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Didn’t matter who was waived, 2/3 were gone. I though McBackup would be the least likely but with Darling out Carolina needed to make a claim.
I’m hard-pressed how anyone could possibly spin this as a good thing.Lmao went from : Andersen, McBackup, Sparks, Pickard, Kaskisuo to Andersen, Sparks, Kaskisuo
Not good, but definitely unavoidable. We cant run 4 NHL goaliesI’m hard-pressed how anyone could possibly spin this as a good thing.
Really didn't think we'd lose both of them. That's tough when talking goalies. Never know when someone can re-emerge on waivers though. Perhaps Dubas knew what he was doing with retaining Sparks.
To lose both it’s really a nightmareNot good, but definitely unavoidable. We cant run 4 NHL goalies
I’m hard-pressed how anyone could possibly spin this as a good thing.
Not good, but definitely unavoidable. We cant run 4 NHL goalies
I’m hard-pressed how anyone could possibly spin this as a good thing.
Is he tossing analytics out here though? I know Mac is old and likely feels he has more to offer and I think should be given the chance to continue his job.Also, the shooters in the AHL are 'no comparison' to the NHL shooters. So ,perhaps going with Sparks could be about trying to raise his value,get him some real experience. I truly can't figure it out. A true gamble by Dubas,given that a back-up goalie is of much importance when trying to win a cup.All of the good will earned from the Tavares signing will be tossed out the fricken window on a position that would cost **** all to acquire. Its mind boggling to see mr. analytics tossing reason out the window for loyalty.
Now let's take a look at the same winners who are 25 and under shall we:
Seems like Garret Sparks should be at least a capable NHL backup with the potential of being elite.[TBODY] [/TBODY]
YEAR NAME AGE TEAM 2003-04 Jason Labarbera 24 Hartford Wolf Pack 2004-05 Ryan Miller 25 Rochester Americans 2008-09 Cory Schneider 23 Manitoba Moose 2009-10 Jonathan Bernier 22 Manchester Monarchs 2010-11 Brad Thiessen 25 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2012-13 Niklas Svedberg 25 Providence Bruins 2013-14 Jake Allen 24 Chicago Wolves 2014-15 Matt Murray 21 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2017-18 Garret Sparks 25 Toronto Marlies