It is always hard to say with certainty. He's had a number of injuries especially bad ones with his hip and back. Those have taken away a good part of his game. So probably a factor of both. If his hip is finally fixed (been an issue for a few years now), he may have a rebound season. That said, he's on the wrong side of the aging curve and has the build up of issues... so I wouldn't be betting on it.
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It is always hard to say with certainty. He's had a number of injuries especially bad ones with his hip and back. Those have taken away a good part of his game. So probably a factor of both. If his hip is finally fixed (been an issue for a few years now), he may have a rebound season. That said, he's on the wrong side of the aging curve and has the build up of issues... so I wouldn't be betting on it.
LOFIN
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Yeah well who? That's what I'm asking. I'm fine if you don't like Georgiev, but really what were our options? At least with Georgiev we can make a farily low-risk bet and if it doesn't work then oh well. I'd rather do this than had re-signed Kuemper.
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I would have gone after Samsonov for starters this offseason but if im being honest I would have tried making a trade for John Gibson.
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I would rather have Georgiev than Samsonov, but that's an option I can accept. But I guess the Avs didn't it coming him not getting qualified, Sakic wanted to be ahead of the curve this time around, and with Georgiev he could at least ask Rantanen and Lehkonen what kind of a guy he is.
As for Gibson, I just don't think he was willing to move anyway and it would've cost a ton, especially retained.
SaltySkywalker
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Oh horseshit. Lou had a golden opportunity to get a nice piece for Varlamov with the Avalanche and subsequently the Knights.
The Kingslayer
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Pretty sure Gibson would be willing to move to Colorado. The cost would have been high sure but its not a position I like to nickel and dime on but thats just me.
Ararana
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Summer '27 is going to be true asshole clenching.
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Nah, by that time Cale will be a 6 time Norris winner, 6 time Cup champion and 6 time Conn Smythe winner. His service will be recognized, and his wish to go home will be granted. It is inevitable.
UncleRisto
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Yeah, I fear it could really affect the team if O'Connor decides to leave.
Calgary is just the Denver of Canada anyways.
Of all the goalies that moved this summer (excluding Talbot where the Wild wouldn't have moved him here), Campbell probably would have been the best option. Wouldn't have cost assets and 5x5 is reasonable for him. Samsonov and George are kinda in the same group. George cost more assets and a more expensive contract, but if Samsonov plays well, he will be more expensive next summer.
Prying Gibson out would have been my move. Finding a way for that, even if it was expensive.
Prying Gibson out would have been my move. Finding a way for that, even if it was expensive.
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I've already kinda pencilled it in that Makar wants to play at home, at least that's what I've been led to believe in. It's unfortunate, but the important thing is that he's here now when our prime window is open and we have already won 1 SC. Plenty of time to get more if and when he walks away.
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dahrougem2
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Dude has had 3 major surgeries in the last 2 years. He's finished IMO. That many times under the knife in such a short span for a guy who wasn't the best skater to begin with takes its toll.
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He was playing with an eye injury for part of it. But still, I'm happy with Georgiev and I think having him and Francouz for 5.4M total leaves more money to pay our elite players.Really Kuemper was Miska likeduring the playoffs, I was so terrified on every shot ! I still can’t believe how this team had to play at such a high Level just to cut the chances against
I think the Avs will be pretty meh when that time comes. If they feel he’s leaving I hope they trade him for kings ransom to kick off the rebuild
Makar will also be 29 himself. It won't be the worst thing in the world to not tie ourselves down with a 7-8 year- 14-15M deal at that point.
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Like you said, he was awfullly insecure even before his eye injury. I thought Francouz was way more secure, although he was bad in a game. But he gave everthing he could, Bednar gave him the chance, well he won the SC, can’t complain
I dont think I'd necessarily trade him, even though I'm sure they'd get a lot.
I'd still keep him and try to re-sign him. But losing him wouldn't be the worst thing in the world at a time when we are no doubt entering a rebuild.
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