You didn't answer my question.
We are looking/needing a #1 goalie. Who will be available and at what cost? Even if Raanta is a gamble somewhat, so will everyone else who is available, and how much if any do we save. If a established #1 becomes available, we such in hell can not afford him.There are half a dozen UFA goalies this year that are in the same conversation as Raanta. I bet most can be had for not much more tgan half what many here predict for Raanta. He is still a gamble that I would take but let's be real we aren't talking about resigning Vasilesky or even Dubnyk here, Raanta is really unproven as a starter.You didn't answer my question.
There will be plenty of available goalies, some with the potential to be a #1 just like Raanta. We have picked up Bryz/Smith/Duby/Greiss/Raanta over the years for not much. Look, I like Raanta and I think we should sign him. We just don't need to over pay or give too much term, and no other GM will either.You didn't answer my question.
They are debating about sending a 3rd for Mrazek. A first isn’t going to be offered.
Tell them to unprotect it or GTFO. Well unless you think Raanta is determined to explore free agency, then you take the deal. To be clear I'm not overvaluing Raanta as much as I'd rather they re-sign him and I'm sick of being the rest of the NHL's god damn farm team.
Ok, let's pick two of those goalies who you say are as good as Raanta and pay them each 2 mill/yr. Goalie problem solved and we will have two goalies that could be starter material.Our risk will be less.
That's what I suggested awhile back. If Raanta does not agree to the deal the Coyotes are offering based on how they value him that is exactly the direction they should take. But if they like the deal and he's known to be a good team fit the sign him.Ok, let's pick two of those goalies who you say are as good as Raanta and pay them each 2 mill/yr. Goalie problem solved and we will have two goalies that could be starter material.Our risk will be less.
Agreed, we have options and there is no need to over pay for Raanta. This will play out and we likely sign him to a reasonable deal anyway.
I don't think anybody has talked about over paying for Raanta. It might be over paying in your eyes, but there is no way Raanta will settle for a 2 yr. deal nor should he. I also think or hope we can get him signed.
Of course he wants more term then 2 years. If his options are 2 years at 4 mill, 3 years at 3.5 mill, or 4 years at 3 mill, what does he do? I don't see Raanta wanting a 1 year prove it deal at 4 mill. But, if he took a 1 year deal and played well next year like he has the last 6 weeks, he would have proven he is a solid starter. then, he might get 5-6 mill for 3 or 4 years. His injury at the start of the year is what clouds his value.
Tampa if they feel concerned about their goaltending which has been a troublespot recently. Calgary.
My guess would be that Raanta isn't available right now, maybe a deal is being discussed??
Feel like I remember some serious attitude/character isssues with Mrazek, no? Didn't Detroit want to part ways last summer or the summer before but wouldn't accept lowball offers, or some such?50% retention too
