Goalie situation, summer 2022

[Deleted member 336773]

There are two things about Vanecek worth considering that make him more attractive than the previous options:

(1) He's young
(2) He has no injury history

This means we're far, far less likely to have him collapse mid-season the way our last two 1B options have.

Damn you! Why’d you’d have to go and say that? Youve cursed him now….. quick, someone sacrifice a chicken, or Pour a drink to Jobu. we can fix this!

 

[Maine Fan]

An evaluation of Eastern goalies.

Screwed up eval goalies

Goalie Musical Chairs: Breaking down the 2022-23 Eastern Conference tandems

How does every crease look going into next season among the Atlantic and Metropolitan Division teams?

www.dailyfaceoff.com

 

[TBF1972]

There are two things about Vanecek worth considering that make him more attractive than the previous options:

(1) He's young
(2) He has no injury history

This means we're far, far less likely to have him collapse mid-season the way our last two 1B options have.

(3) His total earning are below 2m, i think, which limits the risk of him suddenly retiring as well.

 

[Maine Fan]

Vitek Vanecek gets $3.4 per year for 3 years.

Devils, Vitek Vanecek agree to 3-year deal

New Jersey acquired Vanecek and the No. 46 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft in a trade with the Washington Capitals on July 8.

theathletic.com

 

[Maine Fan]

Blackwood has one year left, this season, at $2.8 M so with Vanecek at $3.4 M that's $6.2 M for goaltending, this season, assuming it is only them that play this season. There is a risk, I have spoken enough about the risk. With the Fitz improvements, this off season, in the defensive player area, we should be able to reduce the Goals Against as a team with these goalies and defenders.

Now to win games we need to score goals. That remains on paper the weak link.

I always want a playoff competitive team. They will get there it is just a matter of how much time it will take. As the Devils improve so do the other teams, so they can't be too soft in any area.

Fitz, it would be nice if we all could be perfect.
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Go Devils

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

(3) His total earning are below 2m, i think, which limits the risk of him suddenly retiring as well.

Completely forgot about that one

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Two individuals are on the chopping block this year. Ruff is obvious but the more important one if Rogalski who has been nothing but a disappointment so far. The Brodeur/Clemmensen combo has to go, everything they have touched or hired hasnt worked out except the AHL goalie coach.

 

[Bleedred]

Two individuals are on the chopping block this year. Ruff is obvious but the more important one if Rogalski who has been nothing but a disappointment so far. The Brodeur/Clemmensen combo has to go, everything they have touched or hired hasnt worked out except the AHL goalie coach.

As I’ve said too many times to count but not in a while, the Melanson firing was fixing something that wasn’t broken.

Blackwood succeeded under him and his play since Melanson has been gone has been completely in the toilet.

Maybe it’s really not Rogalski’s fault, but this is really looking like a suspect hiring. It hasn’t done any good, that’s for sure. And it’s not like they brought in somebody proven.

Brodeur said in a podcast months back that he and Clemmensen are part of the goalie committee and that they “Cleaned up” the staff (fired Melanson) and brought in the new guy.

 

[Maine Fan]

3 Devils Poised for Bigger Roles in 2022-23

Heading into the 2022-23 season, there are some members of the New Jersey Devils that are poised for bigger roles.

thehockeywriters.com

Three players will have an opportunity for a more significant role in 2022-2023. One will be Mackenzie Blackwood. Will Blackwood get it done? Will Blackwood be with the Devils in 2023-2024?

The expression: "time will tell."

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