Confirmed with Link: Flyers sign goalie Troy Grosenick, 1 year 1 way
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tictactoe
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Even decent signings like this one I still can't be excited for or happy about because it genuinely doesn't matter. Even if it pans out they're just throwing a good player into a blender and makes me think of all the good players who were wasted here. That's the saddest part.
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You know what they say about goalies. They save their best stuff for when they're age 33... Right? They do say that right?
deadhead
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He's depth for Ersson and a viable option if Sandstrom can't handle the backup job or Fedotov can't sneak out of Russia.
Probably as good as a lot of NHL backups, has had a really good AHL run the last five years or so.
I mean Mrazek keeps landing jobs.
Probably as good as a lot of NHL backups, has had a really good AHL run the last five years or so.
I mean Mrazek keeps landing jobs.
I mean, Tim Thomas came out of nowhere a few seasons later than that and then retired early after dominating for a few seasons. Osgood played (not well) until he was almost 50. A zamboni driver beat the Leafs and did okay in an emergency situation.
The dude has great stats in the AHL and has both had barely any NHL shot and has performed just as great in the times he's been up. At the very least it's not unrealistic he's potentially a capable NHL backup. It is odd that he hasn't been given any real shot yet.
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Deadpool8812
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It really doesn't matter. Just means he'll be getting his full salary regardless
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We got em boys!!! Now when we're out of contention in February we will have a goalie that is off the trading block in case of injuries!!! We did it!
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Troy Grosenick
SCOUTING REPORTHighly athletic and fluid, he has the ability to regularly make the spectacular save. Shows awareness and locates the puck well. Goes all out for the save and gets superb extension getting to the puck. Brings size and was dominant at the college level. Sometimes relies too heavily on his instincts and athleticism, and can get caught out of position. Occasionally goes into his butterfly too quickly. Has a quick glove hand but can seem awkward at times with it. Must show he can be more consistent overall.
Type of player: Athletic, depth goaltender.
deadhead
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That's one way you can use the checkbook - sign AHL types to NHL contracts, you have to pay money but they don't count against the Cap when you send them down (and who cares whether they clear waivers!).
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Osgood played in the NHL until he was 38 and only played 34 games across his last 2 seasons...
Deadpool8812
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with the team that will be in front of the goaltender, it doesn't matter who is between the pipes.
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GKJ
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It also discourages teams from from plucking him off waivers unless someone absolutely needs a goaltender in a pinch.
GKJ
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Yeah, they don’t want to get stuck paying a guy if no one claims him back. But someone who needs bodies to finish the season will think differently. I’d think they will do due diligence signing more goalies though to AHL deals with all the trouble they had last year
With the fedotov situation being what it is I think a depth goalie was an appropriate signing
