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Maybe it's just me but Stalock looks small. Like, too small.
I need to see much more of a sample size before I would give him the keys to starting goalie.
He was good last night but I still am not sold on him, even though I want him to succeed like heck, being a SSP product.
Well, I'm not sold on Dubnyk. 4 goals allowed again last night in what should have been a runaway win. At least 2 of those goals were mush. I'm sorry, he does not impress me......at all. Aside from being a huge guy he doesn't seem to have much going to counter his poor lateral movement and weak glove side. I know the D hasn't been in top form, but this guy is being paid top level money to make those saves. He's anything but an "elite" NHL netminder right now. Don't be surprised to see Stalock in goal vs. the Pens tomorrow night. It's time to light a fire under Dubnyk's rump.
On a positive note, Staal is still a beast and is playing great. Stewart continues to be a net hound, and Granlund's presence was immediately felt in his return. 2 rookie goals last night were also just what the doctor ordered. They need offensive contributions form as many guys as possible.
Well, I'm not sold on Dubnyk. 4 goals allowed again last night in what should have been a runaway win. At least 2 of those goals were mush. I'm sorry, he does not impress me......at all. Aside from being a huge guy he doesn't seem to have much going to counter his poor lateral movement and weak glove side. I know the D hasn't been in top form, but this guy is being paid top level money to make those saves. He's anything but an "elite" NHL netminder right now. Don't be surprised to see Stalock in goal vs. the Pens tomorrow night. It's time to light a fire under Dubnyk's rump.
On a positive note, Staal is still a beast and is playing great. Stewart continues to be a net hound, and Granlund's presence was immediately felt in his return. 2 rookie goals last night were also just what the doctor ordered. They need offensive contributions form as many guys as possible.
Nino is supposed to be back sometime next week.
Dubnyk isn't getting elite money - as I recall when we resigned him to his most recent deal he was still like 16th (middle of the pack) money for starting NHL goalies.
Is he elite? On any given night he can play elite. I didn't see most of the game last night but watching the highlights now, he has to save the knuckler from the blue line. No exceptions. I'll take your word there was another stinker in there.
WIth that said, it's still EARLY yet. How many games have we played, 8? Dubnyk played 6? He only let in one goal the other night in that terrible game we played against Vancouver.
Goalies are nutcases. The season is young.
Dubnyk brought this entire team to the post season on his back at least once, maybe two seasons. He's legit good. I'm not going to say he can't completely fall off the face of the planet, because I've seen it with goalies in the NHL before, but I trust he'll get in to form here in due time.
If not, I will hop on board with starting Stalock but i'm not even close to that level of panic right now lol
Dubnyk isn't getting elite money - as I recall when we resigned him to his most recent deal he was still like 16th (middle of the pack) money for starting NHL goalies.
By top level I meant he's being paid as a starting/established NHL goalie. I know he's not making Lundqvist or Rask money......but he's still making 5 million a year, and so far not coming close to earning it this season.
Yes, it's still early......but with the early playoff exit at the hands of the Blues still fresh in the fans minds they're demanding better from every aspect of this team.......and unfortunately for Devan the goalie is always the first one under the microscope in this particular sport. That's just the way it is. Hey, I hope he gets white hot and shuts me up at his earliest convenience, don't get me wrong.
Just for the record, I'm not a big Chuck Fletcher fan, either. Even less so after Scandella and Haula were cut loose. The loss of Scandella especially has already been a glaring mistake.
Well Dubnyk was fine against an offensive minded Cup Champs last night.
First, this years version of the Pens is hardly the same team that won the Cup last season. They had a good bit of turnover and have had their butts handed to them several times this year already.
Second, Dubs only faced 30 shots. That's what I'm talking about. If they can keep the shots against to a reasonable number it helps him immensely.
He was solid against Pittsburgh, though, and I'm happy he had a good game. The team is hanging in there while guys continue to mend.
First, this years version of the Pens is hardly the same team that won the Cup last season. They had a good bit of turnover and have had their butts handed to them several times this year already.
Second, Dubs only faced 30 shots. That's what I'm talking about. If they can keep the shots against to a reasonable number it helps him immensely.
He was solid against Pittsburgh, though, and I'm happy he had a good game. The team is hanging in there while guys continue to mend.
Pittsburgh, honestly, I thought outplayed us in large chunks of the game, not the least of which was the second half of the 3rd period and Dubnyk stood up to the challenge.
I just think...he needs to REALLY stink it up for me to start seeing it from your angle.
I just looked and you're right, Dubnyk is currently 29TH in the league in GAA. Granted some of the goalies ahead of him have only played 3 or 4 games, but I just think he'll come around.
I just don't really trust Stalock to hand him the keys to the franchise at this point.
Finally.....a standout game from Dubnyk last night. Even with the Habs being horrible this year, that is not an easy place to win, say nothing of posting a 41 save shutout. Ya gotta start somewhere. Now he needs to show he can do it consistently......and against teams a whole lot better than that one........which is pretty much the rest of the league at this point.
The Montreal goalie Lindgren is from Lakeville. Had no idea this was one of the hockey hot spots in the Twin Cities metro when we moved here. Lotta talent produced out of this area.
Finally.....a standout game from Dubnyk last night. Even with the Habs being horrible this year, that is not an easy place to win, say nothing of posting a 41 save shutout. Ya gotta start somewhere. Now he needs to show he can do it consistently......and against teams a whole lot better than that one........which is pretty much the rest of the league at this point.
The Montreal goalie Lindgren is from Lakeville. Had no idea this was one of the hockey hot spots in the Twin Cities metro when we moved here. Lotta talent produced out of this area.
Lakeville never was a power house until recently in the history of the state/Twin Cities hockey scene.
I think if not the fastest growing area in the state, right at the top with Woodbury and Blaine.
I was more excited to see Zucker get his first hatty last night. I'm surprised he's never had one yet. I think the's got the game and drive to put up at least 40 in a season. It's nice to see him have 5 now in the last two games.
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