Speculation: Top 5 goalies on the move...

[Jerkbait]

Halak to pitt definitely. Look for Edmonton to make a splash that isn't limited to this year. Colorado stands pat csuse Vegas us struggling. Boston and ott ship a goalie out . Price probably doenst play this year. Wash makes a pitch for MAF

 

[ManofSteel55]

I'm hesitant to bring in Ullmark. Say we bring him in, he brings 5mil for 3 years after this. If it doesn't work out we're on the hook for that it'll be just a other Koskinen situation.

I don't know why it wouldn't work out. Injuries aside, he played like a starting goalie in Buffalo of all places, when they were a lot worse than they are now (or we are now). Ullmark having 3 more years is exactly why Holland would have interest. He's said he doesn't want a rental. I just don't think he would waive his NMC less than a year after signing it, but if he would, I'd offer up Edmonton's 1st for Ullmark. They'd need to take Koskinen as well, as a taxi squad goalie.

 

[themelkman]

We will just keep Reimer unless Ullmark is coming for free

 

[Pinkfloyd]

We will just keep Reimer unless Ullmark is coming for free

I'd take Ullmark if it meant we sent Hill and one of Labanc or Simek the other way but Boston wouldn't want that obviously.

 

[sethro109]

Does every goalie thread have to de-rail into Price to Colorado? We should just ban that topic unless there's some sort of official rumor.

Avs fans simply don't want him.

 

[Accelleratii]

Who do you think moves before the deadline and where do they go?

Fleury to Colorado?
Korpisalo to Edmonton?
Ullmark to San Jose?
Forsberg to Tampa?
Halak to Pittsburgh?

Perhaps Stolarz to Buffalo?

I don't see Fleury on the move, regardless of how much sense it makes. I just don't see it happening.
Korpisalo in Edmonton? Why not just keep Koskinen?
Ullmark is not getting traded for the umpteenth time. NMC and Rask coming back was always a possibility for Boston. Enough already. Move on!
Forsberg and Halak, whatever.

One goalie I think should be on there is Varlamov. Good goalie at a good cap with one year left, usurped by a better, younger goalie, current team has very small chance of doing anything this year, and Lou is his GM.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Korpisalo to Edmonton is fitting. He could be the next Tommy Salo for them.

 

[SherVaughn30]

I think Halak or Holtby would be great fits with the Avalanche.

Francouz and Kuemper are probably the two most injury prone goalies in the league, and Kuemper has been underwhelming. As far as I'm concerned, Colorado should carry three NHL caliber goalies heading into the playoffs to avoid Hammond/Hutchinson 3.0.

But if one of those two goes down before the trade deadline, as an Avs fan I'd greatly prefer Marc-André Fleury over the two insurance options I mentioned.

Holtby yes if the Stars continue to struggle badly on the road, but Halak no. Kuemper hasn't been as good as expected, but Francouz appears to be stepping it up after being out a long time because of injury. They can't have 3 goalies. If the Avs get another goalie, then Kuemper is traded at the deadline, especially since he becomes a UFA.

 

[CapSpace]

Colorado should get Price I'd they wanna really go for the Cup. I know the money and all but he would dramatically enhance the chances of them winning.

Depends on too many things now. Not only how Price feels in his head, but his knee is f***ing up again and he basically needs to recover from it... again.

IMO he should call it a career.

 

[SherVaughn30]

I don't see Fleury on the move, regardless of how much sense it makes. I just don't see it happening.
Korpisalo in Edmonton? Why not just keep Koskinen?
Ullmark is not getting traded for the umpteenth time. NMC and Rask coming back was always a possibility for Boston. Enough already. Move on!
Forsberg and Halak, whatever.

One goalie I think should be on there is Varlamov. Good goalie at a good cap with one year left, usurped by a better, younger goalie, current team has very small chance of doing anything this year, and Lou is his GM.

Varlamov could be traded if the Isles are not pushing on the edge for a Wild Card spot. I think they could actually get a mid range goal scorer for him, considering he still has the pedigree of being a #1 goalie. Sorokin has already shown he can be a better goalie than Varlamov, but that doesn't mean Varlamov is not good anymore. When you have $9 million combined in two goalies, and the younger cheaper($1 million less) goalie is outplaying the older goalie, then the older goalie becomes expendable as the $5 million can be allocated to goal scoring additions for the Isles.

Varlamov to the Oilers could be a good option for them considering McDavid/Draisaitl to start getting to playoffs consistently and win now!

 

[SherVaughn30]

Price doesn't guarantee a cup either. Roy didn't win a cup in 6 of his 8 seasons with the Avs.

