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I feel like people are fixating on the Montoya thing. That really wasn't my point. My point was that the Pavelec contract and subsequent handling of his performance is what pushed me to give Cheveldayoff to a failing grade.
Contrary to some assumptions, I don't think that Chevy is a monster or some terrible GM. He's done some good things, and some bad things.
The Montoya thing was because you have brought him up a lot. I admit to skipping some pages so if it was more an example than anything, then ignore most of what I've said. Some still appplies.
Mortimer Snerd said:In fairness (also wisdom I think) it is better to compare the 2 on career numbers. Pavelec .906, Monty .910. Monty is CLEARLY better but not miles ahead. If we had kept Monty as backup the best forecast would probably be that each plays his career avg. The sum would be about the same as last year.
If Pavs does .906 this year and Hutch manages an unspectacular .912 we might be slightly better than last year. Just guessing at those combined numbers. I haven't done the math. I don't think those numbers lead to Hutch taking over as the starter though.
I agree that Pavelec will be still be the starter if Hutch marginally outplays him this season, but getting Hutch some more experience will be worth it in my eyes.
I think Chevy has set up the team to be competitive for spots down the road, including in goal. It will take some Pavelec time to really groom them up I think.