J.I.A.H.N Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 So as I read through all the trade Louie and Cory threads, I started wondering something, so I thought I would put it out to you to consider the possibility. What if MG has found out what Cory's value is, and it is to his liking. And as the trade dead line passed and Cory's numbers continued to improve, Gillis did not want Cory's numbers to drop, as if he had some stinkers, it might drop his value. Basically, if you only play him a little, even a blow out won't move the numbers that much. Like I said in other posts, Gillis has had to have some pretty firm talks with 4 or 5 teams about trading Cory and may be waiting to see where the teams that he might trade with end up. He may even wait until after he finds out where the lottery picks end up. It is risky, but in the end he can always resign him himself and work on trading Louie, which probably has had it's own discussions as I think one discussion leads to the other, when talking top end goalies to other GM's Anyways, I am just wondering if that could been his plan all along? What is the down side to the plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Do you actually think that teams acquire players, especially goaltenders, purely on the basis of their stats? Any team interested in Schneider will have scouted him extensively. There are many good goalies in this league with not so good stats simply because of the defences infront of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthNinja Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 MG might let AV know how many games he would like to see Schneids start down the stretch but GM's usually don't get involved in the game to game coaching decisions...it's what they hire coaches for. If a GM has to dictate to the coach it is usually a sign of trouble (then again I thought the same when the goaltender was dictating to the coach). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I am John Garrets bowl of Mac 'n Cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanee is good Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Well Columbus needs a goalie and we need an expensive power forward and if cory has a solid game like he usually does that will hopefully increase our chances of aquiring him in the offseason. Yes im a nash fan and a dreamer lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHodgson9 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 So as I read through all the trade Louie and Cory threads, I started wondering something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf47 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 ....and if Lou continues his inconsistant play...you trade your ace (schneider) in the hole??? Not going to happen !! Lou has this season to get er done...and then you'll see changes !!L ous 18th and 21st in goalie stats on a 3rd place team ...the writings on the wall...in UPPER CASE !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Do you actually think that teams acquire players, especially goaltenders, purely on the basis of their stats? Any team interested in Schneider will have scouted him extensively. There are many good goalies in this league with not so good stats simply because of the defences infront of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogolol Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 OP if you've read through all those Lu and Cory threads why didn't you post in them, why create another thread about Lu and Cory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmotamed Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I think everyone has already seen him in the spotlight in a couple big games this year, and if they were interested then, would have followed up. Not sure they'd be THAT amazed if he beat the worst team in the league... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canIcrytoo Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 some of you REALLLLY DON'T understand contracts and no movement/trade clauses. That being said and completely off topic....I think the team will get their kick in the face/reality check on Wednesday March 21st, we either sink or swim and I personally believe that day will set the tone for what we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 OP if you've read through all those Lu and Cory threads why didn't you post in them, why create another thread about Lu and Cory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Well Columbus needs a goalie and we need an expensive power forward and if cory has a solid game like he usually does that will hopefully increase our chances of aquiring him in the offseason. Yes im a nash fan and a dreamer lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanee is good Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 We don't need an 'expensive power forward' because we can't afford one under the cap. What we need is a cheap power forward that plays like an expensive one - in either case, that is not Nash. However, if we dump 5.3 mil of cap (yeah, I know, NTC, but if the crowd gets on Lou, he will wish he was out of here - and right now, he is on a collision course with that fate). And re-sign Schneider reasonably, we would be 2-3 mil closer to your dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf47 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 IMO I think Cory was not traded at the deadline because management is concerned about Lou's up and down play. They want a plan B if he falters in playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanee is good Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not that its going to happen but Cory should be our playoff goalie imagine if he does great which i do believe he can. His trade value would just be crazy not that i want to see him go or anything but he doesn't want to wait 8-10 years to be a starter lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not that its going to happen but Cory should be our playoff goalie imagine if he does great which i do believe he can. His trade value would just be crazy not that i want to see him go or anything but he doesn't want to wait 8-10 years to be a starter lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanee is good Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Yeah keep forgetting about the time he cramped up against chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachieving Hero of CDC Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 imagine if Lui wins the 16th game. that is more likely than cory taking the team to the end and win it all. cory is a great backup if lui falters in the short term. cory blew his only start last yr, and has never won or competed in anything on a high level (jr, international). the only thing to speak of is ahl playoffs, but even then he didn't win it. great regular season stats dont mean much when the pressure is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 When you've got a goalie with a history of playoff collapses vs. a goalie without playoff experience I would take the rookie every time. There have been so many amazing playoff performances by goalies that had little or no playoff experience at the time. Look no further than Roberto Luongo. If experience is such a huge factor for goaltenders, why was Luongo's first post-season so amazing when all his others have seen him have catastrophic multi-game collapses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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