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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Did a quick analysis on all the goalies who have played more than 30 games this season (implying most are #1 goalies so far this year). The average cap hit of these goalies is $5.3 million, and the average salary is $5.6 million. Also, Koskinen's save % is better than half of the top-ten highest paid goalies in the league this year.
It's really not that bad of a deal performance wise and in relation to other goalies. What is confounding is how quickly they jumped to this conclusion without seeing the consistency first.
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Not really a fair analysis. Lunqvist's contract was signed years ago when he was really good. Same with Holtby, Bob, Quick, etc. Plus a bunch have been Vezina candidates and winners, Cup winners, etc. They have track records, and had them at the time of their contract signing. By this standard, Rittich should be paid more than Price.
Sure, if Koskinen plays for 4 years at his November pace it's a deal. But why would anyone assume that, especially given his January play?