Number Two Goalie

[RockStar36]

I think it's pretty obvious that Thibault hasn't worked out this year and will be allowed to walk this summer.

We all agree that we need a solid #2 so that Miller can get his rest and be fresh in the spring. Plus if there is a real solid #2 maybe Miller will be a little more motivated to play in some of these games.

Who would you like to see come in?

Some choices are...

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<TABLE id=table33 style="WIDTH: 274pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=365 border=0 x:str><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; COLOR: black; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-DECORATION: none" height=17>HEDBERG, JOHAN -- ATL</TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; COLOR: black; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; TEXT-ALIGN: center; TEXT-DECORATION: none"></TD><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; 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[Dr. Lecter]

I would not mind Hedberg at all.

[RockStar36]

Neither would I

[BlackMetalNinja]

Ty Conklin has tought me that goalies are a crapshoot for the most part. They are prone to dazzle or implode in any given season with a few exceptions.

[pjw]

after some of his play this year. Ryan Miller

[bigbub2352]

Johna Enroth or Adam Dennis, lets develop one from the farm, we dont need another vet bum

[RockStar36]

Johna Enroth or Adam Dennis, lets develop one from the farm, we dont need another vet bum

Here is what I worry about in that situation.

I've seen Dennis play in the OHL and he was great but I haven't seen him in AHL yet.

Is he NHL ready? Will it hurt his development to sit on the bench behind Miller and only play a few games as opposed to playing the majority in Rochester?

I'm all for letting him be the back up if he is ready. I just don't want to see him struggle and all of a sudden it's all on Miller's shoulders again next season.

[Dr. Lecter]

Johna Enroth or Adam Dennis, lets develop one from the farm, we dont need another vet bum

Dennis is not an NHL goaltender and Enroth will need 2 seasons or so in the AHL.

[Michael82]

Here is what I worry about in that situation.

I've seen Dennis play in the OHL and he was great but I haven't seen him in AHL yet.

Is he NHL ready? Will it hurt his development to sit on the bench behind Miller and only play a few games as opposed to playing the majority in Rochester?

I'm all for letting him be the back up if he is ready. I just don't want to see him struggle and all of a sudden it's all on Miller's shoulders again next season.
Dennis has been benched so many times in Rochester. He's a big part of the reason why the Amerks have been so lousy. He sucks! :ill:

[RockStar36]

That surprises me. When he played for London I saw him multiple times in Erie and the Knights were unstoppable. If that is the case than a vet goaltender is a definite need. I personally want someone that will seriously push Miller to be great.

[JD]

Conklin leads the league in save % doesnt he? I doubt Pittsburgh would be willing to let him go.

Sucks he couldnt find his prime last year!! lol

[RockStar36]

They might. Fleury is a RFA. Unless both goalies and the team are willing to split time.

[Ebenezer]

Some goalies need work to stay on top of their game...in fairness to T-bo we have no clue if he could be a sufficient back up. That being said I think it is more important not to play Miller more than 60 games next year.

[Nighthawk]

I'd like to see us develop our own backup...maybe Enroth. If not, I'd take a stab at Huet.

[JD]

Biron is the backup in Philly now, right?

Bring him back..:rofl:

[RockStar36]

Biron is the backup in Philly now, right?

Bring him back..:rofl:

His cap hit is almost identical to Miller. I think not.