The Future between the Pipes in NJ & Colorado

[Hawks1]

Just wondering what you think Justin.

Is Frazee the legit choice is NJ?

Many think Pickard is the guy in Avsville. But might Delmas have something to say about that?

[letnry]

Delmas is no longer with Colorado, they declined to sign him this offseason.

[GoalieGuild]

A lot of comments have gone back and forth over the last year, year and a half regarding New Jersey's "heir" to the Brodeur throne. Dobber feels it is Jeff Frazee. I feel Mike McKenna could be first to stake a claim to the job.

We could both be wrong.

Scott Wedgewood is a terrific goalie developing in Plymouth of the OHL. He is legit and has NHL potential. But he's still 3 years out.

If Brodeur stays healthy and continues to play for another 2-3 years...goalies like McKenna and Frazee might simply miss the boat. They could be on other teams or simply not develop to a high enough level where they are the true future of the organization.

Anything could happen in NJ. If they trade for a young stud, everything above goes out the window. But I don't think Frazee has the skill upside to be a long-term keeper in the NHL. McKenna has it, but he's running out of time. Brodeur still has a few years left. That means the timing might be perfect for Wedgewood, so keep an eye on him in Plymouth.

Delmas is currently on a tryout for the Habs and might get signed. If he does, it would be huge. The future in Colorado is Calvin Pickard and Brandon Maxwell and Sami Aittokallio. But I don't want to predict anything for any of them yet...it's simply too early and the Avs are simply brutal at developing their own goalie prospects.

[mister_mcgoo]

well Anderson is only 29 and look what he did in his first season as the undisputed starter! Unless he really drops the ball I don't see anything changing in COL for quite awhile

[Big Ben]

who could challenge Anderson for the #1 spot? and when will they be ready?