koteka
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Both teams are terrible. Both teams had goalies with terrible stats. Maybe there is something to that. I don't see how it is a guaranteed upgrade for the cost it would require.
I don’t think it is a guaranteed upgrade. It is an intriguing idea, especially if you think Elvis wont be able to get his head right in Columbus. If you think there is no chance for Elvis to be a good goalie vs some chance that Gibson could be a good goalie, you probably are ok with the extra year.
Their 21-22 numbers are very similar:
Gibson: 3,235 minutes .904 save percentage 3.19 goals against
Elvis: 3,320 minutes .907 save percentage 3.22 goals against
Gibson looked a little better last year:
Gibson: 3,004 minutes .899 save percentage 3.99 goals against
Elvis: 1,560 minutes .876 save percentage 4.23 goals against
Neither goalie has been good. Gibson’s contract is one year longer and has a higher cap hit. Gibson also has been a really good goalie. Maybe the both benefit from a new team.
I personally don’t make the trade. But if Anaheim were willing to retain $2 million then I probably would.