Value of: Steve Mason or another G signed for 1 more year to NYI

[SCMURRAY]

Seems like Howard, Mason or Miller fit the idea. Could possibly see Hutton on a 2 year deal since you wont see Sorokin until 20-21 season anyway

 

[BlueBaron]

If you are looking at tanking then why not just trade for a young back up like Packard to add to your stable?

This idea of trading for a crappy goalie sounds like losing Taveres is part of the OP's plan.

Even if that is the case it might be better for Barzal to try and have a good team, he'll be under enough pressure losing the shelter of JT, why make things even harder? If the Islanders lose JT and ruin Barzal it's game over.

 

[SnizzNasty88]

If you think Steve Mason is a better alternative I really don’t know what to tell you..

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

If you think Steve Mason is a better alternative I really don’t know what to tell you..

I'm sure Snow said the same thing about Thomas Greiss a couple of years ago.

 

[Jester9881]

Seems like Howard, Mason or Miller fit the idea. Could possibly see Hutton on a 2 year deal since you wont see Sorokin until 20-21 season anyway

Linus Soderstrom is here now, but was injured most of last year. He needs to be eased into the lineup, but the Islanders cannot rely on him without having a plan B.

If you are looking at tanking then why not just trade for a young back up like Packard to add to your stable?

This idea of trading for a crappy goalie sounds like losing Taveres is part of the OP's plan.

Even if that is the case it might be better for Barzal to try and have a good team, he'll be under enough pressure losing the shelter of JT, why make things even harder? If the Islanders lose JT and ruin Barzal it's game over.

Who said the Islanders were looking to tank? Do you see a top 15 goaltender available anywhere? The Islanders have two studs just about ready to break into the league, they just need a decent stopgap.

If you think Steve Mason is a better alternative I really don’t know what to tell you..

Compared to what? Who is better that is both available and willing to sign for two years or less?

 

[lomiller1]

The Jet will need to make cap space and have Comrie in the minors who is probably ready to take on the backup role Mason for a late pick could work for everyone.

 

[Instant]

It's a stopgap.... the guy coming through soon holds the KHL all time best GAA in the playoffs (1.55). Lowest GAA in a season (1.06 as a 20 year old) and 2nd best SV% ever recorded in the KHL in a season (.953 as a 20 year old) to go along with the 2nd most shutouts in a season (10 as a 20 year old). He's 22 and holds the 2nd or 3rd career best GAA in what many consider the 2nd best league in the world.

The other guy coming as soon as next season? Broke Lundqvists record in the SHL for GAA last season on his way to backstop HV71 to a championship as a 21 year old. (1.34 .943SV%). I believe he just barely missed the SV% record.

What? Did I missed something or what? Who's coming soon and who as soon as next season?

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Seems like Howard, Mason or Miller fit the idea. Could possibly see Hutton on a 2 year deal since you wont see Sorokin until 20-21 season anyway

No from Miller. He's actually content in Anaheim, because he's close to his Hollywood actress wife. Also, he'll retire sooner or later.

 

[BlueBaron]

Linus Soderstrom is here now, but was injured most of last year. He needs to be eased into the lineup, but the Islanders cannot rely on him without having a plan B.



Who said the Islanders were looking to tank? Do you see a top 15 goaltender available anywhere? The Islanders have two studs just about ready to break into the league, they just need a decent stopgap.



Compared to what? Who is better that is both available and willing to sign for two years or less?

Washington has 2 goalies. Lots of back ups would be better options. Mason is among the worst options.

Choosing the worst goalie on the market says tanking to me, losing JT and having the worst starter in the league has tank written all over it.

 

[lomiller1]

Compared to what? Who is better that is both available and willing to sign for two years or less?

Mason had some bad luck with injuries this year (2 separate concussions) but he’s still an NHL starter IMO. He was in net for the Jets 2 worst defensive games of the year and didn’t play enough for his stats to recover but he was solid otherwise. He’s not an ideal goaltender for a team with erratic defence because he more trouble than many with cross seam passes, but if you are just looking for a stopgap guy for 1 year you can probably live with that.

 

[KrisBeKreame]

What about a bigger deal involving Mason + Myers for the 12th + one of our prospects.

 

[kcin94]

The Jet will need to make cap space and have Comrie in the minors who is probably ready to take on the backup role Mason for a late pick could work for everyone.

Comrie is not ready to take on a backup role. If the Jets trade Mason, they will need to sign another short-term backup.

 

[pheasant]

There's more options than just Mason and Howard.

How about Elliott or Neuvirth out of Philly? If the Flyers try to improve their goaltending, like getting Grubauer or something, then they will need to jettison one of them.

Anders Nilsson in Vancouver is about on Greiss' level if you're just looking for a platoon guy. He lost the job to Markstrom last season, and Vancouver has Demko coming up.

And some people already mentioned Miller, or any of the Leafs 3 capable backups (McBackup, Sparks, Pickard).

 

[leeroggy]

Cameron Talbot + Andrej Sekera for Boychuk + 2nd

If you're an Edmonton fan, THANK YOU. DONE.

 

[Unsustainable]

You can have Darling for future considerations

 

[Jamin]

Montaya for a 4th?