Henkka
Registered User
We really have to be careful with the length of Howard's contract. Because Mrazek will come up and he could come earlier than we ever can believe. And then, if he is so great and capable to push Howard out from the starter position, we are the next Vancouver Canucks with goalie dilemma there.
So, shorter contract for Howard, for ~4-5years. I think Mrazek is at least another season down in AHL and then replaces Gustavsson (after 2014), and his ELC is on the last year at 2014-15. If we then extend him for 2-3 years we should have that extension and Howard's becoming contract ending at same time 2017 or 2018 that we can decide with whom we will continue, and avoid that Canucks-like situation.
Howard would be 34-35 then, so pretty much we go with Mrazek from that point, but you never know. Injuries can destroy careers etc, you never know. But you can plan it with a good way.
So, shorter contract for Howard, for ~4-5years. I think Mrazek is at least another season down in AHL and then replaces Gustavsson (after 2014), and his ELC is on the last year at 2014-15. If we then extend him for 2-3 years we should have that extension and Howard's becoming contract ending at same time 2017 or 2018 that we can decide with whom we will continue, and avoid that Canucks-like situation.
Howard would be 34-35 then, so pretty much we go with Mrazek from that point, but you never know. Injuries can destroy careers etc, you never know. But you can plan it with a good way.