he recently signed a year contract with San Jose http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=149618&t=0
2007-09-15 09:50:22 · 14 answers · asked by Teal Blue 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
If he keeps his mounth shut and does what he does best, yes. He does bring the grit a team like the Sharks need but if he repeats his act from LA and Phoenix well... Hopefully he can channel the JR from old and make a difference for San Jose.
2007-09-15 10:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Fizz401 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so, if in the right situation, which this could be. He is not WAY over the hill at 37 and could still put up a decent year and contribute. Phoenix and LA were rebuilding teams and not ideal situations. I admire his heart and he really can take it up another notch in the play-offs. Also, he brings leadership and not having won a cup can be a good thing for his teammates to rally around-like with Bourque in Colorado and Selanne in Anaheim.
Furthermore, SJ has not really assumed any risk, should it not work out great, 500,000$ for a 9 time all-star is really low risk, should he falter.
Furthermore, with 495 career goals, he'll put some butts in the seats of people wanting to witness the history of him netting #500.
He is no longer a player who can put a team on his back but he'll chip in. A great situation with his being friends and a former teammate of Doug Wilson as well.
2007-09-15 10:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by Bob Loblaw 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hope they're not counting on big things from the points department of JR, although the sharks don't really need more offense, he just won't produce a lot of goals. Like everyone else already said, somtimes teams just need that veteran player, thats gonna light a fire under everyone's a**, and maybe give them that extra bit of motivation that'll put them over the top. Heck, maybe he'll even amount to somthing this year being on a line with some actual decent players. He's only 5 goals away from the big 500, which he shouldn't have a problem getting. I just hope they didn't spend too much money on him.
2007-09-15 12:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The show is called Coaches Corner. JR has never been a coach so how could he do it. The show was originally aired to explain some of the behind the scenes things about hockey from an expert. Today it is a rant from a out of date coach with no relevance to the game today. When he is finally relieved of his duties I think Ron Wilson would be a perfect replacement for Cherry. (He's an American who was born in Canada).
2016-05-20 04:57:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have all been on teams that needed that extra spark, that guy who you keep even though he isn't quite up to your standards, but you love what he brings to the locker room. JR is that guy, the guy that the Sharks needed to help their young defenseman relax when Detroit was working them in last years Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Roenick, like him or not, can be a very good role player for the Sharks as long he is willing to be that 3rd line guy. I think he is into it, I could be wrong, but for what the Sharks need, I see him as a good fit.
Keep in mind, he still doesn't have his name on Lord Stanley's cup, he could be dangerous come playoff time.
2007-09-15 10:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by Zam 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think Jeremy Roenick needs to retire.
2007-09-16 04:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by Tim Fitz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's coming to a great young team on the rise, I think he'll do well both statswise and influence on the young guns.
Go Sharks!
2007-09-15 15:11:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doug and Jeremy both think they are the missing piece. Knowing both of them as well as I do, I wouldn't argue with them.
2007-09-15 12:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No he doesn't!
He wants the goals for his own carear stats.
He will be a cancer in the dressing room. He will be the first guy to complain about his ice time and if it gets too tough for him he'll walk out on the team...
2007-09-16 04:25:09 · answer #9 · answered by sensfantodd 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think so, seeing that he apparently work immensely hard this off-season and simply loves to play the game.
2007-09-15 13:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by The Caseman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