Cam Talbot Scouting Reports

Talbot, on balance, provided the Kings relatively consistent results in regular season.
He had moment of high end results - also some uneven play - but the Kings are a playoff team and Talbot posted a respectable 2.50 GAA / .913 save percentage in 54GP
In his final ten game segment, Talbot was average. His results - .890 % / 2.86 GAA
Big in the net. Veteran. Capable of making routine saves. Not the kind of goalie who gets too active / scrambles / has the ability to make desperation stops moving laterally. At his best when absorbing pucks from distance / squaring up and playing between his posts / keeping his game composed and simple.
Talbot will be called upon to be the LA Kings best player in playoffs - if they have sights on upsetting opponents.

Talbot is providing the Kings with consistent / steady goaltending in 23/24.
Veteran goalie who was originally signed out of college by the NYR in 2010.
Butterfly/Hybrid style with sound crease composure.
Big in the net / pucks are finding him in traffic.
At his best when keeping his game simple / limiting needless movement /
At the mid-way point in the season he had played 28 games and posted .922% and 2.22 GAA
Gives the Kings a chance to win every night. Providing consistency. Reliable.

Talbot is suiting up for his 8th team this year in LA
He's on a 'value' contract - a one year deal paying $1M
Talbot is 36 years old and nearing the end of his NHL journey
When his game is on he utilizes his size to his advantage
When square to the play he is difficult to beat. His read / react / lateral movement is above average. His crease composure ranges. Butterfly / positional / hybrid. Average gloves. Above average playing the puck.
Like most goalies, when he's on he can provide steady results.
Doesn't steal a ton of games. Consistency ranges. Rebound control and high net coverage are areas that can be exposed.