As of right now, Steve Mason could be a Vezina finalist. Price, Rinne, Mason, Anderson, Lundqvist, Schneider and Elliott (to a lesser extent) are all in the mix. Price is leading the pack, IMO, with Rinne out but it wouldn't shock me if Mason finishes 3rd or 4th if he keeps up his play so far this season.
- NickTheKid87

I was also looking at his rank for gaa.. his 2.32 is 13th but there are tenders on the list like Pickard who have played less than half of the games. If he keeps this up, he could be top ten. With the D and overall team play he's had, it's remarkable that he's in the same disussion stats wise as Rinne and Price. I mean, his 1st shutout this season was a 1-0 shootout loss..

I've said this a couple times on here over the years but in the 1990 draft preview the just fired Bob Clarke said the best player in the draft to him was Jagr. had he not been fired the Flyers very well may have taken Jagr over Ricci.
- nastyflyergirl

...and at that draft it was well known that Farwell had desperately tried to trade up to get Nedved and couldn't do it.

Had Forsberg been a Flyer during his prime years, he'd hold the title, and that isn't a slight to any other Flyer. And agree about Kane. But I was just thinking that we may (MAY) be seeing, right now, the most purely offensively skilled player in team history. Kinda like the 07-11 Phillies, we may complain from time to time, but we should appreciate watching him (and Voracek) while we can.
- jmatchett383

you might be right. it's hard for me to separate lindros' "complete package" from the pure offensive skill part, so lean that way with him, and i go back to 1980. i can't really comment on the true bullies because i only saw a few them in their twilight.

...and at that draft it was well known that Farwell had desperately tried to trade up to get Nedved and couldn't do it.
- mayorofangrytown

Correct. They had been together when Farwell was GM of Seattle and Nedved was playing there. Farwell even said on the record in pre-draft newspaper interviews that he would love to work something out to be able to draft Nedved.

Of the 57 NHL goalies who have played at least 500 minutes this season, Mason is getting the 10th lowest goal support (2.15 per game). Emery has gotten the third highest (3.25).

http://stats.hockeyanalys...als&sort=F60&sortdir=DESC

I honestly think that in the next season or two, providing he stays healthy, Mason is going to move into the discussion on the top goalies in the League.
- MJL

I sincerely hope so. He's brought much needed stability in net. It's a shame they haven't gotten him more wins, given his performances, but the way he plays he deserves much more positive attention.

Of the 57 NHL goalies who have played at least 500 minutes this season, Mason is getting the 10th lowest goal support (2.15 per game). Emery has gotten the third highest (3.25).

http://stats.hockeyanalys...als&sort=F60&sortdir=DESC
- bmeltzer

Solution: Switch jerseys.

I was also looking at his rank for gaa.. his 2.32 is 13th but there are tenders on the list like Pickard who have played less than half of the games. If he keeps this up, he could be top ten. With the D and overall team play he's had, it's remarkable that he's in the same disussion stats wise as Rinne and Price. I mean, his 1st shutout this season was a 1-0 shootout loss..
- Hextall271

Speaking of Rinne and Price, they're the only goalies that have a better even strength save % than Mason (min. 30 GP) right now. That's impressive company.

Correct. They had been together when Farwell was GM of Seattle and Nedved was playing there. Farwell even said on the record in pre-draft newspaper interviews that he would love to work something out to be able to draft Nedved.
- bmeltzer

Pretty damn good draft class. 15 of the players selected went on to play in 1000 plus games and another 4 played in the 900's. Can't believe Jagr is still playing and Brodeur finally just retired.

Speaking of Rinne and Price, they're the only goalies that have a better even strength save % than Mason (min. 30 GP) right now. That's impressive company.
- TobyFlenderson

Now you see why I get pissed when malean says that the Flyers goaltending has been inconsistent or JR says that Mason can't win the team a cup. He's been remarkably consistent since his arrival so much so, I always think to myself, how nice it is to have such solid goaltending (puckhandling too)

you might be right. it's hard for me to separate lindros' "complete package" from the pure offensive skill part, so lean that way with him, and i go back to 1980. i can't really comment on the true bullies because i only saw a few them in their twilight.
- hammarby31

Comparable to Giroux?
Clarke: unreal playmaker and very, very hard to get off the puck. Fantastic on faceoffs and defensively too

Barber: extremely skilled at every facet of the game

Rick Macleish: inconsistent, but when he turned it up he was as skilled as anyone

Can't wait for Nick Grossmann to get back into the lineup. SORELY missed.

Can't wait for Nick Grossmann to get back into the lineup. SORELY missed.
- bradleyc4

Can't wait for Nick Grossmann to get back into the lineup. SORELY missed.
- bradleyc4

Better than Coliacovo.

Of the 57 NHL goalies who have played at least 500 minutes this season, Mason is getting the 10th lowest goal support (2.15 per game). Emery has gotten the third highest (3.25).

http://stats.hockeyanalys...als&sort=F60&sortdir=DESC
- bmeltzer

Coburn is getting burned with the goal support too

ek says coburn may be traded please hexy take any value for him

Of the 57 NHL goalies who have played at least 500 minutes this season, Mason is getting the 10th lowest goal support (2.15 per game). Emery has gotten the third highest (3.25).

http://stats.hockeyanalys...als&sort=F60&sortdir=DESC
- bmeltzer

But Kris Versteeg is getting the 6th most goal support.

ek says coburn may be traded please hexy take any value for him
- 2Real

Any? I expect significant value

(looks like a poor man's Kovalchuk)

- PhillySportsGuy

(looks like a poor man's Kovalchuk)
- Tomahawk

Would you rather be guaranteed the Stanley Cup this season or given 15 first round picks in this years draft. The pick slots would be chosen randomly.

Would you rather be guaranteed the Stanley Cup this season or given 15 first round picks in this years draft. The pick slots would be chosen randomly.
- PhillySportsGuy

The 15 picks, easy

Speaking of Rinne and Price, they're the only goalies that have a better even strength save % than Mason (min. 30 GP) right now. That's impressive company.
- TobyFlenderson

stahp it. he sucks. everybody knows that. just ask jr.

The 15 picks, easy
- mochoson

no

Would you rather be guaranteed the Stanley Cup this season or given 15 first round picks in this years draft. The pick slots would be chosen randomly.
- PhillySportsGuy

15 picks, (frank) the Cup.