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Originally Posted by Bouw N Arrow
Bryz is an above average goalie still IMO. The flames should have signed him, philly was the worst possible market he could've went to but he got $$$.
I wouldn't be laughing at this deal if I were a die hard flames fan. Flames missed out.
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Haha! On what?
Damn, if we'd signed Bryzgalov we'd have........made the playoffs? Won the cup? Gained insight on existentialism??
The Flames are rebuilding, buying rental goaltenders is not the name of the game.
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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
While I agree its not a bold move, it is actually a low risk high reward signing. The likely hood of it paying off, agreed is low, but the fact of the matter is the best case scenario in his signing is the Oilers get an elite level NHL goalie for the remainder of this season. Bryz has proven he can be elite in this league, he hasn't proven he can do it consistently and not be a disaster at some points either. But there is tones of POTENTIAL upside here.
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Ultimately I think it was all-risk/no-reward. Completely stupid.
Do you think Bryzgalov will re-sign with the Oilers next season? Long term?
Probably not.
In exchange, the Flames acquired and, consequently the Oilers lost, Ladislav Smid, arguably their steadiest defenceman.
What is the Endgame? Whats the goal?
The Flames are starting a rebuild and need steadying and experienced guys. Check.
Signed for a few years? Check.
The Oilers are contending for a playoff spot, or at least should be. Check?
This season is basically a write-off, will Bryzgalov help them this year? No.
Next year? No.
Will Smid help the Oilers this year? No.
Next year? No.
Will Broissoit help the Oilers in the next 2-3 years? No.
Will Horak help the Oilers in the Next 2-3 years? Maybe, but not enough.
So what was the point? If the Oilers' endgame is to make the playoffs they have in no way advanced their cause by this series of moves.
And I'll reiterate, the Oilers are no longer rebuilding. The 'rebuild' is over. They're up against the salary cap and dumping an asset to buy a UFA. Ergo, their goal must be to make the playoffs. ASAP.