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Alex
PickupHockey All-Star
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 Posted - 11/15/2007 : 19:01:08
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Poll Question:
Which is the biggest goaltending question early in the 07/08 NHL season?
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Guest9799
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 19:03:24
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I voted Gerber vs. Emery
The reason is, Gerber and Emery are both capable of being franchise goalies. It was Emery's bad luck that Gerber filled in so well.
The question is, do you go with your traditional starter, who is young and getting better, or do you go with the guy who is solid, and has been immaculate this season.
I wouldn't know what to do. But for the time being at least. Gerber earned his spot. |
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shinnyafterschool
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 19:12:46
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| I chose Peter Budaj vs. Jose Theodore because I am an Avs fan and any goalie controversy would be good news which would mean both would be playing considerably well. |
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Guest8815
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 19:17:00
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How about Roli vs. Garon. Right now I think Garon is the better goalie, great pickup by Lowe.
But anyways I say Gerber vs. Emery, Emery was the standout last year (in Ottawa not the league) and Gerber was doing miserable. Now Gerber has come out of training camp and is now leading the league in wins. Meanwhile Emery has just healed up from a injury ready to play. Do you go with the hot pads, or the guy you relied on last year? I say alternate 1-1-1-1 unless someone has an outstanding game or shutout. |
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fly4apuckguy
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Canada
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 21:18:06
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Huet - Price.
I think Price is ready for the bigtime. But if I'm wrong, could playing him too much wreck his confidence if things don't go well? I think he'll be a far better goalie than Huet in the long run...so how quickly do you push him along??? |
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MSC
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Canada
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 21:24:38
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| I don't know about everyone else but of all the controversies that surrond a team having to much talent at a position isn't one that would worry me to much. |
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I HATE CROSBY
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 22:10:00
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That Ottawa situation is a really rough one!
Gerber was supposed to have been #1 last year, but he s*** the bed and Ray came in.....
I love ray Emery, he's a great guy...But I never thought he was a top tier goalie..Gerber is (remember his herioc show against canada in the olympics)...Anyways, they'd be wise to trade Ray. that would be fairest to Ray..give him a shot on another team..But if ottawa wants to win the cup this year, they gotta go with Gerber. He is very good technically..Something Ray kinda lacks (watch Ray in scrambles..he really looks uncomfortable)....Anyways, that's a tough one. I mean, that would suck to take your team to the dance and then be out of a job the next year, cause you hurt your wrist.
Sugar Ray over Hasek any day! |
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Guest2919
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 22:17:40
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| you forgot the edmonton oilers....... with the way garon has been playing it looks like mact and klowe could make him the #1 which opens up more trade possibilities because roloson would be expendable |
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irvine
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Canada
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Posted - 11/16/2007 : 06:57:57
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The thing about trading Emery and keeping Gerber is, you just don't know when Gerber is going to stop playing well. The guy seems to go in spurts. With Emery, you know he will play a consistent game and with going how far he did last year, being a goaltender to help win the cup isn't far fetched. So, I'd say keep Emery. More consistent than Gerber.
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fly4apuckguy
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Canada
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Posted - 11/16/2007 : 19:56:28
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quote:
Originally posted by irvine
The thing about trading Emery and keeping Gerber is, you just don't know when Gerber is going to stop playing well. The guy seems to go in spurts. With Emery, you know he will play a consistent game and with going how far he did last year, being a goaltender to help win the cup isn't far fetched. So, I'd say keep Emery. More consistent than Gerber.
Irvine
Here I go again, the Euro-hater guy  , but if I'm running Ottawa, there is no way I trade Emery. Gerber may be a better goalie on his best night, but that could go south at any time, and then there are no best nights for awhile.
For all the great goalies Europe has produced, are there any that match the consistency of Canada's best? Nope. That's why you keep the Canadian, and if there is a controversy, trade the European and don't look back.
You know Emery will be a consistent 8. Gerber, on the other hand, could be a 9 - 9.5 for the better part of the season, and then go to hell and be a 3 just when you need him the most. |
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admin
Forum Admin
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Posted - 11/17/2007 : 00:02:49
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| Nice topic Alex. I posted it on the home page as our feature poll. I tweaked it to keep it relevant to this season. Thanks for the contribution! |
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irvine
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 11/17/2007 : 15:19:23
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Originally posted by fly4apuckguy
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Originally posted by irvine
The thing about trading Emery and keeping Gerber is, you just don't know when Gerber is going to stop playing well. The guy seems to go in spurts. With Emery, you know he will play a consistent game and with going how far he did last year, being a goaltender to help win the cup isn't far fetched. So, I'd say keep Emery. More consistent than Gerber.
Irvine
Here I go again, the Euro-hater guy, but if I'm running Ottawa, there is no way I trade Emery. Gerber may be a better goalie on his best night, but that could go south at any time, and then there are no best nights for awhile.
For all the great goalies Europe has produced, are there any that match the consistency of Canada's best? Nope. That's why you keep the Canadian, and if there is a controversy, trade the European and don't look back.
You know Emery will be a consistent 8. Gerber, on the other hand, could be a 9 - 9.5 for the better part of the season, and then go to hell and be a 3 just when you need him the most.
Canada's best as a whole, or just Quebecs? :D lol.
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I HATE CROSBY
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Canada
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Posted - 11/18/2007 : 23:21:43
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well, one thing that should be noted is that other than In toronto, the goalie controversy is a good one...As both goalies are capable #1's....As for Toronto (I love that team),but Paul is basically choosing which goalie will perform "less bad", as neither of them has performed admirably...And I had high hopes for Vesa.
Sugar Ray over Hasek any day! |
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Guest9477
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Posted - 11/19/2007 : 15:42:01
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quote:
Originally posted by Alex
Which is the biggest goaltending question early in the 07/08 NHL season?
Toskala and Raycroft because im a leafs fan and the sens suck!!
go leafs go alfie sucks!! |
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Patchy
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Posted - 11/21/2007 : 14:23:47
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I said Hasek-Ozzie, because everybody is expecting Hasek to be the starter in Detroit, but so far it looks like Chris Osgood, with 9 wins is taking that job over. It's not so much how big of a battle it is with those two, like toskala and raycroft..it's more how most people still think that Hasek is the starter there, but right now it's obviously not.
~~Go Leafs Go~~ |
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Guest6882
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Posted - 11/23/2007 : 07:44:12
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I am a leafs fan so id have to say raycroft vs toskala.. although frankly besides a few bright games from toskala both have been playing miserable.
I think that in the case of emery and gerber just play as suggested 1-1-1-1 etc. But i think just play a goalie until they lose, then switch. Unless someone really steps it up, or starts playing really bad this seems like a good idea for me. As a hockey player myself i know my goalies dont enjoy traveling 3 hours for a game and not playing every single game. These guys get payed millions, but are still playing for the love of the game. |
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Guest7112
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Posted - 12/04/2007 : 07:02:17
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quote:
Originally posted by Guest9477
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Originally posted by Alex
Which is the biggest goaltending question early in the 07/08 NHL season?
Toskala and Raycroft because im a leafs fan and the sens suck!!
go leafs go alfie sucks!!
go leafs go
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