Rumor: 2024-2025 Trade Rumors and Free Agency Talk | The Slow Crawl to the Season

[Perratrooper]

It’s hard to tell what is going on with him but he’s definitely not in the right place a lot of the time - I can’t remember seeing a guy look so befuddled. Doesn’t help that he’s been with Makar who thinks and acts with super human quickness. He also has some baby giraffe in his balance, weird for a guy who’s not tall. I can’t believe this is what this guy really is but we can’t afford stuff like that right now

He’s definitely off to a tough start, but he can skate like the wind, makes good offensive reads and if he can figure things out should play passable defensively.

To start he definitely looks lost in his own zone, but he’s also missed almost two full years of hockey. I think he has some recalibrating to do, but I still think he can level out. Time will tell

 

[CobraAcesS]

Oh I wouldn't say I hated the guy per se, I just didn't understand why NJ took so f***ing long to move on from him. He's just not that good, and insanely injury-prone on top of that.

That's where he is from, definitely recognized the name, but I couldn't figure out why I even knew it lol.

Sounds like the promising prospect goalie that never was.

Maybe it's just me wanting to see Gibson rejuvenate his career and become a monster for us at like 3M/yr cost, but I'd rather Gibson. The upside is just amazing if that works.

I think at worst hes a split time sort, and a good vet mentor playing on a team that *expects to make the playoffs, at best hes the fkn man.

Even if it's Annunen by some miracle still next year.

 

[Pokecheque]

I like the skating and puck skill, he did really seem to settle down a bit after he was bumped down the lineup. Still a far cry from "good" but I can see why the Avs thought he was worth a try.

 

[PAZ]

Blackwood is the obvious choice. We might be a month away from a Blackwood - Kahkonen tandem.

Blackwood has been pretty good the last year +. but thing is just if he can stay healthy

Stealing a lotteries team tandem from last year is a great strategy to winning the cup

It's an improvement, but not one I have any confidence in.

 

[RockLobster]

Friedman is curious about 2 goalies for the Avs.

Blackwood first.
Then Gibson.

Curious about 2 goalies, eh?

So...one could say he's Bi-curious, right?

 

[CobraAcesS]

Curious about 2 goalies, eh?

So...one could say he's Bi-curious, right?

Two goalies, one net














If you get this, sorry not sorry

 

[Murzu]

Two goalies, one net














If you get this, sorry not sorry

^ This post will tell if you have had a proper introduction to internet.

 

[CobraAcesS]

^ This post will tell if you have had a proper introduction to internet.

Yeah, I've been smart enough to avoid ever actually seeing it, but know what it is. Which is a life win in itself.

 

[Freaky Styley]

Stealing a lotteries team tandem from last year is a great strategy to winning the cup

It's an improvement, but not one I have any confidence in

Honestly I have faith in Blackwood outside of his health concerns. I've caught at least handful of viewings of him in the past 2 seasons and IMO his play is trending in the opposite direction to Georgiev, and actually accomplishes what the front office want in a cheap, reliable goaltender.

Plus you know he faced a ton of high danger chances in SJ like the Avs have been giving up. Gibson is a lot more of a risk and also a lot larger cap hit (even though it would be 50% retained). He's also signed for 2 more seasons after this vs. Blackwood being a UFA. Who knows though, maybe the front office views that as a positive. Just might be hard to convince the Ducks to retain for 3 seasons

 

[henchman21]

Two goalies, one net














If you get this, sorry not sorry

I hate this.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I hate this.

I knew you'd know what I meant.

 

[Pokecheque]

I knew you'd know what I meant.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Well, if someone doesn't know what it is, and can't help themselves, it's now your fault.

 

[Pokecheque]

Well, if someone doesn't know what it is, and can't help themselves, it's now your fault.

It's probably the only movie I've seen multiple reaction videos to, but have never seen the source material. And I never will.

 

[AvalancheSpeedsters]

I know it was in the pre cap era so it’s pointless now , but seeing Sorokin of the isles play so well for a team that can’t score just makes me wish we had a Pierre Lacroix bold trade moment ..sigh

 

[CobraAcesS]

It's probably the only movie I've seen multiple reaction videos to, but have never seen the source material. And I never will.

Sometimes never knowing something even if you can is the smart move lol.

 

[sethro109]

Our future goalie has already let in 3 goals on 13 shots. He's going to fit right in.

Edit: UPDATE:

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Sometimes never knowing something even if you can is the smart move lol.

Yeah, whatever it was, didn't immediately pop into my mind, but it went to enough places, that I'm now content with the saying, "Ignorance is bliss."

 

[LemonSauceD]

I don’t think Georgiev is even fit to drive a vehicle. Theres no way he has a drivers license or if he does it’s because he paid someone to obtain one. Hes like that one stupid ass driver everyone around the block knows about because you drive the same road everyday at the same time of day and you just want to make sure you are at least a couple cars behind or ahead.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Yeah, whatever it was, didn't immediately pop into my mind, but it went to enough places, that I'm now content with the saying, "Ignorance is bliss."

If you want the real title it's in Poke's YouTube clip of Kermit. But don't watch it whatever you do.

 

[hockeyfish]

I don’t think Georgiev is even fit to drive a vehicle. Theres no way he has a drivers license or if he does it’s because he paid someone to obtain one. Hes like that one stupid ass driver everyone around the block knows about because you drive the same road everyday at the same time of day and you just want to make sure you are at least a couple cars behind or ahead.

 

[LemonSauceD]

 

[MacKaRant]

Two goalies, one net

Reminds me of the 2021-2022 team: Two Johnsons, One Cup

 

[Balthazar]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1847473793452679308

 

[Richard88]

Honestly I have faith in Blackwood outside of his health concerns. I've caught at least handful of viewings of him in the past 2 seasons and IMO his play is trending in the opposite direction to Georgiev, and actually accomplishes what the front office want in a cheap, reliable goaltender.

Plus you know he faced a ton of high danger chances in SJ like the Avs have been giving up. Gibson is a lot more of a risk and also a lot larger cap hit (even though it would be 50% retained). He's also signed for 2 more seasons after this vs. Blackwood being a UFA. Who knows though, maybe the front office views that as a positive. Just might be hard to convince the Ducks to retain for 3 seasons

The front office tends to like having their starter making around what Gibson at 50% would make here. Ditto for the three year term.

Grubauer $3.3 X3
Kuemper $3.5m X1
Georgiev $3.4m X3
Gibson $3.2m x3