Mikko Koskinen

[Todd from Leduc]

Boys, it’s preseason, you don’t want your goalie to peak too early. We are looking at at least 98 games that actually matter this season.

 

[Stoneman89]

Well the good news is Koskinen is doing better this pre-season than last year. The bad news is it appears he has the same issues that he did last season.

He did however settle in early on in the season, so one can only hope he is playing with some rust. Gregor mentioned something that he worked out with Kobe Bryant's trainer this off-season. But I'm not really sure that was a good idea. Has Bryant's trainer worked with NHLers before, specifically goalies?

Either way if Koskinen can't get things figured out I see us running 3 goalies this year. If he's not good enough you healthy scratch the guy. You hope that unlike what we did with Lucic, that maybe after being scratched Koskinen thinks long and hard about whether he wants money or to play hockey.

Pretty sure he wants both. The question, is whether he is capable.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

 

[Ritchie Valens]

As this is an article you need a subscription for, can you post what was said about Koskinen?

 

[Aceboogie]

As this is an article you need a subscription for, can you post what was said about Koskinen?

I know he got ranked dead last but Id also be interested in the comments. I cant imagine they would be positive in the least sense. Koskinen likely would be battling hard for even just a back up role on 7-12 teams

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I know he got ranked dead last but Id also be interested in the comments. I cant imagine they would be positive in the least sense. Koskinen likely would be battling hard for even just a back up role on 7-12 teams

Whoever allowed Chiarelli to make that extension should never work in hockey again.

 

[Stoneman89]

Whoever allowed Chiarelli to make that extension should never work in hockey again.

Bobby Nicks has a job for life. Plus, all the lousy burgers he can eat.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Bobby Nicks has a job for life. Plus, all the lousy burgers he can eat.

Seriously, he should be gone.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

As this is an article you need a subscription for, can you post what was said about Koskinen?

Goalies were divided into 4 tiers.

Koskinen was ranked as the worst of the bottom tier of all 31 starting goalies of all 31 teams.

“Mikko Koskinen is not particularly young. He’s unproven. He’s posted a .904 save percentage in 59 career NHL games. Not surprising that he didn’t get a lot of support from the panel.
“Oof, don’t like him,” said a goalie coach.
“He did well in the KHL but every time I look in the KHL, almost every goalie has a .930 save percentage,” said another coach. “But with (Dave) Tippett’s system, he’s going to get more protection.”
“He had such a disappointing year. They played him so much down the stretch, I don’t think he can handle that at all,” said a GM. “It’ll be interesting to see if he’s used better this year.”
“What a signing,” said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

BTW I would highly recommend a subscription. It’s worth the tiny cost monthly. Some great stuff in there. Way better than Hockey News and what circulates on social media.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Goalies were divided into 4 tiers.

Koskinen was ranked as the worst of the bottom tier of all 31 starting goalies of all 31 teams.

“Mikko Koskinen is not particularly young. He’s unproven. He’s posted a .904 save percentage in 59 career NHL games. Not surprising that he didn’t get a lot of support from the panel.
“Oof, don’t like him,” said a goalie coach.
“He did well in the KHL but every time I look in the KHL, almost every goalie has a .930 save percentage,” said another coach. “But with (Dave) Tippett’s system, he’s going to get more protection.”
“He had such a disappointing year. They played him so much down the stretch, I don’t think he can handle that at all,” said a GM. “It’ll be interesting to see if he’s used better this year.”
“What a signing,” said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

BTW I would highly recommend a subscription. It’s worth the tiny cost monthly. Some great stuff in there. Way better than Hockey News and what circulates on social media.

Thanks!

"What a signing," said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Thanks!

"What a signing," said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

I know hey!

That was the lovely parting gift Chia gave us.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Goalies were divided into 4 tiers.

Koskinen was ranked as the worst of the bottom tier of all 31 starting goalies of all 31 teams.

“Mikko Koskinen is not particularly young. He’s unproven. He’s posted a .904 save percentage in 59 career NHL games. Not surprising that he didn’t get a lot of support from the panel.
“Oof, don’t like him,” said a goalie coach.
“He did well in the KHL but every time I look in the KHL, almost every goalie has a .930 save percentage,” said another coach. “But with (Dave) Tippett’s system, he’s going to get more protection.”
“He had such a disappointing year. They played him so much down the stretch, I don’t think he can handle that at all,” said a GM. “It’ll be interesting to see if he’s used better this year.”
“What a signing,” said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

BTW I would highly recommend a subscription. It’s worth the tiny cost monthly. Some great stuff in there. Way better than Hockey News and what circulates on social media.

Well that’s reassuring.

4.5 mill backup incoming.

 

[oXo Cube]

Nobody will ever convince me that's Chiarelli's moves down the death spiral were anything other than deliberate sabotage.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Nobody will ever convince me that's Chiarelli's moves down the death spiral were anything other than deliberate sabotage.

