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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
I was actually surprised to see that Talbot is 27 years old and turning 28 on July 5th. At that age, and less than 65 games in the NHL, I don't think I'd want to spend more than a single 2nd round pick on him.
Back when the Flames got Kiprusoff the UFA age was set at 31 although about to change. So you could better justify giving up a 2nd round pick from a 9 round draft on a 27 year old goaltender. Now....that's a lot tougher to do.
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Let's not forget history though. Kiprussoff was a 3rd stringer when he got traded. He also had played only 47 NHL games when he got traded.
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The Background
Throughout most of his career in San Jose, Miikka Kiprusoff lurked in the shadow of Evgeni Nabokov in the Sharks’ crease. During his tenure, the Finnish netminder never started more than 22 games in teal in a single season and held inconsistent numbers over the course of his three years with the club. After posting a .915 save percentage in the 2001-2002 campaign, he challenged his Russian counterpart for the starting role the following season. Unfortunately, his numbers were atrocious. In 22 games, Kiprusoff recorded a 5-14-0 record, an .879 save percentage, and a 3.25 goals against average. Not only did he lose his chance to become the number one goaltender in San Jose, but he was also eventually beat out by Vesa Toskala for the backup role. There didn’t seem to be a job available for Kipper in a Sharks’ uniform. San Jose traded him to the Calgary Flames in November of 2003–following an injury to their starting netminder– in exchange for a second round pick in the 2005 draft: Marc-Edouard Vlasic.
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Kiprussoff's numbers were worse on a decent team in San Jose before coming to Calgary, then Rato Berra here in year 1 of the rebuild. And Rato Berra still got a 2nd round as value (highly overvalued, but still got it).
Meanwhile, in 57 NHL games, Talbot has a save percentage of .931.
Cory Schneider, who posted a save percentage of .927 the year he got traded went for the 9th overall pick. He had played about 80 games before he was traded. As good as Horvat is progressing, the Devils still win that deal right now. Being behind Lundqvist is the main reason why Talbot is not a starter.
Talbot is certainly worth 2 2nd round picks.