Again, if the purpose is for Lalonde to be the #1 Starter with Vaccari being the #2 backup, then it is a different story completely. I have no issues with an OA goalie provided he is you #1 starter with no question they will get the vast majority of the games and will play all healthy playoff minutes. There have been a ton of solid OA Goalies that have made a significant impact.
The question is whether Lalonde is the right guy. Even on a stellar team he rode an .874 save%. That is pretty weak. He did play relatively well against London so I give him credit for that. But that is just one playoff series. Two if you want to consider SSM as well. Michelone put up similar numbers in Ottawa and I don’t think anyone is going to be beating down his door trying to acquire his rights.
Maybe Lalonde is the answer but I have to think there are better answers out there at a reasonable price.
I think training camp is going to decide who does what. As to Laqlonde, I think that there had to be promises made to him and Columbus for the trade to have happened. Depending on what Betts does, it might open the door to trading Vaccari, or we could see Vaccari being put into a backup and traded later in the year.
At this stage of the season, I am not worried about who teams have and whether it is a good idea. Having 2 good goalies that can start is a pleasant thing to have and opens up possibilities for trades later.
Poole is confirmed gone released & signed in Haliburton played for them tonight
Did Poole not have a concussion issue. Playing in Haliburton might be the thing for him.
Another Frontenac draft pick Lukas Moore scored for Haliburton last night.
Just because he played last night in Haliburton does not mean that he will be in Haliburton this year. He will still come to camp and play to make the team. A rookie RHD on this team would not be the end of the world. I can remember players that used to come to 67's camp practice and skate at the Civic and then pack everything up and drive to Pembroke for the King's camp.
The Fronts got a lot of draft picks so it would not surprise me to see them use a few once they see what they have in camp.
Cavallin must not be looking at going to university that would be the only reason to stay or not come back.