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I still think we have a major issue with back up goaltending. I see it as a big problem.
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Especially since we might start to be getting into a position where we can't just cruise into the playoffs as has been the case for the past few years. Vasi needs to be rested more and with Johansson we'll be lucky to be a .500 team.
JTBF81
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ABB could very easily earn a spot. I'm far from convinced he's not better than either Brown or Watson, and given what he did and what the Syracuse staff was saying about him last season, I'd say he has a decent chance of getting a full time spot if he does well in camp/preseason.
Felonious Python
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He's been claimed by Seattle before.
There's only one year left on his deal, and there are teams with basically nothing to lose. SJ, Chicago, Anaheim, Columbus, etc.
Crunchrulz
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I am not sure he makes it through waivers after the year he had in Syracuse. Ther are always teams looking for a reasonable deal for a bottom six forward. While he should not be expected to match his AHL numbers, if he gets close to half that amount at the NHL level, he more than makes his contract worth the claim.
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I'm rooting for ABB to make the team. He has the most upside out of anyone fighting for a top 6 spot and we really need someone to step up this season.
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No, just don't buy what they sell about him, always a 4th liner. His physical presence is nothing, doesn't drop the gloves and his points per game are not something that take my attention. In the 4th line, I love players who make the true hard work, maybe is a problem that I have, don't like the finesse hockey. I don't know how much make Paquette in the KHL, he could be a perfect fit here.
