
Ducks enforcer Parros played in all 6 games for Anaheim. 7 PIM and was had a even plus / minus.
Parros is signed through 2011-12. (Wow. I guess they take that enforcer thing very seriously in Anaheim.)
Anaheim Ducks -- F Teemu Selanne #8
(Won 4-2 vs. SJ)
Add Teemu to the list of former Avs disappointments. Teemu played in all 6 games and had one goal and one assist and was a minus 1.
Selanne is signed through next season. However, its hard to imagine a scenario where he doesn’t finish his career as a Duck.
PS - Todd Marchant, you made my night! Go Ducks!
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