Anders Lindback for 2014-15 [and other Possible Backups]
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2MinutesforGiraffing
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Nope. Team doesn't seem to have confidence in him. His numbers haven't even been acceptable for a backup the past 2 seasons. I won't debate all the reasons why he might be sub .900, but the reality is that he has been both this season and last.
I'd rather bring in a short-term vet backup while Kristers/Vasi get some experience in 'Cuse.
I'd rather bring in a short-term vet backup while Kristers/Vasi get some experience in 'Cuse.
Lord Stan 2020
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What he said only option with this guy to me is bury in echl. He is not ready and the team quits on him everytime he plays so honestly? I will give anyone and I mean anyone a shot over him at this time.
Is not all his fault but the team quits. They play like lost school kids when in net and he makes one bad non save they fall apart.
That is not repairable imho. In time sure like 2 years from now just not right now. We have seen it too often. Bishop has some mistakes we bounce back.
They lost confidence in him and faith and once that trust is broken IE MARTY we see the responses and I for one am not putting that all on Lindback. Is just what I see and I don't have a solution and to me is a dammed shame.
FinnLightning26
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No, I wouldn't bring him back even for league minimum. There are a few options for our backup for next season in the UFA. I would take Montoya, Greiss, Peters, McElhinney or even Emery and Bryzgalov before Lindbäck.
2MinutesforGiraffing
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You have no idea how bad I want Bryzgalov on the team. Not for his play, mind you. The entertainment factor is humangous beeeg.
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Lindback gave up a stoppable goal in his final shot of the season.
That's the absolutely appropriate way for his Tampa tenure to end.
That's the absolutely appropriate way for his Tampa tenure to end.
I thought I was the only one.
If they feel Gudlevskis can be the backup to Bishop then I see why not let him work on his game in Syracuse? Vasilevskiy, if he comes over gets the majority of the starts, Lindback gets spot starts plus when Bishop gets hurt we can bring Lindy up and keep Vasilevskiy starting. Only way to get him at league minimum is not qualify him, hope no one else offers him and then offer him but not sure he'd even take that.
Greiss, Bryz, Peters aren't much of an upgrade and Montoya has been garbage till this season, there isn't a real backup option who'll be a massive improvement we can get on the cheap.
If they feel Gudlevskis can be the backup to Bishop then I see why not let him work on his game in Syracuse? Vasilevskiy, if he comes over gets the majority of the starts, Lindback gets spot starts plus when Bishop gets hurt we can bring Lindy up and keep Vasilevskiy starting. Only way to get him at league minimum is not qualify him, hope no one else offers him and then offer him but not sure he'd even take that.
Greiss, Bryz, Peters aren't much of an upgrade and Montoya has been garbage till this season, there isn't a real backup option who'll be a massive improvement we can get on the cheap.
ThunderBuddy
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This. Team's lack of trust in his capabilities won't change anytime soon. He had his chance, he couldn't deliver and it's time to move on.
We have plenty of G prospects and I'm completely fine with acquiring a veteran backup for this transitional period.
FinnLightning26
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I don't think he wants to be in AHL at this point of his career. If he can't get a NHL spot, I would think he comes to Europe. Also can't see him wanting to stay here. I would imagine he hasn't had a good time here either this season so it would be better for both parties to go their seperate ways.
jameswrjobe53
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I just cant see us attracting many FA goalies when Bishop plays so often and said FA would probably no longer be needed after the first half of the season--when I feel either Gudlevskis or Vasilveskiy is ready.
You're right. Those are uncertainties. The one KNOWN thing is that Lindback is NOT capable of backing up Bishop. In the case of Lindback vs. two uncertain goalies, I'll take an uncertainty.
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Also, Bryzgalov has probably played his way out of our price range. He had a good season, considering a lot of it was played behind Edmonton's D. And his worse season was as good as either of Lindback's seasons in Tampa. He'd be a very capable backup. But my guess is someone will want him as a bridge starter, similar to his situation in Minny.
You know just thinking about it. Did anyone else notice that the softies Anderp was letting in were exactly the same of any goalie that Frantz Jean has touched in the last however long he has been here. Seriously its actually uncanny how similar everything is.
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But we'd probably be paying $2M/yr for an AHL backup.
I'm personally fine with either:
- Bring in another veteran if it makes everyone feel more secure. Just imagine if Bishop goes down for a longer period of time next season - we wouldn't want Lindback and Gudlevskis may not be ready for that workload.
- Use Bishop and hope he stays healthy and keep Gudlevskis as backup (20 games), Vasilevskiy playing in Syracuse.
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I love that everyone is pointing out how "uncertain" Gudlevskis or Vasilevskiy would be as a back up as a mark in Lindback's favor. Lindback is a certainty - that's the problem.
This was overly inclusive. "Everyone" being those that are supporting re-signing Lindback.
This was overly inclusive. "Everyone" being those that are supporting re-signing Lindback.
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FDfranklin
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He'll only be making close to 2mil if we qualify him. If he says he wants to go to Europe I'm sure we qualify him to just hold his rights. If he wants to stay and is willing to make league minimum we don't qualify him, he becomes a FA, and hope no one signs him before we can renegotiate a new deal.
jameswrjobe53
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Yeah makes sense. Haven't really thought it like that. We are certain Lindback sucks but uncertain whether Gudlevskis or Vasilevskiy can play up. Fair points.
What if we signed someone like Clemmensen or Theodore for one year?
EDIT: Whats the status on Jaroslav Janus?
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Lord Stan 2020
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asked on lindback today stevie said we would have to look at the cap situation which to me means he is no way paying him 2 million
