I don’t think we have a choice and I don’t see a reason we shouldn’t give Krawchuk at least another chance. I guess I was wrong about Vondras. The guy is a train wreck again I can’t fathom how he got drafted to the NHL. He’ll be lucky to play university hockey. You think Kitchener didn’t make some defensive mistakes? Of course, they did big difference is they have a goalie to make the save when they need it.
It seems to me that neither Vandy or Vondy should ever start two games in a row!
I’m almost starting to miss Brassard….almost.
He is soft it’s not a complaint. Misses more than he plays. Fact! I wish he knew how play with his size but he don’t. But that’s for him to figure out.
I’ve said before I don’t really blame Rob for this debacle. Not this year he did what he could by bringing in an import goalie who was NHL drafted. The reason they started him is because he was supposed to be the guy and they’re trying to let him get right, it’s just not happening.
The ONLY positive take away was Vandenberg.
Yes, he is injury prone no doubt about it. He’s also a targeted player man if you look at Dvorsky in comparison, he knows how to play without getting hurt. Some players do, some dont. Look at Suzuki.
Maybe we could play all three at oncePerhaps they can dress all 3 goalies and each play a period.
Thought they would start Vandy after he was first star for Niagara in a 4-3 OT win over Rangers where he stopped 44 of 47 shotsComes in toda and stops 20 of 21. Think he has our number.
He’s got the ranger n storm flue he will back vs Peterborough keep his ppg up
How can you not blame him?… yes he made some good moves to help build this team BUT he did not target one of the most important positions at the deadline. We have a team that can win the EAST and a goaltender that ranks 30th in the league for save percentage. He has no game to figure out… he has been bad all year. This mess falls on Robs shoulders.
Well I was thinking he should have maybe even released Vondras as some suggested. I just wonder what effect that would’ve had on other imports reporting. I never thought he would be struggling this much well into the second half. Who could’ve predicted that. It’s easy to lay blame after the fact. Why don’t you tell me who was available and how you would have went about it? Owen Flores would have been a great get but no way Niagara was moving him. Ben West in Barrie? How old is he? We would have had to try to pry a goalie away from somewhere which wouldn’t have been easy given how competitive the league never mind the conference was. Also would have cost a lot. I don’t know but what a year to be having serious goaltending issues.
Especially since we can’t count on a save. Is he hurt too or is it sickness?
Really? Sad buddy, did you see the hit he took in the Soo? Rangers flu my ass. Not even in the same league, especially if they’re healthy. Wolves get any kind of goaltending they win. I noticed maybe two players from them all game, three if you count the goalie.
Ya because that’s the same as game action. Did you ever think maybe he realized he couldn’t go the next day? No way he would’ve missed the game against Saginaw. What a genius. Not worth my time.
Definitely not worth engaging that guy. A handful of a few in this thread who would have to believe Musty and Connor Burgess are actually the same players. Don't think any other fan base throws as much hate on a first round NHL pick as ours.
How about if they would have released or traded Vondras that opens up an import position, then go for a top end goalie using a top 6 forward that would be filled by the import position available. I just don't believe Papeneau was the right guy to make a strategic move to fix the BIGGEST hole on the team Goal tending. This is the dagger in the heart that will make it near impossible to go to the end.
Youre not telling me anything I don’t know as far would’ve could’ve should’ve. Who is that “top end goalie” you speak of? Did you read the post? Who was going to give up a quality goalie at that point? Easier said than done and you never commented on what that would mean for future imports. Someone correct me if I’m wrong but wouldn’t releasing an import goalie be almost unprecedented and would it not have a very negative impact on future drafts? Like saying come up to Canada but be ready to be released if you don’t cut it and who would have wanted him in a trade? Easier from the stands.
