No. 1 emerging in Washington

But did anybody actually expect Holtby to be a star goaltender, besides Bruins apologists perhaps?

They had three 'young stars', and unloaded the number 1 because they felt that they had enough with the other 2. If neither of these two pans out then the person who did the talent evaluation (Kolzig?) should see their head roll.

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  01.29 by dannylimes

But did anybody actually expect Holtby to be a star goaltender, besides Bruins apologists perhaps?

perhaps the same person that also thought replacing Semin with Ribeiro was a wise move.

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  01.29 by dannylimes

But did anybody actually expect Holtby to be a star goaltender, besides Bruins apologists perhaps?

Personally, I don't think he (neuvirth) is the answer either.
Kolzig is their goalie coach?
maybe he's getting even

No. 1 emerging in Washington

Seems like a lot more #2 in Washington.

At first glance, I read it as no one emerging in Washington.

Thought some illiterate kids were now riting the hedlinze.

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET  01.29 by Spiny Norman

Personally, I don't think he (neuvirth) is the answer either. Kolzig is their goalie coach?maybe he's getting even

Revenge is a dish best served Kolzig.

Mike Green wouldn't know outstanding if it hit him square in the jaw. Nuevy has been okay. That's it. He hasn't been the weakest link so far.

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET  01.29 by Spiny Norman

Personally, I don't think he (neuvirth) is the answer either.
Kolzig is their goalie coach?
maybe he's getting even

Kinda like having Kessel as your truculence coach?

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:48 AM ET  01.29 by dannylimes

But did anybody actually expect Holtby to be a star goaltender, besides Bruins apologists perhaps?

the fact is no one really knows what he can be yet. Not enough data. He's been very good and very bad. Let's remember, other than the Dale Hunter chapter, this is not been a team with great commitment to defense via the BB era.

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET  01.29 by Canuck eh?

Kinda like having Kessel as your truculence coach?

or Lord Irk as your 'sponsor"?

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:00 AM ET  01.29 by Canuck eh?

No. 1 emerging in WashingtonSeems like a lot more #2 in Washington.

All it will take is a little intestinal fortitude.

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET  01.29 by THE BISHOP!

All it will take is a little intestinal fortitude.

Well, yes there's that and Kaopectate.

Neuvirth has played well (mostly) and Holtby has not. Of course the "defense", if you can call it that, has been uneven to put it charitably. In a normal year there'd still be another week or two in the pre-season schedule. Bottom line, both goalies will play this year and it remains to be seen who'll wind up as number 1 for the playoffs (in fact it's still a big question if playoffs will be in the picture for them this year). I have been amused by the fact that the question of standings, careers, Cups and playoffs can be settled in 5 games or less. I think we ought to have the best journalists in hockey (an oxymoron for sure) simply choose playoff opponents right now. Or maybe just award the Cup without the season.

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Originally posted 09:23 AM ET  01.29 by Spiny Norman

or Lord Irk as your 'sponsor"?

I really do miss him and his whimsy.

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Originally posted 09:39 AM ET  01.29 by Slapshot

Neuvirth has played well (mostly) and Holtby has not. Of course the "defense", if you can call it that, has been uneven to put it charitably. In a normal year there'd still be another week or two in the pre-season schedule. Bottom line, both goalies will play this year and it remains to be seen who'll wind up as number 1 for the playoffs (in fact it's still a big question if playoffs will be in the picture for them this year). I have been amused by the fact that the question of standings, careers, Cups and playoffs can be settled in 5 games or less. I think we ought to have the best journalists in hockey (an oxymoron for sure) simply choose playoff opponents right now. Or maybe just award the Cup without the season.

Someone's getting a little cranky. :)

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Originally posted 09:41 AM ET  01.29 by Canuck eh?

Someone's getting a little cranky. :)

I am not Just shut up. :(

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 09:39 AM ET  01.29 by Slapshot

Neuvirth has played well (mostly) and Holtby has not. Of course the "defense", if you can call it that, has been uneven to put it charitably. In a normal year there'd still be another week or two in the pre-season schedule. Bottom line, both goalies will play this year and it remains to be seen who'll wind up as number 1 for the playoffs (in fact it's still a big question if playoffs will be in the picture for them this year). I have been amused by the fact that the question of standings, careers, Cups and playoffs can be settled in 5 games or less. I think we ought to have the best journalists in hockey (an oxymoron for sure) simply choose playoff opponents right now. Or maybe just award the Cup without the season.

the playoffs shouldn't even be in the discussion at the moment. still alllloooot of hockey to be played.

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Originally posted 09:49 AM ET  01.29 by Slapshot

I am not Just shut up. :(

LOL - Perhaps this will cheer you up...

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:00 AM ET  01.29 by Canuck eh?

No. 1 emerging in WashingtonSeems like a lot more #2 in Washington.

but if #2 is 'emerging" you better clench and run !