Cam Talbot - Mod warning #251

[Holocene]

And missing about 20 emoticons.

The only thing to dislike about Kreider becoming a good player is that that's the one thing bern ever got right but he'll never stop his "detractors" from hearing about it.

Is "detractors" code for the voices in his head?

Great game from Cam, really turned it around since that miserable stretch.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

I know it's a crazy thought, but with hank still not cleared; at what point would Talbot be the goto guy to ride out the rest of the year? If Hank wasn't ready until 2 games into the 2nd round, do you just toss him in? Or do you stick with what you have through the playoffs? Would be a tough call.

 

[Doctyl]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ngers-even-after-henrik-lundqivst-is-healthy/

Of course the washington post would want that. Have you seen Hank's stats against the caps?

 

[Siddi]

Of course the washington post would want that. Have you seen Hank's stats against the caps?

 

[thepoeticgoblin]

This guy is legit. Teams like Edmonton should be circling his wagon for sure. We are blessed to how such a solid backup! Would be interesting to see Cam and Henrik's combined stats since december-ish. I remember Hank having crazy #'s just before his injury and Cam - after a shaky start - are posting impressive numbers as well.

Oh, but both are no Mac Skapski though

 

[DeadPuck]

I know it's a crazy thought, but with hank still not cleared; at what point would Talbot be the goto guy to ride out the rest of the year? If Hank wasn't ready until 2 games into the 2nd round, do you just toss him in? Or do you stick with what you have through the playoffs? Would be a tough call.

Would hate to mess with the chemistry right now. He's gone from zero to hero.

 

[DeadPuck]

Cam Talbot is a good backup goalie.

Cam Talbot is not a starting goaltender in the NHL.

This sounds pretty funny now...

 

[DeadPuck]

Dude... You are suffering from shiny new toy-syndrome. Old is bad, new is good. Bernmeister would be a guy to your liking. He will find a way to trade Lundqvist and build the team around Talbot.

There is no way in hell Talbot will or should start once Lundqvist is healthy. This is not Valiquette, Blackburn or Dunham you are trying to replace.

Even with this latest run by Cam, I can't argue this point..

 

[nrf83]

I look forward to the day when the Rangers retire Mackenzie Skapski's #70. No one shall ever wear that number again.

Am I the only one that thinks of Sam Huff when I see Skapski skate w # 70 on his back

 

[Beacon]

I know it's a crazy thought, but with hank still not cleared; at what point would Talbot be the goto guy to ride out the rest of the year? If Hank wasn't ready until 2 games into the 2nd round, do you just toss him in? Or do you stick with what you have through the playoffs? Would be a tough call.

Talbot has been great, but you go with your 10 year mega-star goalie, the greatest goalie and possibly the greatest Ranger ever. T-Bone will be a starter somewhere, just not in New York. It's too bad that he's not 3-4 years younger, he'd be Lundqvist's heir apparent that way.

 

[NYRangers84]

Talbot has been great, but you go with your 10 year mega-star goalie, the greatest goalie and possibly the greatest Ranger ever. T-Bone will be a starter somewhere, just not in New York. It's too bad that he's not 3-4 years younger, he'd be Lundqvist's heir apparent that way.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

So, let's say you drive a Mercedes S-class. You bring it in for repairs, and you get to drive a VW Golf in the meantime. You are telling me you keep driving that Golf the moment your Mercedes is fixed?

It's not about fixing something that isn't broke. It's about playing the best players.

 

[NYROrtsFan]

So, let's say you drive a Mercedes S-class. You bring it in for repairs, and you get to drive a VW Golf in the meantime. You are telling me you keep driving that Golf the moment your Mercedes is fixed?

It's not about fixing something that isn't broke. It's about playing the best players.

Exactly... And I think if you asked every single Ranger on the team who the best goalie is, they're going to say Hank

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

It wasn't broke before Lundqvist went down and rattled off a similar run.

 

[nevesis]

“@stevezipay: #NYR G Cam Talbot named NHL's second star of the week. He was No. 3 last week”

 

[silverfish]

This sounds pretty funny now...

Why? Because he's had a stretch of 9 good games as a starting goalie facing some of the lowest scoring chances against around the league?

Cam's been good. Great, actually, but let's hold the phone here.

Should probably trade Cam and Skapski for Hammond...

I say it every time, but continually lost in the Talbot discussion is how brilliantly the team in front of him is playing. Yesterday was probably Talbot's best performance by far. But, including yesterday, the Rangers have given up over 25 5v5 scoring chances against just three times since February 18th.

Here are the charts:

This is since the 18th. Bubble size is scoring chances for/60

Since the 4th, when Talbot took over for Lundqvist:

And here's an all season look to get a feel:

 

[Gardner McKay]

“@stevezipay: #NYR G Cam Talbot named NHL's second star of the week. He was No. 3 last weekâ€

The 27-year-old Caledonia, Ont., native has appeared in 29 games this season, compiling a 17-6-4 record with a 2.19 goals-against average, .926 save percentage and five shutouts. He has earned at least one point in 15 of his last 16 appearances (12-1-3), yielding one goal or fewer through regulation in six straight games.

That is insane.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Can you explain to me what your obsession with Talbot is?

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Can you explain to me what your obsession with Talbot is?

Seriously.


Can't we just be happy that Talbot is playing great in Hank's absence AND also be acutely aware that he IS the backup and this IS Hank's team?

And people disagreeing about Talbot being better than Hank ever aren't haters of Talbot. I like Talbot a lot and he's been playing great. I can still acknowledge that he'll never be Lundqvist and that's okay.

 

[Ranger Angst]

I know it's a crazy thought, but with hank still not cleared; at what point would Talbot be the goto guy to ride out the rest of the year? If Hank wasn't ready until 2 games into the 2nd round, do you just toss him in? Or do you stick with what you have through the playoffs? Would be a tough call.

If Hank isn't back by playoff time & you're winning , you keep going with Cam.

 

[bobbop]

Am I the only one that thinks of Sam Huff when I see Skapski skate w # 70 on his back

You and I are probably the only ones who know who Sam Huff was

 

[Baby Punisher]

Originally Posted by OnlyTruth View Post
No need to be sarcastic. I was right when you all bashed Talbot and I defended him. I will prove u wrong again.

No one has been more pro CAMBOT than me. I have been high on that ***** from day one last year. But he ain't Lundqvist.....yet. Time will tell what he becomes, and that statement you made is just wrong.

 

[GOAT AINEC]

We all know were this is going.

AV, Hank and Talbot will all be gone after this season.

Damn AV... Everywhere he goes he win a Presidents Trophy, but brings Glass and goalie controversy's with him.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

You and I are probably the only ones who know who Sam Huff was

I know who Sam Huff is and I'm only 28 lol.

But no, I never thought of Sam Huff when I see Ginger Skap

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Why? Because he's had a stretch of 9 good games as a starting goalie facing some of the lowest scoring chances against around the league?

Cam's been good. Great, actually, but let's hold the phone here.

Should probably trade Cam and Skapski for Hammond...

I say it every time, but continually lost in the Talbot discussion is how brilliantly the team in front of him is playing. Yesterday was probably Talbot's best performance by far. But, including yesterday, the Rangers have given up over 25 5v5 scoring chances against just three times since February 18th.

Here are the charts:

This is since the 18th. Bubble size is scoring chances for/60

Since the 4th, when Talbot took over for Lundqvist:

And here's an all season look to get a feel:

I can't see us since the 18th in that chart. If it's the one with no team name then aren't we middle of the pack in chances allowed?