I think nobody expect Driedger to be like Price. The idea for the Kraken was almost always to sign a 1A/1B and rotate them or ride the hot hand. Driedger at 3.5M + Kahkonen at 0.725M + Vanecek at 0.716 combined cost less than half of what Price does.Think Driedger is a bit overrated right now. But I imagine they got scared by Carey Price's surgery and decided to stay away from him.
I think nobody expect Driedger to be like Price. The idea for the Kraken was almost always to sign a 1A/1B and rotate them or ride the hot hand. Driedger at 3.5M + Kahkonen at 0.725M + Vanecek at 0.716 combined cost less than half of what Price does.
I think nobody expect Driedger to be like Price. The idea for the Kraken was almost always to sign a 1A/1B and rotate them or ride the hot hand. Driedger at 3.5M + Kahkonen at 0.725M + Vanecek at 0.716 combined cost less than half of what Price does.
I think there is too much worry about this. Go into training camp with 2 of the goalies mentioned in 1A/1B. If things look bad, get a vet at that time.We are going to need a veteran though regardless to be starter or back up. Taking two young goalies isnt a great idea.
I think there is too much worry about this. Go into training camp with 2 of the goalies mentioned in 1A/1B. If things look bad, get a vet at that time.
And its going to cost us to acquire one then...
It will cost us to acquire one anyway. Not sure what your point is?
There is no such thing as no expense. Even if we pick a vet in the expansion draft, he is still getting paid. How is that different from targeting another one in FA. Or making a trade for one at a later time with one of our surplus assets from the expansion draft.Paying for one vs taking a 2nd vet at the draft at no expense.
There is no such thing as no expense. Even if we pick a vet in the expansion draft, he is still getting paid. How is that different from targeting another one in FA. Or making a trade for one at a later time with one of our surplus assets from the expansion draft.
Personally, I feel very comfortable going in with Driedger/Vanecek/Kahkonen. They have small sample sizes but have atleast shown that they can be atleast league average goalies.
I mean give up an asset to a team for a vet goalie.
Like mentioned in my mock draft, I think we'll go 1A/1B but that other guy might not be Kahkonen or Vanecek but rather a more established guy.
I had us taking Raanta(signed during this window) because I'd want a more established guy behind Driedger given the small sample size of his NHL career so far.
Nah Driedger will breakout and become a star, thats my prediction.I think nobody expect Driedger to be like Price. The idea for the Kraken was almost always to sign a 1A/1B and rotate them or ride the hot hand. Driedger at 3.5M + Kahkonen at 0.725M + Vanecek at 0.716 combined cost less than half of what Price does.
Nah Driedger will breakout and become a star, thats my prediction.