GDT: Game 53: Coyotes @ Flames - 7PM - FSAZ+

[Murf]

I'm ok sitting Chychrun. The less he plays in the next two months, the less chance he has to get broken. He's already set himself up for some awkward hits this season. Why overdo it for these throwaway games.

Smith? I don't know, pride? It seems to go with the long term trend anyway - they haven't shut down the number 1 in the past when the team was already cooked. If Smith is healthy, it's his net.

 

[XX]

Gotta think they are shopping KConn.

He is here for the expansion draft requirements.

 

[SniperHF]

I wouldn't mind Domingue getting a few more games than his current pace but there have been plenty of goalies who developed in a very limited part time role. If Domingue is going to have a bounce back year next season it won't have much to do with how many games he plays between now and April

I wouldn't sweat it anyway, goalies are a crap shoot.
There's a lot of evidence that goalies actually hit their prime(not peak) earlier than previously thought at around age 25 and Domingue is already banging on that door. So if he's going to make a mark in the NHL it will have to be within the next couple years most likely.


Also Smith is playing well and it helps the rest of the prospects by keeping games more competitive.

 

[Jakey53]

There is a trade deadline coming up. We are not trading Chychrun, but this gives other teams the opportunity to see Connauton as an add for depth. After all, this was a guy who volunteered to play forward due to injury. Has a lot of positives that I am certain a team looking for a 6/7 depth D would be all over.

As for the Domingue v Smith argument - Smith has played well. Domingue got quite a number of starts last year, and his stats are worse than last year. I am not convinced that Domingue is our goalie of the future. I think it is fair to give Smith his due.

Hit the nail on the head.

At 1 Million that would be a bit naive...in fact I'm convinced he would clear waivers...

Maybe, maybe not. KConn has played very well in relief and like others have mentioned, the TD is coming up, and his contract is peanuts this time of year.

 

[TheLegend]

It's a back to back situation so does it really matter if you play Smith the first and Domingue second or the other way around?

Unless Smith plays again tomorrow. In which people can then be critical about it.

Otherwise....... meh.

 

[RemoAZ]

Yeesh Smith...

 

[Muppet]

Hanzal again. That trade value tho.

 

[RemoAZ]

Hanzal again. That trade value tho.

At least one GM has to fall in love right?

 

[Muppet]

At least one GM has to fall in love right?

I hope it's not Chayka

 

[RemoAZ]

I hope it's not Chayka

Doh! I walked into that one.

 

[Matias Maccete]

I hope it's not Chayka

Doh! I walked into that one.

Eh I'd still be ok with signing him for the right amount and term.

 

[RemoAZ]

Eh I'd still be ok with signing him for the right amount and term.

Really he'd be stupid to sign before FA unless we gave him a huge offer. I say take the assets and try to sign him in the off season.

 

[_Del_]

Chance to test free agency, or resign early with a team in limbo (again)? Tough choices...

Having said that, I'm fine with resigning him if you could get a deal done. Will not be okay with an unsigned Hanzal on the roster after the TDL.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Chance to test free agency, or resign early with a team in limbo (again)? Tough choices...

Having said that, I'm fine with resigning him if you could get a deal done. Will not be okay with an unsigned Hanzal on the roster after the TDL.

Agreed. Sign him or trade him.

Really he'd be stupid to sign before FA unless we gave him a huge offer. I say take the assets and try to sign him in the off season.

Not saying it's likely, just that if he's open to a reasonable deal with short term right now and we resigned him I'd be ok with it.

 

[RemoAZ]

Not saying it's likely, just that if he's open to a reasonable deal with short term right now and we resigned him I'd be ok with it.

Oh me too. Just saying I don't think it would be an intelligent move for him and he'd probably have to shoot his agent to get it done.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

Will we see a 40+ shot against win?

 

[Hinterland]

Maybe, maybe not. KConn has played very well in relief and like others have mentioned, the TD is coming up, and his contract is peanuts this time of year.

How? The average prospect is quite a lot cheaper...and better.
About half of the teams don't have 1 million capspace now...and don't forget that after the deadline there's no roster limit. Hard to believe somebody would want him. We might get a pick for him if we take a bad contract in return. Many teams with cap issues looking to dump bad contracts.

 

[Hinterland]

Will we see a 40+ shot against win?

Somebody predicted a defensive game earlier

 

[Muppet]

Dvo's on fire lads. I like it.

 

[_Del_]

It was that guy that isn't good enough to play in this league when we're healthy...

 

[RemoAZ]

It was that guy that isn't good enough to play in this league when we're healthy...

If Richardson doesn't get hurt he's probably still in the AHL. Richardson saved Tippett from himself. Now the guy is looking like our #1 center next season.

 

[Hinterland]

Great shot by Dvorak...the Flames are really bad though. They let Dvorak walk right in...nobody was even close. Been like that all game long

 

[WrinkledPossum]

Kconn block sets up a Martinook goal.

 

[_Del_]

Apparently, the perfect dump and chase is really hoping for a crazy bounce off the boards... *sigh*

 

[RemoAZ]

Apparently, the perfect dump and chase is really hoping for a crazy bounce off the boards... *sigh*

So THAT'S what Tippett was trying to teach them. Makes sense finally...