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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I prefer signing a goalie to a long term deal in free agency over trading a 1st for 2 years of another goalie.
Career wise Kuemper has better numbers but I really do not want to give up a 1st to get him especially when Markstrom could potentially be had if the team is willing to shell out the money.
Risks on both sides but being prospect and asset poor I would rather go the free agent route.
I am definitely in support of getting an upgrade in net from the Talbot-Rittich tandem
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Numbers show Kuemper as elite, as does the eye test - so that's the big difference. How committed is this team to winning?
To me, you have to become something worth maintaining before worrying about maintaining it - a top end goaltender for 2-5 years is a huge piece if this team wants to win a cup in that time frame. That's why if we do deal a 1st for Kuemper, I'll be on board.
I like our championship chances with Kuemper in net more than I do with Markstrom.
Trading 1st round picks is a risky business - and overspending in trades while doing so is destructive (the Hamonic trade). Firing off a bottom half 1st round pick for an elite goalie though? I do that - especially if I'm viewing Kuemper as 2 years on a sweet value contract plus at least 2 more on an extension when the time comes.