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No team does this. Vancouver's already trying to get rid of 1 of their #1 goalies. Why would they trade for another?
I love how goalie who play in defensive first systems are being compared to goalies who play in high risk systems.
Schneider>>>Smith now and in the future. Anyone wonder why Bryz looks a lot worse in Philly? Why Smith didn't look good in Dallas and Tampa??? Come on.... inflated numbers.
I love how goalie who play in defensive first systems are being compared to goalies who play in high risk systems.
Schneider>>>Smith now and in the future. Anyone wonder why Bryz looks a lot worse in Philly? Why Smith didn't look good in Dallas and Tampa??? Come on.... inflated numbers.
Most GM's would take Smith way before Schneider. Bryz improved from the coaching of Burke and had 2 good regular seasons. He played poorly in the playoffs against Detroit in year one, and played even worse in the playoffs year 2. Bryz regular season in Philly was down a bit last year (no Burke coaching, pressure of Philly, big contract), but the same Bryz third year in a row in the playoffs. He is not a good playoff goal tender, plain and simple. Smith had a great regular season and a great playoff performance. Lets see Schneider carry the load all season and have a great year and then a great playoff performance before you can say he is better then Smith.
Most GM's would take Smith way before Schneider. Bryz improved from the coaching of Burke and had 2 good regular seasons. He played poorly in the playoffs against Detroit in year one, and played even worse in the playoffs year 2. Bryz regular season in Philly was down a bit last year (no Burke coaching, pressure of Philly, big contract), but the same Bryz third year in a row in the playoffs. He is not a good playoff goal tender, plain and simple. Smith had a great regular season and a great playoff performance. Lets see Schneider carry the load all season and have a great year and then a great playoff performance before you can say he is better then Smith.
Really, most teams had a shot at Smith for free a year or two ago....many passed.
And for the poster who claimed 27 vs 31 is not that significant in goalie years, then why in the hell is Pekka Rinne thought of higher than Luongo. 30 vs 33, pretty much equal.
To Phoenix: Cory Schnieder, Anton Rodin, Bill Sweatt
To Vancouver: Radim Vrbata, David Runblad, Mike Smith
With both Phoenix goalies struggling this season, it threatens the team's chances of staying a playoff contender. Cory Schnieder is just the type of goalie the Yotes can build around. Phoenix also gets two excellent, NHL ready, prospects.
Vancouver gets an inconsistant sniper in Vrbata who may just need a changle of scenery. Definately the Canucks could use extra scoring on the Kesler line. Not a hole in the Canucks lineup, but it is a weaker area of the team. Vancouver also fills another weak area by getting a good, young right side defenseman even though Runblad will be a RFA at the end of this season. If the Canucks can't re-sign him, the Canucks definately would be the losers in this trade. With Lack injured, Mike Smith is just included to give the Canucks a backup for Luongo this season. It could just as easily be Labarbera. Both are UFA's at the end of the season.
Boedker as a substitute for Vrbata would work as well. Basically the deal keys around Cory Schnieder for a winger suitable to play with Kesler, a 2nd/3rd pairing right side defenseman and a back-up goalie for this season.
In what way is Vrbata an inconsistent sniper who needs a change scenery? Phoenix is not an offensively orientated team. Verbata is currently leading the team in scoring. He's also been one of their most consistent scorers since joining the team. He's also on a money deal at 3 mil/season. You've essentially just asked for the equivalent of Burrows as a throw in.
Also, how often are RFAs not re-signed? Especially ones that have yet to have a breakout season? The odds of you not being able to sign Rundblad are virtually zero. A 22 year old with only 1 year of his RFA period burnt is not considered a negative.
Really, most teams had a shot at Smith for free a year or two ago....many passed.
And for the poster who claimed 27 vs 31 is not that significant in goalie years, then why in the hell is Pekka Rinne thought of higher than Luongo. 30 vs 33, pretty much equal.
Man the main board can get to me somedays
Has goal been an issue for the Coyotes with Smith? Why "upgrade" then?
Honestly I think it's a ridiculous proposal simply from the Vancouver perspective that they will not in a million years deal Schneider and keep Luongo. I really don't think that's an option. Luongo will be the one moved. Right or wrong Luongo is no longer the chosen one in Vancouver. I don't believe that relationship can be repaired at this point.
Has goal been an issue for the Coyotes with Smith? Why "upgrade" then?
Honestly I think it's a ridiculous proposal simply from the Vancouver perspective that they will not in a million years deal Schneider and keep Luongo. I really don't think that's an option. Luongo will be the one moved. Right or wrong Luongo is no longer the chosen one in Vancouver. I don't believe that relationship can be repaired at this point.
Well I prefer keeping Luongo if the return on Schneider is much higher. No brainer from where I stand.
Well I prefer keeping Luongo if the return on Schneider is much higher. No brainer from where I stand.
That makes sense for the Canucks. Not sure where/how the Coyotes fit in. They aren't looking for a goalie and certainly not at the price of Vrbata and one of their top prospects in Rundblad. Unless Schneider is a number one center this is a proposal that wasn't very well thought out.
Really, most teams had a shot at Smith for free a year or two ago....many passed.
And for the poster who claimed 27 vs 31 is not that significant in goalie years, then why in the hell is Pekka Rinne thought of higher than Luongo. 30 vs 33, pretty much equal.
