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Dobby was the only thing I consistently liked about the team all season. I'm sad to see him go, but hope he gets a good opportunity elsewhere.
Has to be a tough spot for Khudobin.
-On one hand, he can stick around in Dallas, where he's played great and stays with a contender
-On the other hand, he's never made more than $2.5M in a season and, given his age, this could be his last opportunity to really cash in on the UFA market.
The article indicates the Stars brass wants to keep the tandem intact and I think that makes sense. That will depend on the market for Khudobin. If someone wants to open the vault for an aged career back-up he's gone.
Well this "career backup" is better than some of those "everyday starters"He will want starter money. Good for him, he played his ass off in the playoffs. But If I'm Dallas, I don't know if I trust tossing him money to be my future goaltender. 34 years old. Had a good season for Dallas, but at the end of the day, he's been a career backup.
I hope he stays in Dallas. Hopefully, he will look at a recent departure - Matt Zucharello, who took the one more year for economic certainty but is doubtful to really be enjoying his time in Minny, who by the way, are looking for a goalie, and might be a destination for Dobby.
If he goes for the extra year someone offers, no one can stop him, but he seemed happy in Dallas and maybe that is worth something. That said, once those kind of statements (last offer will make me go to market....) as in the case of Zuch, it seems like it is pretty much over in Dallas for him. Sounds like they insulted him a bit and pride is also a thing for most players.
Are you prepared to give him an average of those "everyday starter" money?Well this "career backup" is better than some of those "everyday starters"
If im Dallas im seeing if someone wants to give-up anything decent for Bishop, and then rolling with Khudobin and a UFA for a year before Oettinger is ready
Why not just Khudobin and Oettinger, though?
He only saw limited minutes in the playoffs but I think he's ready to at the very least take on a backup role in Dallas. Don't think he needs another full year in the AHL. I'd rather they hand the reins to Point, and keep Oettinger in Dallas all season.
Maybe I'm rushing things, though. I'm no goalie coach.
But I would rather see the Stars focus more on key RFAs like Hintz and Gurianov, than squabbling over nickels and dimes with Khudobin.
Someone should sign him and Greiss. They would make a great 1A 1B for ~7.000 total
Who would be 1A, in that tandem?
You mean the overpaid ones that teams are dumping on the market? Khubodin knows he is older and would likely take way less than some of these ridiculous sup par starters get as long as the years were there.Are you prepared to give him an average of those "everyday starter" money?
Then they should go for it. I'm not saying he can't be a starter. I'm saying I can see why Dallas might be concerned with the asking price from Khubodin. And good for Khubodin if he's going to get starting money.You mean the overpaid ones that teams are dumping on the market? Khubodin knows he is older and would likely take way less than some of these ridiculous sup par starters get as long as the years were there.