GDT: [Game #21] Dallas Stars @ Chicago Blackhawks – 7:30 PM CT (Victory+)

[Troy McClure]

I don't agree with the generic veteran backup strategy in general which is obviously Nill's preferred route. I think you want a younger guy (younger than your starter) who sees himself as a future starter. You need that drive, or pushing from below even if they also struggle at times.

I agree, but I think the problem is the Stars haven’t drafted any other good goalies.

 

[Frozen Failure]

I don't agree with the generic veteran backup strategy in general which is obviously Nill's preferred route. I think you want a younger guy (younger than your starter) who sees himself as a future starter. You need that drive, or pushing from below even if they also struggle at times.

Draft wise he hasn't been able to find that guy, and he doesn't have the money for a better backup trying to earn more time.

When did Dumba pass his Sell By date? Discuss.

12-15-2018 after he was hurt fighting Tkachuk. He then fell off again pretty hard in 2022-23 and he has not since recovered his mojo.

The PP sucking I firmly plant on coaching, but it's also the team probably not playing particularly crisply. They thrive on garbage collection and chaos, not precision strikes.