Huet Tryout Invite

**Riptide** · 08-01-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Korolyuk15

Montreal would be a good fit, I'm assuming he is only really looking for a backup job...

If he wants to fight for a starting role maybe Edmonton, Toronto, Columbus or Tampa

Edmonton has 7.25m tied up in 2 goalies. Unless it's a clear upgrade, I don't see them doing much.

Tampa, Columbus and Toronto could all be valid options.

intangible · 08-01-2012, 11:01 AM

I see a two way contract in his future. I think he'd be perfect in Carolina, where Peters isn't very good and Huet could take the backup role while Peters gets more time.

EDIT: Forgot Boucher was there. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted.

palindrom · 08-01-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CommonMeans

With all due respect, if Huet is seen as an option compared to Lu then the Leafs are screwed.

Its not Luongo vs Huet

Its (Luongo - minus the asset traded to acquire him - minus the pay cut needed to get him under the cap) vs Huet.

Seen this way, Huet is definitely an interesting option vs Luongo.

snipeit · 08-01-2012, 11:14 AM

If Roloson retires, Tampa may be a good fit.

Marc the Habs Fan · 08-01-2012, 11:34 AM

Huet will be 37 years old shortly and quite frankly stunk when he was in the NHL 2 years ago with a ghastly .895 save %. He's most likely done.

Blackhawkswincup · 08-01-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AbeLincolnsGhost

Why would we be pissed? I hope he comes back and does well. The guy got the shaft more because of his contract than anything. He would have been our back-up for the last two years if it weren't for the bloated contract Dale Tallon gave him.

Huet was ECHL caliber on a stacked cup team ,, He got what he deserved as he wasn't an NHL goalie

Lux Aurumque* · 08-01-2012, 11:45 AM

I'd gladly give him a tryout in Winnipeg. He can't be any worse than Montoya.

Declan · 08-01-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KrisBeKreame

Maybe He could battle DiPietro for the back-up spot on the Island.

for the two games every other season that he's healthy to play?

What was it 2 offseasons ago when the NYI had like 5 goalies who were all capable of being NHL goalies on their roster? Maybe they'll do the same again and try and get Huet

CommonMeans* · 08-01-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by palindrom

Its not Luongo vs Huet

Its (Luongo - minus the asset traded to acquire him - minus the pay cut needed to get him under the cap) vs Huet.

Seen this way, Huet is definitely an interesting option vs Luongo.

Hence why I posted what I did. Context is everything.

Huet is awful. No team should be looking to sign him to an NHL contract. Long done.

Coldplay · 08-01-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Huet was ECHL caliber on a stacked cup team ,, He got what he deserved as he wasn't an NHL goalie

Welcome back.

I hope he gets that tryout somewhere. No risk involved. If he's no good in his showing, cut him - he'll find work in Europe at the very worst. Besides one down year with the Hawks, Huet had a good NHL career. But this is HF, and "what have you done for me lately?" is the thing around here.

the · 08-01-2012, 12:20 PM

One of the classiest and honest worker ever, I really hope he finds a spot. I'm sure he's going to have a great impact with his new team. It was a shame to see him leave 2 years ago.

Blackhawkswincup · 08-01-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Coldplay

Welcome back.

I hope he gets that tryout somewhere. No risk involved. If he's no good in his showing, cut him - he'll find work in Europe at the very worst. Besides one down year with the Hawks, Huet had a good NHL career. But this is HF, and "what have you done for me lately?" is the thing around here.

His down year was horrendous ,, One of the worst performances of a Hawks goaltending in longtime

Bruce Wayne · 08-01-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by habs03

Not sure what you were watching but he was great last year...

Great at helping Montreal secure a lottery pick? Yes. Not much else though.

**aqsw** · 08-01-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by palindrom

Its not Luongo vs Huet

Its (Luongo - minus the asset traded to acquire him - minus the pay cut needed to get him under the cap) vs Huet.

Seen this way, Huet is definitely an interesting option vs Luongo.

Unless you want to make the playoffs!

**aqsw** · 08-01-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian Airlines

I'd gladly give him a tryout in Winnipeg. He can't be any worse than Montoya.

Thank God we have Chevy as a GM and not you.

shello · 08-01-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OscarSv

If Roloson retires, Tampa may be a good fit.

Roloson wasn't re signed by Tampa and Tampa isn't looking at anymore goalies, we have a logjam in net

DingoAteMyBaby · 08-01-2012, 07:45 PM

I'd love to have him as a backup for Schneider.

The guy only got such a bad rep because of how much his contract was worth compared to his play. Give him $1M and I'll take him.

Frelimo · 08-01-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by warmplate

I'd love to have him as a backup for Schneider.

The guy only got such a bad rep because of how much his contract was worth compared to his play. Give him $1M and I'll take him.

Sounds good to me. The Leaf's should hurry up and sign Huet for $1M, and then trade him straight up for Loungo.