[Cage Match Tournament] #4 Backstrom vs. #5 Varlamov

[Axeman33]

Varlamov for me but this is a good matchup I can see voting either way. Backstrom is 34 with Harding and even Hackett behind him, while Varly has that crease all to himself. We know what to expect from Backs now, while Varly still has the upside....maybe he stays level but it's possible he blows Backs away. I like to gamble.

Keep in mind, this poll is set up with a one year league in mind, not a keeper. If this was a keeper poll, I would assume Varly would be ahead by a bit.

[Fast Tony DeNiro]

Keep in mind, this poll is set up with a one year league in mind, not a keeper. If this was a keeper poll, I would assume Varly would be ahead by a bit.

I know, I still stand by what I said. Backstrom will put up 2.50 and .915 or thereabouts. Varly should post right around that, but could put up even betrer numbers.....I don't think it's a stretch to see Varly at .920 and 2.35

Like I said, it's a good matchup and these two are pretty even.

[Bomm Bastic]

I remember just like 2 (or maybe 3?) years ago...

That far back, eh? Well, God bless ya. Myself, I can't recall what I had for dinner last night (beer mostly, I think).

Seriously, I think Varly has a more realistic chance of getting to 60+ GPs than Backstrom. Harding can easily steal chunks of games away. Giggy much more of a traditional back-up role this year.

...and by "this year" I mean 2016 when this lockout ends.

[kevinsrangers]

this one is going down to the wire.