Confirmed with Link: [VAN/TB] Canucks acquire G Spencer Martin for Future Considerations

[alternate]

Future considerations? Moar like Goalie of the Future!

 

[VanJack]

Nothing against Spencer Martin, who's bounced around the AHL for the last six seasons. But you'd have to say that Ian Clark is the Yoda of goaltending coaches. He could turn Martin Brochu and Zane McIntryre into a Vezina Trophy winner

 

[mathonwy]

How about that Spencer Martin huh?

Had the cats pissing themselves all game.

Ian Clark never leave.

 

[F A N]

Martin is a UFA at the end of the season. I think the Canucks should quickly decide whether they want him as the backup next year. I say give him a 2 year 1-way contract at $800K AAV RIGHT NOW! Martin gets some security and the Canucks risk very little.

 

[Peen]

Martin is a UFA at the end of the season. I think the Canucks should quickly decide whether they want him as the backup next year. I say give him a 2 year 1-way contract at $800K AAV RIGHT NOW! Martin gets some security and the Canucks risk very little.

According to Drance’s league sources, he wouldn’t make it through waivers as things stand.

This Halak thing is very interesting. I really think it’s going to be the first shoe to fall

 

[MarkMM]

According to Drance’s league sources, he wouldn’t make it through waivers as things stand.

This Halak thing is very interesting. I really think it’s going to be the first shoe to fall

We could freeze Halak before he triggers the bonus and have the guise of legitimately being about performance of Martin.

Not only would we save on cap next year but Halak might waive his NMC out of frustration and we end up getting a decent return for him.

A fantasy scenario that incrementally getting closer to plausible.

 

[Aphid Attraction]

According to Drance’s league sources, he wouldn’t make it through waivers as things stand.

This Halak thing is very interesting. I really think it’s going to be the first shoe to fall

Can Halak be the future consideration please

 

[alternate]

Classic whiteboard acquisition.

 

[JAK]

Now we just need the current management to not answer Tampa asking about this Future Consideration

 

[F A N]

According to Drance’s league sources, he wouldn’t make it through waivers as things stand.

This Halak thing is very interesting. I really think it’s going to be the first shoe to fall

Sure but Martin was recalled on January 15 and he has only played 3 games. He doesn't require waivers to be sent back down.

It doesn't detract from the point I was making though. The Canucks should decide quickly whether they want Martin as the backup next year because this is the best time to extend him and possibly get value. Absent injury to the Demko and Halak, the Canucks could send Martin down and all he will have is 3 (and perhaps 4) NHL games this season. Is that enough to get a 1 year 1 way contract? Perhaps. Is it enough to be penciled in for a backup role? I wouldn't bet on it without some odds. Is it enough to get a 2 year 1 way contract? I highly doubt it.

Martin has been terrific but he's very much considered a career AHL goalie. Former Canuck Louis Domingue has gotten some rave reviews for his recent 40 save performance.

Martin has been terrific thus far but do I think he's better than Halak? I don't. Martin's rebound control seems pretty poor to me. I'm not convinced that he will be a decent backup goalie in the NHL over the next two years but I definitely won't rule it out. I simply see this as an opportunity for the Canucks to possibly get some good value out of Martin with very low risk by extending him.

The Canucks should feel more comfortable trading Halak given Spencer's performance. I would roll the dice and trade Halak but I wouldn't be upset if we ended up keeping Halak.

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

have we, uh, paid these "future considerations"?

 

[likash]

have we, uh, paid these "future considerations"?

Knowing Jimbo.... a 1st round pick if he plays 10 games

 

[Paulinbc]

How about that Spencer Martin huh?

Had the cats pissing themselves all game.

Ian Clark never leave.

Good trade.

BTW Has Ian Clark done any work at all with this guy?

 

[Paulinbc]

Was bummed this guy never panned out with the Avs, but am admittedly stoked to see him put up an effort like that tonight. Unfortunate he didn’t get the W, but to get a point against the Panthers this season is pretty legit.

Hope he continues to shine. Except when you visit Denver. He can take the night off then.

oh for sure. You guys get Demko.

 

[F A N]

Has Ian Clark done any work at all with this guy?

Yes. Why do you ask?

 

[DFAC]

Spencer Martin is what we had all hoped DiPietro to become... sign this guy FAST

 

[Josepho]

I forgot that we even got him through trade.

 

[m9]

Should be able to get him locked in for two years at the minimum here. Let him compete for the backup job next year.

If he turns out to be a pumpkin, no big deal.

 

[Egghead1999]

Should be able to get him locked in for two years at the minimum here. Let him compete for the backup job next year.

If he turns out to be a pumpkin, no big deal.

The backup job should be his to lose next year. Why makes things complicated when you don't need to?

 

[VancouverJagger]

Good trade.

BTW Has Ian Clark done any work at all with this guy?

Yes Clark does work with ALL of our goalies apparently regardless of where they are in the world. Heard that the other day..........obviously a key reason as to why our goaltending the last decade ish has been on point.

 

[m9]

The backup job should be his to lose next year. Why makes things complicated when you don't need to?

He hasn't done enough to hand him the job. But he has done enough to earn a contract and given he has been making peanuts for awhile this should be an easy contract if you give him an NHL salary.

 

[M2Beezy]

Called it

I believe in this goalie, I think he is good and can come into a situation half way thru the 2021-22 season and give our team a great chance to win. Very underrated. FACT

 

[Egghead1999]

He hasn't done enough to hand him the job. But he has done enough to earn a contract and given he has been making peanuts for awhile this should be an easy contract if you give him an NHL salary.

Is that you, Green?

Usually, may not give a backup job to a player who only played a few good games, Canucks does not have a couple of million Cap space to sign a backup goalie.

 

[tyhee]

Should be able to get him locked in for two years at the minimum here. Let him compete for the backup job next year.

If he turns out to be a pumpkin, no big deal.

His value has gone up the past three games. I hope they're able to get him signed, but wouldn't be surprised if he decides to see what happens in free agency. DiPietro and Silovs haven't shown they're NHL ready and the Canucks need someone to partner with Demko next season.

 

[m9]

Is that you, Green?

Usually, may not give a backup job to a player who only played a few good games, Canucks does not have a couple of million Cap space to sign a backup goalie.

I'm just saying you don't have to just hand him the job next year based on a small sample size. Even if he's just competing with DiPietro, Silovs, or another minimum guy.

His value has gone up the past three games. I hope they're able to get him signed, but wouldn't be surprised if he decides to see what happens in free agency. DiPietro and Silovs haven't shown they're NHL ready and the Canucks need someone to partner with Demko next season.

I would be very surprised if he didn't opt for two years of guaranteed money if it was offered.