It seems that every time I praise a goaltender or slam one the exact opposite seems to occur. (note to self, slam Carey Price tomorrow)
After I pointed out how Miikka Kiprusoff's numbers had plummeted over the last 4 years he immediately put up 5 straight wins and allowed 8 goals in 5 games.
Same with Steve Mason, Carey Price and Tim Thomas. So this can be a valuable resource for you. Read what I write, and do the opposite. Just like Costanza, it may lead you to fantasy glory!
Since then he has allowed 26 goals in 6 games. I am not sure wether he is toast or off to another slow start.
When all else fails though, look at the declining numbers. Those have not lied. His save percentage is marginally up, and goals against average down since my last post, but they are still in stark contrast to the elite numbers we had been accustom to.
Prepare for the resurrection folks! Starting tonight.
With thanks to the Goalie Post, on to today's starters
Minnesota Wild @ Pittsburgh Penguins
N. Backstrom (vs Penguins, 0-0-0) probable
D. Sabourin (vs Lightning, 1-1-0, 2.00 GAA, .933 SV%) firm
Marc Andre Fleury will miss tonight because of an undisclosed injury. You know, the type that aren't a big deal but the team refuses to discuss it. What are we talking about here hemroids? And if it is hemroids, would they call that out with an ass? If it isn't major why can't they discuss it? The NHL needs to take a page from the most succesful league in the world, the NFL and disclose all injuries, more Bettman nonsense.
Montreal Canadiens @ Carolina Hurricanes
C. Price (vs Hurricanes, 1-1-0. 3.43. .905 SV%) firm
C. Ward (vs Canadiens, 6-2-2, 2.65 GAA, .916 SV%) probable
Here we go again, Mr. Career .898 SV% standing on his head against the Canadiens again. You would think his name was Camèron Wardieux.
Edmonton Oilers @ Columbus Blue Jackets
M. Garon (vs Jackets, 6-1-2, 2.31 GAA, .926 SV%) probable
P. Leclaire (vs Oilers, 1-1-2, 2.65 GAA, .894 SV%) firm
If you employ one of the Oilers threesome, get used to the flip of the coin prognostication for their starting goaltender. Waiting til 8:30 EST to set your goaltender will become a familiar routine.
Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning
T. Vokoun (vs Bolts, 5-5-1, 2.74 GAA, .913 SV%) firm
M. Smith (vs Panthers, 0-2-1, 2.99 GAA, .902 SV%) firm
Looking at this matchup reminds me of what Jack Kent Cooke said when informed there were 300,000 former Canadians living within a three-hour drive of Los Angeles, and remarked, "Now I know why they left Canada: They hate hockey!". Old people in Florida go there to get away from the cold, or shitty hockey teams. Take your pick.
Chicago Blackhawks @ Phoenix Coyotes
N. Khabibulin (vs Coyotes, 8-3-1, 1.82 GAA, .935 SV%) probable
I. Bryzgalov (vs Hawks, 4-3-2, 2.17 GAA, .915 SV%) probable
Has anybody ever paid more money for 7 wins? Right now the Hawks are paying $1.7M per win. Who says Brian Burke has no chance of ending up in Chicago.
Colorado Avalanche @ Calgary Flames
P. Budaj (vs Flames, 4-7-1, 3.88 GAA, .871 SV%) probable
M. Kiprusoff (vs Avs, 14-10-4, 2.82 GAA, .897 SV%) probable
Bet the house on the Flames tonight!
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