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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #40 on: Saturday April 17, 2021, 11:50:29 AM Eastern »
:huh:


I thought this was the Vitek vs Sammy thread?


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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #41 on: Saturday April 17, 2021, 11:56:12 AM Eastern »

thread titles are suggestive


have you tried that caps radio app?


Yep.  Have used it for a couple years.  I'm actually at work today....forgot it was early game so I'll catch the first period or two maybe on the streams

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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #42 on: Tuesday May 04, 2021, 11:53:32 PM Eastern »
I gues that one's anwere?d now
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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #43 on: Wednesday May 05, 2021, 08:57:34 AM Eastern »
I gues that one's anwere?d now




Maybe.  I assume you are referring to Samsonov's disciplinary faux pas.  But actually, the team may be in a bit of an awkward position here.  I assume Kuznetsov is going to resume his center position after his discipline is finished.  If he's back in the lineup, why shouldn't Samsonov resume playing, and have a chance to start in the playoffs as well?  If they let Kuzy back in, don't they have to have at least the appearance of "treating Samsonov equally?"


Our goaltending in the playoffs is going to be a total unknown.  I fully expect that we will see both goalies as the playoffs progress.  Maybe the choice between the two should be made on the basis of "which goalie would you rather have in reserve to come in if/when the playoff starter falters?"  I think that may have been PRECISELY the thinking that went into choosing Grubauer over Holtby to start the playoffs in 2018.

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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #44 on: Wednesday May 05, 2021, 08:58:29 AM Eastern »
IMO, the only thing Sammy lost was his shot at a game 1 start. VV loses 1 game and I bet they switch. (Just doesn't seem like Lavi is looking for a #1 goalie. He's had plenty of opportunities to play either as the #1 and hasn't done it yet)

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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #45 on: Wednesday May 05, 2021, 10:09:12 AM Eastern »
The shitty thing is...they all but handed Sammy the #1 job on a gold platter this year and he has take every opportunity and totally blown it.  Not exactly the kind of performance you want out of your Cup contender goalie.
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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #46 on: Wednesday May 05, 2021, 10:14:11 AM Eastern »
"Hey coach.  What do you think about the status of Kuzy and Samsonov?"



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Re: 2021 Vtek or Sammy
« Reply #47 on: Wednesday May 05, 2021, 12:13:25 PM Eastern »
The shitty thing is...they all but handed Sammy the #1 job on a gold platter this year and he has take every opportunity and totally blown it.  Not exactly the kind of performance you want out of your Cup contender goalie.


Yep, the first "flu protocol" absence pretty much set the tone.. I was leaning Sammy, but then last time he played he looked about like VV.. Stopped the ones he's supposed to and whiffed on anything A+.. There really isn't much difference in their performances this year, imo.. They both look good, but we'll need better then good to advance past anyone but possibly NYI.. Is what it is I guess.