A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Starting this off with my potential trade candidates list for my Avalanche. I know it was just one game and the team struggled defensively, but Georgiev's struggles aren't new. Gibson- When healthy can be a vezina level goalie. I get he's older now but we've never seen him behind even a half decent team really Blackwood- Again, health is his biggest question but back in NJ he had some crazy good runs and since then he's been on terrible teams Mrazek- Another guy running damage control, who seems to have found some consistency later in his career. He kept the Hawks in a ton of games last year Gustavsson- Tore up the league 2 years back and his and Fleury's numbers took similar hits last season. This would make room for Wallstedt as well, but I still believe Gustafson has all the tools to be a really solid starter Merzlikins- Also tore up the league at a time. Has had some injury troubles and again, always on brutal teams. Some defense might do him some good and a fresh start away from all the recent tragedies plaguing CBJ Lindgren/Thompson- Whoever they need less would make room for Shepherd. Both full rights are awesome late bloomer stories. Only issue with Thompson is health Varlamov- No matter who's coaching, Sorokin is the guy on the Island, but Varlamov has proved to still be reliable. Could make a nice reunion with the Avs Anyway, love playing armchair gm so someone please indulge me lol. I did call the Mittelstadt trade last year haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 To be fair, the early games league wide so far have resulted in high scores and low save percentages. I think it’s just early season sloppiness by all involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Gibson, Blackwood, Mrazek, Merzlikin, and Varlamov are all guys that you shouldn't trade for. Gibson is happy having zero pressure in Anaheim, Mrazek seems to do better on worse teams, Merzlikin is going to have another bad year and be out of the league, Varlamov is on the wrong side of 35 to take you far, and Blackwood has been a decent backup at best. None of those names instill any sort of confidence in a playoff position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpaddyTECH Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 37 minutes ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: Starting this off with my potential trade candidates list for my Avalanche. I know it was just one game and the team struggled defensively, but Georgiev's struggles aren't new. I didn't know you were an Av's fan. I've been following them since 2000 when I was a wee lad (decades before your time ). That 2022 run was awesome. I don't know much; I do like Georgiev's character but I think we're not cup contenders without some improvements. Although, was Kuemper really all that much better? Maybe a little? It seems to me we're a team that doesn't lean heavily on good goaltending but high octane offense. Personally, as a goalie, that's not my favorite kind of team to watch but it is what it is right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EilaOG30 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Kaapo Kähkönen just got claimed from waivers to Avs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 16 minutes ago, EilaOG30 said: Kaapo Kähkönen just got claimed from waivers to Avs. He sucks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 55 minutes ago, IpaddyTECH said: I didn't know you were an Av's fan. I've been following them since 2000 when I was a wee lad (decades before your time ). That 2022 run was awesome. I don't know much; I do like Georgiev's character but I think we're not cup contenders without some improvements. Although, was Kuemper really all that much better? Maybe a little? It seems to me we're a team that doesn't lean heavily on good goaltending but high octane offense. Personally, as a goalie, that's not my favorite kind of team to watch but it is what it is right now. I agree except that with Nichuskin Lehkonen and Landy they’re contenders again, they’ll just need better goaltending since the D core is weaker than 22. This goalie wouldn’t need to last 5 years, just until Annunen can take over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 1 hour ago, IpaddyTECH said: I Although, was Kuemper really all that much better? Maybe a little? I'd argue he was, prior to his eye injury. Georgiev has some OK stats despite playing behind some power houses, Kuemper never got that opportunity as he's historically played on some awful teams and still is ahead for overall stats. But I've always had a soft spot for Kuemper. @netminder would be proud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Montenbeault and Hellibuck (spelling??) Both off to a strong start with shutouts Has the Swayman contract been delt with? He started against my Habs yesterday. Will Utah be this year's Cinderella story since they now have an official home? Will this be MAF'S official last season? Will Toronto fix their goalie situation, finally? Lots of questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpaddyTECH Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 6 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: But I've always had a soft spot for Kuemper. You always do for the cute ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 14 hours ago, RichMan said: Montenbeault and Hellibuck (spelling??) Both off to a strong start with shutouts Has the Swayman contract been delt with? He started against my Habs yesterday. Will Utah be this year's Cinderella story since they now have an official home? Will this be MAF'S official last season? Will Toronto fix their goalie situation, finally? Lots of questions. Swayman signed 8 years 8.25 aav 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 Avalanche goalies' instats. Georgiev has allowed 8 goals on 18 shots. Top is Georgiev, bottom is Annunen who hasn't faired much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullright Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 Screwed here in Chicago...pissing match between the Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks and Comcast TV about who pays what and to whom for their games. For now at least, we're back in the no TV days of Dollar Bill Wirtz re Blackhawks' games. From the pieces here and there I've seen on NHL Network, Sam M has looked good for Club de Hockey. Leafs? Puh-leeze, the last good goalie they had was either Palmateer or Potvin. Sorry Leafs fans (I am one) but is anyone ever going to make that job his? