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If we did move Smith I'd like to also move on from Domingue and go with two 1B's. Elliot+Mason/Grubauer or something.
If we did move Smith I'd like to also move on from Domingue and go with two 1B's. Elliot+Mason/Grubauer or something.
If we did move Smith I'd like to also move on from Domingue and go with two 1B's. Elliot+Mason/Grubauer or something.
Just don't protect him. If Vegas wants him, they can have him. Reset the room.
Basically. I don't see Miller as a big downgrade. There are lots of other options to take a chance on as well. Just turn the page and free up some money. If we can get an asset, this should be a no-brainer. Even without one, I'd leave him exposed. Thanks for the memories, but I want Doan and Smith gone along with the coach. Turn the page.
I'd disagree there. While Domingue hasn't been stellar, he hasn't been given the "right" chances/situations with the over-reliance on Smith. I'd recommend a 2nd tier starter (who would play around 40-50 games depending on how Domingue does in better situations) and give Domingue a better chance to shine in the backup role. I'd give Condon a shot in the West if we ended up having to sign a UFA.
Of course, if Domingue is dealt, I would be disappointed, but only for a month or three.
Elliott & Domingue would be just fine.
Plot is thickening.....
Leaving Smith exposed is plain stupid.
What would be stupid is passing on any actual return on Smith. If there's not, then that shows his actual value, so why wouldn't you expose him?
Well, we clearly disagree. There are a glut of goalies available right now. He is completely replaceable.
Smith is eminently replaceable.
BUT, he has value. Legitimate trade value. There is someone out there who will be just as fished in by his 2011-2012 season as so many of us on this forum have been, and if they decide to move, we could end up getting a haul for him.
So no, I don't think exposing him is a good idea, because we'd lose him for nothing. And if we can't get value back in a trade for him, we're gonna need that terrible, awful, no-good, very bad contract to help us reach the cap floor.
I'm not sure if he's #1 material either, but there is a chance that he could develop into one. I just mentioned that without a FT inconsistent starter he would have more opportunity to shine. He has been played poorly in my opinion when both goalies were healthy and seems to be the kind of goalie that requires multiple games to get into a groove.LD is a dime a dozen type goalie. Maybe if they move Smith he could play more games but he is played 31 and 39 games the last two years which is a lot for a back up. I don't think he is #1 material.
True, but how many good ones who can be part of our core, and will they be available and at what cost. Goal is the least of our problems right now, but if the right deal or deals come available, I would not hesitate to deal Smith.
Smith is not part of the core. He's 35. Several lateral moves available for less money who are no older. That means it is a better than lateral change.
Elliott & Domingue would be just fine.
What sort of money does Elliott figure to be looking for in UFA? Have think his playoff performance hurts him. He went Full Bryzgalov. Never go Full Bryzgalov.
I know Smith is no longer part of the core, but you want to trade him to save a few $$ even if it a lateral move, which could backfire. Smith's contract is not hurting us now, so unless we can get a good young goalie back in a trade somewhere I hang onto Smith. I don't want the Elliot's of the world signing with the Coyotes.