How about something that doesn’t involve a handicapping Cap Dump (Losskinen) and does involve something of tangible value to anyone (not Puljujaarvi and much better than a 2nd). The 2nd might be value for a non-extended Holtby, the Dump is not going to fly and Puljujaarvi should not be considered for value.
Let’s get rid of the refs, the concept of a First Period, the First Third of a Season for Braden Holtby.
You have the worst takes possible out of any poster on this site. Yeah, get rid of them both because of their performance in one game, the same game where Samsonov was thrown to the fire. Thank god you aren't anywhere close to being a front office executive
Because fans definitely determine the trade value. Definitely not scouting departments or general managers or the actual play of the players themselves.
Might be a blessing in disguise, I would pay Backstrom the money instead if I was a Caps fan.
I don't think it will but if Holtby doesn't start peforming a bit better I bet it gets looked at if he doesnt step it up within 20 games or so. I realize it's early but he's been pretty bad. Why not get something before letting him walk?
If I were you lot I would take a chance with Dubnyk, Wild look like they're imploding and he might be a solid veteran option until Samsonov is ready.
The numbers are nice, but in deciding games Holtby was always outplayed. His pitiful performances in game 7 and 6 deciders prior to the Cup run cost the Capitals dearly. Saying that, he's the best goaltender the Caps have had in the Ovi/Backstrom era.
And Binnington/Hart were?
Henrik outplayed Holtby in every Rangers series, win or lose.That is absolute nonsense. Rangers fans should know better than any how good he has been in the playoffs. We've seen him play almost as many playoff games as Caps fans have.
According to what?
