Braden Holtby this year = Cam Ward in 2006?

[Chicago Made Punk]

Both 22 year olds out of the WHL who had reputations for being mentally tough.

Both got playing time in the regular season but neither were ever relied upon as the starter.

Thoughts?

[Chaos Engine]

My only thought is that he should be allowed a start or two before being compared to the guy that won the Conn Smythe that year.

[LickTheEnvelope]

Wasn't Cam Ward's team in the top 3 in the NHL?

EDIT: I was wrong, they were 4th with 112 points...

[Mark Messier]

They're both goalies. I think the comparison ends there.

[Carlzner]

I wouldn't have a problem with it.

Most likely wishful thinking though.

[Chicago Made Punk]

Originally Posted by LickTheEnvelope

Wasn't Cam Ward's team in the top 3 in the NHL?

EDIT: I was wrong, they were 4th with 112 points...

I'm not comparing the teams, I'm comparing the similarities of the goalies heading into the playoffs.

[Carlzner]

Originally Posted by Mark Messier

They're both goalies. I think the comparison ends there.

Please explain.

[Mark Messier]

Originally Posted by Braden Carlzner

Please explain.

It means that the Caps will lose in 5 in the first round.

[Puckgenius*]

Im pretty sure Vokoun will be back if the caps make it to rd 2 or maybe later in this series.

Holtby is just a bandaid.

[Carlzner]

Originally Posted by Mark Messier

It means that the Caps will lose in 5 in the first round.

And what does that have to do with the comparison between Braden Holtby and Cam Ward?

[Mark Messier]

Originally Posted by Braden Carlzner

And what does that have to do with the comparison between Braden Holtby and Cam Ward?

It means that Holtby blows.

[TheJuxtaposer]

Originally Posted by Braden Carlzner

Please explain.

He's a Pens fan.

Originally Posted by Mark Messier

It means that Holtby blows.

Holtby: .922 sv%
Fleury: .913 sv%

[Carlzner]

Originally Posted by Mark Messier

It means that Holtby blows.

14-4, .929 SV%, 2.02 GAA, 22 years old.

What a ****** goalie

[Mark Messier]

Originally Posted by TheJuxtaposer

He's a Pens fan.



Holtby: .922 sv%
Fleury: .913 sv%

Fleury this year=Patrick Roy in 1993?

Both are French-Canadian
Both have won cups before
Both once had mullets

See. I can do it too.

[TheJuxtaposer]

Originally Posted by Mark Messier

Fleury this year=Patrick Roy in 1993?

Both are French-Canadian
Both have won cups before
Both once had mullets

See. I can do it too.

Hey, I'm just responded to your claim that Holtby's a bad goaltender. I never said he was Cam Ward. Sensitive much?

[Mark Messier]

Originally Posted by TheJuxtaposer

Hey, I'm just responded to your claim that Holtby's a bad goaltender. I never said he was Cam Ward. Sensitive much?

Let's see how he does in his first ever playoff game.

[TheJuxtaposer]

Originally Posted by Mark Messier

Let's see how he does in his first ever playoff game.

Good idea. Let's see how he does before calling him a crappy goaltender, shall we?

[Mike Farkas]

Ward or no Ward, this Holtby kid can play. I'm not easily wooed by goaltenders...but I think he's better than Neuvirth right now, this kid has a bright future as far as I'm concerned.

[flashy]

Originally Posted by Braden Carlzner

14-4, .929 SV%, 2.02 GAA, 22 years old.

What a ****** goalie

yep, I remember Reimer being hyped. small sample size = greatness on hf.

[Vancouver Blazers]

Originally Posted by PACKY D ELEPHANT

yep, I remember Reimer being hyped. small sample size = greatness on hf.

At one point Kyle Wellwood was a future hall of famer.

[Carlzner]

Originally Posted by PACKY D ELEPHANT

yep, I remember Reimer being hyped. small sample size = greatness on hf.

Me saying he doesn't suck means im hyping him, right............

Plus, he plays nothing like Reimer.

[ForzaItalia]

Originally Posted by Puckgenius

Im pretty sure Vokoun will be back if the caps make it to rd 2 or maybe later in this series.

Holtby is just a bandaid.

If Holtby is instrumental in eliminating the B's, who honestly cares about Vokoun.

[Prairie Habs]

Ward is from Saskatoon and Holtby played for Saskatoon. You could be on to something

[MerrimackBruin]

Originally Posted by Braden Carlzner

Me saying he doesn't suck means im hyping him, right............

Plus, he plays nothing like Reimer.

Chill bro. He's played less than 20 games and never in the NHL. Let's save a comparison until he can hold a candle to Ward that year. It's an insult to the accomplishment...

[avery16*]

Originally Posted by Prairie Habs

Ward is from Saskatoon and Holtby played for Saskatoon. You could be on to something

isnt ward from edmonton?