Kurt Nirvanagut Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I've literally never started a thread before so it's fitting that the one I actually did start had nothing to do with the Canucks. Peter Budaj won't win the Vezina and likely won't even be nominated. Largely because he will no longer be a starter in a few weeks and, even if he were to keep his position for the rest of the year, nobody knows who the &^@# Peter Budaj is. I assume the average hockey fan probably thought he washed out of the league ages ago. But the dude not only stepped into a role that was seemingly impossible to replace but he's done so in spades. And it's a brilliant story for those who enjoy the ballad of a comeback kid. I don't care for the Kings whatsoever but I live in Southern California and I can attest that Budaj's season isn't even a blip on the radar and that's a real damn shame. Kudos to him and even if some of his numbers are a reflection of the team around him, he's going to get an opportunity to at least timeshare for another franchise for the next few years. And that's a good thing. Hockey is a sport that allows those gifted enough to play it professionally many opportunities to play it well. I hoped to accomplish nothing with this thread. Love you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 You mean the Bill Masterton Trophy!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 38 minutes ago, zzbottom said: I've literally never started a thread before so it's fitting that the one I actually did start had nothing to do with the Canucks. Peter Budaj won't win the Vezina and likely won't even be nominated. Largely because he will no longer be a starter in a few weeks and, even if he were to keep his position for the rest of the year, nobody knows who the &^@# Peter Budaj is. I assume the average hockey fan probably thought he washed out of the league ages ago. But the dude not only stepped into a role that was seemingly impossible to replace but he's done so in spades. And it's a brilliant story for those who enjoy the ballad of a comeback kid. I don't care for the Kings whatsoever but I live in Southern California and I can attest that Budaj's season isn't even a blip on the radar and that's a real damn shame. Kudos to him and even if some of his numbers are a reflection of the team around him, he's going to get an opportunity to at least timeshare for another franchise for the next few years. And that's a good thing. Hockey is a sport that allows those gifted enough to play it professionally many opportunities to play it well. I hoped to accomplish nothing with this thread. Love you all. Finally becoming successor to Patrick Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 So, this proves that anyone decent can be the Kings goalie and post 920 save percentage and below 2GAA. Goes to show that Quick is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Nah, but Carter has a legit shot at the Hart this season. Without him the Kings would be nowhere near the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Nirvanagut Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Coconuts said: Nah, but Carter has a legit shot at the Hart this season. Without him the Kings would be nowhere near the playoffs. Somewhere (likely off a coke binge) Mike Richards is weeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 1 minute ago, zzbottom said: Somewhere (likely off a coke binge) Mike Richards is weeping. It's amazing how he kinda fell off, it's even more amazing that he managed to win a couple cups while doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 32 minutes ago, khay said: So, this proves that anyone decent can be the Kings goalie and post 920 save percentage and below 2GAA. Goes to show that Quick is overrated. Hmm wow, seems like you're onto something here. Exhibit A: Jhonas Enroth (his stats peaked BIG TIME with L.A.) Then again, having that elite goalie behind the elite D (like the Preds or Rangers) could really make them just that much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb3r 16 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 21 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Nah, but Carter has a legit shot at the Hart this season. Without him the Kings would be nowhere near the playoffs. Carter hart will be a good goalie one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Budaj is barley an AHL goalie. But anyone can be play keeper for the Kings and put up good numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 34 minutes ago, hatedkid666 said: Budaj is barley an AHL goalie. But anyone can be play keeper for the Kings and put up good numbers He is a good AHL goalie, weak backup. Playing lights out right now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 The Vezina is Dubnyk's to lose at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Nirvanagut Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, hatedkid666 said: Budaj is barley an AHL goalie. But anyone can be play keeper for the Kings and put up good numbers He makes for a fine beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, ajhockey said: The Vezina is Dubnyk's to lose at this point. Haha suck it Edmonton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Maybe Doughty solidifies that defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 2 hours ago, hatedkid666 said: Budaj is barley an AHL goalie. But anyone can be play keeper for the Kings and put up good numbers Yeah, Scrivens and Enroth did really well there too. It's a plug and play system for goalies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Losing With Pride said: You mean the Bill Masterton Trophy!? both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Nirvanagut Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 I love this forum. You guys are rad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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