GDT: Canes at Cats 7pm - Kick off 2025 Right

Chrispy

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What did Tulsky say I missed it anything interesting can someone fill me in if so
This is from memory:

Good start, but how you play in June is what matters.

When Andersen went down we knew Martin could fill in for a few games. We looked at other options but other GMs were asking for prices that have only been paid for Vezina winners. And we weren't being offered Vezina winners.

Then Kochetkov goes down and we think "uh-oh, maybe we need to pay extortionist prices." But we know how Pyotr is progressing in the concussion protocol and it will be 3-4 games in November. So we choose not to use up the cap space now. And again, you deal with a rough week in November because what matters is June.
 

cptjeff

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What did Tulsky say I missed it anything interesting can someone fill me in if so
The interesting part was that he explained the thought process on not making a goalie move. With Andersen down, no worries, injuries happen, faith in Martin to work some games, but started exploring options. When Kochetkov was hurt, they wanted to make a move, but prices were akin to what teams had paid for Vezina finalists, and none of the guys being offered were that quality. They thought about going ahead and paying it, but knew internally that Kochetkov was only going to be out 3 or 4 games, and decided that the cap space and assets could better be used for other needs if they just gutted through a bad week in November.
 

chaz4hockey

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Harsh. I need to be a fan of his substandard play?
I don’t think he is a top goaltender but he has his moments.

My comment was strictly, Bob made the unbelievable saves ; pyotr did not. That’s a fact.

I’d add statistically pyotr lets in more medium and “easy” goals than most goaltenders in the league (nhl edge stats).
 
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User13452

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The interesting part was that he explained the thought process on not making a goalie move. With Andersen down, no worries, injuries happen, faith in Martin to work some games, but started exploring options. When Kochetkov was hurt, they wanted to make a move, but prices were akin to what teams had paid for Vezina finalists, and none of the guys being offered were that quality. They thought about going ahead and paying it, but knew internally that Kochetkov was only going to be out 3 or 4 games, and decided that the cap space and assets could better be used for other needs if they just gutted through a bad week in November.
So are they still looking for a goalie or probably not then?
 

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