Confirmed Signing with Link: Devils sign Brandon Gormley [1 year/$650,000/2-way]

[Joe Sakic]

He was not good with us.

However, this is a 2-way deal and he is still young. Essentially 0 risk for the Devils - good deal.

 

[Todos a la Calle]

Couldn't they sign Chuck Gormley instead?

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/author/chuck-gormley

Then we wouldn't have to listen to him cover the Capitals any more.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

I don't think so dude. Gormley is not worth Nugent-Hopkins.

That's what you'd think...

 

[Major Happy*]

Was always overrated by HF.

 

[IslesNorway]

Last chance saloon.

 

[ghdi]

I don't think so dude. Gormley is not worth Nugent-Hopkins.

 

[BlueDream]

Lol, and to think that at one time others thought that he was worth Sean Couturier

Talk about hindsight.

In the past, he absolutely had a ton of trade value, and potential...

 

[Jayevs]

Unfortunately his brain is the only thing he has that can keep up with the NHL level. Good luck in NJ.

 

[Hennessy]

Talk about hindsight.

In the past, he absolutely had a ton of trade value, and potential...

I used to be skinny and had lots of hair. On my head.

 

[BlueDream]

I used to be skinny and had lots of hair. On my head.

Cool.

 

[me2]

UFA on 2 way, league min = AHL fodder/call up. No risk deal.

 

[Lunatik]

He's not even a NHL player lol

That's why it's a 2-way deal

 

[DwightKSchrute]

Good PEI boy!

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

i was very excited when he was traded for elliot, thought colorado killed the trade.

turns out it was overrated dman for overrated dman. i was just accepting that elliot was not an nhl dman at the time of the trade.

 

[HBK27]

He's not even a NHL player lol

And the Devils didn't necessarily sign him to be one. He's a depth signing, but obviously will be given a chance to earn a roster spot just like everyone else.

He's borderline NHL player, as the 53 NHL games over the past two seasons would suggest. Always good to have guys with NHL experience available as call-ups...especially when they're only 24 years old.

Was always overrated by HF.

TSN had him ranked 4th overall heading into the 2010 draft and he dropped to #13. No surprise that many would overrate him.

http://www2.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=39853

Can't see this as anything as a positive for NJ - they lost a few d-men down in Albany so at worse he fills a spot down there.

Obviously didn't do that well with Colorado last year, but perhaps he does better in NJ's system - have to think this may be his last shot at the NHL, so will be interesting to watch him this preseason.

 

[Tryblot]

I remember when blues and coyotes fans agreed on Schwartz + 2nd for gormley.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Lou should have been in on this

 

[MessierII]

Probably his last real shot.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

Good PEI boy!

Below average PEI boy.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Below average PEI boy.

No, an amazing PEI boy. How many play pro hockey let alone the NHL?

 

[uncleben]

Lou should have been in on this

really not necessary

 

[PullHard]

The narrative on this site has flipped entirely since he was traded to Colorado, which was seen as armed robbery by the Avs around these parts

 

[Hennessy]

The narrative on this site has flipped entirely since he was traded to Colorado, which was seen as armed robbery by the Avs around these parts

We hoped. Was not to be. All fans wish a guy turns it around or whatever for their team, but I wouldn't get too excited by Gormley. That small, small chance that he puts it together is outweighed by him having had chances on 2 (soon 3) of the worst defensive clubs in the league. If he can't cut it in Arizona or Colorado, why should he even get a call up in NJ?

If he makes it, he'd be the best thing out of Denver to NJ since Chico.

 

[Jackpot Jaret]

I was a big fan when he was drafted; never improved his footspeed and hasn't shown he can be a 'smart' defender. I'd be very surprised if he makes the team this year. Should be extra depth if nothing else.

I watched Gormley a ton during his time with the Wildcats, since i live 2 streets from the coliseum and can litterally see the top of it as i type this, but i agree with the foot speed assessment. I remember he always seemed like he had to skate his hardest to get out of trouble. It worked in the Q, but not gonna work in the pro's. One hell of a slap shot though.

 

[Palmer2Fitz]

Was never the same after his injury. He lost a step when he already lacked speed. Maybe the Devils can turn another ex Coyote into a serviceable dman like they did with Moore and Schlemko.