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Post by toley on Sept 22, 2019 10:42:48 GMT -7
When Kos is on, he's on. Just inconsistent.
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dkers77
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Post by dkers77 on Sept 22, 2019 15:58:58 GMT -7
I cant say Im not worried about Kos's glove hand, or if 37 yr old Smith can turn back the clock under coach he had his best years under...But Im not too worried yet. Kos played better in game 2, and like every other player, had to work off some rust. It'll take a couple games for Smitty to regain form as well... I just hope the form they take is one good enough to make the stops they need to make, at crucial points in the game... I dont think they need to stand on they're heads all season, if the team plays better as a five man unit defensively. Which should limit some of the grade A chances against weve been accustomed to seeing...
I imagine they split duty, or go 60/40. Koskinen played way too much down the stretch. Something like 24 games...for a Goalie not experienced enough at this level to do so... If they both remain healthy, and team plays solid defence in front of them...which is something we haven't witnessed for years...I think theyll be alright...
Fingers crossed!
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Post by fogolin2 on Sept 23, 2019 18:32:00 GMT -7
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Post by 94oildrops on Sept 23, 2019 20:21:52 GMT -7
I have not seen many contracts as stupid as Koskinen. Nobody can really say for certain whether or not he is anything better than an NHL back up. I think the best thing we can do is give them both a 41 41 (or half of however many games are played these days thanks to the Vegas expansion) and see what happens. It could end up working alright... Or it could totally backfire and ruin our entire season. I don't really like speculating. I just want to see what happens.
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Post by Dr. Telly-Belly on Sept 24, 2019 16:52:51 GMT -7
Holland can't be pleased about the Kosk contract. If he can move Kosk (it can happen if teams have injuries), then I would give one of the kids a chance behind Smith.
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Post by fogolin2 on Sept 24, 2019 17:02:20 GMT -7
Holland can't be pleased about the Kosk contract. If he can move Kosk (it can happen if teams have injuries), then I would give one of the kids a chance behind Smith. After the last few years, I don't want to rely on Smith to carry a true starter's work load. Or Koskinen for that matter. I'm hoping that a even split and a couple of good streaks keeps us in the hunt. Certainly not much more than hope, but that's my hope.
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Post by Dr. Telly-Belly on Sept 24, 2019 17:17:39 GMT -7
Holland can't be pleased about the Kosk contract. If he can move Kosk (it can happen if teams have injuries), then I would give one of the kids a chance behind Smith. After the last few years, I don't want to rely on Smith to carry a true starter's work load. Or Koskinen for that matter. I'm hoping that a even split and a couple of good streaks keeps us in the hunt. Certainly not much more than hope, but that's my hope. Even if Kosk stays through the season, Holland is sure to be working on who plays goal. This season he may be strapped but surely he is not satisfied with either.
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Post by evileo on Sept 26, 2019 19:46:06 GMT -7
I say we have to stand pat. Smith, hopefully, can stay healthy for 41, and turn up the juice in the playoffs. This is his last hope to be sure, and I'd imagine he wants to go out with a bang. I'm not so sold on Koskinen tho. Too inconsistent, and the book is out on him. High glove highlight goals all year long. That being said, I really REALLY don't want a repeat of the Khabibuiln-gets-injured-and-we-ruin-Jeff-Deslauriers incident of 08-09, where we sail Kos, bring up Starrett, Smith gets old-jured, and we ruin a sparkling career in the making.
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Post by Marshall Bruce Mathers III on Sept 26, 2019 20:34:23 GMT -7
I say we have to stand pat. Smith, hopefully, can stay healthy for 41, and turn up the juice in the playoffs. This is his last hope to be sure, and I'd imagine he wants to go out with a bang. I'm not so sold on Koskinen tho. Too inconsistent, and the book is out on him. High glove highlight goals all year long. That being said, I really REALLY don't want a repeat of the Khabibuiln-gets-injured-and-we-ruin-Jeff-Deslauriers incident of 08-09, where we sail Kos, bring up Starrett, Smith gets old-jured, and we ruin a sparkling career in the making. Smith isn’t 41... where is everyone getting that number from. He was born in 82, which makes him 37. Yes, still old, but not 41 lol.
