 mightyreasoner
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Registered: October 2005
Location: Edmonton
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| Adam wrote on Tue, 11 August 2020 16:05 |
| RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 11 August 2020 13:43 |
If the Oilers can find another good back up to split the games much like they did this year, then Koskinen while not great is middle of the pack and their goaltending could be fine. I just don't know how they can go out and get that true #1. Teams aren't trading them and the few guys that are available are too expensive. What they need to happen is go and find a young guy not playing much who finds a way to become that guy. Smith is 38, turns 39 in March. Even if the Oilers like him as a person and have some stat we don't know. He's going to be 39!!!
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There are a few better options out there:
1) NY Rangers - Georgiev & Shersterkin. The Rangers have one more year of Lundqvist at $8.5MM, Georgiev is a RFA and Shersterkin has one more year on his rookie deal. The Rags are going to have to pick someone eventually, and unless King Henrik is retiring, then they have the three-headed monster in goal this year.
2) Penguins - Murray & Jarry. Matt Murray is only 26 years old with a Stanley Cup to his name. He's coming off a tough year, but his career save percentage is .914 even with this dreadful season (.899) bogging it down. If the Penguins want to keep him due to a sense of loyalty towards a goalie who's been pretty key in a couple of Cup wins, then even better - Jarry is younger and probably better. .921 in 33 regular season games this year.
3) Golden Knights - Robin Lehner is a unrestricted free agent and a pretty darn good one at that. He made $1.4MM this year and is likely in line for a significant raise.
4) Bruins - Rask is likely going to win the Vezina. His back-up is Jaro Halak, who's a pretty solid goalie in his own right. He's getting a little long in the tooth (35), but still putting up solid numbers - .919 save percentage this year in 31 games. One more year left on his deal.
5) Stars - Anton Khudobin played in 30 games this year with a .930 save percentage. Another older pick (34) who hasn't spent time as a #1, but could be a nice fit and his track record is really solid. He's a UFA.
6) Avalanche - Francouz/Grubauer - another impending goaltending debate - who's better? Both had great numbers this year playing 34 and 36 games respectively. Both under contract for another year or two so nice cost controlled goalies at reasonable ages if you can get one.
7) Columbus - Korpisalo/Mrzlikins - see Colorado - almost the exact same situation. Both have signed extensions which kick in next year.
Any of the goalies on the above list are an upgrade over what the Oilers rolled out this year.
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The only thing is, for teams that have a solid 1A/1B under contract - especially with younger goalies - they may not be inclined to make any moves until next season when Seattle expansion takes place. For the coming season, they may opt to continue with them, especially if they are a contending team (like Colorado and Columbus).
NYR - I think it's Lundqvist that will be on the move. I'm not sure he's the guy you want though.
Avalanche, Penguins, Blue Jackets - I think they'll hold onto both goalies for another year before looking to make a move.
UFA options - Lehner, Halak, Khudobin, Markstrom, Holtby. Some are better than others; some like Lehner and Halak have been UFAs for a few summers now, and either the Oilers didn't pursue them or there wasn't an interest on their part. Some may be looking to go to a contender, and may or may not view the Oilers as such. Almost all of them likely will be looking for good money (exception maybe being Halak or Khudobin).
There was some smoke during the break of Holtby being interested in Edmonton, but who knows the credibility. I could potentially see that though with Washington ready to break in Samsonov. He had a tough year in Washington, but it's tough to tell if that is the beginning of a trend, or a blip in an otherwise pretty solid record.
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