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Originally Posted by Poe969
Varlamov would only offer an option for 3 years as he could just leave when his contract is done or even demand a trade ahead of time so 5-8 years is a stretch. There's really no indication that Varlamov is even that good as he's being replaced by Berra. I'm sure he's an improvement to what we have now but what's the point in making that trade now? I hate to be that guy but it seems that this season is a wash so giving up an asset to get Varlamov now would be a mistake. I think keeping Wideman and hoping he plays well enough to trade for a better player than Varlamov is a better option but if this were the summer, I'd be more inclined to make the deal.
There's no real rush to pick up a goalie now.
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Berra is better than Carey Price so far this season.
...being "replaced" by the hottest goalie in the league is hardly a slight. I'd think the Avs trading Varlamov would be incredibly short sighted as there's no history to draw upon that shows Berra can maintain his incredible start to the year.
I'm a big proponent of being patient. Suck it up just like we are, draft in the top 5, then go after a goalie in the off-season. I'm fine with that - but Varlamov is still definitely a viable option. He's only 28, he's been very good over the last few years, and is a legit #1 goalie in the NHL - which is exactly what we need.