Nonsense! Perform means carrying the team on his back if need be the way Thomas did for the Bruins last year. No more excuses.
You mean Tim Thomas that was behind the best offense in the league on a substantially more complete team? It's alot easier carrying a team that carries its own weight and you know, that actually scores goals and doesn't have to barely squeak into the playoffs every time by being carried by their overworked goaltender. You can't compare the two different situations. It's one thing carrying the team, it's a whole other performing miracles.
You mean Tim Thomas that was behind the best offense in the league on a substantially more complete team? It's alot easier carrying a team that carries its own weight and you know, that actually scores goals and doesn't have to barely squeak into the playoffs every time by being carried by their overworked goaltender. You can't compare the two different situations. It's one thing carrying the team, it's a whole other performing miracles.
Thomas gave up a mere 9 goals in 7 games to hands down the most creative and best offense in hockey.
It's all well and good and I'll admit that Hank has raised his game and is playing lights out with the extra rest he has been getting this year. He certainly deserves the Vezina and should be a Hart trophy candidate.
However, in order for him to solidify his standing as the #1 goalie(albeit regular season) and to cement his place in history with the Rangers,
Hank needs to carry us on his back thruout the playoffs either this year or some time in the near future.
