With thanks to the Goalie Post.What the hell happened to Miikka Kiprusoff?
He reminds me of Hank Moody in Californication, staggering around looking for reminants of previous greatness. all the while endulging in cocaine and pornstars. Well, not at all actually, just using a Sportsguy cliche and plugging Californication. Great Show!
It was just two seasons ago that the Finn was ranked in the top three of most Fantasy rankings.
After an unbelievable cinderella story unfolded in 2004, Kiprusoff's numbers have gone down quicker than Paris Hilton on a first date. Those left holding him really have no other option than to hold tight and pray for a return to greatness.
All his numbers have declined yearly to the mess which we have in front of us right now.
His GAA has increased from
1.70 - 2.07 - 2.46 - 2.69 and sits at 3.81 today.
His SV% has decreased from
.933 - .923 - .917 - .906 and sits at .872 today.
Those are scary declines. I am generally one who preaches patience with early season performances, but this trending is not a 5 game window. We are talking about a precipitous decline over 230 games. These are major signs of a goalie who is DONE!
But your options are essentially to hold onto the stock long term and hedge it goes up, call it the Warren Buffet effect. The likelihood of anybody giving you any value for him right now is slim and none.
On to tonight's starters
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Boston Bruins
Vesa Toskala is the probable against Manny Fernandez tonight. Question. Who got the loss on Tuesday when the Leafs lifted Toskala for Cujo in the shootout? Does Toskala get a no decision? Enquiring minds want to know.
Dallas Stars @ NY Islanders
Marty Turco is probable and faces off against Rick Dipietro tonight on Long Island. How come nobody makes a big deal about what a bust Rick Dipietro has become? Mike Milbury traded Roberto Luongo/Olli Jokinen and the rights to Dany Heatley in anticipation of Dipietro being a SUPERSTAR. Well, I am waiting. Has any player been drafted as many times in a fantasy draft by accomplishing absolutley nothing?
And why does Mike Milbury keep getting work? Mike Milbury is employed first by TSN, and now the CBC because he is an expert in exactly what again? Being an idiot? If Milbury comments negatively on a bad trade, it really means it was a good one right?
Carolina Hurricanes @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Michael "Suitcase" Leighton gets the start against Mr. Overrated Marc Andre Fleury in Pittsburgh tonight.
Calgary Flames @ Nashville Predators
Probables Miikka Kiprusoff against Dan Ellis, who is crafting his own Kiprusoff story. My guess is it ends the same. Big Free Agent contract followed by a return to sucking.
Buffalo Sabres @Minnesota Wild
Ryan Miller the probable against Niklas Backstrom in Minnesota tonight.
Edmonton Oilers @Colorado Avalanche
Mathieu Garon faces off against Peter Budaj. Remember when an Oilers/Avs matchup meant Joseph against Roy? Those days are long gone.
Washington Capitals @ Phoenix Coyotes
Jose Theodore gets the nod against Mikael Telqvist in Phoenix tonight. Five years from now this matchup will be Cristobal Huet against Justin Pogge. The battle of the overrated ex Canadiens goalie against the overrated ex Leaf goalie of the future, next on TSN2.
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