100% not going to a shootoutI was thinking the same thing when I read that.
Eklund - Celebrini - Smith ftw. Defense be damned!
I would be shocked if either goalie gets traded. Askarov should just stay with the Cuda until their season is over.
Mike could realistically sell any move as something other than tanking. Keeping Askarov down he can say it’s important for the kids in the AHL to get a real shot.Could just call up Aaron Dell the rest of the year but that would make the tank job seem obvious.
Mike could realistically sell any move as something other than tanking. Keeping Askarov down he can say it’s important for the kids in the AHL to get a real shot.
I have no issue with this. We'd probably have to give him 4 or so because he'll have offers from better teams.I’m pretty sure we’re passed “trying to tank” - mission is accomplished. And I do agree that it would be helpful for Askarov to play meaningful AHL games over playing with the NHL club.
Unrelated to that, if Vanacek is cool with it, I’d keep him as Askarov’s backup next year, he’s been fairly solid this season.