Man the main board can get to me somedays
GM's make mistakes. Smith had another shut out last night, leads the league, why would we want Scneider
Most GM's would take Smith way before Schneider. Bryz improved from the coaching of Burke and had 2 good regular seasons. He played poorly in the playoffs against Detroit in year one, and played even worse in the playoffs year 2. Bryz regular season in Philly was down a bit last year (no Burke coaching, pressure of Philly, big contract), but the same Bryz third year in a row in the playoffs. He is not a good playoff goal tender, plain and simple. Smith had a great regular season and a great playoff performance. Lets see Schneider carry the load all season and have a great year and then a great playoff performance before you can say he is better then Smith.
Just like Elliot>>Schneider right? Both Smith and Elliot have been products of the system, let's be honest these guys were passed on by numerous NHL teams. Why on earth would an NHL GM take a goalie who's looked down right terrible on any other team, ahead of a goalie that has dominated at every development curve. Schneider is by far the more attractive piece between the two goalies.
Just like Elliot>>Schneider right? Both Smith and Elliot have been products of the system, let's be honest these guys were passed on by numerous NHL teams. Why on earth would an NHL GM take a goalie who's looked down right terrible on any other team, ahead of a goalie that has dominated at every development curve. Schneider is by far the more attractive piece between the two goalies.
Perhaps Burke's coaching has helped Smith improve. Smith has some injury issues earlier in his career and it is not unusual for goal tenders to not peak until they are 30ish. It is true that Schneider has had a path with less bumps in the road but he has been on a great team with tons of talent, and no pressure, that has been all on Luongo. Lets see Schneider, carry the load, be the starter for a year and play well in the playoffs. Smith has done that, granted only once, but it is one more year then Schneider. Maybe we just disagree, I don't see Schneider as being more attractive then Smith, not today.
Perhaps Burke's coaching has helped Smith improve. Smith has some injury issues earlier in his career and it is not unusual for goal tenders to not peak until they are 30ish. It is true that Schneider has had a path with less bumps in the road but he has been on a great team with tons of talent, and no pressure, that has been all on Luongo. Lets see Schneider, carry the load, be the starter for a year and play well in the playoffs. Smith has done that, granted only once, but it is one more year then Schneider. Maybe we just disagree, I don't see Schneider as being more attractive then Smith, not today.
We've also never seen Schneider repeatedly fail. It's never happened. We've seen Smith be succesful in one season.
I would be shocked if there was a single GM in the NHL that did not rate Schneider over Smith. Totally shocked.
Before meeting the Flames, Smith’s 2.80 goals-against average and .897 save percentage ranked him as a middle-of-the-pack goalie.
But if he doesn’t allow 12 goals to the Chicago Blackhawks in two games, his goals-against average would be 1.60 (good for second in the league) with a .941 save percentage (third).
The Coyotes are perfectly content with Smith and Vrbata. It's simply not a good proposal. Schneider is a good goalie and makes more sense for other teams, but the return will not be as large as some think.
Disgusting proposal... Mike Smith is a proven #1, why would they trade for Schnieder who has yet to play a full season as the starting goaltender?
Not only that, but Phoenix gives up a top prospect, and a top 6 winger? Sweatt and Rodin are terrible / *no value.
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*Tangradi >> Rodin or Sweatt, yet only landed a 7th.
Loktionov >> Rodin or Sweatt, yet only landed a 5th.
Vrbata isnt worth Schneider. Yotes would have to add . And not another goalie either.
The Blues would probably offer Peterangelo and a first for Vrbata . Thats fair value.
Would you trade Kesler for Lundqvist? It's a steal at that price.
Of course, there are the minor problems that we have no need for another goalie and Kesler is virtually irreplacable to the team, but value exists only in a vacuum, right?
Vrbata isnt worth Schneider. Yotes would have to add . And not another goalie either.
The Blues would probably offer Peterangelo and a first for Vrbata . Thats fair value.
What in the crap?
The Blue absolutely would not offer Pietrangelo alone for Vrbata. Even if you added a 1st from Phoenix.
Pietrangelo is one of the best young blueliners in the game. You don't trade that guy for a streaky scorer and a mid-1st rounder. Much less ADD a 1st on the Blues side. Jeeez.
Just like Elliot>>Schneider right? Both Smith and Elliot have been products of the system, let's be honest these guys were passed on by numerous NHL teams. Why on earth would an NHL GM take a goalie who's looked down right terrible on any other team, ahead of a goalie that has dominated at every development curve. Schneider is by far the more attractive piece between the two goalies.
Good point. Is Schneider a byproduct of his system as well? Would he be as good on a bottom feeding team? Take it a step further for Phoenix. Why pay a premium for a goalie when "the system" will work with an average goalie.
Good point. Is Schneider a byproduct of his system as well? Would he be as good on a bottom feeding team? Take it a step further for Phoenix. Why pay a premium for a goalie when "the system" will work with an average goalie.
I wouldn't say average, I would say he is a great fit for the style of play of the Coyotes. Big, strong, plays the puck...prototypical, unlike Schneider or Bryzgalov for that matter... Smith is not a byproduct of the system, the system starts with Smith and then the d'men.
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Pietrangelo is one of the best young blueliners in the game. You don't trade that guy for a streaky scorer and a mid-1st rounder. Much less ADD a 1st on the Blues side. Jeeez.
and why would the Coyote trade for another d'man and give up their premiere scoring forward when they need more scoring.I guess some posts (or should I say most on hf) are more fantasy than about success...
