Neb00rs Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I'd like to go into next season with a solid backup that can play up to 20 games and fill-in as a starter in case Cory gets inured. To me there are a few possibilities I'd like to see: Keith Kinkaid - Albany Chad Johnson - UFA (the Bruins give any goalie a boost but he's been really solid) Anders Lindback - RFA (trade possibility) Giguere - UFA Viktor Fasth - 1 year left (trade possibility) Jhonas Enroth - 1 year left (but there's an overflow of goalies in Buffalo) Thomas Greiss - UFA Joey MacDonald - UFA (not an exciting choice) Al Montoya - UFA Justin Peters - UFA Curtis McElhinney - UFA Darcy Kuemper - RFA (but there's an overflow of goalies in Minnesota) Jonas Gustavsson - UFA Yann Danis - (just kidding) Edited July 1, 2014 by Neb00rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Gustavsson has been excellent for the Wings in a backup role. 16-5-4, .907 save percentage. I think he may cost more than some other names though, but Id absolutely be thrilled if we had Cory/Gustavsson for goaltenders. I think they're going to try to go cheaper though and Gustavsson re-signs there. Edited April 11, 2014 by ghdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWW Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'd love to see Greiss here. I think he's excellent as a back-up and could carry the load if god forbid an injury happens next season. He's shouldering the load for Phoenix now and while they've been losing, it really hasn't been his fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I could see Chad Johnson succeeding behind our defense and he's a veteran so he would fit right in with this squad, I mean almost all on that list would be an upgrade. If I had a choice I would pick Greiss. Edited April 11, 2014 by Zubie#8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Gustavsson as a last resort. He only looks amazing against us. I have a feeling Lou might go the Nabokov route for a year. He's old...but still 3 years younger than Brodeur. May benefit from a lighter work load and facing less quality shots. Justin Peters was surprisingly solid this year. But I've seen too much of him looking like hot garbage. I'd be afraid of him reverting to that next year Greiss has been spectacular enough to perhaps earn a starting job next year (NYI?) Edited April 11, 2014 by '7' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Itd be nice to see Kinkaid get a shot but from that list I would prefer Chad Johnson. Hes done good things in Boston- I was actually surprised they didnt deal him at the deadline. He may even cost more than we'd hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I hope Lou gets a proven NHL backup for next season. I had hope for Kinkaid to take over that role after his hot start but he's really fallen off in the 2nd half of the year. His SV% to start 2014 was .927 and has fallen to .910 which is just about league average for the AHL. He even lost the starting job as of late to Wedgewood and his sub .900 SV%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'd be in favor of just letting Kinkaid start the season as the backup, he's had a great season in Albany and if he's really not working out, it's very easy to pick up a backup goalie in a trade If Cory goes down, we'd be screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzMB30 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 If Cory goes down, we'd be screwed. That's why you have backups, remember Hedberg in the lockout season? That really screwed us. Lou is not an idiot, Lou saw that horrible stretch when Marty went down for 2-3 weeks, that's a big reason why Schneider is here now I would assume. I'd want him, but Greiss is due for a starting job, because he has been great behind Smith in Phoenix and even before that, behind Niemi in SJ. NYI is actually a very possible destination and I'd like to see him go there. I would take Nabakov because he really got the short end of the stick and a good amount of the blame for the playoffs troubles of San Jose. Chad Johnson, no. No way jose. He will get paid for his good season in Boston, but he's playing in front of a team defense that has allowed less than 175 goals this season. I remember when Johnson backed up Lundquist, he is not that good. The options for a backup next season: Nabakov, Vokoun, Kinkaid, Peters is a possibility I would like to see here. Brodeur (Unlikely with his recent comments about the org), and then I'd throw in Lindback as well because it would be interesting. He's been awful but maybe he just needs the right fit or the right coaching, goalies can turn it around pretty fast as well as sink pretty fast in the course of a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Anders Lindback - RFA (trade possibility) I lol'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I'd be in favor of just letting Kinkaid start the season as the backup, he's had a great season in Albany and if he's really not working out, it's very easy to pick up a backup goalie in a trade Not really...he had a great first half or so, but has faded considerably. fiesty pointed the specifics nicely. Giguere is interesting...he's started 32 games the last two seasons, but could probably fill in for a while as a full-time starter if needed. He'll be 37 by the start of next season though. Greiss could be a nice pickup, but one wonders why he hasn't gotten a shot at being a 40-50 game starter somewhere yet. Looks like he's been pretty good...I would think he'd want