Terrible goalies remaining

[gfhyde]

League in sig.

Long story short, I didn't have a pick for the first 5 rounds this year. As a result, only terrible goalies are left to pick from. I need 2.

Ramo
Hutchinson
Ward
Lack
Smith
Khubodin
Darling
Raanta
Neuvrith
Hutton
Scrivens

Some of the goalies are obviously good, but in a time share situation.

Which two would you aim for? I'm thinking Ramo + Hutchinson and then try and grab one of the good backups later just to be safe.

[davemoosehead]

Mike Smith is the only bona fide #1 goalie left so I think you have to take him.

How long do you have? Both Carolina goalies are left so you could see how camp goes... hopefully one emerges

[Thunder]

I'm not entirely sure how the "L" category works. Does that mean you lose a point for every loss. If so, it sounds like you're better off with a goalie on a time share on a decent team than with a clear #1 on a terrible team.

Assuming that's correct, I think Ramo and Hutchinson is the right call.

[davemoosehead]

I'm not entirely sure how the "L" category works. Does that mean you lose a point for every loss. If so, it sounds like you're better off with a goalie on a time share on a decent team than with a clear #1 on a terrible team.

Assuming that's correct, I think Ramo and Hutchinson is the right call.

You know what, I missed that. With L as a category, I don't touch Smith. Agree on Ramo and Hutchinson. Raanta might be a good option since NYR have the 2nd most B2B games in the league and obviously are an elite team.

What's the minimum number of starts per matchup?

[gfhyde]

3 start minimum.

I have about 4 picks left until it's my turn

[Axeman33]

Even with losses as a category, I think you need to get Smith. I would probably go with Ramo as well.

[gfhyde]

Smith is so awful though

I think Ramo is a safe bet.

[Axeman33]

Smith is so awful though

I think Ramo is a safe bet.

True, but I don't think he's nearly as bad as he showed last year. Plus, you need the starts. I can't say with much certainty you will get three starts per week with some sort of combo of the others.

[loco man]

That is a rough list for sure, but I agree that you may as well roll with a starter.

Smith and Ward for me - I think Ward gets the starter's gig and Carolina won't be horrible.

[Thunder]

Hmmm... 3 starts min. Makes it tough.

I'd say you're ****ed.

But I guess I'd go Ramo and Smith, then.

[gfhyde]

I think Smith might be worse without Yandle around. If it's possible.

Anyone think Lack steals a bunch of starts? If he's the better goalie, CAR is going to play him in Ward's walk year

[Thunder]

I prefer Lack's chances over Ward's but it's really impossible to tell. If you go Ramo and Lack, you may not get your 3 starts I would think.

You could go Lack AND Ward. That way you at least get every Carolina start, which I would think is usually 3 per week (might want to check). but I don't expect Carolina to be much better than Arizona. Marginally better, but not by much.

[gfhyde]

I wonder if Ramo/Lack/Hutchinson gets it done every week.

You can tell I'm doing my best to stay away from Ward and Smith but I may not have a choice!

[Axeman33]

Why not trade for a bonafide starter and draft the best backup there (Ramo).

[gfhyde]

Why not trade for a bonafide starter and draft the best backup there (Ramo).

I may end up doing this. Some guys have 3 goalies for some reason and they haven't finished drafting Forwards or Dmen. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense with our setup, but that's not my fault One guy has Fleury, Varlamov and Jake Allen. I'm looking at him right now.