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AND THE 46TH OVERALL DRAFT PICK FROM 2016!
Confirmed with Link: Blackwood traded to Colorado
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LOFIN
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If Blackwood plays so well that we are convinced of him being the solution for years to come, it has obviously resulted in a deep playoff run.
How much do you think his contract is going to cost at that point?
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wayninja
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Haven't talked to the trainers yet
Yep, I did (more ire directed at the Devils for being so stodgy with their goaltending, but meh, technicalties), so I hope to hell my initial view of him was wrong, or that he has developed since then. He's always been capable of very good stretches of goaltending--pretty sure he singlehandedly kept the Sharks in a game against the Avs just last year all by himself before finally giving up a few--but he's also capable of shitting the crease.
Whatever the case, all we can do now is hope this team can turn the page and Black-/Wedge-wood can be a capable tandem.
I could care less what pieces went back and forth. But happy we did this before the TDL. Let's go on a run and win something.
Sharks fan here. I like Blackwood. D left him out to dry far too often. He tends to play better when he sees more rubber. Not ideal numbers when he's only facing 18-25 shots. Don't underestimate his ability to steal games.
If Blackwood plays well, I doubt the Avs just hand him a huge contract. He is already 28, so I'm not sure what kind of contract he'll be looking for. Could get ugly.
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At least we held on to the 2025 rangers 2nd, to hopefully upgrade at the deadline..
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Hahaha, so funny that someone here mentioned to trade Georgie to San Jose so that they can get the 1st overall pick as Blackwood has had a couple of pretty decent games for them.
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He’s a UFA at season’s end and is already making $2.35m.
If he is good for us, we won’t be able to afford re-signing him.
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If all goes well and he becomes a solid starter for us, I’d say probably double his current salary? Somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 or 5 maybe
Are we really sad about Kovalenko? Sure depth is rough, but he isn't doing much...
niwotsblessing
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grubauer would at least give you a few good games in a row to get your hopes up before crushing them again
LOFIN
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Again, what were you expecting from him in 28 games of his 1st NHL season?
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I can see a scenario where Blackwood reaches an Adin Hill like level up. Truth is he hasn't been on a good team until the year he lost the net due to injuries in his last year with New Jersey. His first two years I remember his name being lumped in the top young goalies in the league.
Lot of untapped potential. If he gets the Avs bump where every new goalie gets a jump up in save percentage we might have something here. Still not the biggest fan of the assets given up and how Cmac has handled the goalie situation. But I can see why he was a target. Also 6'"4!
Lot of untapped potential. If he gets the Avs bump where every new goalie gets a jump up in save percentage we might have something here. Still not the biggest fan of the assets given up and how Cmac has handled the goalie situation. But I can see why he was a target. Also 6'"4!
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Cousin Eddie
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He himself is likely dealing with some unexpected wood right now.
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Oh, yep. Sorry, forgot about him--I still hate Grooby more. His meltdown in that Vegas series was unforgiveable. That Holden goal...
