Cory Schneider is really the only one in recent times.
9th overall that was used to pick Horvat.
Bobrovsky?
It’s not an easy compatible to anyone tbh.
Shesty is to 3-5 at his position every year, with any/every year he can’t be the best goalie in the game. He’ll likely be that way for the next 4-5 years, maybe a bit longer.
NYR have been spoiled going from Hank right to shesty.
Between the pipes, we’ve been blessed for many seasons now and it’s not been an issue, but excellent goal tending has become the norm/expected every game. Most teams can’t say or expect that from the goalies.
Hank didn’t see a decline is athleticism or skill until age 34, that’s my bench mark, I’d wager shesty is amazing til 34-35. He’s the better athlete, never really had a heavy workload in the KHL, didn’t become a NHL starter until 23-24…..
The miles are low on this model sports car ……lol..
I don’t think he’s overpaid for what he brings. With a solid team in front of him, he can steal games on any given night and has proven he can win big playoff games/series and play in NY……
Some guys just can’t hack it here for whatever reason but are good elsewhere.
He thrives on the big stage/spotlight.
You can argue the length of the deal is too long, but almost every deal guys sign now when they sign their( forever/last major ) is. Whether it be RFA/UFA whatever.
Can you imagine him playing in front of a team like EDM or Col etc?
A team that can score at will and play a competent D scheme???
They can go back to back or for 3 cups in a row, which is unheard of nowadays.
