Corkum

"When a guy like (Devils GM) Lou Lamoriello wants you, you know you have done something for 12 years," Corkum said.

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"If Bobby Corkum can score a goal, anyone can," joked John Madden.

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Devils coach Larry Robinson favored signing Corkum because he knew him well, having coached against him in the Western Conference.

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B - Breakaway or not, Roy won't be happy giving up a goal to Corkum in that situation.

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To appreciate how strong Corkum was in this game, consider that he led the team with six shots on goal.

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Devils center Bob Corkum, right, celebrates his first-period goal with teammate Petr Sykora.

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Someone else (like Corkum and Stevenson did for the Devils) needs to produce for Colorado.

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Then two grinders, Bob Corkum and Turner Stevenson, scored, and the

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With McKay presumably out for the series, Corkum probably has earned himself a permanent place in the lineup.

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Corkum was no longer in the Los Angeles Kings 'plans and was probably headed toward the minors when the Devils acquired him for future considerations Feb. 24.

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