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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
My counter would be what is the risk here exactly? Vladar was hot garbage last season - it would be really tough for Wolf to be any worse than that. There is also a risk in not moving him along after two dominant, unheard of seasons in the AHL.
Fans and actual management can be so scared about brining in a rookie goalie that "might get lit up" but in reality, Wolf's floor is probably not as bad as what we got from both goalies last year, and his ceiling, cap hit and potential in general should make his status as the uncontested backup a lock imho.
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But with waivers they have the ability to avoid all the biggest pot holes.
They don't have to just go with Vladar ... they can trade him if Wolf is ready.
They don't have to trade Vladar before camp ... they can let it play out.
Why give away that flexibility?
If Wolf is ready, and they think he is ... they move Vladar when their price is met (before camp or after the season begins with an injury).
If he isn't ready you're not scrambling to find a capable backup for the season.