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I kinda understand why he had to decommit but man, do I wish Gibson would've stuck with his commitment to Michigan. They've not had a real goalie there since (ironically, another gold medal goalie) Al Montoya.
Subban is more talented, Gibson is better right now.
I think a lot of people are enraptured by Subban's upside (especially since he's kind of a late bloomer), but the reality is there is a solid chance that's never realized. Gibson's technique is significantly better and he's Subban's equal athletically. I just don't see how they are in the same conversation. Gibson literally does everything better.
Like Rabid Ranger, I don't see how one could say that. If Gibson was just a big kid playing his angles conservatively but more consistently than other kids are able to at that age, I could see it, but this case isn't remotely limited to that. From what I could see (with admittedly limited viewings), there's no big enough holes in Gibson's game to consider Subban more talented. Gibson has size, plays it extremely well, moves very quick and effectively, is very athletic, inredibly calm, and even has that instinct to get something in the way the odd time the play sees him out of position. Subban's athletic, and his skating seems very good, but he doesn't seem to be nearly as refined technically, which is all the more important moving on to higher levels, isn't as sound positionally or as consistent (which is possibly the biggest thing to overcome moving to the pro game), losing his angle a tad more often or falling too deep into the crease to play his size as effectively.Subban is more talented, Gibson is better right now.
Well, goaltending ability doesn't always translate to "results" the same way in different environments. I also don't think I could say he played "just as well" in the other game, basically repeating the first point - he was just as effective, but in terms of how to assess their play and, more importantly, their talent, it's always necessary to look at play a little more abstract from mere results in form of numbers. That said, I agree with you in that the Canadian defense, especially today, was a hell of a uncomfortable spot to play behind, allowing some of those plays and screening him the way they did. Blaming him for the result is a weak excuse, as the team didn't really allow him to contribute much more.Yet Subban gets just as good results in the OHL and played just as well the round robin game. Canadian defence was a total cluster****, would have been a nightmare to any goalie.
Gibson plays much more of a "Price" like game and will be all around solid in his game. A true workhorse goalie in the NHL for years. Subban's style seems a little bit more flashy. I see a little bit of Tim Thomas in him not taken to the extreme that Thomas plays. But with a solid D-core in front of him, which Boston has, he will find success in nets.
Gibson. It's not a Leafs trade unless he turns into a 5 time all star
Wait, was he picked using a Maple Leafs draft pick?
Which would you prefer?
Does that "script" include the latest OHL goaltender rankings, in which Binnington is top three in every significant category?
The overlooking of, and hate for, Blues' prospects here on HF goes way back.