NYRangers723 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I admit its only been a small sample size and not much pressure in terms of playoff push but ive liked what ive seen from the kid. I think he could be a good backup until we get our young russian over here. I guess we could resign Pavelec for cheap but i would like to see more of Georgiev. Anybody else agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Trade him at the draft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I admit its only been a small sample size and not much pressure in terms of playoff push but ive liked what ive seen from the kid. I think he could be a good backup until we get our young russian over here. I guess we could resign Pavelec for cheap but i would like to see more of Georgiev. Anybody else agree? Not only do I think he's the backup next year, but I think he's currently on the inside track to overtake Hank. A season as Hank's backup and Benoit Allaire's tutelage could be an invaluable experience for him. I understand Shestyorkin is the guy with all the hype but we can't assume he'll come here and dominate. He's the same age as Georgiev who's already proven he can hang with NHL talent while Shestyorkin has another year (two?) on a stacked KHL team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Not sure. I think I would sign Raanta back on a dirt cheap contract instead. Let this kid do it another year in the minors before we jump the gun. Hartford needs a goalie, as it should have a bunch of these newly obtained prospects on the roster as well as some of their own. I fully expect to see Ronning, Gettinger and Day on their roster. Cant entrust the goaltending to just anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Not sure. I think I would sign Raanta back on a dirt cheap contract instead. Let this kid do it another year in the minors before we jump the gun. Hartford needs a goalie, as it should have a bunch of these newly obtained prospects on the roster as well as some of their own. I fully expect to see Ronning, Gettinger and Day on their roster. Cant entrust the goaltending to just anyone. Why would Raanta come back to a bad team where he won't get a starting job? He can make millions elsewhere and start. That makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myusername Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I hope so I love watching him play... so cool and calm We're not competing next year, so why the hell not? He's earned it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I hope so I love watching him play... so cool and calm We're not competing next year, so why the hell not? He's earned it Growing in front of our eyes. Like what Valiquette said about the stillness factor. Georgie looks more confident and it seems to benefit his results. So for me, that's an absolutely, YES! This is not a gift horse management needs to look in the mouth, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Agree with ThirtyOne, not only should he be the backup to Lundqvist next year, but he could well be the Rangers starter in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Could. Body of work is still too small, and Shestyorkin is still in the pipe. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I think he’s shown more than enough, not only to take the backup position but also to make me confident we can safely reduce Hank’s workload to around the 55 game mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Why would Raanta come back to a bad team where he won't get a starting job? He can make millions elsewhere and start. That makes no sense. Is he starting now? No.... I think he has Grabners disease. He won't do anything away from the Rangers. Its the only place hes had his most success. I think hed definitely come back. Not many starting jobs out there anyway, besides the one he hasnt taken control of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Is he starting now? No.... I think he has Grabners disease. He won't do anything away from the Rangers. Its the only place hes had his most success. I think hed definitely come back. Not many starting jobs out there anyway, besides the one he hasnt taken control of now. Do you actually follow him? He was injured this month and at the start of the season. He is the starter. They love him there. He has a .926 SV% and a 2.37 GAA on Arizona, a team pretty damn near as bad as the Rangers. As their starter he's even posting a higher save percentage than he did on the Rangers. Explain to me how he has "Grabner disease." At least research your point a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I think he’s shown more than enough, not only to take the backup position but also to make me confident we can safely reduce Hank’s workload to around the 55 game mark. Amen to that #9y. Capable, and cost controlled as well, halleluliah! I also like the way he has adapted psychologically to the pressure of a NYR team in turmoil last month for a wet-behind-the ears young fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Do you actually follow him? He was injured this month and at the start of the season. He is the starter. They love him there. He has a .926 SV% and a 2.37 GAA on Arizona, a team pretty damn near as bad as the Rangers. As their starter he's even posting a higher save percentage than he did on the Rangers. Explain to me how he has "Grabner disease." At least research your point a little. Im sorry. I should have looked into it more. Was unaware he was hurt a 2nd time and i guess his stats got better as the season went on. He wasn't doing that good last I looked. You are correct. Im dead wrong on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I saw on NHL Network that Raanta had the second or third highest save % in the league over the past month or so. He's not signing to be a No. 2. Georgiev has already earned the No. 2 role for next year. You don't have to do that much over that long of a period to earn the No. 2 role when, if you falter, another No 2 veteran, in the mold of Pavelec, can be obtained quite easily. Given Hank's burnout from too much work, next year has got to FINALLY be the year when his workload is reduced. How about 50 starts for Hank and 30 for Georgiev? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 ....The incumbent to Hank. This kid is good...really good! ..and will only get better. He'll be #2 for 2 years and when Hank hangs it up, he's our man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 He's earned the right to try to earn it in training camp next year. That's all. Instead of making a first impression on the staff next fall, he has the opportunity to earn a spot. Big difference, but 9 games isn't enough to be given a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 No but the nine games he's played is good enough to pencil him in for now. It's his spot to lose. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 It’ll certainly be interesting to follow him. If he keeps this up next season we’ll have an interesting decision to make when Shesty shows up next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 He's as good as anyone else they'd sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I'm hopeful for Georgiev but he still seems very raw to me, very sporatic movements, glove all over the place, like on Niskanen goal. I think he needs to get a little quieter and rely on his feet and angles. He's also not very big. I'd rate him as a C, C+ goalie prospect. He's a neat story but he's just a place warmer for Shestyerkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I'm hopeful for Georgiev but he still seems very raw to me, very sporatic movements, glove all over the place, like on Niskanen goal. I think he needs to get a little quieter and rely on his feet and angles. He's also not very big. I'd rate him as a C, C+ goalie prospect. He's a neat story but he's just a place warmer for Shestyerkin. I think he's solid but I haven't heard anyone saying he's displacing Shestyerkin. I think he's a solid backup and when Shestyerkin comes over, Hank will be just about done, and we'll have a full Russian goaltender tandem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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