No, that was true actually. One of the only games I've seen him not look sharp. It wasn't totally his fault, but some point shots were finding holes and with Kitchener down 4-2, he got yanked. They came back to tie it and lost in OT, so back-up Frankie Palazeese got the loss, preserving Gibby's perfect record.
Aside from that game, he has been lights-out. And his numbers are even more impressive when you consider that game is included.
IMHO...he was pulled in that game to shake the team out of their doldrums than anything else.
Gibson's sub-par play that game would be another goalies "nice" game!
Like you said, since being pulled he has been totally lights out great!! (love the bounce back)
IMHO...he was pulled in that game to shake the team out of their doldrums than anything else.
Gibson's sub-par play that game would be another goalies "nice" game!
Like you said, since being pulled he has been totally lights out great!! (love the bounce back)
So what do you guys think. One more year till he's ready? Or...for that matter, just cause I'm multi-taking right now, is he AHL eligible?
He is AHL eligible next year because he wasn't drafted out of the CHL.
dang our pipeline is FULL..
ellis is obviously being let go this year.. im assuming JDD is backing up hillsy next year and then what
is tarkki UFA this year?
and did we sign victor fasth already?
dang our pipeline is FULL..
ellis is obviously being let go this year.. im assuming JDD is backing up hillsy next year and then what
is tarkki UFA this year?
and did we sign victor fasth already?
then we've got bobkov/gibson
We're probably going to trade Ellis. Just a gut feeling. Or they'll leave Gibson in the juniors for one more year. Fasth is signed to a verbal agreement. The contract will be inked when his season is over. JDD is probably heading back to the AHL. Boudreau was terrified of playing him. Hiller didn't play 73 games (most in the NHL) because BB had all the faith in the world in him.
I could see Hiller/Fasth, Tarkki/Gibson also. Tarkki and Gibson could split time. One thing is for sure, we're considerably better in net than when it was Hiller/McIlhenney+poo.
dang our pipeline is FULL..
ellis is obviously being let go this year.. im assuming JDD is backing up hillsy next year and then what
is tarkki UFA this year?
and did we sign victor fasth already?
then we've got bobkov/gibson
Fasth will backup Hiller.
JDD will likely be bought out, or kept in the AHL.
Tarkki is gone.
Bobkov will be in the AHL.
Gibson will likely stay in juniors.
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We're probably going to trade Ellis. Just a gut feeling. Or they'll leave Gibson in the juniors for one more year. Fasth is signed to a verbal agreement. The contract will be inked when his season is over. JDD is probably heading back to the AHL. Boudreau was terrified of playing him. Hiller didn't play 73 games (most in the NHL) because BB had all the faith in the world in him.
I could see Hiller/Fasth, Tarkki/Gibson also. Tarkki and Gibson could split time. One thing is for sure, we're considerably better in net than when it was Hiller/McIlhenney+poo.
Fasth will backup Hiller.
JDD will likely be bought out, or kept in the AHL.
Tarkki is gone.
Bobkov will be in the AHL.
Gibson will likely stay in juniors.
It's hard to find great goaltenders, I am happy he went to Kitchener instead of the NCAA.....I don't think the NCAA is a great league for developing goalies, he made a good decision, and after next year can jump into the AHL....
I usually don't like doing this but I find this statement to be pretty ridiculous. Have you taken a look around the NHL lately. NCAA goaltenders... Tim Thomas, Ryan Miller, Brian Elliott, Jonathan Quick, Cory Schneider, Jimmy Howard, Scott Clemmenson and probably a few other pretty viable NHL goaltenders all who went the NCAA route. Not saying its the best one, but I think your statement is a bit over the top.
Gibson should spend another year in the OHL, NO reason at ALL to rush him, in the AHL you're looking at splitting time. Let this kid hone his craft, play alot of games, and play as team USA's no.1 goalie at the WJC's next year. it definitely will not hurt him to remain in Kitchener
I usually don't like doing this but I find this statement to be pretty ridiculous. Have you taken a look around the NHL lately. NCAA goaltenders... Tim Thomas, Ryan Miller, Brian Elliott, Jonathan Quick, Cory Schneider, Jimmy Howard, Scott Clemmenson and probably a few other pretty viable NHL goaltenders all who went the NCAA route. Not saying its the best one, but I think your statement is a bit over the top.
