milehigh11
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For the 2nd year in a row Sakic has failed to bring in a quality backup as he knew Francouz was going to miss time last year (he ended up missing the whole season) and pretty much any game Grubauer didnt start it was more than likely a guaranteed loss.
Fast forward to this offseason. Sakic acquired Kuemper who has injury problems himself and he paid "a lot" to obtain from Phoenix. But IF healthy, is a great starter. Sakic knew Francouz who was returning after having double hip surgery that maybe we needed to find an upgrade in case of injury.
Well he stood pat with: Jonas Johansson who we got from Buffalo and hasnt looked that great in the preseason and we have our youngster Justus Annunen who is 21 and really struggled last year with a depleated roster and will probably be spending most of his time in the AHL.
Now there is word that Francouz is hurt yet again and will be out for 4 weeks.
Im sure the likes of Beaucage, Bowers and Kaut will be on the table.
Fast forward to this offseason. Sakic acquired Kuemper who has injury problems himself and he paid "a lot" to obtain from Phoenix. But IF healthy, is a great starter. Sakic knew Francouz who was returning after having double hip surgery that maybe we needed to find an upgrade in case of injury.
Well he stood pat with: Jonas Johansson who we got from Buffalo and hasnt looked that great in the preseason and we have our youngster Justus Annunen who is 21 and really struggled last year with a depleated roster and will probably be spending most of his time in the AHL.
Now there is word that Francouz is hurt yet again and will be out for 4 weeks.
Im sure the likes of Beaucage, Bowers and Kaut will be on the table.