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Originally Posted by polak
I'm not denying he had a bad playoffs. I don't think the correct action is to go out and sign a big name 30 year old UFA goalie whose career numbers aren't much better than Elliots (despite games played) when we have two solid goaltending prospects in the wings.
Unless of course he signs short term. Then go for it.
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Carey Price - 29
Braden Holtby - 27
Jonathan Quick - 31
Ben Bishop - 30
Sergei Bobrovsky - 28
Marc-Andre Fleury - 32
Cam Talbot - 29
Fredrik Andersen - 27
Craig Anderson - 35
Pekka Rinne - 34
The goaltending position isn't like playing as a skater. Goalies usually hit their primes later and play well into their mid 30s if they are elite.
If you have a chance to sign Bishop - you do it. He's an elite goalie. You wouldn't take Carey Price at age 29 on a long term contract right now? What about Quick at 31? Hell....Talbot got a long term deal from the Oilers and he's 29.....
Your argument is out to lunch..Craig Anderson - 35 and Pekka Rinne - 34 are playing extremely well right now in the 1st round of the playoffs.....
Besides, Ben Bishop isnt a reflex goalie or whatever they are called. He should age perfectly fine. He primarily uses his size and positioning to stop the puck.