Dr Jan Itor
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Only saw the first 30 minutes last night, but goaltending was definitely the difference. Backstrom got outplayed, at home, from a guy with a 3.00+ GAA.
We've actually been out chancing most teams...finishing those chances though is another story
We've actually been out chancing most teams...finishing those chances though is another story
We've got Hackett, Kuemper, and Gustafsson waiting in the wings. No need to give Backstrom any contract at all, unless Harding can't play.
Agreed.We've got Hackett, Kuemper, and Gustafsson waiting in the wings. No need to give Backstrom any contract at all, unless Harding can't play.
How the hell can some of you be blaming goaltending when we're only scoring one goal a game?
no, no we're not.
When you're out shot 9-3 in the first period though...
IMO, giving Backs anything over 4m this summer would be insane. 3 years max. But I just don't believe in Hacks yet either. Sucks to say but I think Hards is done.In this era of hockey, you don't need a Hasek or Roy to win the cup. You only need a hot goaltender at the right time to keep you in games and keep it close.
That being said. Backstrom stays but if he gets anything over $5.5M, I'm going up in arms about it.
Our defense is still below average. And I mean that as a team, not just the blueline
When you're out shot 9-3 in the first period though...
IMO, giving Backs anything over 4m this summer would be insane. 3 years max. But I just don't believe in Hacks yet either. Sucks to say but I think Hards is done.
He's almost 35 years old. Anything over a 1 year deal better be pretty damn low.
Phoenix game for example 15-6 in scoring chances. The shots we do get are usually good ones.