Uh, just like to point out that since the NHL switched to the best of 7 format all 4 rounds(I believe either it started in '87 or '88), no team has won more than 5 Cups. Nothing is guaranteed, but Price playing healthy again(it will happen as his career is not over) for a good team can be the difference in winning a Cup.

 

[shadow1]

Holtby yes if the Stars continue to struggle badly on the road, but Halak no. Kuemper hasn't been as good as expected, but Francouz appears to be stepping it up after being out a long time because of injury. They can't have 3 goalies. If the Avs get another goalie, then Kuemper is traded at the deadline, especially since he becomes a UFA.

It would definitely be unorthodox, there's no denying that. But Francouz and Kuemper are both made of glass, and Colorado has had to use Hammond and Hutchinson in elimination games two of the last four seasons.

Personally, I'd rather have a guy like Halak as a healthy scratch rather than a random 4th liner.

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

Depends on too many things now. Not only how Price feels in his head, but his knee is f***ing up again and he basically needs to recover from it... again.

IMO he should call it a career.

would you walk away from ~45m ?

 

[AslanRH]

Uh, just like to point out that since the NHL switched to the best of 7 format all 4 rounds(I believe either it started in '87 or '88), no team has won more than 5 Cups. Nothing is guaranteed, but Price playing healthy again(it will happen as his career is not over) for a good team can be the difference in winning a Cup.

Thanks?
This is a thread about Goalies possibly on the move with a reasonable understanding of this season as the time frame. That isn't likely to be Price.

Until he shows he is healthy and significantly better than the goalies on hand, it would be reckless for the Avs to add his cap and term even at 50%. If he comes roaring back then it can be reasonably be discussed as an option.

 

[CapSpace]

would you walk away from ~45m ?

If I already had more than that, for my health and my family I'd do it in a second.

 

[Caps8112]

Not sure all or any caps fans agree with me but vancek is a mediocre goalie at best. Samsonov can't be trusted. Caps goalie situation is a gong show. Defense doesn't help them enough but if they are going to take a shot at some kind of run they need a goalie

 

[A1LeafNation]

Not sure all or any caps fans agree with me but vancek is a mediocre goalie at best. Samsonov can't be trusted. Caps goalie situation is a gong show. Defense doesn't help them enough but if they are going to take a shot at some kind if run they need a goalie

Samsonov I think will sort himself out. He looks like a good one.

Vanecek is having a good year too.

Lots of goalies this year have been having down years.

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

If I already had more than that, for my health and my family I'd do it in a second.

it's not like this is life threatening.. and what? he just keeps getting treatment and put on IR? I see no reason for him to retire. maybe he loves playing that much. who knows
but I don't care how much $$ you've made, especially in sports, 45m is a LOT of money

 

[Shane Diesel]

No matter how many times it's posted the Avs neither want nor need Price, Halak or Fleury. Please stop.

 

[Legion34]

I can't see Edmonton being interested in any goalie who is not a known quality starter. MA Fleury should be their absolute and only target in that list.

why would he go to Edmonton. Chicago already promised him he doesn’t move unless he asks. Or he would have retired. He can choose his team

 

[ManofSteel55]

why would he go to Edmonton. Chicago already promised him he doesn’t move unless he asks. Or he would have retired. He can choose his team

6 weeks ago the answer would have been "for a chance at one last playoff run". I don't think that's the right answer any more.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Nothing guarantees anything but he absolutely enhances your chances as I said. Anyone who denies that is not being realistic.

Not if he doesn't play and he regresses and takes a big chunk of our cap room. Roy played in the non cap era.

I would rather get Holtby, whose a much more affordable goalie who has actually won a cup.

 

[GoBoltz56]

Who do you think moves before the deadline and where do they go?

Fleury to Colorado?
Korpisalo to Edmonton?
Ullmark to San Jose?
Forsberg to Tampa?
Halak to Pittsburgh?

Perhaps Stolarz to Buffalo?

Huh..?

 

[McSuper]

Who do you think moves before the deadline and where do they go?

Fleury to Colorado?
Korpisalo to Edmonton?
Ullmark to San Jose?
Forsberg to Tampa?
Halak to Pittsburgh?

Perhaps Stolarz to Buffalo?

It all ready been reported Edmonton has no interest in him .

 

[McSuper]

Korpisalo to Edmonton is fitting. He could be the next Tommy Salo for them.

I know it is difficult but do try and follow along . TSN has reported Edmonton has zero I repeat zero interest in Korpisalo ....zero