Which really paints a lovely picture on his superiors for waiting so damn long to fire him.

 

[SwedishFire]

I see Koskinen as a higher buyout candidate after the season than James Neal. even if hes having a Ok season, you can get a OK goalie for 2,5m$. It is just adjustable if he has a 94,5% season. Then Im ok with it. Chiarelli know he had low capspace, even though he signed Koskinen to a horrendus contract. And he didnt had a press after the firing either. Maybe he was ashmed of himself? The only thing I could think of is he had a verbal agreement on Koskinen coming over from KHL, with a promise of a fat contract if he survives. Either way. It was reeeally stupid. My second guess is that he was just tired of the people in the organisation on Edmonton, and just wanted out. What dis-constructive way of doing it..

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Well that’s reassuring.

4.5 mill backup incoming.

4.5 mill buyout incoming.

 

[McGoMcD]

Nobody will ever convince me that's Chiarelli's moves down the death spiral were anything other than deliberate sabotage.

I can't imagine this is true, but when you look his final moves, god It is possible. Manning and Koski, I mean what could signal your just trying to ruin a team. Manning was hated by the Captain for F sakes.

 

[McGoMcD]

Goalies were divided into 4 tiers.

Koskinen was ranked as the worst of the bottom tier of all 31 starting goalies of all 31 teams.

“Mikko Koskinen is not particularly young. He’s unproven. He’s posted a .904 save percentage in 59 career NHL games. Not surprising that he didn’t get a lot of support from the panel.
“Oof, don’t like him,” said a goalie coach.
“He did well in the KHL but every time I look in the KHL, almost every goalie has a .930 save percentage,” said another coach. “But with (Dave) Tippett’s system, he’s going to get more protection.”
“He had such a disappointing year. They played him so much down the stretch, I don’t think he can handle that at all,” said a GM. “It’ll be interesting to see if he’s used better this year.”
“What a signing,” said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

BTW I would highly recommend a subscription. It’s worth the tiny cost monthly. Some great stuff in there. Way better than Hockey News and what circulates on social media.

This is hard to read, mostly cause I think it is pretty accurate. My only hope is that in 40 games he can post a .915 sv% or so. He can't play more than 40. Thats a given at this point.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I can't imagine this is true, but when you look his final moves, god It is possible. Manning and Koski, I mean what could signal your just trying to ruin a team. Manning was hated by the Captain for F sakes.

Dont forget Petrovic, for a 3rd...he was in the press box and today is on the waiver wire after signing with Boston.

 

[Smartguy]

I actually don’t think Koskinen is that bad, if using the glove hand wasn’t a thing he’d be solid, guy has some insane athleticism for being 6’7. He just needs to realize he is 6’7 and stand up and raise his glove hand and I think he could get by

 

[TheRebuild]

“What a signing,” said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

Pretty much the universal reaction to that signing. lol

 

[McShogun99]

I can't imagine this is true, but when you look his final moves, god It is possible. Manning and Koski, I mean what could signal your just trying to ruin a team. Manning was hated by the Captain for F sakes.

Caggiula and Strome were two of Mcdavids closest friends on the team and Chia traded them. The ultimate FU was trading one for the player that cost him the Calder. The Miko extension was just the icing on the cake.

 

[BamaOil]

I actually don’t think Koskinen is that bad, if using the glove hand wasn’t a thing he’d be solid, guy has some insane athleticism for being 6’7. He just needs to realize he is 6’7 and stand up and raise his glove hand and I think he could get by

I get what you're saying, and what I'm about to say isn't even a critique on your post, but in general...why do people associate height with how athletic one can be? Are all people 6'5" and over almost by default lumbering oafs or something? Am I one of the most athletic men in the world because I'm 5'9"?

 

[oobga]

How rude! Koskinen tied for 30th, but they put him 31st on the list.

 

[oobga]

Goalies were divided into 4 tiers.

Koskinen was ranked as the worst of the bottom tier of all 31 starting goalies of all 31 teams.

“Mikko Koskinen is not particularly young. He’s unproven. He’s posted a .904 save percentage in 59 career NHL games. Not surprising that he didn’t get a lot of support from the panel.
“Oof, don’t like him,” said a goalie coach.
“He did well in the KHL but every time I look in the KHL, almost every goalie has a .930 save percentage,” said another coach. “But with (Dave) Tippett’s system, he’s going to get more protection.”
“He had such a disappointing year. They played him so much down the stretch, I don’t think he can handle that at all,” said a GM. “It’ll be interesting to see if he’s used better this year.”
“What a signing,” said another executive. “I don’t know what that was.”

BTW I would highly recommend a subscription. It’s worth the tiny cost monthly. Some great stuff in there. Way better than Hockey News and what circulates on social media.

The bolded quote was Blues Advisor Peter Chiarelli wasn't it?