The Devils fans seem more concerned with getting rid of Vanecek than acquiring Kappo. It seems like their view is any trade that gets rid of Vanecek without retention is a good one.
As they should, Kahkonen is awful. Anyone who has watched any two Sharks games knows Blackwood has been so, so much better and the Devils were thrilled to throw Blackwood into the dumpsterThe Devils fans seem more concerned with getting rid of Vanecek than acquiring Kappo. It seems like their view is any trade that gets rid of Vanecek without retention is a good one.
As they should, Kahkonen is awful. Anyone who has watched any two Sharks games knows Blackwood has been so, so much better and the Devils were thrilled to throw Blackwood into the dumpster
The benefit to this trade may be that the Sharks know who will be in net next year versus wondering who they may be able to sign through free agency. San Jose will be the least attractive destination for a goalie in the off-season.That doesn't make trading straight up for an even worse goaltender who is making more money for an additional extra year without any other compensation coming back our way any better.
Exactly, and even if we could get a UFA goalie to sign with us it would certainly be at least a 2 year contract. This is a no risk move to fill the roster spot during a meaningless season.The benefit to this trade may be that the Sharks know who will be in net next year versus wondering who they may be able to sign through free agency. San Jose will be the least attractive destination for a goalie in the off-season.
That's the assumption but still disappointing.The benefit to this trade may be that the Sharks know who will be in net next year versus wondering who they may be able to sign through free agency. San Jose will be the least attractive destination for a goalie in the off-season.
That doesn't make trading straight up for an even worse goaltender who is making more money for an additional extra year without any other compensation coming back our way any better.
Lower $$, less term.Ive read this so many times and I still cant understand it. You are saying that Devils fans being happier they got rid of Vanecek with no retention than they are with aquiring Kahkonen....any better? What any better?