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 2 minutes ago, Fullright said: Screwed here in Chicago...pissing match between the Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks and Comcast TV about who pays what and to whom for their games. For now at least, we're back in the no TV days of Dollar Bill Wirtz re Blackhawks' games. From the pieces here and there I've seen on NHL Network, Sam M has looked good for Club de Hockey. Leafs? Puh-leeze, the last good goalie they had was either Palmateer or Potvin. Sorry Leafs fans (I am one) but is anyone ever going to make that job his? My parents are buddies back home have been watching the Hawks games. Its a free channel you should be able to watch on local tv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullright Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 Thanks but I would have to get an antenna for the free TV broadcast and disconnect the so called smart tv. I was turned onto a streaming channel in a very dark corner of the web but at this point in the season, not ready to risk a computer problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 1 hour ago, Fullright said: Thanks but I would have to get an antenna for the free TV broadcast and disconnect the so called smart tv. I was turned onto a streaming channel in a very dark corner of the web but at this point in the season, not ready to risk a computer problem. That's strange, we have YouTube tv and all smart tvs and my parents are tech dinosaurs so I wonder how they figured something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 4 hours ago, Fullright said: Screwed here in Chicago...pissing match between the Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks and Comcast TV about who pays what and to whom for their games. For now at least, we're back in the no TV days of Dollar Bill Wirtz re Blackhawks' games. From the pieces here and there I've seen on NHL Network, Sam M has looked good for Club de Hockey. Leafs? Puh-leeze, the last good goalie they had was either Palmateer or Potvin. Sorry Leafs fans (I am one) but is anyone ever going to make that job his? I’d argue Cujo and Belfour were pretty good for the Leafs. Otherwise, every organization seems able to develop elite goalies except for the Leafs and Oilers. Maybe Woll and Skinner will be those guys finally. I do think Skinner has grown and showed high level play at times last playoffs. If Woll gets healthy and gets some reps maybe he’ll have success. Stolarz is a solid vet that can hold down the fort and provide guidance to a young goalie. As much as I like rooting for the underdog, I’m amazed the likes of Pickard and Campbell even sniff NHL minutes. They look like beer league goalies when they play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullright Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 @A.YOUNGoalie13: could be geographical too. Chicago's 2nd game was on NHL Network but it was still black out in my area. @WillyGrips13: I had forgotten about Cugo and Ed (where didnt he play after leaving Chicago?). It just seems to me that for such a bedrock franchise there hasnt been anyone in a long time who did it for 10 to 14 years. The Leafs should have such a goalie. I've thought the team has had a few guys who looked like they could do it but became very ordinary after a year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 cUp FaVoUrItEs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 His parents gave him a shitty name. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 Jack Campbell on waivers again from the Red Wings. Poor guy can't get his mojo back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ser33 Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 On 10/17/2024 at 3:40 PM, MTH said: His parents gave him a shitty name. Sorry. he grew the shitty mustache himself. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 20 hours ago, RichMan said: Jack Campbell on waivers again from the Red Wings. Poor guy can't get his mojo back He was going to be on waivers, he just came out of the player assistance program and hasn't played this season. Wishing him the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerd31 Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Sean Couturier has to have the worst contract in the league right now. Including this season, he has 6 years @ $7.75m/yr left with a full NMC for the next 5 seasons, and a 10-team NTC for the last year of the deal. In 18 games this season, he's got 3g/6a/9pts and a -3, which isn't too terrible until you see that he had one game with 3g/2a +5. Take that away, and in 17 games he has 0g, 4a and -8. Factor in his age (soon to be 32) and injury history, I can't think of a worse contract in the league today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 On 11/19/2024 at 9:30 AM, jerd31 said: Sean Couturier has to have the worst contract in the league right now. Including this season, he has 6 years @ $7.75m/yr left with a full NMC for the next 5 seasons, and a 10-team NTC for the last year of the deal. In 18 games this season, he's got 3g/6a/9pts and a -3, which isn't too terrible until you see that he had one game with 3g/2a +5. Take that away, and in 17 games he has 0g, 4a and -8. Factor in his age (soon to be 32) and injury history, I can't think of a worse contract in the league today. Worse? Or best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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