People want Husso to be traded?? Meh not really sure what we’d gain from throwing away a strong prospect and possible starting goalie in three seasons.
I don't think Allen sucking would cause him to lose the starting gig here. He could rock a 3.00 GAA and a 0.830 SV% and still get most of the starts if last season is any evidence
Look Husso short career in NA, how has it went? It hasn't been normal path, Husso faced unprofessional NHL franchise who lacks of coaching skill or general prospect developement system. It has been outrageous how badly St. Louis Blues have handle hole situation begin when Husso came NA. Now we see some positive things for Husso, getting call-up and give spirit for what kind of is NHL atmoshpere. I'm not saying Blues should give everything on golden plate, but God damnit if guy comes from europe and you know he've all the toolbox for starter goaltender or even more, you don't push him in trash heap and think he'll be ok. You give all the needed sport facility and goaltender coaches etc. etc.
Overall I'm starting to do understand why NA doesn't produce that much good goaltenders like small country Finland or Sweden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_hockey#Number_of_registered_players_by_country
http://www.nhl.com/stats/player?rep...lter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=playerNationality
There is currently 70 goaltender in 2017-2018 season NHL who has played at least 1 GP. Maybe some wise guy can make % what are the % in each country developement NHL caliber goaltender/reg. ice-hockey players/general country population.
Canada has 28 goaltenders
USA has 15 goaltenders
Sweden has 7 goaltenders
Finland has 7 goaltenders
Czech has 3 goaltenders
Germany has 2 goaltenders
Slovakia has 2 goaltenders
Denmark has 1 goaltender
Switzerland has 1 goaltender
I'm just pissed how poorly Blues handled his only promising goaltender prospect first year in NA and also this year is pretty damn ****ty situation.
Tell that to Sanford.Starting in the ECHL as a goalie is fine. The issue was that there was no infrastructure at all within the Mavericks and this could have hindered Husso's development. Luckily he was called up to the Wolves and got a decent amount of games in.
The situation in San Antonio is okay. Martin has been playing well and a little internal competition never hurt anyone. Husso will get his fair share of games.
I agree that the situation has sorted itself out quite well for Husso, it certainly could have gone much worse. Husso could have spent his entire rookie year with the Mavericks and not developed at all, and probably would have been motivated to just stay in Finland after his rookie season.
Sadly. Was ugly to watch post first period haha special teams was pretty awful yesterday.Husso got lit up....6 goals on 36 shots. Anyone watch the game?
Yet another day game where San Antonio is lit up. 6-3 final. Husso played the third period and final min or so of the second. Goals from Kostin, Blais and Thompson. Love to see the kids get their points but the Rampage as a whole have been pretty inconsistent this season.
My guess is Barbashev, Megan or Blais. Personally I’d like to see Thompson and Kostin stay in the A’ for the rest of the season.I really hope we call up one of them or Barbie tomorrow.
He's getting Rattie treatment.I wanted more of a look at Blais. I think the team was being very diplomatic about Blais, but there seems to be something about his game that they aren't convinced about. He had a pretty short leash in St Louis, and didn't last as long as I'd expected.
Slow to react to the puck and play. His play dropped off a clip after 2 games. Some guys arent ready. Look at Dunn, younger and a harder position to play. He got better every game, not worse.I wanted more of a look at Blais. I think the team was being very diplomatic about Blais, but there seems to be something about his game that they aren't convinced about. He had a pretty short leash in St Louis, and didn't last as long as I'd expected.