Speculation: Goalie to TB

[Dr Danglefest]

With Vassy out for an undetermined amount of time what are the chances that TB brings in a low cost Veteran Goalie to pair with LD?

Who is available?

Teams like Chicago and Carolina have more than 2 capable NHL goalies (of varying quality of course) would any be available? What price?

Would TB knock on the door of a team like Philly for one of their many goalies like Stolarz or Lyon to get them by for now and to protect themselves going forward in the event something like this happened again?

So again, the purpose of this thread is, does TB need to find a more capable goalie to pair with Domingue while they wait on Vassy and if so who would be a good fit?

Discuss

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[Rschmitz]

Very unlikely. Everyone to their battlestations and weather the storm till Vasy returns, no need to complicate the roster for a 1-2 month hiatus

 

[Elysian]

Kari Lehtonen is still available

 

[Dr Danglefest]

I was thinking along the lines of a Curtis McElhinney, Anton Forsberg, Eddie Lack, Richard Bachman...

Someone cheap like those options...maybe forsberg doesn’t quite fit with that group but the hawks may want help elsewhere since they can’t use him

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Very unlikely. Everyone to their battlestations and weather the storm till Vasy returns, no need to complicate the roster for a 1-2 month hiatus

You really think Domingue can get it done?

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Sounds like early estimate is 3-4 weeks. We just need to go .500 over that time hopefully. I don't see Brisebois making a move at all.

 

[God King Fudge]

I don't really see them making a move. Seen a 3-4 week timeframe. Even if you go a bit longer, I don't see it being worth it unless you can get a clear Domingue upgrade for a late pick.

Domingue isn't the best option to carry a starters workload, IMO, but TB will be able to score enough goals in general on a regular basis to balance out shaky goaltending.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Jimmy Howard. Hes playing great and is a UFA. if Vassy comes back bay the TDL you can ship him out as a rental.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Maybe Mike Condon at 50% retained?

 

[DistantThunderRep]

You really think Domingue can get it done?

Domingue has been pretty solid for us. And we don't need him to play lights out. We just need the team in front of him to step up and cover for the loss of Vasy.

 

[Just Linda]

If I was Tampa, I'd ride it out til Vassy recovers. I'd get a cheap backup on an expiring contract to fill in for the month because I've lost faith in Domingue but I wouldn't pay more than a late pick for it.

Al Montoya is buried in the minors, he could be gotten for a 5th and losing him on waivers in a month wouldn't hurt much.

 

[harro92]

Al Montoya, Michael Hutchinson, Eddie Lack just a few guys who I believe could come cheap

 

[Vachon23]

Jimmy Howard. Hes playing great and is a UFA. if Vassy comes back bay the TDL you can ship him out as a rental.

If Howard dosen't cost to much and Vasi is heart mor then a month I think TB need to considere this but DET would need to eat cap space

 

[The Macho King]

Dom will be fine. Team will be fine. Unless it ends up being a longer-term thing (right now it doesn't seem like it), there is no need to rush anything.

 

[Mikeaveli]

I don't see us going after another goalie.

 

[NYR Viper]

If I were TB, I would be scouring the market for a back-up goalie somewhere. Look no further than LA where they had a couple of injuries in succession and where they are now. For a team with serious playoff aspirations, I would look to be bringing in a veteran or proven AHL goalie just in case. The cost will be minimal, probably an AHL vet or older prospect who is blocked.

 

[Stickpucker]

Sure McBackup for a 4th.

 

[stempniaksen]

Mike Condon @ 50% rentention for Slater Koekkoek

 

[Cmac66]

Mike Condon @ 50% rentention for Slater Koekkoek

Haha no thanks.

 

[MinJaBen]

Wait a week, someone is bound to get waived. Of course, you probably will have to wait for the one after that as LA has worse luck than you so far in net.

 

[StumpyTown]

A stop-gap that may come pretty cheap is Steve Mason. Not really a #1 anymore, but he is capable of winning a few and can look pretty good behind a good team.

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

A stop-gap that may come pretty cheap is Steve Mason. Not really a #1 anymore, but he is capable of winning a few and can look pretty good behind a good team.

He's reportedly considering retirement because of injuries.

I can't see him signing in Tampa to be the backup for a month.

 

[YP44]

mason

 

[CP4]

You can have Anders Nilsson for a 3rd or a 4th.

 

[Crunchrulz]

Tampa has no need to push the panic button right now. There are still three capable goalies in the system who deserve a shot before the organization makes a knee jerk move.