Pick-up Campbell?

[pumpkinxyz]

For cap league in sig. I have 1 FA pick-up left before trade deadline. Comfortably in 1st so looking at goalie keeper options for next year.

Is Campbell at $1,65M next year worth it? I love paying cheap for goalies. We only count wins and shutouts so doubting Petersen for next season. Demko at $5M is too much and not sure what Hart will get.

Also I'm a Habs fan and hate the Leafs with a passion.

Thanks!

[janneywheels]

if you have an acquisition to spare I would definitely pick him up.

his health is a concern but if you have a starting goaltender for next year on a potential top 5 team for less than $2M you gotta roll the dice

[als_revenge]

I think it's a huge stretch to think Campbell will be Toronto's starter next year.

[janneywheels]

wouldn't say huge stretch

first off, it's a big question mark as to whether Toronto will re-sign Andersen. he hasn't been a playoff difference maker and with stretches of poor play the last 2 seasons I think its likely they pass on re-signing him when they are already tight against the cap and have Rielly to re-sign next summer. I think they'd also like to revamp their bottom 6 beyond reclamation projects.

If they don't re-sign Andersen, they'll definitely be in thr market for another goaltender but I don't see what's out there that would make Campbell a definitive backup. I think if Andersen isn't back you are likely to see a 1A/1B type of split. For that reason I think it's a really good idea to take a flyer on Campbell at his paltry salary now in the wvent he is given the chance to take over the bulk of starts next year for a team that should win at least 40 if not 45+ games for the foreseeable future.

if it doesn't break that way what did you lose? a FA pickup?

[stevegamer]

Campbell is worth a shot, especially for a move you will lose. I think he's played himself into an option for Toronto, as at least a tandem guy.

Your fandom seems to have confused Youppi! with Gritty.

[pumpkinxyz]

What are your thoughts on Vanecek? He's even cheaper on a pretty good team but for sure second fiddle to Samsonov?

@stevegamer.... big orange and furry....pretty sure they're related.

[janneywheels]

They didn't trust Vanecek to be a backup this year (remember they signed Lumdqvist) and while he filled ima admirably, Samsonov is the fyoocha in Washington.

clear #2 at best for the time being with little path to being a starter on his current team, imo. Campbell is the much better choice here.