I actually like Budaj for just as many games as Miller. He has a track record as a GREAT backup and Vas has never taken the reigns by himself.
How many games do these starters-from-last-season turned backups this season get into? Will it be entirely dependent on injury or will either be able to push for a timeshare?
My suspicion is that Budaj will be firmly a backup behind Vas, and Miller sees some time starting because Gibson will probably get injured.
I'm thinking 20-25ish for Budaj and 30-35ish for Miller. Any contrary thoughts?
I actually like Budaj for just as many games as Miller. He has a track record as a GREAT backup and Vas has never taken the reigns by himself.
That's about right. I think with Gibsons injuries though its fair to differentiate how much Miller will play in either case: if Gibson is healthy, I think Miller plays 25-30 games or so. Anaheim only have 11 b2bs, and Gibson is the guy. Realistically, I think Miller could get as many as 35-40 games with the potential for injuries, a poor Gibson stretch as well as Anaheim clinching a playoff spot early. They also have Reto Berra ready to back up Miller if Gibson's out, which may help them not rush Gibson back from an injury.
12 team H2H Most Cats Wins; Keep 6/winner keeps 7; G A PPP +/- SHP SOG HIT BLK PIM // W SV GAA SV% SHO
3 C, 3 LW, 3 RW, 6D, 2G, 5 bench
C - McDavid, Crosby, Tavares
LW - DeBrincat
RW - Meier, Miller
D -
G - Jarry