Talbot for Hellebuyck

[TheMule_91]

Quick backstory - I drafted Bishop and Mason but Hellebuyck was sniped from me during the draft. I made a trade for Talbot and have dropped Mason. Is my Talbot for Hellebuyck a trade worth making? Despite my goalies both struggling, I'm competing for 1st place at the moment. I'm unsure about Talbot and Edmonton, and Winnipeg looks quite good. Of course, I'd need to be sure I can get Mason from FA again or I won't do this, but let me know your thoughts.

Categories are W, SV, SV%, GAA, SHO. Start 2 goalies, daily.

[agentzero]

I wouldn't. Hellebuyck is playing lights out and Talbot is struggling... but it's a long year. Edmonton will turn it around. Too much talent there.

[BenTrovato]

I agree with above. If you're already doing well with an Edmonton slump, imagine how well you'll be doing when they turn it up. Don't rock the boat. It's been 6 weeks.

[LawMan]

I'd hold Talbot. He's been brutal but I think he returns to form at some point. Further, he's going to get a ton of starts and the Oilers will pick up the win pace. Helly is solidly in control but always risks losing starts to Mason.

[TheMule_91]

Thanks for the replies.

I'd hold Talbot. He's been brutal but I think he returns to form at some point. Further, he's going to get a ton of starts and the Oilers will pick up the win pace. Helly is solidly in control but always risks losing starts to Mason.

Does your opinion change if I add Mason from FA? Usually I like the idea of a good teams 82 starts, but with Talbot does that matter?

[skiteam14]

Hold Talbot. I feel like you'd be selling low with this trade. I know you traded for him but he's a second round pick in most cases so it's worth being patient with him, if only just to let him recuperate some trade value.