Its a Trap
Yes I’m still here to piss you off
Or to you know, let Blackwood face NHL level talent and develop further.So you end up winning a couple more games making all your picks drop a few spots? Just for a 5th in 2022?
Or to you know, let Blackwood face NHL level talent and develop further.So you end up winning a couple more games making all your picks drop a few spots? Just for a 5th in 2022?
Wait, what?
Kinkaid had a great run last season before floundering in the playoffs, but he has not been very good this year. In 41 games, he has a 3.36 GAA and .891 Save %. Schneider has been just as bad (although better recently), but Blackwood has been the best goalie in NJ this season and now they can bring him back up.
NJ is going with Schneider/Blackwood next season, so Kinkaid would not have been resigned. Just glad they got something for him, as there's not going to be much of a trade market for an average backup.
For Blackwood NHL experience is most valuable, when there is some support and success. If he just faces 40+ shots every game and the team loses by 2 or more goals, the effect for his psyche/confidence can be good or bad, as there will consequently also a few softies finding the back of the net.We're already playing a bunch of young guys who are learning and developing. I don't see how continuing to subject them to terrible goaltending that outright costs them games helps their confidence or development in any way.
Good thing the Devils only give up 31.6 shots per game, which is middle of the league.For Blackwood NHL experience is most valuable, when there is some support and success. If he just faces 40+ shots every game and the team loses by 2 or more goals, the effect for his psyche/confidence can be good or bad, as there will consequently also a few softies finding the back of the net.
Good thing the Devils only give up 31.6 shots per game, which is middle of the league.
Is the door to the NHL now wide open for Elvis Merzlikins?
- Bob will likely leave
- Kinkaid is average
- Korpisalo is seemingly not being trusted
Kinkaid is a UFA, and I'd be a tad surprised if he gets retained after this season. I think it really is just injury insurance.I think so, at least the hope is that Elvis comes in and wins the job and realizes his potential.
I like the Kinkaid deal as it gives you a solid NHL goaltender to fall back on if your 1 and 2 goalie prospects should fizzle out. At 29 years of age, he's also going to be in a position to teach guys like Korpi and Elvis.
Whats your definition of solid NHL goaltender? His winning percentage has hovered at or slightly better than .500 for most of his NHL career with the exception being the 17-18 season and even that season included his stats have never been anything impressive.I know some people are saying he's better than his numbers due to bad devils defenses but watching his play over the years I don't think he's bonafide starter material but can be a capable backup.I think so, at least the hope is that Elvis comes in and wins the job and realizes his potential.
I like the Kinkaid deal as it gives you a solid NHL goaltender to fall back on if your 1 and 2 goalie prospects should fizzle out. At 29 years of age, he's also going to be in a position to teach guys like Korpi and Elvis.