Talk about Capitals hockey & more! > Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion

Goalies

(1/7) > >>

Surreylily:
Your comments and reasons please.    :goalie:

Surreylily:
I don't think either of our two young guys are quite up to NHL stndard just yet.  A couple of more years.... maybe???

Sammy, I think is the more naturally talented and athletic.  He's also the least menatally and emotionally mature of the two.   Far, far too erratic.  He doesn't seem to understand the difference between arrogance/ignorance/confidence.  He's just not ready to play at this level.  When he first came over, he had little regard for the rules and got benched for his antics.  I think he relies a little too heavily on the influence of his countrymen.  His attitude reflects that of Kuzy's whe he first came here.  Even with Ovi's mentoring it took a couple years for Kuzy to grow up.
 

VV appears fractionally slower in comparison, in his reaction times, but his positioning and recovery seems to be slightly better.
It's his epic collapses that bother me.  I think he lacks the mental strength that is integral to this position.  Also  I am concerned about his lack of preperation before a game.   He let's in far, far too many early goals.  However, I feel less stressed when he is in goal.   Go figure?!

I dont't think either of these guys are ready for this level.


I dont know where else to look.
Some suggestions would be great???


 :hearts:

alta:
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/18/capitals-current-goaltender-depth-chart-and-projected-assignments-for-2022-23-season/

Mickstix:
I'd look for a new goalie coach before I did anything else. Then trust their opinion. Be hard to swallow reupping Sammy at 2mil a year, but he's probably got the most upside, imo. I'd make Fucale the backup.

justwincaps:
If you can, find a true #1 goalie, a new goalie coach and make Fucale the backup.

If you have to keep one of the goalies, VV is cheaper and Sammy - despite years of having the most "upside" - isn't worth the $$ we'd need to spend on him given our cap situation.

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page