Dreger: Darcy Kuemper will test free agency

[AlexBrovechkin8]

With Colorado and Detroit off the market, now it's just Toronto, Edmonton, and Washington looking for a #1? Who else is there?

Buffalo? And is NJ done?

 

[Aurinko]

If he had been stellar in the playoffs they'd have a lot more reason to keep him at $6m. Clearly not worth it though based on his play.

For the Av's its what ever, they should be the top dog now for at least couple season even with avg goaltending. But the fact is that Kuemper went there and delivered... He has to get paid 6+ and he might be worth even more now. Im definitely NOT a fan of Kuemper, but I think he has grown to be a top tier goalie for season 2022-2023.

 

[SherVaughn30]

I don't follow Chris Johnston, with me being in the US. On what basis is he going by that Kuemper is showing sentiment towards signing with the Caps?!

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

I don't follow Chris Johnston, with me being in the US. On what basis is he going by that Kuemper is showing sentiment towards signing with the Caps?!

It isn’t just him. CJ and Friedman both think he is eyeing Washington.

 

[FerrisRox]

With Colorado and Detroit off the market, now it's just Toronto, Edmonton, and Washington looking for a #1? Who else is there?

Buffalo.

 

[Beerz]

What's his age?

Would he consider a low year high aav contract?

 

[Legion34]

I think Buffalo gets a guy like Comrie for more expensive than you would think. I would sign there to try to secure the bag if I were him.

Washington. Edmonton. Toronto.

If you want to win. Toronto is clearly the besf
Constructed team but the worst division

Edmonton plays in a weak division. So there is the chance to win there… but you know … Edmonton is cold

Washington has the worst team but not dealing with Canada could be good.

Kuemper. Campbell. Murray. Talbot? Hill/kakkonen. Comrie. Mayyybe Gibson or Samsonov?

Really not sure…. I think if I had tongues.

Washington. Kuemper
Edmonton. Campnell

Toronto tries to go with a young tandem?
With a bought out murrat.

 

[innitfam]

What's his age?

Would he consider a low year high aav contract?

He's 32. I would think he's looking for his last big contract (ex. most # of years). I doubt he's interested in anything less than 4 years.

 

[67 others]

What offers? There are now more goalies available than teams that need goalies.

Kuemper Murray Campbell possibly Varlamov and Blackwood and Allen

With really only Toronto Edmonton and possibly Buffalo needing a goalie

Chicago got a goalie did they?

 

[Patagonia]

For the Av's its what ever, they should be the top dog now for at least couple season even with avg goaltending. But the fact is that Kuemper went there and delivered... He has to get paid 6+ and he might be worth even more now. Im definitely NOT a fan of Kuemper, but I think he has grown to be a top tier goalie for season 2022-2023.

AVs would have still won with backup Franc in net. Kuemper has the better career, but recent play doesn’t deserve the Grub contract.

 

[AslanRH]

He's 32. I would think he's looking for his last big contract (ex. most # of years). I doubt he's interested in anything less than 4 years.

I think it will be all about total $$$ for him.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Chicago got a goalie did they?

Yes they did, he's awful but they did

 

[Deebs]

Delete

 

[cannucky]

AVs would have still won with backup Franc in net. Kuemper has the better career, but recent play doesn’t deserve the Grub contract.

You make Franky sound like a plug .The guy was 6-0 in the cup run with a better save % than DK , he came in and took the last 2 from the Preds then swept the Coilers hardly a plug .

 

[SwedishFire]

Won the cup, and nobody wants him. Geeez...

He is what he is.

 

[bucks_oil]

I think the Leafs' best bet is making a big offer for Varly with 500k retained, and trading Holl and a 3rd for Blackwood.

Edmonton would be happy with Kuemper at 6.5M, I think.

Holl and a 3rd for Blackwood?

Seems more than a bit wishful.

 

[CupInSIX]

Holl and a 3rd for Blackwood?

Seems more than a bit wishful.

On the part of the Leafs? Yeah maybe Blackwood will cost a lot more with the goaltending market heating up...

 

[Patagonia]

You make Franky sound like a plug .The guy was 6-0 in the cup run with a better save % than DK , he came in and took the last 2 from the Preds then swept the Coilers hardly a plug .

It's not my intent, Franc has the shorter career and more of an unknown. In a backup role, he was either equal or better than the starter. DK and Grub were known entities. I believe the AVs would have won with Franc (not a knock on ability).

You make Franky sound like a plug .The guy was 6-0 in the cup run with a better save % than DK , he came in and took the last 2 from the Preds then swept the Coilers hardly a plug .

It's not my intent, Franc has the shorter career and more of an unknown. In a backup role, he was either equal or better than the starter. DK and Grub were known entities. I believe the AVs would have won with Franc (not a knock on ability), but more of high salary demand by DK to have the same result.

 

[bert]

Holl and a 3rd for Blackwood?

Seems more than a bit wishful.

Shocker leafs fans not living in reality