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PeteMoss · 03-05-2014, 04:38 PM

Comparing the Kiprusoff trade to this is ridiculous. Kiprusoff had struggled the year prior to the trade with San Jose but he had also shown the ability to play in the NHL the year before that and had dominated the AHL (924/926 save percentage in his two years in the AHL). Berra does not even have anywhere near the resume of Kiprusoff.

The Flames also acquired Kiprusoff because they needed a starter while Turek was hurt to avoid having to go with Jamie McLellan. I assume the Avs will keep Berra up rather than expose him to waivers but he's still going to be the 2nd/3rd goalie there.

I also believe even then that the pick was a conditional 2nd (not sure what the conditions were and they were obviously met)

03-05-2014, 04:38 PM	#303
PeteMoss Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SW Ontario Exp:	Comparing the Kiprusoff trade to this is ridiculous. Kiprusoff had struggled the year prior to the trade with San Jose but he had also shown the ability to play in the NHL the year before that and had dominated the AHL (924/926 save percentage in his two years in the AHL). Berra does not even have anywhere near the resume of Kiprusoff. The Flames also acquired Kiprusoff because they needed a starter while Turek was hurt to avoid having to go with Jamie McLellan. I assume the Avs will keep Berra up rather than expose him to waivers but he's still going to be the 2nd/3rd goalie there. I also believe even then that the pick was a conditional 2nd (not sure what the conditions were and they were obviously met)