RangersIn7 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Is a 39-year old Hank who hasn’t played hockey in 12 months actually better than Geo? While I’d certainly love to see him come back and finish his career here as a Ranger, what level of play is he actually capable of at this point? I hated that he left. Hated the buyout. Would have preferred them to trade Georgiev at that point and let Hank play out his contract. But the question at this point has to be whether Hank is the better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog99 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Sorry to bring you back to reality but if you had a must game backup situation, please explain why you think Geo is even remotely thr guy you’d feel more comfortable with? back to reality? even remotely? we've seen lundqvist in a backup role for parts of his last season and i don't recall it being impressive. we've also seen Georgie go on fire here and there, and given his age, i don't think you can rule out that he still has a chance to hit another level in terms of consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 back to reality? even remotely? we've seen lundqvist in a backup role for parts of his last season and i don't recall it being impressive. we've also seen Georgie go on fire here and there, and given his age, i don't think you can rule out that he still has a chance to hit another level in terms of consistency. When was Georgiev ever on fire? Only one 5 game stretch did he ever post a save % of over .900. The rest of the year he never had back to back games with a save % over .900 He can’t do it twice in a row. That’s always been one of his biggest problems. Give me Lundqvist over that sieve any day. I don’t care if he’s 40. I’m tired of seeing Georgiev getting torched for having the worst angles I’ve ever seen in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Georgiev can't even beat the Islanders anymore! I mean, I wouldn't mind a Lundqvist reunion, but I don't know if it's necessarily a great thing for Shesterkin as others have alluded to. I kind of agree with that. With a lot of free agent goaltenders gone now, I don't see how Georgiev isn't the backup this coming season unless he's part of a deal for Eichel even though I think I'd prefer Kinkaid at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Maybe not, but I was posting and reading around at other places. There was never legitimate talk of Hank losing his job after a bad stretch. There was never anyone who the fans loved so much they would consider bringing him back at 39 with a reconstructed heart, just so they could see him play again There were also people that were pushing for Chad Johnson, Al Montoya, and even a few pushing Matt Zaba. Even Wiikman, Holt, and even Missiaen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Don’t forget Skapski, solid shutout in Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 That's the undefeated MacKenzie Skapski to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog99 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 When was Georgiev ever on fire? Only one 5 game stretch did he ever post a save % of over .900. The rest of the year he never had back to back games with a save % over .900 He can’t do it twice in a row. That’s always been one of his biggest problems. Give me Lundqvist over that sieve any day. I don’t care if he’s 40. I’m tired of seeing Georgiev getting torched for having the worst angles I’ve ever seen in the league Fine, but really cant say what ur getting from lundqvist at this point. If u just have faith in the guy, ok - ur entitled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 There were also people that were pushing for Chad Johnson, Al Montoya, and even a few pushing Matt Zaba. Even Wiikman, Holt, and even Missiaen. As well as the imortal Skapski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Either way with Georgiev hes likely gone after this year to slot his cap hit(2.4m) and the +1mil we get after this year from the dead cap to all be going to Zib putting his cap hit in the range of $8.75m... -- Sabres could use him simply just to help themselves get to the cap floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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