The way I look at it is that Emery would be available for Ovechkin at any time in the future. So with Hasek still deciding and likely back for 1 more year, the Blues could have used him as their #1 for next year. There is also a strong chance Giguere goes elsewhere as a UFA, making Bryzgalov the #1 guy if by chance this happens and Bryzgalov plays a full season as the Ducks number 1 we can see the Habs end up getting AO and a goalie rated as good as Emery as soon as the 08-09 season for Emery and a grinder.
That being my opinion, I do have to admit that Goalies are by far the hardest thing to get in this league.
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