Player Discussion: Thomas Greiss

[Keyserfrans]

I think so too, signing Berube cheap for 800k and using him to his strength is much better than paying Greiss 4M and use him as a starter.

And while were at it, **** this team, lets support the Rags insted

 

[CupHolders]

I'm not saying Berube should be the starter. Just saying that's a better choice than overpaying Greiss.

Overpaying any player is bad. But what is not clear is what Greiss is worth.

Some opinions in this thread have him at multi year and 4mil plus (with comparables given) as reason.

Other opinions view goalies as interchangeable parts that can be picked up easily and on the cheap.

I think It's too large of a risk to go into next year counting on "moneyballing" two goalies with the expectations of qualifying and competing in the playoffs.

As for Greiss specifically, I believe he is a capable starter and that he is in his 3-5 year prime. I would rather risk a slight overpayment to ensure continuity.

 

[TheWhiteWhale30]

I'm not saying Berube should be the starter. Just saying that's a better choice than overpaying Greiss.

I think so too, signing Berube cheap for 800k and using him to his strength is much better than paying Greiss 4M and use him as a starter.

This is the first time ive ever been literally speechless on these boards.

 

[TommytheCat]

I'm not saying Berube should be the starter. Just saying that's a better choice than overpaying Greiss.

pay greiss what he is worth ...as we know what he is capable of ... haven't we learned with marts , frans, and KO

 

[Isles Junkie]

I love Rick DiPietro in this role so much.

 

[PROMputt]

pay greiss what he is worth ...as we know what he is capable of ... haven't we learned with marts , frans, and KO

Exactly. Sometimes I don't get this fan base. Sort of like the grass is always greener type of theory. Greiss is/has been playing great. If you can sign him to a 3/4 yr deal around 4mil he is definitely worth the investment. Most teams are playing their #1 goalie much more than that.

 

[Chardo]

Exactly. Sometimes I don't get this fan base. Sort of like the grass is always greener type of theory. Greiss is/has been playing great. If you can sign him to a 3/4 yr deal around 4mil he is definitely worth the investment. Most teams are playing their #1 goalie much more than that.

Sure, if you can get him for 3 years at 4 mil, do it. That's a good contract. It's also doubtful to be the number. Someone else will likely pay more, and they should move on if that happens. Spend that money on Tavares and a wing for him.

Going higher isn't terrible on a shorter contract. What you don't want to do, which other teams now regret, is give big money and term. Especially to a 31 year old goalie.

 

[seafoam]

Since joining the Islanders, Greiss' Sv% ranks at the top of the charts with the likes of Price, Holtby, and Dubnyk.

What exactly is overpayment for a goalie of that echelon?

 

[xECK29x]

 

[rikker]

i couldn't agree with this any more...

 

[crasherino]

That looks like the German version of the Post.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Clearly that's "fake news."

 

[Quicklime]

i couldn't agree with this any more...

Mein Deutsch sucks these days, but it seems to say "to his friends, he is only Jesus Greiss" and compares his numbers to Kolzig's numbers with Germany's National Team and Greiss' current high numbers in the league.

I haven't used German extensively in 4 years, so perhaps one of our European boardgoers would be able to expand.

 

[airbus220]

Mein Deutsch sucks these days

Kolzig was mentioned because he was the first German #1 goalie with an NHL team and Greiss is the second after Halak was 'sorted out'.

Greiss said he was on the ice as a little boy but was too lazy for skating so they put him in goal.

 

[Quicklime]

Kolzig was mentioned because he was the first German #1 goalie with an NHL team and Greiss is the second after Halak was 'sorted out'.

Greiss said he was on the ice as a little boy but was too lazy for skating so they put him in goal.

 

[Keyserfrans]

He has been in USA for hockey the past 10 years, and it hasnt been easy.
If you dont play well, they toss you aside.
The paper states that he's the main reason Isles are still in the playoff race.

Lastly he hope's, he wont make the world cup in may

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Getting extended:

 

[IslandersFan17]

Three years but no cash number on it yey

 

[MatthewBarnabysTears]

Sigh. I like Greiss! But why must this organization always rush to re-sign guys during individual hot streaks? Sometimes it makes sense for a team that has trouble attracting UFAs to be pro-active, but more often these Snow specials (Colin McDonald, Brian Strait) end up being more trouble than they're worth once the hot streaks end.

 

[Spybot]

Sigh. I like Greiss! But why must this organization always rush to re-sign guys during individual hot streaks? Sometimes it makes sense for a team that has trouble attracting UFAs to be pro-active, but more often these Snow specials (Colin McDonald, Brian Strait) end up being more trouble than they're worth once the hot streaks end.

Greiss has been good a fair bit longer than just a couple weeks.

Three years sounds reasonable enough.

 

[MatthewBarnabysTears]

Greiss has been good a fair bit longer than just a couple weeks.

Three years sounds reasonable enough.

Sure, depends on $$$ though. I guess I also have a lot of pent up bitterness about how Halak and Berube were handled.

 

[Disgraced Cosmonaut]

Mein Deutsch sucks these days, but it seems to say "to his friends, he is only Jesus Greiss" and compares his numbers to Kolzig's numbers with Germany's National Team and Greiss' current high numbers in the league.

I haven't used German extensively in 4 years, so perhaps one of our European boardgoers would be able to expand.

"Amis" is short-slang for "Americans."

 

[Disgraced Cosmonaut]

Hoping for some additional moves involving Halak, dman and Strome.

 

[Quicklime]

"Amis" is short-slang for "Americans."

Thanks - wasn't sure if it was going to some Bavarian/Swiss I'm unfamiliar with.

Good to see him resign, though. Guess I can keep this around as long as he's playing well:

 

[SI]

3/10m! Per staple