Player Discussion Joonas Korpisalo

[NDiesel]

Do we have a list somewhere of which goalies making the minimum this offseason? Would they be worth risking the chance they don't play well here just to shave 2 mill off the cap?

I mean in a cap world it just depends what you value. If they (or you) are okay paying 11 mil to a tandem that is working, that's completely fine.

I on the other hand think I'd rather risk a less than stellar backup at min money (or 1 to 1.5 mil) and spend that money up front instead, especially if you can turn Korpi into another asset.

 

[BruinDust]

Looks like the bruins #1 goalie at this point. I don’t even see how it can be debated. This team can’t score. So they can’t afford to let in 4-5 goals a game. Seems korpisalo should be taking the reins for the time being.

I'd wager both guys will get a decent taste of the next 8 games. Maybe a 5 to 3 split. Possible Korpisalo's way.

The game vs. Winnipeg on Dec. 10th will tell the tale. If Korpisalo starts that game and plays well, he might get the bulk of the action between then and New Year's Day.

 

[PlayMakers]

I mean in a cap world it just depends what you value. If they (or you) are okay paying 11 mil to a tandem that is working, that's completely fine.

I on the other hand think I'd rather risk a less than stellar backup at min money (or 1 to 1.5 mil) and spend that money up front instead, especially if you can turn Korpi into another asset.

The hope is you get lucky with a league minimum signing (like Heinen) but you're probably more likely to end up with a dud (like Jones, Tufte) in net.

Take away Korpisalo's 4 wins and the Bruins are in last overall in the league. They're done. Even if they win their next 4 they'd be out of the playoff picture on Thanksgiving and that usually means no playoffs. (No playoffs means no playoff revenue.)

Is there a $2m forward ($1m for the backup, $2m forward = Korpi's $3m) they could have signed that would be such a difference maker that he'd give them 4 more wins in their first 20 games?

 

[The don godfather]

Excellent pickup Donny!

 

[bruins cup]

Swayman will get it together and be very solid for us this will be a very good 1-2 tandem going forward the goalie is really only as good as the team in front of them last night it was a good step forward if we play like that we will get the goaltending necessary to win games

 

[PB37]

I mean in a cap world it just depends what you value. If they (or you) are okay paying 11 mil to a tandem that is working, that's completely fine.

I on the other hand think I'd rather risk a less than stellar backup at min money (or 1 to 1.5 mil) and spend that money up front instead, especially if you can turn Korpi into another asset.

I just don't think it's worth the risk of the new backup not working out here. If Korpisalo keeps consistent at around .911 SP and is able to spell Swayman when he's not playing well, he's worth the money spent.

 

[NDiesel]

The hope is you get lucky with a league minimum signing (like Heinen) but you're probably more likely to end up with a dud (like Jones, Tufte) in net.

Take away Korpisalo's 4 wins and the Bruins are in last overall in the league. They're done. Even if they win their next 4 they'd be out of the playoff picture on Thanksgiving and that usually means no playoffs. (No playoffs means no playoff revenue.)

Is there a $2m forward ($1m for the backup, $2m forward = Korpi's $3m) they could have signed that would be such a difference maker that he'd give them 4 more wins in their first 20 games?

I mean that's one way to look at it, but I see it as if they have 6 mil in cap space with Korpi, moving on from him could get you an 8 mil forward. That could be a big difference in talent and a difference maker for this team...plus again maybe you also can get an extra pick out of it in addition to that cap space.

 

[Blowfish]

Love the corpse!

 

[NDiesel]

I just don't think it's worth the risk of the new backup not working out here. If Korpisalo keeps consistent at around .911 SP and is able to spell Swayman when he's not playing well, he's worth the money spent.

They literally just took that risk with a 3mil backup in Korpi who was struggling and it paid off. I trust their talent evaluation in net at this point where I'd have no issue with them grabbing another guy making less, IF korpi can bring back some assets after the season

 

[Sheppy]

I'm eating crow on this guy so far, and I'm happy about it.

 

[PB37]

They literally just took that risk with a 3mil backup in Korpi who was struggling and it paid off. I trust their talent evaluation in net at this point where I'd have no issue with them grabbing another guy making less, IF korpi can bring back some assets after the season

They took that risk because they had to - both Ullmark and Swayman wanted to be the #1 and play over 50 games and Swayman was due for a new contract. I don't see that same sort of need to get rid of Korpisalo if he continues to play well.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Korpisalo has obviously found his game (thanks Goalie Bob) and proving all the naysayers that he is a quality NHL goalie. Top 5, no, but as multiple teams have proved, EDM, VGK, you need a goalie that can make the important saves if not necessarily every save.
Korpi plays a lot like Ullmark and is a wall down low. I hope Swayman's ego allows him to recover and not brood, but Korpi's the better goalie right now. It only will help us if they push each other.
Swayman has shown nothing if not a great supportive teammate.

