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Old 07-28-2004, 10:34 PM   #11
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Originally posted by Pagal4321@Jul 29 2004, 04:28 AM
I liked him, then we signed him to that god-awful contract then he dicided to sit down and count his cash. He's a good backup, i'll give him that, a starter now, this late in his career. Nahhhh, I don't see it.
Exactly.

I mean I like Roman Turek, why would't I? He is a nice guy and all. But his game still isn't all that great anymore. He still lets in about one softie a game, he still doesn't have much of a mental toughness, he still doesn't use his massive frame to his advantage.

Sure he is a swell guy, and I think he is great for taking a paycut of sorts, but that doesn't now make me capable of being a #1. He had his chance for 3 seasons and could only do it for a 15 game stretch or so. Roman Turek is much more suited as a back up, it is perfect for him. It is a no pressure situation where it is a bonus if he gets the win. The pressure isn't on him to perform every night. I mean, isn't this the same guy who Sutter said didn't feel comfortable playing in back to back games?

I think it is great TOTF had him in his name and had to stick by and and now looks smart for doing so after Roman took a pay cut... but I doubt that even Roman himself wants to be the number one. If he did he would have let his contract run up or waived his no trade clause and looked for a #1 job somewhere else. He loves being a back up.
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