How many of those goalies took several years to be relevant? they don't play enough games and alot of college games I see are played very slowly. All those guys you named, Quick is the only one, to have instant impact.
Gibson should spend another year in the OHL, NO reason at ALL to rush him, in the AHL you're looking at splitting time. Let this kid hone his craft, play alot of games, and play as team USA's no.1 goalie at the WJC's next year. it definitely will not hurt him to remain in Kitchener
I agree 100%, having Gibson playing 50+- games plus playoffs is the best longterm career path. Also in Kitchener he may have one of the best goalie coaches in Piero Greco.
How many of those goalies took several years to be relevant? they don't play enough games and alot of college games I see are played very slowly. All those guys you named, Quick is the only one, to have instant impact.
Not trying to attack you or anything, but how many goalies took less than 3 years to make an immediate NHL impact. Goalies take longer. Always have, always will, regardless of the league they play for.
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Gibson should spend another year in the OHL, NO reason at ALL to rush him, in the AHL you're looking at splitting time. Let this kid hone his craft, play alot of games, and play as team USA's no.1 goalie at the WJC's next year. it definitely will not hurt him to remain in Kitchener
I agree. I'd only want Gibson in...wherever the hell our AHL affiliate is next year is if he's a starter.
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I agree 100%, having Gibson playing 50+- games plus playoffs is the best longterm career path. Also in Kitchener he may have one of the best goalie coaches in Piero Greco.
bumped, looks like hes having a good start so far statistically, atleast. I think this kid has a chance to be a legit starter in a couple years, a steal at 39th?
Really think this guy's going to be a good 1 in the NHL. He has future #1 goalie potential written all over him.
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Exhibit A as to how hockey doesn't matter on ESPN:
Last night an ESPN program was discussing how the Detroit Pistons needed a hero citing the heroes on the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and no mention of the Detroit Red Wings. All this despite the Red Wings probably being the most succesful team in Detroit right now.
I think he's actually the most underrated prospect in the league. Considering he is one of, if not the best goaltending prospect in the league and he is never mentioned in top 100 lists and when people list the top goaltending prospects, he is never mentioned.
I think he's actually the most underrated prospect in the league. Considering he is one of, if not the best goaltending prospect in the league and he is never mentioned in top 100 lists and when people list the top goaltending prospects, he is never mentioned.
It's because he's an Anaheim prospect. If he played for Toronto he would be the next Patrick Roy.
Not trying to attack you or anything, but how many goalies took less than 3 years to make an immediate NHL impact. Goalies take longer. Always have, always will, regardless of the league they play for.
I believe Kari Lehtonen played in NHL when he was 19 or 20, if the goalie is good enough i can't see any reason why he couldn't jump straight in to the NHL. Tho Lehtonen is probably the most talented goalie last deacade. Too bad there has been loads of injuries.
Its quite easy to suggest that he is the best goaltending prospect to skate through Kitchener, Steve Mason included.
He will be an NHL starter, I have no doubts about that. Not even basing that on the numbers, the way he commands the net is amazing. Very strong positioning, very strong rebound control, very quick side to side, and he makes it look effortless, like he isnt trying.
He is a very calm goalie, though will throw you a punch if you're jamming him up. The difference between him and a hot head, is after he marks his spot, he goes right back to being ontop of his game.
If you havent had a chance to catch him in action this year, I suggest you do, he was excellent last year, this year he is solely responsible for the Rangers record being above .500. Seriously. Look how many goals the team has scored, and the number of games Gibson only allows 1 or 2.
Would love to do a prospect swap as TOR and ANA have done in the past for Gibson. Not sure if we have a player of similar value that interests ANA fans, but not sure if you guys truly need him (assuming Hiller rebounds) given the plethora of talent you have in the net.
Would love to do a prospect swap as TOR and ANA have done in the past for Gibson. Not sure if we have a player of similar value that interests ANA fans, but not sure if you guys truly need him (assuming Hiller rebounds) given the plethora of talent you have in the net.
He is our future if Hiller leaves or after him. Hiller is already 30 and only has a year left on his deal after this. I would expect him to get a 3-4 year or so deal after that with the plan to groom Gibson to take over when that contract is up.
