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powderjunkie · 03-20-2022, 11:09 AM

If MIN ends up as WC1 then it means they've slipped a bit down the stretch (or NAS has gone on a heater). I'm sure there must be some, but I can't think of any examples where a TDL goalie trade worked out particularly well.

I've always thought there are a lot of subtle nuances that can make a big difference for goalies, like developing an intuitive sense of what your teammates tend to do (especially D-men), both in front of you and when trying to play the puck to them.

Maybe he can catch up on all that in ~15 games, but I don't think he makes them any scarier than NAS or STL.

03-20-2022, 11:09 AM	#19
powderjunkie Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Exp:	If MIN ends up as WC1 then it means they've slipped a bit down the stretch (or NAS has gone on a heater). I'm sure there must be some, but I can't think of any examples where a TDL goalie trade worked out particularly well. I've always thought there are a lot of subtle nuances that can make a big difference for goalies, like developing an intuitive sense of what your teammates tend to do (especially D-men), both in front of you and when trying to play the puck to them. Maybe he can catch up on all that in ~15 games, but I don't think he makes them any scarier than NAS or STL.