Speculation: Philadelphia's next top goalie

[Damaged Goods]

Take a guess since Mason's gone. I don't know of any realistic or desirable options outside of these.

Personally I have a feeling Bernier is already settled upon and being explored as Plan A. He already carries a cap hit of over $4.1M so I am somewhat leery of what the contract will look like.

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[Juicy Pop]

Bernier on a 2 year deal.

I saw him as one of the few realistic options at the start of the season and I won't be upset if it comes true. He's nothing special, but if Neuvirth plays well I think we'll have an acceptable tandem.

 

[BillDineen]

I am hoping for a tandem with Pickard, Grubauer or Raanta.

 

[Curufinwe]

I am hoping for a tandem with Pickard, Grubauer or Raanta.

Maybe re-do the poll with those names added.

 

[sobrien]

I'd rather just keep it in house with Neuvy and Stolie, improve upon the defense and let up less goals that way.

None of the other players on that list do anything for me. If Neuvy and Stolie suck, then we can look at Lyon, Sandstrom, or make a trade.

 

[Bob Clarke Fan Club]

Flyers signing Bernier = me cancelling Center ice package for length of his deal. I wish people wouldn't even joke about it. There's much better options.

 

[sobrien]

Flyers signing Bernier = me cancelling Center ice package for length of his deal. I wish people wouldn't even joke about it. There's much better options.

Exactly. Bernier's the worst option on that list.

 

[Damaged Goods]

I am hoping for a tandem with Pickard, Grubauer or Raanta.

Maybe re-do the poll with those names added.

Hexy's got a backup plan to backup the backup to his backup plan? I don't see him going outside the org to replace Mason with an inexperienced goalie. I don't think any of those could be considered a presumptive starter unless disaster befalls the front office this summer.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Unless they make a trade it's likely not going to be a group of inspiring goalies in net here heading into next year.

 

[wuf]

I'm good with Neuvy in net. I certainly don't want Bernier. I like the idea of Halak if he's affordable.

 

[Evergreen]

Mike Smith

 

[Flyers Faithful]

Hexy is getting Chad Johnson

 

[SanBlom]

Mrazek

Also add Keumper

 

[Tripod]

]I'm good with Neuvy in net[/B]. I certainly don't want Bernier. I like the idea of Halak if he's affordable.

Who plays the other 50-55 games?

We certainly need to find a starter. I mentioned Halak before to NYI fans and they think he will be in NY next year.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

I'm willing to reserve my thoughts, but for right now...not super optimistic.

 

[Magua]

I don't understand the point of having these short term deals to theoretically try to compete right now or be a solid playoff team instead of asset capitalizing and then going bargain bin shopping in net to ruin it. Saw what crap goaltending did last year. But we will see what Hextall does. If it's Bernier/Neuvirth my confidence level is through the basement floor. If you let Mason walk, then you need to find a goalie who can provide or potentially provide what he has the bulk of his career here.

 

[Juicy Pop]

I'm not exactly happy with the choices, but I don't think that it's wise to take huge risks with the goaltending when you have ample opportunity to sign a vet. It's not a guarantee that last season wont just repeat with whomever we bring in, but I'd rather have a choice between two ailing vets and a rookie than just one of the former.

 

[Sawdalite]

I haven't a clue... but do have a funny hunch that the Flyers deal for Fleury and go with him and either Neuvy, or trade/lose(ED) him and go with Stolie or another cheapish backup.

With the Flyers out of Cap Hell and looking to move some Signed Players, I see obtaining MAF in a trade and paying him through his current Contract as not really being a concern... He would/could make the Flyers a PlayOff Team next Season and through the bridge stage until the next long-term young homegrown Goalie is ready to take the reins.

... There is merely the matter of forgetting our Penguin hate... and accepting the talent that is remaining in his tank.

I voted for Fleury... still want Mason back/hope for his post Expansion Draft return... and have no clue who to expect in net come October.

 

[tictactoe]

Voted Halak. I like him. We will not get Fluery. For next 2 years Halak or Ryan Miller. We need 2 years to develop our own.

 

[PALE PWNR]

What about Leighton or Emery?

 

[orangecrush8]

I'd take Fleury for two years.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I think that with some people whoever the new goalie is he wont be able to win them over.
I would be fine with Halak or MAF. Not really crazy about Johnson or Elliot. luke warm on Bernier.

 

[Rebels57]

I don't understand the point of having these short term deals to theoretically try to compete right now or be a solid playoff team instead of asset capitalizing and then going bargain bin shopping in net to ruin it. Saw what crap goaltending did last year. But we will see what Hextall does. If it's Bernier/Neuvirth my confidence level is through the basement floor. If you let Mason walk, then you need to find a goalie who can provide or potentially provide what he has the bulk of his career here.

I agree. Hextall wont neglect a position he knows is crucial.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

I don't understand the point of having these short term deals to theoretically try to compete right now or be a solid playoff team instead of asset capitalizing and then going bargain bin shopping in net to ruin it. Saw what crap goaltending did last year. But we will see what Hextall does. If it's Bernier/Neuvirth my confidence level is through the basement floor. If you let Mason walk, then you need to find a goalie who can provide or potentially provide what he has the bulk of his career here.

^^^^^ so much this....

 

[Striiker]

I'm sure Hextall has a plan. It's not like he does things without thinking about the future. Every single move he's made so far was for a reason and with the teams long term success being the #1 focus.

Just relax and wait.