Emotionally in 2018
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Panik is starting to play really well for us, I wouldn't move him. I'm not a fan of trading Holtby right now. Given that we don't know how Samsonov is going to fair in the playoffs, I'd rather keep one of the best playoff goalies of all time (statistically speaking). I know Samsonov has to get that experience sooner or later, but we're in a Cup window, and we've all seen the importance of having two quality goalies. I have no issue with giving Samsonov the start in the playoffs, but if he's struggling or the team needs a boost, then Holtby goes in.
Also not sure why we're trading away Djoos right now when we've seen how important defensive depth can be in the playoffs. I feel like I'm in the minority that's all in on winning another Cup right now, given the amount of Holtby for futures trades I'm seeing. Did we all forget the Grubauer situation in 2018? I see no reason why that scenario can't play out again.