So your stance is that it is more likely that Sweeney just made it up?
Sweeney has been known to spin his own version of the narrative to fans.
So your stance is that it is more likely that Sweeney just made it up?
He probably meant that Bob watched game tape of his LA time.I'm giving Sweens the benefit of the doubt that he simply mis-spoke and was trying to say something other than what came out. However I also think there's plenty of evidence out there to suggest he's not past straight up lying when it suits.
There's video - it's in post #61 of this thread. Sweeney literally said "Bob did a lot of work with Joonas when he played his best hockey in LA". Offseason theory doesn't work because Korpisalo only joined the Kings mid-season and left after that playoffs. So just a real head-scratcher.
He probably meant that Bob watched game tape of his LA time.
I mean you do know there are only 2 backups that make more than Korpi right? One is in a tandem and the other is Spencer Knight. When I say more, it's more than the 3 million. If we go off the 4 mil, only Knight makes more.Pnly
Only 3 million backup most backup go for this price. Risk reward is high. Plays well and maybe get a draft pick for him on deadline.
Sens fan here coming in peace. Korpi made some outstanding saves but the stinkers he let in from the point were killers. It came out at the end of the season that he had some eyesight issues and his helmet needed to be adjusted to provide better sightlines. I believe he was getting his helmet and eyes fixed in the off-season. I also think that your goalie coach will improve his game and the solid defensive play in front of him will also help. He'll also be the backup, not the starter. Last year, between him and Forsberg, they let in a goal on the 1st or 2nd shot of the game 22 times, most of them softies. Hard to win when starting so many games from behind. I wish him all the best in Boston.Many less games should reduce that injury threat.
When Ottawa signed him I thought he was a reasonable mid level goalie signing that would give them some stability. He was not, but I do wonder if some of it was the fault of the Ottawa D and how they play.
I have faith in goalie Bob. People need to remember that when Sweeney signed Ullmark a lot of eyebrows were raised and many people said overpay for a mid level guy and when he started more jumped onto that negative bandwagon as he had some adjustment issues. But then apparently goalie Bob got him to make a few changes and he got a Vezina so have faith in goalie Bob.
Sens fan coming in peace. I know that Leafs fans are in a tizzy with your additions of Zadorov and Lindholm as they state you'll be even harder to play against, so there's thatFinally someone* that agrees with me that the Zadorov deal is f***ING INSANE.
*A computer
As a Sens fan, I can relate. We thought Chychrun had more value but we got a RD with 2 years left on his contract (Nick Jensen) and a 3rd round pick when we traded him to Washington. We now realize Dorion overpaid when he acquired him from the Yotes. Thank god Dorion isn't with the club anymore, worst GM ever.Sure, and a lot of the posters who are now fine with 25th overall, a part time 4th liner and a 3 year cap dump were saying that Ullmark for Necas was a thing. I think everyone was off on Ullmark's value, including Sweeney.
Ok average is like 2 million for a backup and bruins paying 1 million more . I ain't jumping off a cliff from this deal. I have a feeling korpi earns it and proves himself this year. Let's see what magic goalie bob has up his sleeve.I mean you do know there are only 2 backups that make more than Korpi right? One is in a tandem and the other is Spencer Knight. When I say more, it's more than the 3 million. If we go off the 4 mil, only Knight makes more.
It is absolutely ridiculous in this day and age to have a 3 million dollar cap hit when you have a 25 year old franchise guy about to make north of 8 mil more than likely.
2024 NHL Salary Rankings
Listing the top salaries, cap hits, cash, earnings, contracts, and bonuses, for all active NHL players.www.spotrac.com
23rd ranked goalie salary in the entire NHL.
33rd at what Bostons paying, no? Will be 34th when Swayman signs.I mean you do know there are only 2 backups that make more than Korpi right? One is in a tandem and the other is Spencer Knight. When I say more, it's more than the 3 million. If we go off the 4 mil, only Knight makes more.
It is absolutely ridiculous in this day and age to have a 3 million dollar cap hit when you have a 25 year old franchise guy about to make north of 8 mil more than likely.
2024 NHL Salary Rankings
Listing the top salaries, cap hits, cash, earnings, contracts, and bonuses, for all active NHL players.www.spotrac.com
23rd ranked goalie salary in the entire NHL.
