Yes, he's one of them. And... he's not trolling. He actually believes the stupid that he posts. I've interacted with him long enough to know that. I've interacted with him on here for 15 years. I know when he's trolling and when he isn't.
No hes negative about every single thing and you know that. So no he doesnt count. Your arguing against nobody on Mrazeks deal.
Husso has been awful for 2 years. Lyon is on a hot streak but unproven. Andersen is a complete question mark.
The Oilers have Skinner, who has 11 straight wins, and has given up 2 goals or less in 10 of them. The Wings have Lyon, and I already went over his recent performance stats. The Canes have Andersen coming back soon(presumably). The Kings have Talbot and Rittich. The Avs have Georgiev.
You think those teams are comfortable riding these guys to the cup? Lyon Skinner Georgiev Talbot and injured/sick Andersen with zero capable tandems or backups for all of them. I just dont see Mrazek worse then those guys were he would be a straight backup. Maybe you do. I think hes got better numbers than all of them.
Again, most backups don't see much, if any ice during the playoffs, because there's more time between games. There's at least a day off between every game. All playoff teams need is a good starter, and a serviceable backup who can maybe steal a game in an absolute pinch.
Yes, but you can agree that this year there is more need for goaltending for these playoff teams. All the experts are agreeing on this.
I mean, can you point to more than one article that was written over a month ago by some obscure NJ Devils beat guy named Alex Chauvancy?? Who are "all the experts" around the NHL?
The fact of the matter is the market is quite expensive. Recently on the NHL Network, insider Elliotte Friedman provided an update on the issue that is the bloated goaltending market.
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The fact of the matter is the market is quite expensive. Recently on the NHL Network, insider Elliotte Friedman provided an update on the issue that is the bloated goaltending market.
“I think (the Devils) have been looking,” Friedman explained. “The most recent team to comb through the league is Toronto. One of the things I’ve heard from them, and they’re trying to be careful about it, is if you want to get someone right now it’s really going to cost you. These teams with extra goaltenders or goaltenders to trade know they’re in a position of leverage. Sometimes you have the hammer and sometimes you don’t. I think one of the things Toronto wanted to do is trade a late-round pick for a goalie and they didn’t get much out there.”
Friedman: Devils Goaltending Options and Acquisition Costs
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Who else do you respect in hockey? I am sure I can dig up something.
I mean cmon. go to any of the teams I named. Type in Goalie Trade deadline and pick whos article you want to read.
Sure. When none of these teams go for a goalie at the deadline I will let you know you are correct.
Whos the expert you want to hear it from? Ill find it. Teams are looking for goaltending. It just true.
Who's saying those teams won't go for a goalie at the deadline? I'm saying they won't trade a 2nd or higher for one. (unless it's a great goalie, of course, but I don't know of any great goalies even available)
Name a couple people you respect in hockey and I will find evidence to my point. Please do it. I do not know why you are pretending these teams dont need goaltending. What is the point? You can like Mrazek signing and concede that more playoff teams then normal need goaltending.
Please watch this video- You can start at 2:35
"Go find respected analysts/reporters from around the league. Guys like Friedman. Not f***ing beat writers."So... one guy... Friedman... the same guy you already posted. And he primarily talked about NJ in this video. He barely mentioned LA and it was just purely speculation because he confirmed Talbot has been good. He barely mentions LA or Carolina... Literally just like one line that "maybe" they'll be looking for something.
Again, still providing NOTHING supporting your claim that "6-8 playoff teams are going to be looking for goalies at the TDL." and "All the experts agree."
I don't know why I took you off ignore for this stupidity.
Where are "all the experts" ???? Where are any of them mentioning more than 2-3 teams? The same 2-3 teams that I have said MIGHT be interested in some help at goalie? Where is your evidence from "all the experts" that "6-8 playoff teams will be looking for goalie help"??
and some people are forgetting you can move that draft pick all around. Last year we moved a 2nd rounder 2023 to the flyers for their 2024 2nd and picked up a pick. More assets give you flexibility.
There are always goalies being looked at for depth on playoff teams, but rarely do teams trade 2nd round picks or higher for a goalie, unless they are one of the top goalies in the league. Mrazek isn't a top goalie in the league.
but yes it is. There are more teams in contention with bad goaltending then most other years. Also there has been in a shift in tandem goaltending these past few years.
Not really. Youve named like 6 teams that MAY want a goalie, and out of those 6 teams, 4 of them already have a goalie as good, or better than Mrazek, and one of the 2 that don't isn't trading assets for a goalie (Flyers), and the other isn't even in the playoffs currently (NJ)
