Canes Goalie Speculation Time

[Feenom]

Brindy will give Andersen a chance to win his job back. If he falters then it’s Kochetkovs for ROS. I would keep things as is (Andersen to back up). Go with the hot hand as much as you can, but it’s goalies, the way these things work out Raanta will take over after Xmas and bring them into the SCF.

[Zorro]

When is Andersen slated to come back??

[1320kid]

Not too sure, I know he’s been practicing this last week so should be sooner than later? Will he get a few games in the AHL? That’ll add another week to the timeline.

[stevegamer]

Not too sure, I know he’s been practicing this last week so should be sooner than later? Will he get a few games in the AHL? That’ll add another week to the timeline.

He should get a couple games in the AHL on a conditioning stint to aid with cap management and to make sure he's ready. Will he, though? I'm not sure, but I'd 100% do that.

[ross10019]

Brindy will give Andersen a chance to win his job back. If he falters then it’s Kochetkovs for ROS. I would keep things as is (Andersen to back up). Go with the hot hand as much as you can, but it’s goalies, the way these things work out Raanta will take over after Xmas and bring them into the SCF.

Brindamour is fair that way, but he’s also all about winning and he won’t hesitate to go with the guy that gets him there. They are in for the cup, not just regular season success, and anyone between the pipes for game one of the playoffs is going to be on a short leash if he’s not getting it done.

In other words, I think Kochetkov couldn’t be on a better team in terms of the coach not giving preference to a veteran goalie over a young upstart.

[1320kid]

Three starts in a row for Raanta and a shutout tonight. What a convoluted picture for fantasy gms.

[tweetdrivr]

Against AHL Chicago. Meh. Kotchketov is still having nagging injury issues.

[J0e Th0rnton]

Against AHL Chicago. Meh. Kotchketov is still having nagging injury issues.

By the sounds of Rod Bring-Amour's last interview, Kochetkov said he was good to go last game, but why not let him rest 1 more against the worst team in the NHL lol

[hockeyrobot]

Three starts in a row for Raanta and a shutout tonight. What a convoluted picture for fantasy gms.

I should have known Freddie would get another mystery injury this year. Finally drafted him.

[1320kid]

And another start for Raanta against the cats, definitely no AHL squad. What is the nagging Kochetkov injury? He isn't listed on any injury reports that I can see? Is this just classic Rod riding the hot hand?

[tweetdrivr]

Showcase to drum up trade interest?

[Axeman33]

Won his last three starts. Might as well stick with the hot hand.

[senryu]

Showcase to drum up trade interest?

This is the answer. Raanta starts against bad teams to salvage his value for a trade.

[1320kid]

Back to back Raanta shutouts lmao. They’re gonna keep all three watch.

[stevegamer]

Honestly, they could keep all 3, it's been a real possibility. With 2 goalies who are made of straw, if not glass, it's not a terrible idea. They are basically alternating which goalie they are featuring, and it turns into showcasing, because they put up multiple shutout while being featured.

This is honestly crazy at this point, and Brind'Amour can basically do no wrong. They could end up needing an emergency goalie to come in due to multiple injuries in the first period, and that person could throw up a great game and steal a win.