Nashville Transplant
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I wouldn't be surprised to see the Kings acquire an experienced goaltender between now and the deadline. Doesn't have to be anything more than a placeholder, but the fact is, Manchester is poised for a deep AHL playoff run, and Jones and Berube are an excellent tandem for them, IF the Kings decide to make such a move. However, if they want to keep Jones up with the Kings, then a move MUST be made to bring someone to Manch to back up Berube, because Mattias Niederberger wouldn't be the answer over the playoff haul.
Interesting to note that by acquiring Dubnyk, Nashville will ship Mazanec (or Hutton) down to Milwaukee, where Hellberg has been manning the ship, and Darling WAS backing him up, but yesterday they signed Hannu Toivonen (ex-Blue/Bruin.) So, even someone like a Toivonen could go to the Monarchs and be an adequate backup.
As much as it's all about the Kings, it's also about a VERY strong Monarchs team having the goods to go deep in the playoffs, and not be a first round exit squad.
Interesting to note that by acquiring Dubnyk, Nashville will ship Mazanec (or Hutton) down to Milwaukee, where Hellberg has been manning the ship, and Darling WAS backing him up, but yesterday they signed Hannu Toivonen (ex-Blue/Bruin.) So, even someone like a Toivonen could go to the Monarchs and be an adequate backup.
As much as it's all about the Kings, it's also about a VERY strong Monarchs team having the goods to go deep in the playoffs, and not be a first round exit squad.