I think it makes sense to commit to Justus as a backup. Worthwhile risk that can save some cash which is important next year. But I don’t think it’s a guarantee Georgie is back next year. If he has a bad playoffs I wouldn’t be surprised if they go and look for their next backup that’s ready to have their role elevated.
I think it is a great gamble. A much worst gamble would have been to go into the playoffs risking Annunen to take over from George, do very well and then cost them 1.5-2M instead of a buriable 833K contract. It also could have end up being only a 1-yr contract instead of 2 years.
Justus? Granted he hasn't been a backup for very long but when you are against the cap like we are sometimes you need to take chances on some guys.
No it wasn't confusing. I understood what you meant. I meant that Justus IS a backup himself so they could look in their own backyard to find that backup you are talking about. I think I was the one that wasn't clear enough. No worries.
His face doesn't match his body. Dude is absolutely shredded, he's athletic, especially for a guy that tall.
Ahh I see what you mean. My guess is they would go for someone with a little more track record and hope Annunen could take over in 2/3 years. So maybe we’d try to pry Lindgren out Washington or something like that.
Yeah the biggest issue with Annunen is his lateral movement and needing that raw athleticism to improv when things break down. Seems really solid everywhere else though.
Yeah I get that it wouldn't be a popular idea here to go with Annunen and Provy next season. I would personally and let them fight it out. They both have done really good as backups. In Provy's case he has only had two bad outings with the Avs and he is killing it in the AHL right now. One of them could easily come out on top and be as good if not better than George. Going into the next two seasons with less than 2M cap on your goalies would help so much with our cap issues.
I mean running a goalie tandem worth ~1.9mil would really help the flexibility of the cap next season but would also be a major risk. Guess you could hope to trade for one if they don’t pan out, but that would really not put us in a great spot leverage wise that’s for sure.
Yeah I agree it would be risky but IMO it would be a good calculated risk. I doubt the Avs do that anyway unless George has a bad PO and they can't find anybody else as their target type.
Still not sure how a 1-way deal means they're committing to him as the Avs backup. I do think that is the plan, but not because it's 1-way contract.
Owners would riot unless it increased escrow to ensure 50/50 split. Increased escrow is a non starter for the players.
Damnit! We need to start a fan's union.
If they did this it wouldn't be until the trade deadlineIMO. They can't afford a guy more expensive than Georgiev (i.e. Saros) and I can't think of anyone who would be a clear upgrade at an equal or less expensive cap hit,
All I know is that whichever of our goalies is in net for our 16th win in the playoffs will have the inside shot at the starters crease net season.
But with all the cap issues, we certainly aren't adding more money to the goalie position.. so who do they get at or below Georgiev's cap hit that's a clear upgrade?
