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PLDGEY

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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2023 at 8:05 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2023 at 3:23 a.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Green4D4</b></div><div>Forsberg was one of the better goaltenders (expected goals saved % was incredible) at the time of extension when Ottawa had no other options at the time. Ottawa would have been fleeced in any trade regardless if he was a waiver claim. The 3 year contract is justified considering he was playing out of his mind in front of an injured (and awful) blueline and a defensive zone structure akin to a house-league peewee B level hockey team (highest danger scoring chances given up). He didn't play great last year but he wasn't awful either. Talbot was awful on every level. Sogaard was too young an inconsistent as expected of a 21 year old.

It's no shocker as soon as Gus the Bus left Ottawa he became a Vezina level candidate in front a of what is considered to be a very goalie friendly structure in Minnesota. He also had motivation issues in Ottawa (he's on record saying such things).

If Forsberg can stay healthy, he is absolutely the 1B starter. I do believe Ottawa will go after some insurance (Korpisalo, Hill),</div></div>

Him playing out of his mind, is why he should have been moved. He was never going to have higher value. We for certain could have gotten a 3rd round pick for him and used the 3M for a UFA goalie that offseason.

Now were stuck with bad cap, and a missed opportunity

THe motivation issues stemmed from not being given an opportunity in the NHL. "Being Up and Down", hes on record saying as much. If Forsberg would have been traded Gus would have been shown that he has a future in OTT
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 23, 2023 at 10:14 a.m.
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