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Then he should have been put on waivers and sent to the Condors camp in my opinion.
I mean, alright I guess? This strikes me as a complete non issue.
Then he should have been put on waivers and sent to the Condors camp in my opinion.
I have to think he's locked up a spot and they need extra looks on others.No Khaira tonight? He's been huge on that 3rd line.
I mean, alright I guess? This strikes me as a complete non issue.
All I'm saying is Montoya *should* be given an equal opportunity to win the backup job, especially if Koskinen doesn't improve and continues to be a dud-hopefully he starts to get it together and starts to show improvement. If he wasn't in the plans as you have suggested, then do him a favor and either trade him (possibly no takers?) or put him on waivers.
We’re taking 3 goalies to Europe I thinkThen he should have been put on waivers and sent to the Condors camp in my opinion.
While true, preseason is also about getting players into "game shape". If Koskinen continues to flop and is sent to the A or goes back to Europe (if there's a clause in his contract allowing such), Montoya should still be getting more time facing other teams getting at least one start in. Talbot will be getting the Calgary start I'm sure and Koskinen likely the Cologne game.
All I'm saying is Montoya *should* be given an equal opportunity to win the backup job, especially if Koskinen doesn't improve and continues to be a dud-hopefully he starts to get it together and starts to show improvement. If he wasn't in the plans as you have suggested, then do him a favor and either trade him (possibly no takers?) or put him on waivers.
Koskinen easily deserves another chance to prove himself. That was a tough assignment last game. I'm not gonna say he was thrown under the bus but most nhl goalies would not have stood a chance that game.I can sympathize with the sentiment, but to be fair Montoya had his chance in 17/18 to solidify his claim on the backup role, but wasn't able to do it, whether it was an inability to inspire confidence with his performance or inability to stay healthy when the team needed him after Brossoit spit the bit.
That said, I got the impression during McLellan's presser today that while Koskinen's getting the start today, their patience is starting to wear thin. Another mediocre performance by Koskinen today will likely change some plans they had IMO.
We still need a third string guy. Montoya essentially has a buryable contract. We also need a third goalie for the Europe trip.
If we waive him now or next week or a week ago what difference does it make?
As for the poll I voted the whole rock music thing. Thought Cloned would be a Swift fan.
Pre-season means very little to me. We had pre-seasons where we were top in the league only to be the worse once real games happened.
It's tough to get a good gauge of an overall product when teams are dressing the type of rosters they do. I more focus on how certain individuals have changed from previous years.
All I'm saying is Montoya *should* be given an equal opportunity to win the backup job, especially if Koskinen doesn't improve and continues to be a dud-hopefully he starts to get it together and starts to show improvement. If he wasn't in the plans as you have suggested, then do him a favor and either trade him (possibly no takers?) or put him on waivers.
We’re taking 3 goalies to Europe I think
As for the poll I was optimistic for this season but after most of the preseason I am very optimistic. Where was that option Cloned?
Look at my post history I posted it.Any word on lineup yet? Same lineup as last game?
Any word on lineup yet? Same lineup as last game?
The team needs to see what they have in Koskinnen. They can’t go into the season without knowing. They pretty much know what Montoya is. His audition was last year.About 10 minutes ago, Lowetide and Yaremchuk were saying Koskinen is getting the whole game now.
I'be be pretty choked if I was Montoya...he's been given next to zero opportunity to compete for the backup job say for one period against Vancouver.
Edit: Didn't see Cant'haveTkachev's post stating same thing about Koskinen getting the whole game now.