If the playoffs started next week I guarantee you Kucherov would be playing next week. I don't for a second believe that the Bolts aren't milking his injury due to cap reasons. Can't prove it...but it's too convenient.
The question was whether we'd be looking for a goalie (which I would), not whether we thought Freddie would be moved (which I don't see happening). He's more valuable hif they can find a way to stash him on LTIR. Opens up lots of cap space for deadline moves. I don't see that happening though...just wish it would.
Injury or not (I lean towards not...and least not beyond the one he's currently dealing with). 2 years is too long to hang on to a goalie that isn't getting it done. Need reliability and consistency in net or you're going nowhere in this league.
He's a UFA...No need to trade him.
He may very well take a vacation to Robidas island. It's already been announced that he likely won't be available later on this week anyway due to his injury. These injuries can conveniently turn more serious overnight if it suits the club. Not saying it will happen...but we've seen stuff like this happen before. Just look at TBay. You honestly think it's just coincidence that Kucherov will be ready just in time for the playoffs? Expect anything.
He isn't. Any metric you look at will tell you he's been below average over the past 2 seasons now. He provides flashes of great play for a couple of weeks here and there and people refuse to look at the whole body of work.
I won't try to convince you. I've learned that die hard Freddie supporters can't be convinced. He is gone after this season is done. That you can bank on.
There are only two ways the conversation goes after the game tonight...
If Campbell plays poorly, what do the Leafs do?
If Campbell plays well, what do the Leafs do?
Kendall Williams is the only guy where I winced when I heard he was moved. I was fine with Conine, and really anyone else I can think of...but to be fair, MLB has Kendall as the Dodgers 25th ranked prospect. Egregious in my eyes...but who am I.
Waiting for the next Sleeper, Bust, Legit New Guy thread.
Last year was a black hole for prospect development so I'm really looking forward to seeing our future get even brighter in 2021.