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He was putting the team behind right off the bat in games last year. Him solidifying the backup spot is very important to the team keeping Binnington fresh. Good start so far.
I'm quite surprised he did regroup, found his game and form.He was putting the team behind right off the bat in games last year. Him solidifying the backup spot is very important to the team keeping Binnington fresh. Good start so far.
Had to bump this post.It's awesome to hear him doing well again. Between Allen, Binnington, Copley, and Husso our goaltending future is looking bright and I expect one of Binnington or Husso to be our go to guy in a few years.
It's awesome to hear him doing well again. Between Allen, Binnington, Copley, and Husso our goaltending future is looking bright and I expect one of Binnington or Husso to be our go to guy in a few years.
Thanks lol I guess it helps when you’ve played goalie your whole life since you were 3. Both Binny and Husso are not really flashy goalies but their basic fundamentals of goaltending are exceptional. Both have also shown to exceed at every level of play throughout their career so it’s no surprise both guys are starting goalie material.Wow, second post of the thread made back in 2015. Nice call, Captain!
It has to be Finnish thing. Same to me too. Dmens.He pronounces “D-mans” like Demons.
That’s it!! The Blues’ D are now the Demons.
Hutton is in Arizona, I think he's injured. And Copley is in Washington.Whatever happened to Copley? Is Hutton still in pro hockey?
I think everyone forgets that it takes time to adjust to the big leagues.. especially for dmen and goalies. society is way too much "instant gratification" mindedSeems like Husso needed his adjustment period like in all legues his played.
He was not superb when started in FEL but after taking his time he was amazing.
Might just do it again. Taking his time.
I think the problem was that he was fantastic in the Liiga and went on a deep run, came over to NA and played lights out for 2 seasons and then fell off the face of the Earth while other guys were outperforming him. I personally wasn't sure if he'd regain form, then he had an ok bounce back, joined the Blues and had a miserable first season, and now randomly has taken steps to become an elite backup (for the time being). It has nothing to do with him learning the game because he came in and performed very well, it had more to do with maybe a language barrier, being moved back and forth and injuries, and not having a consistent schedule/playing time. Maybe the move to the NHL is a bit different, but he was slated to take the job back in 2018-2019 and couldn't do it. It's a moot point now because he's playing well, but the context is a bit different for him than for a guy like Carter VerhaegheI think everyone forgets that it takes time to adjust to the big leagues.. especially for dmen and goalies. society is way too much "instant gratification" minded
and heaven forbid a player go into a slump.. yeesh
last year, IMO, it seemed like he had a hard time with the speed of the game. was doing much better by the end of the seasonI think the problem was that he was fantastic in the Liiga and went on a deep run, came over to NA and played lights out for 2 seasons and then fell off the face of the Earth while other guys were outperforming him. I personally wasn't sure if he'd regain form, then he had an ok bounce back, joined the Blues and had a miserable first season, and now randomly has taken steps to become an elite backup (for the time being). It has nothing to do with him learning the game because he came in and performed very well, it had more to do with maybe a language barrier, being moved back and forth and injuries, and not having a consistent schedule/playing time. Maybe the move to the NHL is a bit different, but he was slated to take the job back in 2018-2019 and couldn't do it. It's a moot point now because he's playing well, but the context is a bit different for him than for a guy like Carter Verhaeghe
He did seem more comfortable, but he was giving up the first goal waaay too many times. As many others have stated, once he gave up that early goal, he was generally fine after that. But he seems to have worked on this during the offseason and now looks unfazed no matter the circumstance or game.last year, IMO, it seemed like he had a hard time with the speed of the game. was doing much better by the end of the season
Take that back! Stop spreading propaganda.He is pricing himself off the team beyond this year, but I'm still inching closer toward getting a Husso jersey. I wore #35 in college and he has been a joy to watch this year.