with Nedeljkovic headed back to the taxi squad, it's time to think extension or UFA for this summer. he would have to play in 14 out of the remaining 32 games, like actually see ice time, in order to retain RFA status.
with Nedeljkovic headed back to the taxi squad, it's time to think extension or UFA for this summer. he would have to play in 14 out of the remaining 32 games, like actually see ice time, in order to retain RFA status.
do you think he's going to play 14 of the remaining 32 games? Mrazek may not be "close" per Brind'Amour, but I highly doubt Nedeljkovic hits that number.He's likely back on the taxi squad for just 24 hours. He'll be back up for tonights game to back up Reimer. That is just a cap dance.
do you think he's going to play 14 of the remaining 32 games? Mrazek may not be "close" per Brind'Amour, but I highly doubt Nedeljkovic hits that number.
do you think he's going to play 14 of the remaining 32 games? Mrazek may not be "close" per Brind'Amour, but I highly doubt Nedeljkovic hits that number.
I've been using Andreas Nödl to remember but then try to forget Andreas Nödl. Think I'm doing it wrong.I've been using Nadal "the tennis player" and Djokovic "the tennis player" to help me remember.
A guy like Vasilevski is going to save more goals than Ned if they both played identically well.
I still think he is at a disadvantage against an elite shooter. Zadina had two goals the other night that beat Ned an inch wide and an inch high which a bigger goalie may have tipped. A guy like Vasilevski is going to save more goals than Ned if they both played identically well. Part of that is the ridiculous pads big goalies are allowed. But also any goalie is going to look inadequate next to Vasi.
The fact that he is undersized is pretty much the only thing that kept us from thinking he would amount to anything here. That's anything but revelatory.This is a very good point and, IMO, the main reason to pump the brakes a bit on Ned hype.
Yeah, I'm still not the world's biggest fan of having him as one of the two goalies next year, but if he's cheap and allows us flexibility elsewhere, I guess I can live with it. I'd like to upgrade on Mrazek if Ned's part of the tandem, just as insurance in case he can't hack it, but we know how difficult that is. I guess the one thing that's a relief is if they run with Ned and Mrazek, and Ned falters, this regime has shown so far it can find solid goalies in the bargain bin like Mrazek, McElhinney, and Reimer. I'm sure they could find someone serviceable during next season if needed. Still not my preference overall, but we'll see how everything goes the rest of the year.Definitely agree with those two posts. His ultimate upside will probably always be capped based on his stature, but it's encouraging to see how he's been able to develop other skills to make up for those limitations.
We'll see how he finishes the year, and as much as I would have hated the idea a couple months ago, I'd feel decently confident about a tandem of Mrazek and Ned next year. It would admittedly widen the range of outcomes for the position, but it may just be the most cost-effective way to keep the rest of the group together and potentially add one more piece up front. If nothing else, having Ned as an option likely eliminates the need to value hunt for a Driedger, Ullmark, or Bernie type. Can focus on finding a clear upgrade on Mrazek, and if nothing is available you can likely bring that tandem back for around $5m.
with Nedeljkovic headed back to the taxi squad, it's time to think extension or UFA for this summer. he would have to play in 14 out of the remaining 32 games, like actually see ice time, in order to retain RFA status.
Yeah, I'm still not the world's biggest fan of having him as one of the two goalies next year, but if he's cheap and allows us flexibility elsewhere, I guess I can live with it. I'd like to upgrade on Mrazek if Ned's part of the tandem, just as insurance in case he can't hack it, but we know how difficult that is. I guess the one thing that's a relief is if they run with Ned and Mrazek, and Ned falters, this regime has shown so far it can find solid goalies in the bargain bin like Mrazek, McElhinney, and Reimer. I'm sure they could find someone serviceable during next season if needed. Still not my preference overall, but we'll see how everything goes the rest of the year.
He sucks. Calling it right now, this guy is gonna end up on the trash heap in a few years.
TBH I think he’s got a whole other gear he hasn’t shown yet. Give it time and be patient, this kid has a lot of good games ahead of him.
This is a very good point and, IMO, the main reason to pump the brakes a bit on Ned hype. As his portfolio gets larger and we see him against a wider variety of opponents we’ll have a better sense of his abilities, but all other things equal he’s always going to be at a physical disadvantage compared to the larger goalies.
That's otherwise known as "the Scott Darling Special".Getting larger is just a Summer in Eastern NC away.....some BBQ, hushpuppies, with some fried shrimp thrown in and he'll certainly get plenty of horizontal net coverage.
Sweet tea....no beer.That's otherwise known as "the Scott Darling Special".
The fact that he is undersized is pretty much the only thing that kept us from thinking he would amount to anything here. That's anything but revelatory.
Is talk of him being a part of next year's tandem too much hype?
Khudobin as well.