Player Discussion: The Elvis Thread

[Fro]

 

[CBJ goalie]

Freaking pumped for this signing! Great term and AAV.
Elvis will prove he's worth it.

 

[Byrral]

Interesting. I don't like to make assumptions but this doesn't look good for Korpi being here past the deadline. I can't see why Korpi would accept a backup gig and the CBJ ain't gonna pay him now that Elvis got paid. This may get awkward.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Very happy with this. I feel for Korpi. I hope we find him a good landing spot where he can thrive.

Me, too. I think Jarmo made the right choice. Korpi has been the proverbial good soldier who has helped this team in various roles. I like the guy but he’ll likely be traded at the deadline to a playoff contender such as Edmonton, etc with questionable G or a contender whose 1G gets injured. In the meantime, play well Korpi. I’ll be cheering for you.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Good deal for both sides.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I think this is a great deal for Elvis and the team. But I had never made up my mind between the two goalies. Too late for that it seems, Jarmo made up his.

I have always been of the mind to hold both as long as possible. But yeah I think you have to entertain moving Korpi.

 

[stevo61]

Love it. He needs to stay healthy but hes just proven to be much more consistant than Korpi. I think it became and easy long term choice

 

[tunnelvision]

This may get awkward.

Yeah. Timing of the deal is odd, especially if Jarmo isn't working on some trade already.

 

[Cowumbus]

Hopefully he lives up to the deal, he has a much smaller track record. I like Elvis more than Korpi though. Tough one to swallow day one of camp for Korpi I imagine..

 

[Jyrki]

I'll die on the Elvis > Korpi hill so I'm happy with this signing.

 

[Fro]

Yeah. Timing of the deal is odd, especially if Jarmo isn't working on some trade already.

I assume something is going on...any vets unsigned out there?

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

The best part is that it is almost 1/2 of what Bob is making.

 

[LJ7]

Pretty good deal. Perfect term and not too expensive.

As for Korpisalo, he's a good backup but his lows are too low imo despite the incredible highs. Elvis is far more reliable and leading up to this contract has been firmly statistically better.

 

[Fro]

Just bracing myself for the incoming rant

 

[thebus88]

Just bracing myself for the incoming rant

Korpisalo is the better goalie

 

[DJA]

I assume something is going on...any vets unsigned out there?

I wonder if that rumored Edmonton deal will be revisited…

 

[VT]

I`m not sure if Elvis is a better than Korpi. But it`s good to have signed a good goalie.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Jovavic]

Korpi had his shots to be anything other than a backup and he missed them five hole every time.

 

[OldGoaltender]

Elvis is a better goaltender and his ceiling is much higher than Korpi’s. This is a great deal for both parties.

 

[Monstershockey]

It's a good sign. I am glad they finally made a decision one way or the other. At some point they needed to name a starter. It didn't matter to me which one, just name a guy and move on.

 

[Fro]

Korpisalo is the better goalie

At least you're predictable

 

[5th Line Fanatic]

I have Elvis as the slightly better goaltender currently and the one with the bigger upside going forward if given the opportunity to be "the guy". Where Elvis separates in my opinion, is in his leadership qualities. We all know goalies are weird people, kind of like test pilots. Elvis seems like one who has the ability to be a voice in the room when needed.

I LOVE this deal because it shows Elvis wants to be here and he is "the guy", it also shows the front office understands how important it is to keep our vocal leaders in the fold. This signing helps the re-build in a big way. This signing has JD written all over it.

Will Zach and Elvis hug after games now? It is their team.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I bet one of those teams is Edmonton.

 

[CoachWithNoTeam]

I was guessing 5.5-6.0 on a 5 or 6 year deal. Solid for all parties.