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So if Forsberg continues to play in the ballpark of how he has in the Calder Cup Finals, does anyone start to rethink how they perceive the backup goalie situation last year?
Forsberg hasn't shown much at the NHL level in opportunities but Korpisalo's couple of game stretch in the Grand Rapids series that led to him getting replaced might be enough to add some doubt that he is really that ready to assume regular NHL duty too. If Korpisalo isn't the guy they ride through the rest of the playoffs, how can you hand him a backup NHL job to start next season. If anything, Forsberg has certainly brought his name back into consideration for another chance depending on how they both do over the summer.
So if Forsberg continues to play in the ballpark of how he has in the Calder Cup Finals, does anyone start to rethink how they perceive the backup goalie situation last year?
Forsberg hasn't shown much at the NHL level in opportunities but Korpisalo's couple of game stretch in the Grand Rapids series that led to him getting replaced might be enough to add some doubt that he is really that ready to assume regular NHL duty too. If Korpisalo isn't the guy they ride through the rest of the playoffs, how can you hand him a backup NHL job to start next season. If anything, Forsberg has certainly brought his name back into consideration for another chance depending on how they both do over the summer.
I'm more encouraged by the Forsberg situation than discouraged by a couple bad games for Korpisalo. There's always uncertainty with goalies. That's why it's so good we have a few of them who can do it. Sure, Korpi might stink it up next year. That's also true for C-Mac (or Bob).
So if Forsberg continues to play in the ballpark of how he has in the Calder Cup Finals, does anyone start to rethink how they perceive the backup goalie situation last year?
Forsberg hasn't shown much at the NHL level in opportunities but Korpisalo's couple of game stretch in the Grand Rapids series that led to him getting replaced might be enough to add some doubt that he is really that ready to assume regular NHL duty too. If Korpisalo isn't the guy they ride through the rest of the playoffs, how can you hand him a backup NHL job to start next season. If anything, Forsberg has certainly brought his name back into consideration for another chance depending on how they both do over the summer.
For what it's worth, the numbers in the AHL for both of them were pretty identical although Forsberg played twice as many games because Korpisalo spent much more time up here. Throw in Thiessen's numbers for comparison and he was better than both of them.
http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay...ament_id=0&leagueId=4&division_id=-1&confId=0
On top of all of this they have less than 3 days left to sign Merzlikins if they want to keep him.
I believe they have 2 more years to sign Elvis. I'm thinking Euros still get 4 years to be signed. I don't have CBA access easily from my phone.
Everything I've read indicates he must be signed due to the age at which he was drafted. I can't say for sure but I've seen his name on a few lists floating around of players whose rights expire on June 1.
Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 8.6(a) or (b) to the contrary, if a Player drafted at age 20 or older is drafted from a club outside North America, his drafting Club shall retain the exclusive right of negotiation for his services through and including the second June 1 following his selection in the Entry Draft. The Club need not make a Bona Fide Offer to such Player to retain such rights.
So if Forsberg continues to play in the ballpark of how he has in the Calder Cup Finals, does anyone start to rethink how they perceive the backup goalie situation last year?
Forsberg hasn't shown much at the NHL level in opportunities but Korpisalo's couple of game stretch in the Grand Rapids series that led to him getting replaced might be enough to add some doubt that he is really that ready to assume regular NHL duty too. If Korpisalo isn't the guy they ride through the rest of the playoffs, how can you hand him a backup NHL job to start next season. If anything, Forsberg has certainly brought his name back into consideration for another chance depending on how they both do over the summer.
This simply reinforces why you don't annoint a replacement after a short stretch of good play. Both still need to grow and become consistent.
A while ago, Portzline had an interesting idea. Also the question was regarding just Korpisalo but I will put Korpisalo and Forsberg together as it will still be the same.Hopefully we ditch mcbackup and have it be between our championship contenders. One of them deserve it.
Do we know when the first game is yet? The NBA finals are set now with Cleveland getting games 3,4, and 6 if needed but they will have the stadium filled at road games I just remembered while typing this haha. So we should be able to start soon hopfully.
Will any games of the Calder Cup be on television?