I worry about coaching and lineup changes that might cause them to go on a streak. Right now I feel pretty good sounds like their holding the fort - Just5
I don't mind them not firing Laviolette for the very reason that they might go on a run with a new coach. I worry about Couturier's development though.
Apparently Kiprusoff is going to retire and go back to Finland rather than play for $1.5 million next year. He's only 36, but his stats this year are awful: 3.43, .873.
Makes you wonder about the last two years of Bryzgalov's deal when he is only due to be paid $3.5 million total. He'll be 38, and unlike Kiprusoff, there would be a recapture penalty of just over $4 million for each of the 18-19 and 19-20 seasons.
In my opinion, neither of those 2 players are that good that they would make a significant difference to the current team. - MJL
Ans as I said, they wouldn't turn the team around, just that they'd be upgrades over players currently on the roster. And maybe the addition of those 2 buys us 2-3 wins in games where we blew 3rd period leads/ties, which at least puts them in the mix for the playoffs. Are you saying that's 100% false?
Apparently Kiprusoff is going to retire and go back to Finland rather than play for $1.5 million next year. He's only 36, but his stats this year are awful: 3.43, .873.
Makes you wonder about the last two years of Bryzgalov's deal when he is only due to be paid $3.5 million total. He'll be 38, and unlike Kiprusoff, there would be a recapture penalty of just over $4 million for each of the 18-19 and 19-20 seasons. - Feanor
If Bryz continues to be inconsistent, I'd say he gets bought out. Maybe give him 2014 and re-evaluate in the offseason.
Ans as I said, they wouldn't turn the team around, just that they'd be upgrades over players currently on the roster. And maybe the addition of those 2 buys us 2-3 wins in games where we blew 3rd period leads/ties, which at least puts them in the mix for the playoffs. Are you saying that's 100% false? - jmatchett
Apparently Kiprusoff is going to retire and go back to Finland rather than play for $1.5 million next year. He's only 36, but his stats this year are awful: 3.43, .873.
Makes you wonder about the last two years of Bryzgalov's deal when he is only due to be paid $3.5 million total. He'll be 38, and unlike Kiprusoff, there would be a recapture penalty of just over $4 million for each of the 18-19 and 19-20 seasons. - Feanor
It's a huge worry for me. Maybe even bigger than his level of play
It's a huge worry for me. Maybe even bigger than his level of play - Jsaquella
I love Bryz's personality and philosophies on life but it hasn't worked out for him here. I didn't think we would be getting a top 5 goalie but I did expect to get a lot better than this.
I love Bryz's personality and philosophies on life but it hasn't worked out for him here. I didn't think we would be getting a top 5 goalie but I did expect to get a lot better than this. - NickTheKid87
I adore the guy, and when he's on top of his game, he's been stellar. I want to see him play behind a more defensively sound system/scheme before biting the bullet.
I adore the guy, and when he's on top of his game, he's been stellar. I want to see him play behind a more defensively sound system/scheme before biting the bullet. - Jsaquella
I agree. That reformulation penalty still scares me though.
So you don't thinkt hat 2 veterans such as Jagr and Carle turn any of those 3rd period ties/leads that have been blown into wins? That is impossible? - jmatchett