That's not what people are saying lol
I think they're saying if Pickard has a bad game, Rodrigue can draw in. That's totally fine.
That’s not happening. Yeah you can be pissed at Skinner but this is straight up ignoring reality.
In reality this is what will happen:
Pickard wins while playing well or at least meh:
- Series is on, he’ll get as many starts as he wants if he continues to play well and the team wins.
- Negotiations will occur to bring him back for 2024-25. He will likely still backup Skinner but it’ll be closer to a 1B role.
Pickard loses while playing well:
- Series is over.
- He will start game 5.
- Goalie discussion in offseason will revolve around keeping one of Skinner and Pickard with the goal being to find a true 1A (again).
Pickard loses while playing poorly:
- Series is definitely over.
- Skinner starts game 5.
- Pickard leaves in the offseason.
Pickard loses while playing meh:
- Series is over.
- Goaltending conundrum begins over who starts game 5, but it’s probably over either way.
- Pickard also leaves in the offseason.
Rodrigue will not see the ice in these playoffs unless there is an injury.