Washingtons Goalie Situation going forward
With 20 games left my guess would be theodore and varlamov being the main guys for the caps. Varlamov was ready to take the number 1 job before he got hurt. My guess would be 12 games for varlamov and 8 for theodore or something around that range. My question is is there a chance neuvirth could stay up and steal starts? Or could Varlamov take the majority of the starts? Im bound for wins and i know this team is gonna win games just dont wanna go out get theodore and have neuvirth stealing starts
Last edited by sportsmaster4vr; February 18, 2010 at 11:44 AM.
I personally don't expect to see Neuvirth again until next year (unless an injury of course).
In the offseason I believe they will let Theodore walk and roll with Varlamov/Neuvirth so that they can save money. I don't expect a veteran presence next year.
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20 Players (Keep 10) Dress 8 F, 5 D, 1 Utility and 2 G
Stats: G, A, P, PPP, Shots, SHP, Hits, PIM, +/- W, GAA, SV%, Saves, SO
Forwards Huberdeau, Svechnikov, Monahan, Cirelli, Suzuki, Backlund, Atkinson, J. Anderson, Hyman, Hayton, Dach & Byfield
Defensemen
Rielly, Ekblad, Yandle, Giordano, Ekholm & Hanifin
Goalies
Markstrom & Koskinen
If Healthy I would expect Varly gets every chance to get his job back.
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D = +$10 for 65pts +$5 for under 64pts +$0 under 40
G = +$10 for 32W +$5 for under 31W & +$0 under 15W
(G) (A) 25, (+/-) 5, (PIM) 3, (PPG) 7.5, (PPA) 5, (SHG) 10, (SHA) 7.5
(SOG) 1 (W) 50, (L) -20, (GA) -5, (SV) 2, (SHO) 50
I feel that Pacman is 100% right.Originally Posted by Pacman
I think that this year is Theo's last in Washington, and next year I feel that Neuvirth/Varlamov will be the net minders.
I've also got a sneaking suspicion that Neuvirth or Varlamov will be traded. A goalie THAT good (as both are) can fetch quite a bit on the trade front. With Holtby as well just sitting there, they've got 3 ELITE goalies just waiting for them.
G,A,+/-,PPP,SHP,GWG,H,BS,W,SV%,SA,SO
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C - S.Crosby/S.Monahan/G.Landeskog(lw)/W.Karlsson
LW- T.Hall/B.Rust(lw)/N.Hoglander
RW - J.Guentzel(lw)/ T.Tatar(lw)/J.Pulujaarvi/K.Kapanen(lw)
D - B.Burns/E.Karlsson/M.Heiskanen/J.Carlson
G - I.Sorokin/I.Shesterkin/T.Demko/C.Peterson/C.Talbot
Farm - C.Primeau/P.Kochetov/C.Caufield/E.Svechnikov
I like Chico's idea on what of the two youngsters getting moved, but neither one is really battle tested. While Varlamov is the man going forward, I think they want to have Neuvirth as the backup, and have them learn together. Realistically, Neuvirth has shown enough, that he is too good to be a backup, and while it may work for a year, he needs to be playing more than 20-25 starts a year. I think Theo walks, Varly starts, and Neuvirth backs up, getting 30-35 starts next year, and mostl likely more than that, if Varlamov proves to be as injury prone as he has shown. In a year or so, if Holtby looks like the real deal, they move hiim or Neuvirth at that point.
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R - Nylander, Wheeler, Gallagher, Rust
D - Carlson, Josi, Nurse
G - Vasilevskiy
With the glut of NHL level goalies out there, I very much doubt the Caps get a huge return on them.
Barring injury/trade, Neuvirth won't be getting any more starts with the big club this season (much to my disappointment). Theo is done there after this year, and they'll roll with Varly/Neuvirth. If Varly stays healthy, I expect him to start 50-55 games, with Neuvirth getting 32-27 starts. Varly has injury worries though, so we'll see if that holds up.
