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I'd say Neuvirth or Lindback as the starter.  Chad Johnson as the backup.

 

Why? This team is going through a lot of changes.  That fine, but you aren't winning the cup next year (I really don't think so) so play with a goalie who was well liked by his teamates.  From what we have heard from the media, both Neuvirth and Lindback were well liked by their teammates.  If after a year of them, they aren't good enough make another decision.  

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No, Taro's right. I didn't include backups on the list. Completely missed Tim Thomas.

 

 

 

No, for once, ONCE, he's wrong!  He's never wrong except NOW.  The Leaves traded Rask for Raycroft.  I remember this like it was yesterday.  Check me if I'm wrong.

I expect TM to bring in 2 new goalies.

 

So do I.

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No, for once, ONCE, he's wrong! He's never wrong except NOW. The Leaves traded Rask for Raycroft. I ###### remember this like it was yesterday. Check me if I'm wrong.

No, you're right. But that wasn't Taro's point. Rask was a backup. His point wasn't that he was always a Bruin.

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But he was a Leaf before that.

True, but what one of these things is not like the others?

 

Hasek

Giguere

Rask

Khabibulin

Roy

 

(Hint: though they ALL have been Stanley Cup champs after being TRADED, ONE hasn't been a starter in the Finals on a Stanley Cup winning team.)

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I think New York pursuing O'Connor so strongly makes it pretty clear they're planning to cash in on Talbot's streak. I'm definitely interested. He would be the immediate starter. He's only signed for one more year under $2M so he doesn't take away any flexibility.

 

If we could acquire him using 31 and a mid-level prospect like Carrier then I would do it. The Rangers do not have a first this year, so 31 would be appealing to get them right at the front of the second. Wouldn't be hard to trade up from there if they want into the first.

 

I'm not trading a first for a guy that's only locked up for one year and would be relying on one stretch of games.

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I think New York pursuing O'Connor so strongly makes it pretty clear they're planning to cash in on Talbot's streak. I'm definitely interested. He would be the immediate starter. He's only signed for one more year under $2M so he doesn't take away any flexibility.

If we could acquire him using 31 and a mid-level prospect like Carrier then I would do it. The Rangers do not have a first this year, so 31 would be appealing to get them right at the front of the second. Wouldn't be hard to trade up from there if they want into the first.

I'm not trading a first for a guy that's only locked up for one year and would be relying on one stretch of games.

Hockey Central guys commented on this today and they made it seem like just a second would get this done. So I say drop Carrier and offer the 48 or whatever it's going to be pick. If it does take the 31 pick then I'm fine with that.

Posted

I think New York pursuing O'Connor so strongly makes it pretty clear they're planning to cash in on Talbot's streak. I'm definitely interested. He would be the immediate starter. He's only signed for one more year under $2M so he doesn't take away any flexibility.

 

If we could acquire him using 31 and a mid-level prospect like Carrier then I would do it. The Rangers do not have a first this year, so 31 would be appealing to get them right at the front of the second. Wouldn't be hard to trade up from there if they want into the first.

 

I'm not trading a first for a guy that's only locked up for one year and would be relying on one stretch of games.

Hockey Central guys commented on this today and they made it seem like just a second would get this done. So I say drop Carrier and offer the 48 or whatever it's going to be pick. If it does take the 31 pick then I'm fine with that.

Agreed, a 1st is too pricey for me. I'll take a flier on him for a 2nd or even some package of later picks though. 

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Wondering what others think of possibly moving a pick to Vancouver in exchange for Eddie Lack? The kid is an amazing person, first off, and secondly he's a good young goalie who should get better. With Miller signed 2 more years and Jakob Markstrom lighting it up in the AHL, the Canucks need to move either Lack or Markstrom. 

 

I think Lack would be a good pick up for the Sabres, along with another tender who can play 25-30 games. 

I'd guess the Canucks would want a 2nd round pick for Lack. 

Thoughts?

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It's been discussed quite a bit here: http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/23201-2015-2016-line-up/ and here: http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/23299-next-years-starting-goaltender-2015-ed/  if you want more info on what some people think.

 

I think there should be more discussion than there already is on this because it's the most interesting situation going into the offseason. Lehner is somebody most have talked about. I would rather have Lack.

 

The rumor is they want a 2nd for Lack. I would give them 51 for Lack if they'll take it. I would even be willing to throw in somebody like Dan Catenacci or Chad Ruhwedel (that probably doesn't have an NHL future but could maybe get a shot elsewhere).

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I like Eddie. He's a decent goalie and seems like a very likeable human being. (It's no surprise Canuck fans like him over the angsty Mr. Miller) 

But for the same pick, I'd rather have Lehner, or another younger goalie with more upside.

I think Eddie is at a similar level to Neuvirth and I'd rather sign Neuvirth and use 51 to pick another player.

 

It's definitely a buyers' market on the goalie front. Lots of choices out there.

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I like Eddie. He's a decent goalie and seems like a very likeable human being. (It's no surprise Canuck fans like him over the angsty Mr. Miller) 

But for the same pick, I'd rather have Lehner, or another younger goalie with more upside.

I think Eddie is at a similar level to Neuvirth and I'd rather sign Neuvirth and use 51 to pick another player.

 

It's definitely a buyers' market on the goalie front. Lots of choices out there.

 

Nah, I'd go for lack , Lehner has been out with concussions two times already.

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with Murray stating they are picking a goalie fairly early in this draft, I would guess they look for a 3 year stop gap type of player. Someone solid for at least this year who can be edged into the backup role if one of the kids is good. 

Posted

with Murray stating they are picking a goalie fairly early in this draft, I would guess they look for a 3 year stop gap type of player. Someone solid for at least this year who can be edged into the backup role if one of the kids is good. 

 

Where'd he say that? I must have missed it. 

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