-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Bryzgalov has offers on the table: Ilya Bryzgalov wants to play in the NHL and is trying to reshape his game to convince teams he's still capable of being a solid No. 1 goalie at this level. Bryzgalov, 33, has been working out with Farjestad BK of the Sweden Hockey League and goalie coach Erik Granqvist. The Flyers bought out the remainder of Bryzgalov's contract on June 25 and he remains an unrestricted free agent. "I had problems when I played, and we discussed it with my agent," Bryzgalov told Russian media outlet sports.ru. "We wanted to find a special who could help find my game again. Erik came highly recommended." Bryzgalov declined to comment on his departure from the Flyers, who are responsible for paying him $23 million over the next 14 seasons -- roughly $1.642 million per year. He did, however, indicated that the "Flyers tried to change my game." The native of Togliatti, Russia, posted a 19-17-3 record with the Flyers this past season, along with a 2.79 goals-against-average and a .900 save percentage. Bryzgalov, who lives in New Jersey with his family, wants to remain in the NHL, and is hoping to find a new home in the near future. "I have offers from teams in both the NHL and KHL," he revealed. "My agent is hard at work on it." In 425 career NHL regular-season games with the Anaheim Ducks, Phoenix Coyotes and Flyers, Bryzgalov has accumulated a 208-149-45 record with a 2.55 goals-against-average, a .913 save percentage and 30 shutouts. He was originally drafted by the Ducks in the second-round (44th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/phi130806.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I think he could still be a good goalie on a team that plays defensively minded like Phoenix, just like how Smith benefits from that system now. If he is as much as a locker room cancer as reports have said though, that really can't be changed (or at least, is much harder to change). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Reshape his game? Hopefully that includes the best sports psychologist on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Florida anyone? They don't have a #1 and Markstrom proved last year he isn't ready for that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thank goodness! My fantasy team is bad enough with him, but would be totally screwed without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Imagine if Edmonton signed him - all of a sudden they become contenders. If Ilya can play solid like he has in the past, Oilers won't be taken lightly and despite a horrid D, will have a real chance at postseason. Just saying. Not saying it will happen, but just throwing it out there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thank goodness! My fantasy team is bad enough with him, but would be totally screwed without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Imagine if Edmonton signed him - all of a sudden they become contenders. If Ilya can play solid like he has in the past, Oilers won't be taken lightly and despite a horrid D, will have a real chance at postseason. Just saying. Not saying it will happen, but just throwing it out there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 You think he'd be better than Dubnyk in Edmonton? I hardly think Bryz is an upgrade - especially on a young team with defensive issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I hope he finds employment in the NHL. Despite his potential off-ice irregularities, I think he still has something to prove and he would be a good serviceable goaltender for a lower seeded team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 He should be offered Weekes job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Give him Coaches Corner with Ron Mac...(the nameless one). Heck, replace RM with Borat-whatta'Tandem! Ratings through the roof.. Good luck Bryz-man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd84 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Reshape his game? Hopefully that includes the best sports psychologist on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Welcome to Vancouver, Bryz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onions Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Welcome to Vancouver, Bryz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Reshape his game? Hopefully that includes the best sports psychologist in the universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 That's what I was like last year, luckily I was able to trade him. I'd want Bryz to stay just for the entertainment he brings though. And he's capable of playing better than he has in Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Man, in a way it's smart too sign a hefty long term contract, play like crap, get bought out, sign with another team and cash out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylon05 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I believe this is going to be a growing trend in the NHL. Bryz career stats are far from bad. I for one would like to know stat coparables overthe same span with the top ten goalies in the league and would not be surprised if he were in that list or knocking on there doors. Philly in my opnion hung this guy out to try. They are worse than most of our fans in that there goalie has to be the one or he is a bust. If they had better defenceman in there own end his stats would've been that much better. Here are some Philly stats for you. 25th in 5 on 5 GF/GA ratio .86 For a team who had the 3rd best PP and 5 best PK, not to being able to outscore there opposition 5 on 5 is a discrace and not the goalies fault. If that stat would've been 1 or better then bryz's stats would've been as well because it is always easier to play with a lead for a goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Likely to KHL. Cya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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