I'm sure the Caps will be shopping one of them eventually, and I think they can get some decent stuff for them. Chicago, Ottawa, Tampa Bay, Edmonton could all be looking for a young goalie next year.
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Keep 20 players
G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG
W, L, GA, SV, SO
C: Toews, Skinner, Eller, Hertl, Granlund, Jenner, Lindholm
LW: Boedker, Galchenyuk, Silfverberg, M. Richards
RW: Yakupov, Nichushkin, Gaborik, Setoguchi, Niederreiter
D: Karlsson, Subban, Goligoski, D. Kulikov, Carlson, Brodin, Trouba
G: Price, Varlamov
From what Ive heard/Read I wouldnt be surprised if wash added a veteran Goalie for the stretchrun. They feel they are ready to make a run for the cup(And why not?).
The question is can they have that confidence going into the playoffs with Theo and Varly as their tenders. I wouldnt think so.
Keep in mind this also has its basis in the fact that they have nice trading pieces in prospects Neuvirth, Carlson etc(Alot of teams are interested and theirs much talk). I wouldntnt put it past Wash to give up atleast one of them in a deal to acquire a vet Def and/or Goalie.
And I dont see Wash going into next season with 2 young Goalies. Great teams rarely do that(even with the cap).
I think a veteran D man is who they target, and not so much a veteran goalie. I see the need for one over Theo, but who can they nab that's available? Giggy would have worked, but his in TO now. Do you target Turco? He's had zero postseason success, and I don't know why you'd trust him any more then Theo. Their records in the playoffs are similar, as are their Save %. I don't know if there's another vet out their with better playoff experience then Theo. I think they'd love to nab a guy who has had more success, but I think they'll nab their vet Dman, and run with that. Just my thoughts.
12 Team Keeper League, 4 C, 4 LW, 4 RW, 6 D, 1G, 6 BN, 3 IR
Keep 20 players
G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG
W, L, GA, SV, SO
C: Toews, Skinner, Eller, Hertl, Granlund, Jenner, Lindholm
LW: Boedker, Galchenyuk, Silfverberg, M. Richards
RW: Yakupov, Nichushkin, Gaborik, Setoguchi, Niederreiter
D: Karlsson, Subban, Goligoski, D. Kulikov, Carlson, Brodin, Trouba
G: Price, Varlamov
The speculation I heard on the radio, (AM640) speculation mind you, not rumor, was that they would love to land Vokoun at the deadline.
Considering that Luongo only cost Bertuzzi, Allen and Auld, what does Vokoun go for? lol
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Auction draft with a budget of $600. Whatever is left becomes your acquisition budget for the season. At the end of the season 50% of your budget is carried over to the next year.
Keeper players are taxed +$10 for forwards with over 75 pts. +$5 for forwards under 74pts. +$0 for forwards under 50pts.
D = +$10 for 65pts +$5 for under 64pts +$0 under 40
G = +$10 for 32W +$5 for under 31W & +$0 under 15W
(G) (A) 25, (+/-) 5, (PIM) 3, (PPG) 7.5, (PPA) 5, (SHG) 10, (SHA) 7.5
(SOG) 1 (W) 50, (L) -20, (GA) -5, (SV) 2, (SHO) 50
This is why I said and/or. I think they'll keep a real eye on Varly(Certainly his health may be a concern too).
But yes I think a vet puck moving def would be a priority.
Ahhhh I could dream about TKaberle(perfect fit) lifting his ntc....wonder what he could fetch.
I can't see Florida trading Vokoun to a divisional rival.
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G: Price, Rinne, Halak, Montoya
Farm: Dvorak, Kaprizov, Ritchie, Rattie, Chabot, Carrick, Johns, Hutton, Sorokin
I dont know that that would matter right now considering Floridas situation
Washington has a better chance getting Thomas than getting Vokun at this point and it certainly isn't out of the question
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