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Post by happyhappy on Sept 26, 2019 20:53:32 GMT -7
I say we have to stand pat. Smith, hopefully, can stay healthy for 41, and turn up the juice in the playoffs. This is his last hope to be sure, and I'd imagine he wants to go out with a bang. I'm not so sold on Koskinen tho. Too inconsistent, and the book is out on him. High glove highlight goals all year long. That being said, I really REALLY don't want a repeat of the Khabibuiln-gets-injured-and-we-ruin-Jeff-Deslauriers incident of 08-09, where we sail Kos, bring up Starrett, Smith gets old-jured, and we ruin a sparkling career in the making. Smith isn’t 41... where is everyone getting that number from. He was born in 82, which makes him 37. Yes, still old, but not 41 lol. Pretty sure he's referring to 41 games played this year, not 41 years of age.
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Post by Marshall Bruce Mathers III on Sept 26, 2019 20:59:07 GMT -7
Smith isn’t 41... where is everyone getting that number from. He was born in 82, which makes him 37. Yes, still old, but not 41 lol. Pretty sure he's referring to 41 games played this year, not 41 years of age. Oh haha, my bad. I’ve heard others say he’s 41 years old. So, I thought he meant the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by neufab94 on Sept 26, 2019 21:42:35 GMT -7
Goalies are a truly peculiar group... Felix Potvin, Jim Carrey and others looked like the next great hope while a guy like Roloson didn't shine until late in his career. I see no signs of any current NHL goalie beating Brodeur's win and shutout records. Defense is key for the Oilers... and several other teams also.
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Post by Messrules11 on Oct 1, 2019 17:54:13 GMT -7
Koskinen’s pre-season stats- 1-3, 3.73gaa, .864 sv%. Beaten glove side high numerous times. 4.5M
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Post by Marshall Bruce Mathers III on Oct 1, 2019 17:59:11 GMT -7
Koskinen’s pre-season stats- 1-3, 3.73gaa, .864 sv%. Beaten glove side high numerous times. 4.5M There’s nothing we can do about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by Messrules11 on Oct 1, 2019 18:02:31 GMT -7
Koskinen’s pre-season stats- 1-3, 3.73gaa, .864 sv%. Beaten glove side high numerous times. 4.5M There’s nothing we can do about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh I know, just the facts.
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Post by Marshall Bruce Mathers III on Oct 1, 2019 18:03:45 GMT -7
There’s nothing we can do about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh I know, just the facts. I mean, I did look at his contract clauses and he technically can be sent down to the AHL. But we would have to be comfortable with Smith starting and Starrett or Skinner backing him up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by Messrules11 on Oct 1, 2019 18:06:10 GMT -7
Oh I know, just the facts. I mean, I did look at his contract clauses and he technically can be sent down to the AHL. But we would have to be comfortable with Smith starting and Starrett or Skinner backing him up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk He can be sent down? First I’ve heard of it. I like that.
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Post by Marshall Bruce Mathers III on Oct 1, 2019 18:07:49 GMT -7
I mean, I did look at his contract clauses and he technically can be sent down to the AHL. But we would have to be comfortable with Smith starting and Starrett or Skinner backing him up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk He can be sent down? First I’ve heard of it. I like that. He has a modified No Trade Clause. Not a “No Movement Clause”. From my understanding, NMC’s prevent trades and being sent down. NTC’s just prevent trades. I may be wrong though. Just going on my understanding of clauses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by Messrules11 on Oct 1, 2019 18:19:50 GMT -7
He can be sent down? First I’ve heard of it. I like that. He has a modified No Trade Clause. Not a “No Movement Clause”. From my understanding, NMC’s prevent trades and being sent down. NTC’s just prevent trades. I may be wrong though. Just going on my understanding of clauses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Starrett is 26 I think, coming off a good season in the AHL and I think he deserves a few games. I think Binnington is 26 and look how he helped turn the Blues around. Smith will get hurt, Kos will suck and we’ll see what we got down there.
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Post by Marshall Bruce Mathers III on Oct 1, 2019 18:20:38 GMT -7
He has a modified No Trade Clause. Not a “No Movement Clause”. From my understanding, NMC’s prevent trades and being sent down. NTC’s just prevent trades. I may be wrong though. Just going on my understanding of clauses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Starrett is 26 I think, coming off a good season in the AHL and I think he deserves a few games. I think Binnington is 26 and look how he helped turn the Blues around. Smith will get hurt, Kos will suck and we’ll see what we got down there. I’m more than happy to give one of the kids a shot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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