Player Discussion: Andrei Vasilevskiy

[MattM92]

He's playing very well, but I'd like to see him finish strong before I throw around Vezina talk for what is essentially his first full season. I'd also like to see Cooper rest him a bit more often. He's on pace for 69 games this season. Way too many.

 

[Sky04]

He's playing very well, but I'd like to see him finish strong before I throw around Vezina talk for what is essentially his first full season. I'd also like to see Cooper rest him a bit more often. He's on pace for 69 games this season. Way too many.

Yeah it seems like a lot but I wouldn't be too worried considering his age, he's only 23 his body can handle the workload and I think he stated in the off-season he wanted as many games as possible because he was still young.

 

[MattM92]

Vasilevskiy is currently sitting 1st in wins, and among goalies with at least 12 GP he is T-1st in Sv% and 3rd in GAA. Very solid so far. His puckhandling has gotten much better with some confidence. His rebound control still needs some work and his glove hand is still his weakness, but this is a guy that is good enough for a Cup run so far. Have to imagine that a 23 year old goalie will only trend up.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[LightningStrikes]

That was nice!

 

[Steazy Doo]

NHL should have suits as uniforms. Much more classy

 

[Vasilevskiy]

I'm good this year, f***ing good actually

 

[Nautica54]

BUMP: will always be a big Bishop fan....but it's obvious now to trust in the Yzerplan...glad to keep eating crow and seeing Vasy develop into what he has

 

[The Gongshow]

Vasi made a couple clutch saves tonight to keep us in it when we were down a goal. Could have easily got ugly. Vasi has been wonderful this year.

As much as I miss Bish, I'm very happy with Vasi's development right now

 

[RDTBay4]

I've been a huge supporter of this kid from the start. All you haters can kick rocks. I've had his back since day 1! DAY ONE!

 

[MattM92]

I've been a huge supporter of this kid from the start. All you haters can kick rocks. I've had his back since day 1! DAY ONE!

'Member when I said Vasi would be competing for the Vezina this year and you laughed at me? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

 

[JoVel]

Budaj allowed four times more goals in his last start than Vasy has allowed in his last 4 starts.

 

[LightningStrikes]

BUMP: will always be a big Bishop fan....but it's obvious now to trust in the Yzerplan...glad to keep eating crow and seeing Vasy develop into what he has

I really didn't see it with Vasy last season. The team played horrible in front of him compared to when Bish was in net. Spectacular how he has turned it around. Gladly eating crow here.

 

[Boltswin]

It seems like Vasy needs the starts. He seems better the more often he plays. We need a competent backup.

 

[The Macho King]

I don't understand how his legs work that way... I just don't get it. It just keeps stretching.

 

[Boltswin]

Vasyslinky

Edit: supposed to be a response to The Macho Man

 

[The Gongshow]

Vasi leading the league in quite a few stats right now. Looked great last night

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

Vasy was amazing last night.

 

[Stormbreaker]

I don't understand how his legs work that way... I just don't get it. It just keeps stretching.

Chief joked last night that his legs start from his shoulders. Kid is a freak.

 

[RDTBay4]

 

[RDTBay4]

Overwhelming favorite chosen for Vezina Trophy

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[LightningStrikes]

He sits at 39 wins now. Exciting!

 

[ultra63]

Hopefully some rest after win 40

 

[These Are The Days]

Vasy says lately that he's fatigued from his workload. Marty Brodeur says "hold my beer"