Steve Mason

[Atomic Wedgy]

I read this today and thought of this thread.

“We think we brought in a real good goalie that’s going to give us a real solid backup, and I’m sure he’s probably going to play more than the typical backup,” Hextall said to the media on July 1.
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The average NHL backup goaltender plays between 20-25 games per season. With Hextall wanting Neuvirth to play “more than the typical backup,” the best guess for his average number of games started would be a solid 35. Certainly not a full split that you would have in a 1A-1B system, but enough that Neuvirth’s presence would be felt in the standings though not enough to instill fear in Mason that he’s being pushed out of the goal crease.

- http://alongtheboards.com/2015/07/wh...s-steve-mason/

[newper114]

interesting quote but I don't see it happening. I know people believe in Neuvirth but he is a backup not a starting goalie. if the flyers want a better chance at winning they will be playing mason more often.

as for halak vs mason probably halak as he will get more wins but shutouts that's flip a coin. Halak wont get too many shutouts.

[Atomic Wedgy]

I think that 35 is a pretty high number. I think it'll be closer to 25. That is still a lot of starts though. Enough to make you rethink having him as your goaltender. If he's only gonna get a maximum of 57(ish) starts, its a fairly large impact.

[Front89]

Mason is also a walking band aid boy with back and knee issues....smart to have a better backup G

None of the young Flyer D prospects are likely to make the jump this season; likely 1-2 seasons after this one to see much impact