He's still got some of the quickest feet in the Western Conference.
All he needs is some more time to adjust to the NHL's speed and timing and to cut down on his movements, and I think he can be a solid NHL goaltender.
Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild nailed it when he said, "When JDD got uncomfortable, he tried harder. When he tried harder, he moved too much. When he moved too much, he got out of position."
Kinda disappointed to see him officially gone, but you can't expect him to wait around a couple years to MAYBE get a shot at being a back-up. Hopefully he does well there
He's still got some of the quickest feet in the Western Conference.
All he needs is some more time to adjust to the NHL's speed and timing and to cut down on his movements, and I think he can be a solid NHL goaltender.
Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild nailed it when he said, "When JDD got uncomfortable, he tried harder. When he tried harder, he moved too much. When he moved too much, he got out of position."
Very true. Makes me think that JDD probably needs to adjust his style a bit. He plays so deep and when he starts to go down too early on his butterfly or move too much laterally, there are holes everywhere. That also causes a timing problem, even when he made the save he seems to have a hard time controlling the rebound because he is off balance or out of position.
I think he either needs to play further out to challenge the shooter like a Tim Thomas, or he moves less and let the puck hits him like a more traditional butterfly goalie.
He was definitely the prospect who got screwed the most by Kevin Lowe's idiotic insistence that Edmonton didn't need a farm team. Would be nice to see him get it together elsewhere.
Lowe did not decide the oilers did not need a farm team. Oilers got screwed due to a lack of planning by the team when it became obvious they w going to be caught short in toronto. Every couple of years a team gets caught shoprt when the musical chairs stop
Lowe did not decide the oilers did not need a farm team. Oilers got screwed due to a lack of planning by the team when it became obvious they w going to be caught short in toronto. Every couple of years a team gets caught shoprt when the musical chairs stop
One does have to feel sorry for JDD, he does have the athletic ability to be pretty good but he gets out of position too easily. The Oilers really hurt the guys development during the Lowe years or minor league incompetance.
I like JDD, but it was just a situation where he got passed by DD and there was no room for him here. He was just way too inconsistent for my liking and prone to huge mental lapses. There was one time we were playing Detroit and the dman toook a shot from the point, it was going over high, JDD jumps up to save it, but it got tipped and the puck went under his feet. Just things like this, that frustrated me and the coaches probably too. I just couldnt believe what he did and couldnt even imagine what he was thinking. I mean, why would you EVER jump to save a shot, especially when youre 6'3" or whatever?
Some of the bests pads in the league, its too bad goalies are trending to the all white pads because "it makes it hard to differenciate the net" but I LOVED his orange and also his gold pads. Definitely missed them this year. Good luck JDD, now make some gold/orange pads with the Ducks!
JDD still one of my fav goalies. His battle level and compete was always there. Inbetween the ears not as much which caused some bad goals to go in.
Glad he gets another shot!
I think that he will have a long career in the NHL (comparable to Mathieu Garon) and will outperform our back-up handily this season. By the time he signs his next contract, he will be clear-cut ahead of any of the goalies on our team or system. That's my prediction and I will try to remember to dig this up and eat crow if I'm wrong. Having said that, I'm not pulling my hair out, because I do like Dubnyk. I'm just doubtful that either will be 1A superstar starters.
Probably the best article about JDD's struggles and future.
I agree with so many points in there, but this one sticks out for me:
Quote:
Placing him in the AHL does not solve last year’s issues. A goalie that thrives on extremely quick feet and hands will only suffer more issues with timing and rhythm in a less-talented league. Slower shooters and plays that develop slower can clearly destroy timing and eye-hand coordination. Deslauriers is fully comfortable facing NHL-caliber shooters and shots and that is why putting him in the AHL would be a negative impact on his overall development
I really wish we gave him more of a chance to prove himself after last season.
And with him leaving, that's the nail in the coffin for all of the prospects that were screwed over by the previous regime's decision to not have a farm team.
Adios to (in no particular order):
- MAP
- Schremp
- J.F. Jacques
- Deslauriers
Maybe none of you would have turned out anyways, but unfortunately, we have no way of knowing.
Good luck to JDD. I agree with those who have posted that they think he will have a decent career as an NHL backup.
And with him leaving, that's the nail in the coffin for all of the prospects that were screwed over by the previous regime's decision to not have a farm team.
Adios to (in no particular order):
- MAP
- Schremp
- J.F. Jacques
- Deslauriers
Maybe none of you would have turned out anyways, but unfortunately, we have no way of knowing.
Good luck to JDD. I agree with those who have posted that they think he will have a decent career as an NHL backup.
I disagree with MAP, he was actually turning into a decent player. Then he kissed someone and got mono. Then boom, career went downhill. Moral? Don't kiss anyone.
Also disagree with JFJ. He was a top 6 player in the AHL, even if the Oilers werent the owners of the farm team he still played top 6 b/c he was a point producing machine in the AHL. His game never translated into the NHL and only recently has he kind of embraced his role (which is a 4th line crash and banger, fairly decent fighter). His issue is more injuries. His back is a goner man.
JDD, yes, this is probably the most obvious. Clearly affected b/c the Oilers didnt have a farm system.
Schremp. Yes and no. Again top 6 player in the AHL. Problem is and will always be, skating. Kept on getting injured in the offseason (usually knees too) so he couldnt work on his skating. I think that has more of an affect than the Oilers not having a farm system. He never improved his skating, his skating didnt look like it improved. And it cost him.
