Sod16 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Every year is going to be the year when Hank's workload is reduced, and every year it does not happen. With what's going on now, it's obvious that next year really must be the year when this happens (assuming Hank is here, which is still probable). They have to firmly commit to 25-30 starts for the No. 2. Palavek has had some excellent games but really hasn't had enough work to judge, and now he's hurt. Georgiev has had a relatively short hot span in the AHL, too short to entrust him with an enlarged No. 2 job. Next year might be the year for Shestyorkin to come to North America (I don't know what is contract situation is) but if it is, starting in the AHL would seem like the thing to do. I'm not seeing someone good for 27 NHL starts in all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Georgiev might be the guy. If not, there's always free agency again. Lehtonen, Halak, Khudobin, Hutton, Hutchison, etc are all free agents. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Every year is going to be the year when Hank's workload is reduced, and every year it does not happen. With what's going on now, it's obvious that next year really must be the year when this happens (assuming Hank is here, which is still probable). They have to firmly commit to 25-30 starts for the No. 2. Palavek has had some excellent games but really hasn't had enough work to judge, and now he's hurt. Georgiev has had a relatively short hot span in the AHL, too short to entrust him with an enlarged No. 2 job. Next year might be the year for Shestyorkin to come to North America (I don't know what is contract situation is) but if it is, starting in the AHL would seem like the thing to do. I'm not seeing someone good for 27 NHL starts in all of this. He has another season left on his contract, but there is an option to buy it out. There are a bunch of "back up goalies" hitting free agency over the summer. Wont be hard to find a body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Wont be hard to find a body. I think our No. 2 needs to start very close to 30 games. A body might suffice for 15 starts, but not 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hey, we have this kid, I think he's the #9 prospect in all of hockey, who is lighting up the KHL. He's the perfect age to come over and play 30 or so games. Anybody remember that guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I think our No. 2 needs to start very close to 30 games. A body might suffice for 15 starts, but not 30. Why? They aren't going to be trying to win next year, doesn't matter if the backup can give you 30 good ones or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hey, we have this kid, I think he's the #9 prospect in all of hockey, who is lighting up the KHL. He's the perfect age to come over and play 30 or so games. Anybody remember that guy? You're better off waiting until the team in front of him is, at the very least, competent, than throw him to the wolves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Why? He needs to get used to this game and these rinks. You could make an argument about starting his clock I suppose, but competition wise he should be here next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistercosmic Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Top free agent goalies next summer: Lehtonen, Halak, Ward, Bernier, L?ck, Johnson, Kuemper, Niemi, Hutton, Raanta. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Why? They aren't going to be trying to win next year, doesn't matter if the backup can give you 30 good ones or not. Agreed. Sign a free agent. There will be plenty. Screw it. Bring Pavelic back. Very strange that they used him so sparingly. The point of signing a vet was to reduce Lundqvists work load. They did the opposite. Granted he was playing quite well for a bit, but if I recall correctly he stunk at the start of the season. Guess they don't think much of Pavelic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Why? He needs to get used to this game and these rinks. You could make an argument about starting his clock I suppose, but competition wise he should be here next year. Because you cant really gauge a rookie goalie when hes frustrated by a crappy defense and no offense. I'd say its a confidence thing. If they are truly going to suck next season, and i mean bad, i wouldn't subject him to tjose growing pains. It can ruin a goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Why? He needs to get used to this game and these rinks. You could make an argument about starting his clock I suppose, but competition wise he should be here next year. I'm fine with giving him a shot at being the back up... I mean, he's still a back-up on his KHL team, he's not "losing playing time and development" by coming over. Just not sure he wants to, yet. Maybe we can sign his captain, then convince him to come over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I'm fine with giving him a shot at being the back up... I mean, he's still a back-up on his KHL team, he's not "losing playing time and development" by coming over. Just not sure he wants to, yet. Maybe we can sign his captain, then convince him to come over. Hes the BACKUP? Everyone is jizzing in their pants about this guy and he's not even a starter in the KHL? You sure about that? Pardon the ignorance, but who's his captain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrangers Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hes the BACKUP? Everyone is jizzing in their pants about this guy and he's not even a starter in the KHL? You sure about that? Pardon the ignorance, but who's his captain? Kovalchuk - a guy who's gonna be 35 next season. He'll lead by example be not even acknowledging there's a defensive side of the puck. Gotta hand it to the guy though he scored two against the USA no names this week. Hell he even made Ryan Gunderson look silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hes the BACKUP? Everyone is jizzing in their pants about this guy and he's not even a starter in the KHL? You sure about that? Pardon the ignorance, but who's his captain? He's in a 1-1A situation He's pretty fuckin good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hes the BACKUP? Everyone is jizzing in their pants about this guy and he's not even a starter in the KHL? You sure about that? Pardon the ignorance, but who's his captain? Behind an Islanders goalie, nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrangers Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Behind an Islanders goalie, nonetheless. outstanding. Just threw up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Behind an Islanders goalie, nonetheless. Wait, wait, wait. I'm pretty sure you have that wrong man. There was just a thread/CFC article on this... Aren't they team mates on the Olympic roster and play for different teams in the KHL? Thats what i get put of reading this: http://www.blueshirtsbrotherhood.com/showthread.php?20041-Sorokin-vs-Shestyorkin-A-Style-Comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Wait, wait, wait. I'm pretty sure you have that wrong man. There was just a thread/CFC article on this... Aren't they team mates on the Olympic roster and play for different teams in the KHL? Thats what i get put of reading this: http://www.blueshirtsbrotherhood.com/showthread.php?20041-Sorokin-vs-Shestyorkin-A-Style-Comparison i shit you not, I'm referring to a different Islander's goalie. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SKA_Saint_Petersburg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 But seriously, he's good. Let's hope it translates to the NHL. Would like to see him sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 i shit you not, I'm referring to a different Islander's goalie. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SKA_Saint_Petersburg That link stinks, but upon further review by looking at hockeydb..... FUUUCK. And the guy hes backing up has better numbers and is 29.. I'm no longer expecting this kid to be anything. WTF!? We're pumping up a guy being outplayed/ sharing time with a career minor leaguer/never was, 2 years in a row? Shit. Draft a goalie. Get Raanta back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 That link stinks, but upon further review by looking at hockeydb..... FUUUCK. And the guy hes backing up has better numbers and is 29.. I'm no longer expecting this kid to be anything. WTF!? We're pumping up a guy being outplayed/ sharing time with a career minor leaguer/never was, 2 years in a row? Shit. Draft a goalie. Get Raanta back. Dude, I'm fuckin with you. He should be legit. At least we hope so. He's still young, and they are treated differently in the KHL. He usually outperforms Koskinen, he just doesnt get the playing time because he's younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Dude, I'm fuckin with you. He should be legit. At least we hope so. He's still young, and they are treated differently in the KHL. He usually outperforms Koskinen, he just doesnt get the playing time because he's younger. " Its over Johnny". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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