Fantasy Mailbag - November 1

[GoalieGuild]

Word!!!!!!

[nick12345]

How do you think the Boston goaltending situation will work out the rest of the season? I see Thomas keeping the job the whole year.

Also, how long until you think Markstrom is putting up elite numbers in FLA?

Thanks!

[Instant Karma]

Most people are more concerned with the question of if/when Neuvirth will replace Varlamov as the starter in WAS, but I have a separate question:

If Neuvirth replaces Varly, do you think he can maintain his current level of play over the course of a season, or will he implode like a lot of backups who get the starting gig?

[lektrix]

Hi,

1. Leighton, Bob, Crawford, Budaj - who is the most droppable? I'm guessing Crawford since Turco has stabilized now?

2. I already have Leights and Bob. If given a chance to acquire Boucher, should I? Or is Boucher a waste of a roster slot?

3. Who are some good underrated, buy-low goalies I should target (Elliot, Hiller?) if I want to trade Price to upgrade other areas in my team?

Thanks!

[horrorfan]

Hey Justin,

With Pavelec back, how do you see things shaping up between him and Mason? Mason's numbers aren't great so far, so I wonder if they'll gradually give Pavelec the opportunity to become the #1, or at least #1a.

Thanks in advance.

[Carcillo]

Now that the Oilers have waived Deslauriers and put an end to the three-headed monster what's the outlook for Dubnyk this year? How much do you expect him to play and what kind of numbers can we expect from him?

Thanks

[Fighting_Emu]

Hey Justin,

I had convinced myself it was worth it to finally drop Crawford for Leighton but in a cruel twist of fate he was grabbed the exact day I finally put a bid in for him! That being said the other owner had to drop DiPi to get him as we can only carry two goalies.

Assuming he stays healthy (big assumption I know) how do you see DiPietros season shaping up? Is it worth dropping Crawford for?

My only other goalie is Thomas...

[reeveta]

I am a Marc-Andre Fleury owner. Can you make me feel better?

[GoalieGuild]

Hey guys School of Block is going up very shortly and then I have a quick one-hour lunch meeting and then I'll be back to answer all of your questions!!! I just heard Osgood left a practice with a "groin injury" I have no idea what happened or what that means but there's the latest update.

And yes, I'm furiously pissed about JDD getting waived without even getting a start. ****ing brutal.

[honduranhockey]

Word!!!!!!

Not a question, just wanted to thank you for bringing this phrase back into circulation. Cue the Cameo song...

[Bingo]

Hi,

When you look into your crystal ball, how do you see Bernier's future ? Many were anticipating that he was going to steal the job from Quick a couple of weeks into the season. Obviously, it's not happening.

He still a great keeper, I know that. But how many games for him this season ? And what happens next year ? Is Quick the next Halak and be traded in the offseason leaving Bernier alone in LA ?

Thanks for your insight.

[ericdaoust]

How do you see the Nashville situation playing out beyond this year? Does Lindback have a chance to take over locally (meaning Rinne goes to another team via trade or FA) or will he have to hope for a trade out of town to move up the ranks?

[Killer67]

Thanks Justin, I am trying to figure out my Goaltending and am looking at the following offers:

My Niitty for his Fleury

and

My Ward & E Karlsson for his Halak and Edler

Thanks!!

[Raja]

How many years do you think Turco has in him? If he plays well do you think Chicago will extend his contract?

What do you think Neuvirth's upside is only this season? Both assuming Varly comes back, or assuming he stays injured?

If I have a goalie pad related question should I post here or PM you haha

Thanks bud.

[Pacman]

How should the Flyers handle Bobrovsky upon Leighton's return?