33rd at what Bostons paying, no? Will be 34th when Swayman signs.
The cap hit is bad but the bigger issue is the term. The fact there are four more years to go at that cap hit is the tough part.Ok average is like 2 million for a backup and bruins paying 1 million more . I ain't jumping off a cliff from this deal. I have a feeling korpi earns it and proves himself this year. Let's see what magic goalie bob has up his sleeve.
Not sure I follow. That 3 mil will eat up less and less of their total cap percentage wise year after year. If he ends up being a decent backup the contract will be better and better each year.The cap hit is bad but the bigger issue is the term. The fact there are four more years to go at that cap hit is the tough part.
Korpi will do better and at 3 mil or about 2 mil more than Bussi would have been able to do as well.Ok average is like 2 million for a backup and bruins paying 1 million more . I ain't jumping off a cliff from this deal. I have a feeling korpi earns it and proves himself this year. Let's see what magic goalie bob has up his sleeve.
yes, or top 5 backup goalie money which is crazy since I've been told we have the goalie whisperer. The Bruins are stuck with him now so hoping for the best.33rd at what Bostons paying, no? Will be 34th when Swayman signs.
He was very good at times with Columbus- I watched him when he was here to play and he was pretty acrobaticNo idea, but it came from Sweeney
“Joonas has been a high-level goaltender,” Sweeney told reporters, per team-provided video. “(Goaltending coach) Bob (Essensa) did a lot of work with Joonas when he played his best hockey in LA
This I can agree on, good post!He was very good at times with Columbus- I watched him when he was here to play and he was pretty acrobatic
He made the AS team and was at the top of the league in a lot of stats before he got hurt
He displaced Bob….shutout the Leafs multiple times in the playoffs beating them and was best player on Columbus in loss to Tampa who won the Cup
You folks are probably nice enough people but come on…..watch some other teams games beyond the Bruins
This guy was good - he ended up in a ehit storm where team sold, everyone fired, injured, or decided not to back check or give a full effort
This will be a steal by Donny
He’s a tad overpaid but 3 M for a guy who’s 29 who’s played in the playoffs and won games and has shutouts as well in playoffsThis I can agree on, good post!
He was very good at times with Columbus- I watched him when he was here to play and he was pretty acrobatic
He made the AS team and was at the top of the league in a lot of stats before he got hurt
He displaced Bob….shutout the Leafs multiple times in the playoffs beating them and was best player on Columbus in loss to Tampa who won the Cup
You folks are probably nice enough people but come on…..watch some other teams games beyond the Bruins
This guy was good - he ended up in a ehit storm where team sold, everyone fired, injured, or decided not to back check or give a full effort
This will be a steal by Donny
No offense, if they didn't have Korpi and they announced that Bussi was going to be the backup... I "have a feeling" that you'd say "I have a feeling that Bussi will be a capable backup."Ok average is like 2 million for a backup and bruins paying 1 million more . I ain't jumping off a cliff from this deal. I have a feeling korpi earns it and proves himself this year. Let's see what magic goalie bob has up his sleeve.
You can have him for a 4th rd pick.Sam my butcher asked me if Korpisalo is the worst goalie in the NHL????
‘Wha……Sam you sham! He was a star for Torts Blue Jax and an All Star in 20 or 21’
So sad that I’m the only one who stands by him
But then again I’ve been called Mr Bruins and I’m ready to live up to this honor
Korpi with Goalie Czar will get Korpi back to his All Star self at 3 M
Thank you Donny & Goalie Czar Bob
I think people are forgetting there is zero chance the Bruins wanted Korpisalo and were made to take him back, Now it's hope for the best, I'm not even sure he will beat Bussi out. I am sure either will be good with this structure and talent, seems sily to actively want a 3 million dollar backup, which obviously they did not.No offense, if they didn't have Korpi and they announced that Bussi was going to be the backup... I "have a feeling" that you'd say "I have a feeling that Bussi will be a capable backup."
Why doesn't Goalie Bob have magic up his sleeve to make Bussi a capable backup?
You can have him for a 4th rd pick.
If you believe in him, that's a cheap price.
33rd at what Bostons paying, no? Will be 34th when Swayman signs.