The Panarin Situation, Part 2

[EDM]

That lineup would mean that Bread is forgotten but we still need a goalie.

 

[KJ Dangler]

That lineup would mean that Bread is forgotten but we still need a goalie.

Our goalie arrives Tommorrow , he landed in New York today . Him and Korpi will be our tandem . Let’s be real , goalie play is way overrated in the NHL. Bob tied a shut our record shared by Steve Mason , and Pascal Leclaire . You have Mac blowing up in Carolina , Greiss for the Islanders . The same Bob that was giving up 5 and 8 goals in a loose defensive system , is now pitching shutouts , because of the guys in front of him , keeping the play out on the perimeter . Average goalies can play at an all star level , if the structure is good .

 

[Socks]

Our goalie arrives Tommorrow , he landed in New York today . Him and Korpi will be our tandem . Let’s be real , goalie play is way overrated in the NHL. Bob tied a shut our record shared by Steve Mason , and Pascal Leclaire . You have Mac blowing up in Carolina , Greiss for the Islanders . The same Bob that was giving up 5 and 8 goals in a loose defensive system , is now pitching shutouts , because of the guys in front of him , keeping the play out on the perimeter . Average goalies can play at an all star level , if the structure is good .

Ok. But Bob is far better than average, earlier play this year aside.

 

[ViD]

Skinner - Duchene - Atkinson lacks playmaking in my opinion, all three guys are shooters

 

[DJA]

Skinner - Duchene - Atkinson lacks playmaking in my opinion, all three guys are shooters

I’m not sure where you’re getting that Duchene is a shooter, he has been dishing dimes out for us pretty regularly

 

[ViD]

I’m not sure where you’re getting that Duchene is a shooter, he has been dishing dimes out for us pretty regularly

He has the ability to pass, but if you look at his past history he’s a shooter just as much as he’s a passer

 

[DJA]

He has the ability to pass, but if you look at his past history he’s a shooter just as much as he’s a passer

Nah, he's only had one season with more goals than assists (barely). Cam has more goals than assists virtually every year, same with Skinner. That would be a potent line.

 

[EspenK]

Definitely need to come up with a top line LW to replace Bread. Skinner is tops of the UFA's. Anders Lee could work but rumors have it he is close to signing a deal with the Isles. Other than that trade looks like the only option.

 

[JacketsDavid]

Our goalie arrives Tommorrow , he landed in New York today . Him and Korpi will be our tandem . Let’s be real , goalie play is way overrated in the NHL. Bob tied a shut our record shared by Steve Mason , and Pascal Leclaire . You have Mac blowing up in Carolina , Greiss for the Islanders . The same Bob that was giving up 5 and 8 goals in a loose defensive system , is now pitching shutouts , because of the guys in front of him , keeping the play out on the perimeter . Average goalies can play at an all star level , if the structure is good .

This team for last several years goes as far as bob takes them. I hate Bobs streakiness and no way do I give him the type of contract he's looking for but right now he's as good as any goalie out there.
It's a big roll of the dice with Elvis and Korpi. Doesn't mean one or both of them won't step up, but I don't think many folks will expect our goalie play to better next season without Bob.

 

[ViD]

Merzlikins/Korpisalo are a goalie duo for a non play off team. You guys are being naive and hopeful here.

 

[Absolut]

I personally love Skinner. I think there is more to him than we've seen. He is very dynamic player, and a great guy in the locker room. He is not immune to major slumps, and his stats aren't fabulous. Which may be a good thing, contract-wise. But IMO he'd be a great addition to the CBJs.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Merzlikins/Korpisalo are a goalie duo for a non play off team. You guys are being naive and hopeful here.

To be fair, you could say that Mike Smith and David Rittich is a goalie combo for a non playoff team too. Calgary clinched the West this weekend.

 

[Columbus Jack]

To be fair, you could say that Mike Smith and David Rittich is a goalie combo for a non playoff team too. Calgary clinched the West this weekend.

Yep, no one really knows until you know. Although color me not a fan on Elvis for his whole, "give me a real contract" gig he pulled.

 

[ViD]

To be fair, you could say that Mike Smith and David Rittich is a goalie combo for a non playoff team too. Calgary clinched the West this weekend.

Mike Smith does have a lot of NHL experience

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Mike Smith does have a lot of NHL experience

He's also 37 and has only been in the playoffs twice in his career but enough about goalies since this is a Panarin topic. I've come to terms that there is little to no chance Panarin re-signs here and I'm OK with that. The CBJ will have money to spend in other ways for next year.

 

[EDM]

It seems to me to be very clear that Bob is seeking a long term maximum dollar contract which is his right. There is just no way the CBJ can commit to that 8 year $9 million per year contract to Bob when they have some very excellent goalie prospects not that far away from the NHL. If Bob was willing to accept $8 million per year for another 2-3 years, I think CBJ might try to work something out along those lines. But that does not seem to be what Bob wants. Thus, the divorce seems inevitable.

 

[Theo Von]

Merzlikins/Korpisalo are a goalie duo for a non play off team. You guys are being naive and hopeful here.

you're being naive for judging Elvis' game before he even steps foot on NA ice for the first time.

chill.

 

[Madifer]

If Bob fails in the PO again then who cares wether hes gone really. In fact it would be good news, way better news than him staying regardless of the price.