to find a job where he could at least get a shot at a split. Edited April 11, 2014 by Colorado Rockies 1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 greiss is the guy i'd target but i do think he's going to get a starting job. then again, maybe lou can get him with a 3 year deal @ 1.5 as a security blanket for cory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Not really...he had a great first half or so, but has faded considerably. fiesty pointed the specifics nicely. Giguere is interesting...he's started 32 games the last two seasons, but could probably fill in for a while as a full-time starter if needed. He'll be 37 by the start of next season though. Greiss could be a nice pickup, but one wonders why he hasn't gotten a shot at being a 40-50 game starter somewhere yet. Looks like he's been pretty good...I would think he'd want to find a job where he could at least get a shot at a split. I'd be weird as all hell having Giggy come in to more or less replace Brodeur. I agree though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 That's why you have backups, remember Hedberg in the lockout season? That really screwed us. Lou is not an idiot, Lou saw that horrible stretch when Marty went down for 2-3 weeks, that's a big reason why Schneider is here now I would assume. . I was replying to someone who suggested Kinkaid as the backup. Kinkaid is not an NHL-ready player. And Cory is here now b/c we had a chance to and literally STOLE him from Vancouver. Had that deal not gone down/Cory been available, its not a stretch to think we'd have signed a UFA backup and rolled Marty out as the starter. We needed Marty's heir and Lou had the opportunity at the right time to get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS#4-Life Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 no luv 4 wedgewood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 greiss is the guy i'd target but i do think he's going to get a starting job. then again, maybe lou can get him with a 3 year deal @ 1.5 as a security blanket for cory? Hopefully he can be our starter when Cory bolts on 7/1/15 I was replying to someone who suggested Kinkaid as the backup. Kinkaid is not an NHL-ready player. And Cory is here now b/c we had a chance to and literally STOLE him from Vancouver. Had that deal not gone down/Cory been available, its not a stretch to think we'd have signed a UFA backup and rolled Marty out as the starter. We needed Marty's heir and Lou had the opportunity at the right time to get him. Aforementioned theft was the first misstep for Gillis in Vancouver....the rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'll do it if they call me, but only for home games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezer34 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'll do it if they call me, but only for home games. hahaha.. add my name to the hat then too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS#4-Life Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hopefully he can be our starter when Cory bolts on 7/1/15 7 yr deal should get it done. would suck 2 see cory peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezer34 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 With Lou "Age is just a Number" Lamoriello pulling the strings, don't be a bit surprised if they invite Khäbibulin for a camp tryout. I don't see a lot of resources being put into the back-up role for the Devils heading into next season.. especially if they give Cory a big contract. I think Lou would invite a veteran goalie, couple that with KK & Wedge, and let the cream rise to the top during training camp and exhibition. Hopefully he can be our starter when Cory bolts on 7/1/15 ..the only way Cory dips is if Brodeur returns. There's a high probability that the Devils keep Schneidz long-term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 With Lou "Age is just a Number" Lamoriello pulling the strings, don't be a bit surprised if they invite Khäbibulin for a camp tryout. I don't see a lot of resources being put into the back-up role for the Devils heading into next season.. especially if they give Cory a big contract. I think Lou would invite a veteran goalie, couple that with KK & Wedge, and let the cream rise to the top during training camp and exhibition. ..the only way Cory dips is if Brodeur returns. There's a high probability that the Devils keep Schneidz long-term. Even with Marty gone (which seems to be 99.99% at this point), what makes you think Schneider would want to sign long term here? The team was atrocious this season, and I am sure he is upset with the carousel he had to endure. I think him starting 60-65 games next year would erase the sour taste a bit, but c'mon...he will have his choice of several different teams with similar financial$..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Please not Al Montoya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 hahaha.. add my name to the hat then too! You can be my back-up, but none of this "I wanna be the primary backup" stuff. Don't be a diva, just be happy you're on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Kinkaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Gustavfsson is injury prone. Johnson plays behind the best group of defensemen in the NHL. For a backup role I would actually give Montoya a shot or Lindback. But like with any back-up goalie the price has to be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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