I also think this was the right move. Acquisition cost, cap hit and contract length are all sweet.
And while I would discuss extension with him now to get an idea of what he wants there is no way I would give him a contract before Christmas. Actually I'd wait until just before the trade deadline. The goaltending market continues to be fluid and remains a buyers market and will stay that way through expansion. Let's not be in a rush to give up this flexibility we just gained.
See how Elliott does. See how Ortio does (I'd give him the backup job but on a fairly short leash). See how Gillies does (and find out for sure if he has to be protected or not). Heck even the play of Rittich, McDonald and Schneider can be a factor. There's gonna be a lot of goalie movement over the next 12-18 months and we should stay flexible. Maybe we still get Bishop or MAF or Bernier or Reimer or whomever else shakes loose, just one year later.
I'd like to take a late round flyer tomorrow on another goalie too. Vehvilainen, Werner or maybe McBride. One more in the system would be useful I think
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