I think that’s right. I know at least one report said we wouldn’t give him the fourth year…but that always seemed crazy to me timeline wise. Two years left in a good goalie right now is perfect timing. They’d have known that then too.
And I can't see Adams giving him the long term, big money extension it would take to retain him.
Gibson has been a rumor before and nothing has happened.And then he'll go after Ullmark or Gibson.
Well, Gibson could then refuse, but now he will agree. Bad defense? You saw the Anaheim defense in recent seasons, our defense is very reliable compared to theirs. With Dahlin, Mule, Power + add top 4 D and everything looks not bad. It remains to slightly improve the depth.
Those are two very different trades. Ullmark would be a great get; Gibson and his bloated contract would likely be cheaper but I’d want no part of him in Buffalo.And then he'll go after Ullmark or Gibson.
Most goalies have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to how they win. The key is to find a goalie that is better against the kinds of chances your team gives up as opposed to those that your team does not give up a lot.
It would be strange to trade for Ullmark, but he is a quality goalie and I think his tandem with Levi could be good.
??? = more than Adams wants to give up.Ullmark + Grzelcyk + rights to Clifton for ???
Do you think Ullmark will cost a ton? Grzelcyk didn't play that much last season and he has one year UFA, in fact he is defenseman of the third pair. I think he would look good with Boosh. The rights to Clifton are worth next to nothing. I would think something around UPL + Joki + pick maybe.
I think Boston could definitely get a significant return for Ullmark. Assuming he wins the Vezina, he's still signed for 2 years at a very reasonable cap hit. He's only had 1 season that he posted a save % below .913, and he did that playing mostly for the Sabres. He's been extremely consistent, and the only knocks would be his injury history and playoff performances though he's been fairly healthy in Boston.
