Time to drop Lankinen?

[SJinNewJersey]

Is it time to drop Lankinen? It was always obvious if Demko was healthy, he was not going to get many starts. However, I at least thought they would split the net 50-50 for a little while. Now he's not starting today.

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[Hoglander]

Lankinen has been sick recently, fwiw

 

[Mike C]

Is it time to drop Lankinen? It was always obvious if Demko was healthy, he was not going to get many starts. However, I at least thought they would split the net 50-50 for a little while. Now he's not starting today.

My league is pretty deep. I'm gonna hang on to him. Demko hasn't looked great and Lank played a little over his head early in season anyway. First game back from break is just a nod to Demko that he's the number 1. Lank will play a fair amount and is serviceable. I've seen a lot of his games this season. He'll keep them close enough and get some wins in my view. I'd at least wait a couple of week to see if the break settled him down from overuse when Demko was out

I was so desperate for goalies in a very deep league that I traded Mcdavid for Horvat and Lankinen. That deal has actually served me well so far

 

[SJinNewJersey]

I also have UPL, Skinner, and Blackwood. Just picked up Blackwood right before the Avs trade. However, Lankinen has been the best of the bunch so far.

 

[Mike C]

I also have UPL, Skinner, and Blackwood. Just picked up Blackwood right before the Avs trade. However, Lankinen has been the best of the bunch so far.

Seems like your in decent shape. I have Lank, Picard and DeSmith but also have a minimum games per week requirement.

 

[Kickassguy]

Speaking as a Canucks fan, if you can afford the roster spot and he isn't blocking you from better options, I'd hold him. Still think he and Demko are going to be far closer to 50/50 as opposed to 70/30 the rest of the way. Maybe 55/45 or something like that.