-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 According to Elliotte Friedman in his 32 Thoughts: Quote 9. We should prepare ourselves for the possibility of Marc-Andre Fleury, Washington Capital. At the very least, the Capitals are looking into it. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/32-thoughts-lesson-learn/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I kinda hope this is true. He's a hall of famer I've always loved. I'd hate to see his playoff streak broken before he retired 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) They got Craig Anderson was it last year? Why not a better MAF? Edited January 26, 2022 by Rush17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Caps should be focusing on rebuilding. They are old, slow, and done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 34 minutes ago, Alflives said: Caps should be focusing on rebuilding. They are old, slow, and done. Caps aren't rebuilding while they have the GOAT goalscorer still producing at an Art Ross level. They'll rebuild once Ovi hangs them up. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Why though? Vanecek and Samsonov are solid young goalies, and I get that Fleury is still Vezina caliber, plus it probably depends on what Chicago asks for him, but they aren't really a contender IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 MAF and the Avs seem like a match made in heaven. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 46 minutes ago, rekker said: MAF and the Avs seem like a match made in heaven. IMHO. He makes too much a year and would cost too much that it might hinder them more by restricting other more important positions they could be adding. Don’t think they would want to pay that price for a backup goalie who you hope never plays in the playoffs. Honestly makes a lot more sense for the Oilers then any other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 It'd be funny if it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Alflives said: Caps should be focusing on rebuilding. They are old, slow, and done. They won't rebuild as long as Ovechkin is in the lineup. Similar mantra to what the Penguins are doing with Crosby (and Malkin to a lesser extent). Keep building for playoff runs until they retire. In Ovie's case, he's chasing Gretzky's scoring record. They won't interrupt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 59 minutes ago, flickyoursedin said: He makes too much a year and would cost too much that it might hinder them more by restricting other more important positions they could be adding. Don’t think they would want to pay that price for a backup goalie who you hope never plays in the playoffs. Honestly makes a lot more sense for the Oilers then any other team. Chicago can retain a max of half? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, rekker said: Chicago can retain a max of half? They could but that’s still 3.75 mill raising his price tag even more all the while the goalie they currently have is playing better. While MAF is the best likely goalie on the market the retention driving the price tag up more just for a backup I can’t really see it. Even after the max retention it might hinder them from adding some defensive depth or another forward all just because they got the best goalie backup. Honestly I’m not trying to preach Halak but he’s a much better and more likely option than MAF for Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, flickyoursedin said: They could but that’s still 3.75 mill raising his price tag even more all the while the goalie they currently have is playing better. While MAF is the best likely goalie on the market the retention driving the price tag up more just for a backup I can’t really see it. Even after the max retention it might hinder them from adding some defensive depth or another forward all just because they got the best goalie backup. Honestly I’m not trying to preach Halak but he’s a much better and more likely option than MAF for Colorado. Don't have to sell me, sell Sakic, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Oh my, the reffing. I need to hit something. Call the dive on Bowl Cut. Wrong thread. Edited January 26, 2022 by rekker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, rekker said: Don't have to sell me, sell Sakic, lol. Well there was the rumour of Sakic saying that he wants to go all in and actually name drops JT Miller as a type of player they could be insterested in. Leads me to believe they want to beef their roster up and really go for it this year. Getting MAF would be too expensive for a backup if they’re looking to add another top 6 type of player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Why didn't EDM trade for Flower when VGK was advertising him 50% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Phil_314 said: Why though? Vanecek and Samsonov are solid young goalies, and I get that Fleury is still Vezina caliber, plus it probably depends on what Chicago asks for him, but they aren't really a contender IMHO. they are young but they haven't been exactly great this season.. the team have played well enough and are winning tbh inspite of the goalies.. 23 games so far this season the capital have to score a minimum 4+ goals in order to have a chance to win 5+ goals in 10-11 games this season they have given up 4 or more goals not including shootouts.. not exactly giving your team a chance to win.. the ask for fleury i doubt would be crazy high maybe a 2nd or a 3rd low risk high reward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoastcanucks777 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 4 hours ago, King Heffy said: Caps aren't rebuilding while they have the GOAT goalscorer still producing at an Art Ross level. They'll rebuild once Ovi hangs them up. they want one more cup so ovi can drink all summer again 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 hours ago, hammertime said: Why didn't EDM trade for Flower when VGK was advertising him 50% off. Because Vegas was smart enough not to take Koskinen in exchange? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 hours ago, hammertime said: Why didn't EDM trade for Flower when VGK was advertising him 50% off. they didn't expect smith to be injured and edmonton couldn't even afford flowers at 50% off without vegas taking back a goalie which was never going to happen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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