 

[Over the volcano]

I'm eating crow on this guy so far, and I'm happy about it.

Who's that, Sweeney?

 

[NDiesel]

They took that risk because they had to - both Ullmark and Swayman wanted to be the #1 and play over 50 games and Swayman was due for a new contract. I don't see that same sort of need to get rid of Korpisalo if he continues to play well.

It's not necessarily a need and don't get me wrong I'm fine keeping him if he continues his play, I just think they have other holes to fill

 

[Mad-Marcus]

They have guys making twice what he's making playing like crap, start there.

 

[The don godfather]

Many here had the pitchforks when Don did this trade I hear silence now. I was quite pleased with the deal especially getting that 1st round pick. Korpi and kastelic is the cake of this deal very sweet.

 

[zaYG]

Dude looked so bad to start here and lived up to all of the negative hype about him. Ever since he's been on such an upward trajectory where he is visibly getting better at the things he was bad at (puck tracking being the big one). You love to see it. Goalie Bob really is incredible.

 

[Ladyfan]

Dude looked so bad to start here and lived up to all of the negative hype about him. Ever since he's been on such an upward trajectory where he is visibly getting better at the things he was bad at (puck tracking being the big one). You love to see it. Goalie Bob really is incredible.

A bit of confidence goes a long way with players.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

For me it's simple. You play the guy who is playing best the most. Contracts shouldn't matter. That goes for the whole roster. The better you perform the more ice time you get. Anything else is stupid.

Right now Swayman is #2, until he plays up to being #1 again or until Korpi drops off (which he hopefully won't).

 

[PlayMakers]

For me it's simple. You play the guy who is playing best the most. Contracts shouldn't matter. That goes for the whole roster. The better you perform the more ice time you get. Anything else is stupid.

Right now Swayman is #2, until he plays up to being #1 again or until Korpi drops off (which he hopefully won't).

I agree. And honestly, I think it would motivate Swayman more than force feeding him starts he hasn't earned.

 

[goldenblack]

Boston loves a comeback story. You'll see the guys play HARD for Korpi. NO question. And it's great to see Korpi play hard for himself. 4M a year (3M for us) to thrive here is a really nice life.

 

[yazmybaby]

He is outplaying LU this year.

Korpi = 2.38 GAA / .911 SVPCT
LU = 3.00 / .887 SVPCT

Keep up the great work!!

 

[Kalus]

The hope is you get lucky with a league minimum signing (like Heinen) but you're probably more likely to end up with a dud (like Jones, Tufte) in net.

Take away Korpisalo's 4 wins and the Bruins are in last overall in the league. They're done. Even if they win their next 4 they'd be out of the playoff picture on Thanksgiving and that usually means no playoffs. (No playoffs means no playoff revenue.)

Is there a $2m forward ($1m for the backup, $2m forward = Korpi's $3m) they could have signed that would be such a difference maker that he'd give them 4 more wins in their first 20 games?

I don’t think it is as much about using the $2M backup goalie differential on a $2M F, it’s about using the $2M backup goalie differential plus the $3 or $4M 3rd pair dman differential (they are allocating $8.25M of cap there) and using that for a better F.

All the overpays added together add up. And then the other point not to be missed is the term. Korpi has played well overall these 8 games, credit to him, but will he keep it up for the rest of this year and 3 more as he ages into his mid 30s? His career average .900 says otherwise. Still a poor acquisition from a cap perspective.

 

[NDiesel]

I don’t think it is as much about using the $2M backup goalie differential on a $2M F, it’s about using the $2M backup goalie differential plus the $3 or $4M 3rd pair dman differential (they are allocating $8.25M of cap there) and using that for a better F.

All the overpays added together add up. And then the other point not to be missed is the term. Korpi has played well overall these 8 games, credit to him, but will he keep it up for the rest of this year and 3 more as he ages into his mid 30s? His career average .900 says otherwise. Still a poor acquisition from a cap perspective.

Exactly. Which is why I'm saying if he continues it all season you try and get an asset + some cap space for him. No guarantee he continues this play next year let alone 3 more, so sell high for once.

 

[hrdpuk]

He's winning games 2 SO . Keep playing him