He was selected to All-Star Game two years ago but got injured and didn't attend. I think he could bounce back in different system.
Proposal: Joonas Korpisalo to your team
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I'd say his reputation at this point is mediocre goaltender. But one that might get hot in the playoffs.
Why bother? If all he is worth is a 5th isn’t it better to keep him in case Elvis gets hurt?
That makes sense. If he isn’t one of your 2 best goalies (and wont be resigned), moving him to move him works so long as nobody expects much return.
If Francouz doesn't get back to where he was I'd do Korpi at the deadline. Bot sure the value but I liked him in the playoffs a few times. He needs to play more.
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I agree with all the posts about Colorado. The Avs make a ton of sense for Korpisalo.
Kemper and Francouz are both great, but neither can be trusted to be healthy when it matters. It's sad, but both of them could be nearing the end of their careers.
Kemper and Francouz are both great, but neither can be trusted to be healthy when it matters. It's sad, but both of them could be nearing the end of their careers.
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To be fair, Keumper played in every possible playoff game that he could during his tenure in Arizona.
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That's true, and it is a credit to him. I hope my words choice didn't sound like he was more likely to be hurt "when it matters".
The fact is he's dealt with concussions and grion issues. Some of the most damaging to goalies, and the ones with long term recurring issues. He's phenomenal, he's just not dependable.
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I'm not disagreeing at all that they both have significant health concerns. I was just pointing out that Arizona hasn't exactly been good enough for his injuries to matter. It was a cheap jab against a team that is currently dealing with a lot of issues, and I promise that I'll definitely do it again if the opportunity presents itself.
Unless Francouz/Kuemper are injured for a significant amount of time or Francouz can't goalie anymore, I don't see how the Avs can carry 3 goalies.
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You hit the nail on the head here. Goaltender is all about mentality and this guy’s decline roughly corresponds with Elvis coming in as the chosen one. I think he can and would be better on a team that says “we believe in you.” Just a hunch.
He's on a conditioning stint in the AHL right now, played 2 games. First game he played poorly, second game he put up a shutout.
ViktorBaeArvidsson
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Maybe like Florida could get him because currently they only have 3 goalies under contract, so if like Bob went down with a longer term injury, I think he would be a little more reliable than Christopher Gibson.
You exaggerate. Korpisalo is mediocre and the hallmark soft goals come always at the worst of times, but he's nevertheless a NHL caliber goalie. It wasn't that long ago when it still wasn't a no-brainer to the fans which one should be the starter, Merzlikins or him.
themelkman
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Korpisalo is legally obliged to report to military duty in Finland by April 11 which obviously is before the end of this NHL season.
Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering: The Finnish military wants you, Joonas Korpisalo
Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering: The Finnish military wants you, Joonas Korpisalo
Maybe the service helps him get rid of those deflating soft goals from his game...
For sure this doesn't up his value in the trade market. That said, I'm not sure if he can't get a permanent exception if it's argued well.
In any case talk about throwing a spanner in the works!
