Klefbom is probably done, so NSH isn't just taking on a contract like that to sit on LTIR for nothing.

Massive overpay for Georgiev. He's a downgrade on Koskinen, I'm not sure why you think it's worth a 1st to get worse goaltending and save just $500k.

oh boy

I am not too sure about him being a downgrade, but it most definitely is a massive overpay.

Not to mention that the Rangers are moving Georgiev to shed his money, Koskinen would cost more even with the retention.

Over the past 2 years, Koskinen posted a .910 save percentage to Georgiev's .908. And Koskinen's mark was dragged down by the beginning of 20-21 when Smith was injured and Holland screwed up the backup situation repeatedly, and it meant the that Koskinen had to play every game of a wicked schedule - 12 games in 24 nights traveling thousands of miles through 4 timezones - which isn't something ANY goalie can stand up under. It wasn't fair to Koskinen but Tippett had little choice but to keep throwing him over the boards, so his results were poor over that stretch. I don't fault Koskinen for that, he did his best in an impossible situation.

If you pull those 12 games out of the equation to get a look at how he performs under normal circumstances, his save percentage over the past two seasons is .916, well above Georgiev's .908.

And before you blame NYR's defense, know that Koskinen faced 32.60 shots/60 to Georgiev's 31.99 SA/60 in all situations, and 32.34 SA/60 vs Georgiev's 31.03 at 5v5. Its not quality of shots either, as Koskinen has faced 8.50 HDSA/60 while Georgiev has faced 7.46.

So while Georgiev has some upside due to being just 25, in the short term I see this trade as a downgrade for Edmonton.

Not sure why I'm being quoted in this, I'm on your side! lol