He knew who you meant.
Georgiev for Koskinen @ 50% + 5th is a more reasonable trade than something like this. I would have said 4th, but EDM doesn't have a 4th. Edmonton needs a legitimate upgrade in net if they're going to make a trade. Georgiev is literally on the same level as Smith.
No, that is gross underpayment.
Not surprised you want something for nothing and expect us to take Kosk for free.
Hajek is a nothingburger and I sincerely don't see much of an upgrade in Georgiev.
I'd probably still do it because I'm not sure about Lavoie's upside and it clears some cap for us, but I sure wouldn't consider our goaltending fixed in any way.
Hajek is thrown in here freebie b'c
1. NY needs roster space and wants it to come from him to address LD logjam
2. We are taking full cap on Kosk no retention.
Hajek was all star for 4 games after acquired + shot here, but injured his shoulder and somehow, that kind of injury, you think they can overcome. But he was never the same and Ranger mgmt effed it up.
He has sufficient size and ability.
He tries to do too much imo
What system he is in and who is partner is may be a factor.
Geo may be a stopgap, but he IS an upgrade over Kosk
This one makes a lot of sense. I don't know much about Hajek, but positionally I don't think he's what we need, unless he can play right side. If we could swap in a similar forward (centre preferably) then I would be happier, but I would agree to this one regardless. If nothing else, it's a prospect and pick swap to unload Koskinen and give Georgiev a try out. It may not be the long term answer, but it doesn't hamstring us, and is a legitimate short term solution.
Although he is a lefty shot and usually plays LD my impression is he's not lost out there on the other side.
As for a centre, no on a swap, like I said we need the roster spot.
And we are not interested in moving better pieces.
Howev, if you want depth guys Brodzinski - a W with a bit of scoring history or McKegg, I'd move those guys for lower picks and give mins to guys like Gettinger and Rooney deserves more mins. Also want mins for Barron and Kravtsov. Interested?
Rangers say no. Geo has played well recently and the Rangers arent going to downgrade in net and potentially open up a hole for a meh prospect and to upgrade a few spots in the mid rounds of the draft. Dont really see how it benefits the Rangers at all to be honest.
I hear you but you are overlooking an important point I made earlier.
Geo needs starter mins level of regular work to stay sharp.
He is not Gilles Villemure backing up Eddie Giacomin and the guy could be lost for 2-3 wks then come in 2-3 games relief and pitch a shutout.
I ask again.... Do you deprive Shesty of starter work to keep Geo sharp?
Obv NO.
Kinkaid/Huska etc can handle second/third tier teams IF the skaters play. Huska got his cherry popped vs Colorado, and that first goal being muffed was all on him. But the rest of it, they gave him zero support.
He is not the same goalie . He has played well when put in the number 1 role . He is the opposite of Koskinen . Koskinen folds like a cheap tent in a wind storm when given too much work . Geo thrives with more work .
BINGO EXACTLY
Probably not. Lavoie is not lighting up the AHL. if you replace him with... never mind nothing really interesting. I would do Hajek, Georgiev and Gauthier for Lavoie + 2 2nd rounders
No we are not trading Gauthier
If I were the Rangers, I wouldn’t even consider trading my backup goalie. They are a playoff team. Their starter has already been injured once this season.
Koskinen is garbage and expensive. Rangers should and will keep their solid backup G unless an offer blows them away.
pls see my note above.
Geo requires starter mins
A replacement does not and not concerned if replacement is chiefly playing vs 2nd tier clubs
I see MAF as a much better, and thus more desirable target than Georgeiv.
I am not sure where I rate Varlamov. I mean, still better than Koskinen but that isn't a rave review.
MAF definitely IS better but:
1. Will cost HUGE amount more, Chicago should not do anybody any favors and will extract something that hurts.
2. MAF's game has been predicated upon elite reflexes, and his ability to control them to not be a fraction ahead or behind in reaction time to make saves. He is ok right now, but if that goes anytime soon and he cannot readjust, you will see a problem.
To his credit he has fully recovered but I remember something like a dozen yrs ago vs Philly he looked horrid.
