Who Will Steve Mason's Backup Be? Flyers Have Options

[ASquared]

With Ray Emery's contract up, should the Flyers re-sign Emery, or look elsewhere for Steve Mason's understudy?

http://thehockeywriters.com/who-will...-have-options/

[Dobber]

Nice analysis on Emery, Dubnyk and Peters. Didn't read the JSG part because last I heard, he was retiring - and if he isn't, he should. Stalock is the best available backup out there, but he's too good - may challenge Mason. So I wouldn't go there. Next up is Chad Johnson. If they can land him, he'd be a great No.2.

[Ed.]

I like the idea of Dubnyk, due to upside, experience, and ability to push Mason a little. That said, they both have a history of epic collapses. It would be scary to see them both fall apart at the same time.

[sasquatch]

Why not go internal with Cal Heeter, he had an alright season with the Phantoms... Agree with Dobber though, Johnson would be a better fit

[ASquared]

Nice analysis on Emery, Dubnyk and Peters. Didn't read the JSG part because last I heard, he was retiring - and if he isn't, he should. Stalock is the best available backup out there, but he's too good - may challenge Mason. So I wouldn't go there. Next up is Chad Johnson. If they can land him, he'd be a great No.2.

I appreciate the props, Dobber.

With rumors out of San Jose that the Sharks will be looking to trade Niemi, all signs point to Stalock not only being re-signed, but named the starter. Also, with no other viable option behind Tuukka Rask, I would be stunned if the Bruins didn't re-up with Chad Johnson. Those are the reasons why those 2 weren't included, but I definitely agree with your opinion..... outside of Giguere, of course

[Dobber]

JSG skated around with Selanne during the big retirement skate. How much more of a hint do we need? He's done!

All signs point to status quo. That's always the safe play. Never bank on 'he will get traded'. That's for Sharks. In saying that, I follow my own advice re: Bruins and agree that Johnson will re-up (i.e. status quo).


I own Stalock and would love him to be SJ's starter. Wouldn't bet a dime on it.

[One87]

Why not go internal with Cal Heeter, he had an alright season with the Phantoms... Agree with Dobber though, Johnson would be a better fit

Heeter is poop, that's why.

[mister_mcgoo]

They seem to be hitching their horse to Mason so I would guess they;d re-sign Emery?

[Axeman33]

I think they sign the guy they can get at the best price with the highest skill. My guess is Emery.

From the looks of the musical chairs situation that is the NHL goaltending today, Emery would be smart to sign back on before he ends up on the outside looking in (more then likely the KHL again).

[ASquared]

I think they sign the guy they can get at the best price with the highest skill. My guess is Emery.

From the looks of the musical chairs situation that is the NHL goaltending today, Emery would be smart to sign back on before he ends up on the outside looking in (more then likely the KHL again).

While I agree with the consensus that Emery is one of, if not their best option, I have a hard time seeing him go to the KHL should the Flyers not bring him back. I've read that Toronto would show interest. With a handful of other teams in need of a backup, or anyone in general, I would imagine Emery would garner interest from a few teams other than Philly and Toronto.

[Axeman33]

While I agree with the consensus that Emery is one of, if not their best option, I have a hard time seeing him go to the KHL should the Flyers not bring him back. I've read that Toronto would show interest. With a handful of other teams in need of a backup, or anyone in general, I would imagine Emery would garner interest from a few teams other than Philly and Toronto.

There are plenty of backups looking for contracts this off-season too, not just starters. My point was he shouldn't be too choosy or he will find himself on the outside looking for a deal. He's not a starter and sometimes these guys tend to forget that.