Confirmed with Link: Avs re-sign Frank for 2 years

[Foppa2118]

One underrated aspect of this is it now makes Francouz expansion eligible. Which could potentially be a good thing, relative to the alternatives.

For instance, if Grubauer establishes himself as a 1A next year, but Frank becomes a good 1B with potential to be a starter elsewhere, he could be selected by Seattle.

Which arguably would be better for the Avs (depending on a few factors) than losing someone like Zadorov or Compher if they're still with the team. Or Timmins if he doesn't get a waiver for expansion due to his missed time.

They could lose Frank after next year and not be hurt too much depending on how Grubauer is playing, what their other backup options are in UFA and trade, and how close Annunen is to NHL ready.

 

[El Travo]

Thank you Papa Franku.

 

[Avs_19]

 

[Papa Francouz]

Thank you Papa Franku.

No problem, b0ss

 

[missionAvs]

Really happy about this extension. Paul Frank with us for another 2 seasons. Sign the Nuke now!

 

[S E P H]

Good deal and I hate to say this, but because I am a big fan of him I wish they paid him more. However, it seems that he got term and reduced his overall salary.

Not sure he can be a starter due to his current rebound control and size, but he's able to keep Avs within games and honestly for a goaler that's as much as you can ask form.

 

[MartinSkoulYa]

I had no idea he is almost 30 years old

 

[MarkT]

He should probably fire his agent because holy cow what a deal.

The term, the timing, the cap hit. All amazing for a guy I'm convinced was going to be a 1a/1b starter for another team next year.

Man oh man. This is starting to get me thinking that maybe Nuke and Bura are going to sign team-friendly deals too. Bring on the Kreiders and Pageaus!

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

Hard not to like it this deal. We keep a quality back-up when he could have gone to another team and gotten a bigger role. Provides a good stop gap as well for Werner or Annunen to show they can take the spot in three years. He's been quite consistent this year. In his 20 starts, he's saved more goals above expected in 13 of them which is very much above average.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Pretty damn cool to get the shutout a few hours after inking the extension.

Congrats Frankie!

 

[Hennessy]

I just assumed he'd test FA after this. To re-sign him at that cap-hit is incredible.

 

[LTC Pain]

Frankie's the Man!!!

 

[S E P H]

Hard not to like it this deal. We keep a quality back-up when he could have gone to another team and gotten a bigger role. Provides a good stop gap as well for Werner or Annunen to show they can take the spot in three years. He's been quite consistent this year. In his 20 starts, he's saved more goals above expected in 13 of them which is very much above average.

His competitive edge is definitely the best part of his game, he's small and will have some limitations to more accurate shooters, but he never gives up on a shot even how out of it he is. Reminds me of JS Giguere and his never quit attitude.

 

[Forceberg]

I had no idea he is almost 30 years old

That is good - experience. And he can play another 6-9 years, depending on his health.

 

[larueskee]

I think Frankie may just be one of the better NHL goalies that plays mostly back up. Dude can be the number one on a lot of teams.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I think Frankie may just be one of the better NHL goalies that plays mostly back up. Dude can be the number one on a lot of teams.

Which teams would he be a #1 on?

 

[MarkT]

Which teams would he be a #1 on?

Next season he would have stood a decent chance of being the starter (or 1B) for Ottawa, Detroit, Vegas, Edmonton, Minnesota, Calgary, San Jose, or Florida.

In any case all of those teams would have been smart to sign him if he went to free agency.

 

[larueskee]

Which teams would he be a #1 on?

As of this morning Pavel is number 4 in the league in save percentage, 6th in the league in goals against. This while only getting 22 starts. Grubs is 16th in GA, and 17th in save %. Some will say that Pavel gets the easy starts and others will say the numbers is the numbers. I feel good with either playing.

 

[MarkT]

As of this morning Pavel is number 4 in the league in save percentage, 6th in the league in goals against. This while only getting 22 starts. Grubs is 16th in GA, and 17th in save %. Some will say that Pavel gets the easy starts and others will say the numbers is the numbers. I feel good with either playing.

I prefer even strength save %, and based on that stat, among goalies with at least 15 starts Grubi is #6 in the league and Frankie is #7. Our goaltending is awesome.

 

[larueskee]

I prefer even strength save %, and based on that stat, among goalies with at least 15 starts Grubi is #6 in the league and Frankie is #7. Our goaltending is awesome.

And...some will say its the defense in front of them! lol

 

[Richard88]

And...some will say its the defense in front of them! lol

Even if it's the defense infront of them, fact is that our goaltending is getting the job done, which is all that matters.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

And...some will say its the defense in front of them! lol

Except when that defense in front of them is taking them out. "lol"

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Which teams would he be a #1 on?

 

[Foppberg]

One underrated aspect of this is it now makes Francouz expansion eligible. Which could potentially be a good thing, relative to the alternatives.

For instance, if Grubauer establishes himself as a 1A next year, but Frank becomes a good 1B with potential to be a starter elsewhere, he could be selected by Seattle.

Which arguably would be better for the Avs (depending on a few factors) than losing someone like Zadorov or Compher if they're still with the team. Or Timmins if he doesn't get a waiver for expansion due to his missed time.

They could lose Frank after next year and not be hurt too much depending on how Grubauer is playing, what their other backup options are in UFA and trade, and how close Annunen is to NHL ready.

I really like Frank, but I also really like Z. And Compher. Either way I think we'll be losing somebody good but would prefer if Frank stuck around.

 

[BrickNHL]

I really like Frank, but I also really like Z. And Compher. Either way I think we'll be losing somebody good but would prefer if Frank stuck around.

I love Compher and Zadorov but we could easily replace them in free agency with similar salary guys.