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SeaOfBlue

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Bibeau picked a bad time to have his worst year. While its true any goalie has capacity to get better (Talbot was not even a good AHL goalie until 24) the chances of him getting resigned are slim to none if they can go out and roll the dice on a fresh prospect not coming off a shaky year. We'll see but its easiest for the club to cut ties and reload.

I wanted Outhouse last year after he killed it as a backup but the size bias cost him. I still like him, and I am confidant there are still Quicks and Belfours out there. They need to add a couple goalie prospects to their system. As for McElhinney he should be back unless they decide they need someone to push Andersen a bit and look for someone younger who still might have #1 aspirations, like Calgary did with Chad Johnson last year. I am good either way.
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Quick is 6'1". It's on the cusp of being small, but if you are around there and super skilled, it won't matter. 6'2", 6'3" is where you typically want your goalies, unless you find bigger guys who are developed right. Outhouse's problem is he's like 5'11". Just not big enough these days, even if you are athletic.

I think you can get Bibeau on an AHL deal, and I think it's worth it. If Bibeau can't get a legit deal from us, he's probably not getting one from anyone. Give him a shot to regain his composure, but he'll have to fight Kaskisuo next year for ice time on an AHL deal.

I'd still consider Sparks over McElhinney, but I don't think you can go wrong either way. Sparks should be given a shot somewhere though, and I'd prefer it be here. I seriously think Sparks can do every McElhinney can right now + has the potential to be something more down the line. You know what you have in McElhinney.

Imagine if Sparks could perform well like some of those LA backups did and be flipped for assets? Then we'd have Kaskisuo + Bibeau ready to come up, or we can sign a vet next offseason. Worth the risk IMO.
 
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Not sure if reported, but this is a bigger deal than the other moves the Solar Bears have made. Needed more defense, and King played well as an offensive type defenseman last year. Probably won't be anything special, but maybe he comes to the Marlies some day as a part of the next round of the youth crop.
 
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SeaOfBlue said:
Quick is 6'1". It's on the cusp of being small, but if you are around there and super skilled, it won't matter. 6'2", 6'3" is where you typically want your goalies, unless you find bigger guys who are developed right. Outhouse's problem is he's like 5'11". Just not big enough these days, even if you are athletic.

I think you can get Bibeau on an AHL deal, and I think it's worth it. If Bibeau can't get a legit deal from us, he's probably not getting one from anyone. Give him a shot to regain his composure, but he'll have to fight Kaskisuo next year for ice time on an AHL deal.

I'd still consider Sparks over McElhinney, but I don't think you can go wrong either way. Sparks should be given a shot somewhere though, and I'd prefer it be here. I seriously think Sparks can do every McElhinney can right now + has the potential to be something more down the line. You know what you have in McElhinney.

Imagine if Sparks could perform well like some of those LA backups did and be flipped for assets? Then we'd have Kaskisuo + Bibeau ready to come up, or we can sign a vet next offseason. Worth the risk IMO.
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I agree with sparks ability to play the backup with one question; if he sits for such a long time between starts, can he still be effective?
The only way to find out is to throw him in, but that's for next year not this one.
 

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SeaOfBlue said:
Quick is 6'1". It's on the cusp of being small, but if you are around there and super skilled, it won't matter. 6'2", 6'3" is where you typically want your goalies, unless you find bigger guys who are developed right. Outhouse's problem is he's like 5'11". Just not big enough these days, even if you are athletic.

I think you can get Bibeau on an AHL deal, and I think it's worth it. If Bibeau can't get a legit deal from us, he's probably not getting one from anyone. Give him a shot to regain his composure, but he'll have to fight Kaskisuo next year for ice time on an AHL deal.

I'd still consider Sparks over McElhinney, but I don't think you can go wrong either way. Sparks should be given a shot somewhere though, and I'd prefer it be here. I seriously think Sparks can do every McElhinney can right now + has the potential to be something more down the line. You know what you have in McElhinney.

Imagine if Sparks could perform well like some of those LA backups did and be flipped for assets? Then we'd have Kaskisuo + Bibeau ready to come up, or we can sign a vet next offseason. Worth the risk IMO.
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Uhhh, Juuse Saros ......
 
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Didn't catch much of the game last night. How did Kapanen look?
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fast, but didn't do a lot with it. Seems to still be feeling out the better defense in the NHL and gets the puck poked away a lot when trying to do too much. His current linemates don't draw much defensive attention either
 

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Wait... what? Isn't Bracco's team up 3-1? How does that make him available? Plus, being the hosts for the Memorial Cup, doesn't that automatically put them in it... which means he won't be available for some time.
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Yeah.., I goofed.. Piccinich & Mattinen are the ones playing against Bracco.. and yes, Windsor are leading their series..

 

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AHL LIVE GAME SHEET LINK ----> http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary/1016910​
 
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..I don't see Clune in there, Salt... Wonder if Keefe realizes that this means Rychel could get another suspension..
...and after already having so many fights, he could be nearing dangerous territory.., with the AHL..?

Unless they skate fast for three periods straight, this doesn't look like my favorite line-up, for this game..

Sparks can also fight too, though..
 

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SEER said:
..I don't see Clune in there, Salt... Wonder if Keefe realizes that this means Rychel could get another suspension..
...and after already having so many fights, he could be nearing dangerous territory.., with the AHL..?

Unless they skate fast for three periods straight, this doesn't look like my favorite line-up, for this game..

Sparks can also fight too, though..
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Ya I'm a little worried. This game is for sole possession of 1st in the division AND its slapshot night! Let's see if we can kill them with skill.
 

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Ya I'm a little worried. This game is for sole possession of 1st in the division AND its slapshot night! Let's see if we can kill them with skill.
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Exactly.. That's what I was alluding to, with the speed thing..

Otherwise, everyone be prepared to see a l-o-n-g penalties list again.. :nod:
 
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SEER said:
Exactly.. That's what I was alluding to, with the speed thing..

Otherwise, everyone be prepared to see a l-o-n-g penalties list again.. :nod:
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I'm thinking it will be a long penalty list no matter what but especially if we handle them one the score board.
 

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fast, but didn't do a lot with it. Seems to still be feeling out the better defense in the NHL and gets the puck poked away a lot when trying to do too much. His current linemates don't draw much defensive attention either
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its not really fair to judge him while on the 4th line. He is showing his speed and trying but there is no one there to keep up with him which limits him to low % shots. He is feeling his way in though
 
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..I don't see Clune in there, Salt... Wonder if Keefe realizes that this means Rychel could get another suspension..
...and after already having so many fights, he could be nearing dangerous territory.., with the AHL..?

Unless they skate fast for three periods straight, this doesn't look like my favorite line-up, for this game..

Sparks can also fight too, though..
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Don't want sparks doing that SEER he's injury prone as is and way to important to the team to take that kind of risk
 
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Kalinin drops them!

Looks like kalinin came out on the short end of that one. Went to the dressing room and not the box.
 
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