THE MCKEE TO A GOOD WING NIGHT COSTS A BRODEUR

Carolina

With the Hurricanes growing more and more impatient with the obvious lack of results from their supposed power squad, the Canes made huge waves by dealing former championship netminder Martin Brodeur and defensive rock Jay McKee to Dtetroit.

In return, the struggling squad received another stellar netminder J.S. Giguere, or Godzilla as he is often referred to. They also received a pair of young gun defensemen in 24 year olds Cole Jarrett and Mike Komisarek. Also added to sweeten the deal was a pair of second round draft choices for this springs draft and a first rounder in 2013.

"There comes a time that you simply recongize that what you have is not working," said head coach Joel Quenneville. "I really cannot tell you if it was too much star power in the dressing room or why Marty simply did not perform but I can tell you that things here are not right. There is a missing ingredient and no one is really playing to their level."

Several players declined comment but Daniel Briere was more than willing to toss his two cents into the ring.

"A lot of the times I think some of our big time gunners stand around and assume some one else will do the dirty work," said Daniel Briere. "You do not win games by watching your team mates. You need to step up and be a man and play the game for yourself and your team. We lose because there are too many passengers and too few guys getting the job done. That is a shame."

The dealing of McKee is likely the biggest shock to the organization. McKee was a three year assistant captain and took the fall on many occasions for the team. He was more than a team guy. He was a leader and characterized the former Carolina success.

"When I heard Marty got dealt I was not surprised," said Mike Fisher, the longest tenured player on the Canes. "When I heard thy dealt Jay, I was shocked. He and I sit next to one another and when we go to get ready and he will not be there it will be weird. He is sort of like a brother to me. He will be missed."

If the Canes struggles continue, Quenneville has made it clear, he will not settle for mediocrity. More deals could be on the way if this poor play continues.