Which goalie do you want to sign?

[JZCislesHockey]

Who do you want as our goalie next year? I would happily take any of the poll options aside from the kiddies, although I'd prefer Nabby as a backup. Although, knowing our owner, We'll have Poulin and Joey MacDonald

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[boredmale]

In a perfect(but unlikely) world Miller, if not him Hiller, and if not him I would settle for any combination of 2 of the other guys(Halak, Nabby, Khudobin, I probably would throw Bryzgalov into the equation)

 

[JZCislesHockey]

In a perfect(but unlikely) world Miller, if not him Hiller, and if not him I would settle for any combination of 2 of the other guys(Halak, Nabby, Khudobin, I probably would throw Bryzgalov into the equation)

Imo, if we go for Khudobin, it would be worthwhile to bring back Nabby to mentor him. As well, I believe I've read that Khudobin idolizes Nabby, so that could be a drawing card.

 

[seafoam]

I think Miller re-signs with the Blues or goes to another legit contender. I think Hiller stays in Anaheim, and I would not be surprised in Carolina re-signed Khudobin.

That leaves Halak and lesser options.

To answer the question in the OP, I would take any of those goalies with Nabby coming back solely as a backup.

Khudobin/Nabby could be an interesting tandem for sure.

 

[Toffu]

Khudobin!

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Be prepared to get nothing.

 

[IslesRock4]

I assume Nabby will be back as backup, and Poulin will be gone.

I think Miller stays in STL for sure. I want Hiller, next would be Khudobin, or Halak if not him.

 

[Islander Prophet]

Hiller, Miller or Halak

 

[DktrFaustus]

still think khudobin can be picked up on the cheap. nabby would be a great mentor and backup. then the next year, he can retire and take over as goaltending coach.

 

[bigd]

I like Khudobin, thought we should have signed him last offseason.

 

[Levi Walking Bear]

Would like to add one more name to the poll, Greiss might be an option if they want to go low budget.

 

[michaelrc51]

I assume Nabby will be back as backup, and Poulin will be gone.

I think Miller stays in STL for sure. I want Hiller, next would be Khudobin, or Halak if not him.

I'm with this plan.

 

[Isles Junkie]

I just want someone that we can reasonably expect to still be playing well for us 4+ years from the time we sign him.

 

[original islander]

Would like to add one more name to the poll, Greiss might be an option if they want to go low budget.

Agree with you about Greiss but would also throw Ben Scrivens into the mix. Maybe both of them if we miss out on Miller, Hiller and Halak.
Also either Greiss or Scrivens with Khudobin would be a good possibility.

 

[Levi Walking Bear]

Agree with you about Greiss but would also throw Ben Scrivens into the mix. Maybe both of them if we miss out on Miller, Hiller and Halak.
Also either Greiss or Scrivens with Khudobin would be a good possibility.

Scrivens is from around Edmonton, probably his first choice would be to stay there depending on playing time. If Greiss is looking for opportunity, the Islanders are a good place for him. Forget Miller, bet he stays in St Louis.

 

[BillD]

Hiller
Andersen
Kdudobin
Fasth

 

[Poliz24]

Maybe Garth should put the goalie pads and play next year. Think about it, Cheap Chuck can save some $$$ having the first GM/Goalie. And DP can be the goalie coach.

 

[scott99]

Imo, if we go for Khudobin, it would be worthwhile to bring back Nabby to mentor him. As well, I believe I've read that Khudobin idolizes Nabby, so that could be a drawing card.

Exactly. I think this would be perfect.

 

[OpAck]

Should've gotten Khudobin last season and let him be mentored by the guy he idolizes (Nabby). That would've been the smart thing to do...and of course, pure speculation, but I think our season would look alot different right now if Khudobin took over as starter when Nabby went down compared to Poulin. Khudobin has "stolen" alot of wins for Carolina in front of a not so stellar defense and the fans down here are literally willing to kick Ward to curb in favor of him.

I'd be all for getting Khudobin, but I'm afraid that ship has sailed and Carolina will try hard (and maybe fail with that big contract) to dump Ward in favor of Khudobin.

 

[JZCislesHockey]

Exactly. I think this would be perfect.

Khudobin's stat line for this year currently: 13 W 7 L .926SV% 0 SO and 2.18 GAA. I like it.

For reference Hiller (whom I'd also love): 26W 9L .918SV% 5 SO and 2.28 GAA.

 

[crashthenet]

Gustavsson quietly having a good season.

 

[ScaredStreit]

Be prepared to get nothing.

This. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results. I don't expect the Isles to sign any UFA of any real significance....because year in, and year out it never happens.

 

[OlTimeHockey]

If we don't get a defensive game and some quality blueliners.....and a coach.....what difference does it make who we get?

 

[A Pointed Stick]

Hiller. It is hard to say what Anaheim will want to do with so many goaltenders though.

 

[Isles Junkie]

i fully expect them to just sign Nabokov because it is by far the easiest thing for Garth Snow to do. I'm convinced he doesn't like doing any work.