Proposal: Jiminy Howard to LA
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this, and as subsequent post notes, there are alternatives
One would be Raanta (1m per x 2) who Rangers can replace w/Skapski.
If LA fans want to go there, ok, but to keep it from hijacking, be sure to mention something like "... as compared to Howard, who -- even at half --- costs appreciably more, and the compensation would be like ....".
go4hockey
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LA cannot take on that contract unless Brown is going the other way and we know the Wings won't do that. Would be dumb for LA to take on a goalie making that much with multiple years left. No thanks he is your problem and bad contracts are hard to move in the NHL and we already have our contract problem we don't want yours too.
Depends on whether or not the backup can cut the mustard often enough.
they'll never rename the Vezina for Raanta
, but a guy who can fill Hank's shoes on an extended basis is likely to be enough to hold the fort
I think Raanta is only 2 years and he is obviously moveable at only 1m per once LA starter is back
go4hockey
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Well then you keep your bad contract as the Kings have enough cap troubles of our own.
go4hockey
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Quick is good but best player.... Yea not even close. They have a few guys names Doughty and Kopitar thst are more in line with their best player.
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Number1RedWingsFan52
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No thanks Brown is making close to $6 million per for another 6 years or so and hasn't hit 30 points in the last 4 years he's definitely regressing here.
Whoaaaa...people are severely underrating Howard in this thread.
Anyhow, he's not a great fit for LAK at the moment. Howard can fetch a lot when the time is right..... (i.e. longer term injury to someone's #1).
Anyhow, he's not a great fit for LAK at the moment. Howard can fetch a lot when the time is right..... (i.e. longer term injury to someone's #1).
damacles1156
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No, some people (ie. Wings fans) are severely overrating Howard's abilities and contract. Three years at almost 5.3 million for an average backup is going to be next to impossible to move. The only potential way to move him is if another awful contract comes back.
Reaper45
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Nobody scores in L.A. I'd put good money down that he'd score more in another situation.
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Number1RedWingsFan52
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That's a gamble that Detroit, Can't afford to make though. We will stick with Howard for another year then and see how it goes next summer. Don't see Howard moving in the expansion draft but with only having 2 years left and if Holland is willing to retain some money maybe he can be dealt next summer. We shall see.
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Jimmy Howard is a better goalie than Pavelec, especially if a significant portion of his cap is being retained.
Even Calgary should have traded for a retained Howard this summer, Elliott was just a product of a great D in front of him, while Howard has played in front of some of the worst D in the league.
He isn't worth his full cap hit, but he's a better goalie than most people give credit for around here.
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this. Howard is not what he was 3-4 ish seasons ago and is regressing (just like Brown), and his contract sucks in the same way Brown's does. no thanks!
Stuzchuk
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not for the kings... the have Quick and wont be needing Howard for very long... unless you find a way to retain 75% of his salary, not worth it for the kings... and do I have to say that by the CBA/2011 you are not allowed to retain more than 50% on a contract
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That's understandable if it still wouldn't work for the Kings (I'm aware 50% is max retain), mainly just wanted to point out he's in a tier above Pavelec, imo at least.
