Amen! Freddie is our #1 and he needs to be played like he is. I'm not at all sold on Kochetkov being up to the challenge - I hope that changes over time, but I have my doubts - and Raanta is always one save away from getting injured. We have to do some serious re-thinking about goaltending for next season, but for now we've got to play the cards we were dealt.On the goalie thing, I'm here for any attempt to get one of these guys on a roll. Even when Raanta was on that weird results streak, I've never felt like either he or Freddie have every gotten settled this season. And Kochetkov has been all over the place, which makes sense given his experience level. Maybe it's time to go ahead and risk some injury exposure and settle on one guy to carry 90% of the load. SOMEBODY out of that group is going to need to get their mess together come the post season. I frankly don't care which one either.
This offseason was always set for a goalie shuffle, with both Andersen and Raanta out of contract. Freddie was terrific last season before getting hurt but has been stubbornly lukewarm this year. He might be back on another short deal, but I bet they shop around first. I can't see Raanta coming back.Amen! Freddie is our #1 and he needs to be played like he is. I'm not at all sold on Kochetkov being up to the challenge - I hope that changes over time, but I have my doubts - and Raanta is always one save away from getting injured. We have to do some serious re-thinking about goaltending for next season, but for now we've got to play the cards we were dealt.
I think next year Koochie gets that backup job and they shop hard for a new starter. I can honestly see Carolina kicking the tires on just about everyone out there in both free agency and via trade to go a different direction next year.This offseason was always set for a goalie shuffle, with both Andersen and Raanta out of contract. Freddie was terrific last season before getting hurt but has been stubbornly lukewarm this year. He might be back on another short deal, but I bet they shop around first. I can't see Raanta coming back.
That seems likely ... unless Freddie really kicks it into gear down the stretch and then has a strong showing in the playoffs. And that's not that big a stretch. He's certainly capable of that.I think next year Koochie gets that backup job and they shop hard for a new starter. I can honestly see Carolina kicking the tires on just about everyone out there in both free agency and via trade to go a different direction next year.
I definitely agree with this.I think next year Koochie gets that backup job and they shop hard for a new starter. I can honestly see Carolina kicking the tires on just about everyone out there in both free agency and via trade to go a different direction next year.
Honestly, if he has a decent run down the stretch and stays healthy through the playoffs, this wouldn't surprise me in the least. This is an awful year for UFA goalies, so the trade market will be competitive ... which the Canes hate.I'm fine with a Freddie-Pyotr combo the next couple years. Don't see anyone on that shopping list that I'd prefer
Is it the the 11th Millenia of Never?Wow, same garbage refs calling only one team yet again…this shit has to stop.
Me too!Am I the only one that has Ballys come back AFTER the penalty kill?? It was like 15 commercials
1-0 Canes!!!
No-and Maniscalco just said they killed the 5 on 3. Didn't know there was a second penalty.Am I the only one that has Ballys come back AFTER the penalty kill?? It was like 15 commercials