WinnipegJet Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Carey Price has cemented himself as the team's starter and a bonafide number one goaltender in the NHL. The "battle" may be done, but goaltending is always a hot-button topic in Montreal so please discuss here. Whether its praise for success, lament during a cold streak, discussion over the balance of games between starter and backup, this thread is your canvas for all things goaltending-related! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansee Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I'll start it off this year. Obviously Price is #1 again, Auld and Sanford are gone, Budaj will be #2. Is this a good signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMEITONPKSUBBAN Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 This will be the season of Jesus Price "Superstar". Carey grows out a mane and beard and looks spectacular goaltending. He doesn't have time to groom himself too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCH Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I'll start it off this year. Obviously Price is #1 again, Auld and Sanford are gone, Budaj will be #2. Is this a good signing? Budaj comes at a decent price tag. I think it's a good upgrade compared to Auld, that's for sure. Too bad we couldn't convince Vokoun to back up Price. He is only going to make 400,000$ more than Budaj next year. What a steal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansee Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Will he be content to be a limited backup? - he played 45 games last year and is still relatively young for a goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Will he be content to be a limited backup? - he played 45 games last year and is still relatively young for a goalie. I would think he knows his role will be extremely limited. He can't seriously believe he's coming in here with a chance of stealing the number 1 spot. For all intents and purposes,,,he's the new cheerleader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I would think he knows his role will be extremely limited. He can't seriously believe he's coming in here with a chance of stealing the number 1 spot. For all intents and purposes,,,he's the new cheerleader. Theres a mind image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 So, MacIntyre will be Hamilton's number one goalie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 So, MacIntyre will be Hamilton's number one goalie? If we re-sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 If we re-sign him. Oh, okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeanCountingHab Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Will he be content to be a limited backup? - he played 45 games last year and is still relatively young for a goalie. Well, I'll be paraphrasing, but he said something along the lines of he knew the situation in Montreal and that Carey is a great goalie, knows his roll is be a backup or something. I'm sure he still holds out hope he can eventually become a starter, but he seems to know it's not going to happen for him in MTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCH Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I would think he knows his role will be extremely limited. He can't seriously believe he's coming in here with a chance of stealing the number 1 spot. For all intents and purposes,,,he's the new cheerleader. Well, if the unthinkable might happen and Price injures himself Budaj will have a chance to be a first stringer again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Well, if the unthinkable might happen and Price injures himself Budaj will have a chance to be a first stringer again... I think right now, he does not want to be the man. He eagerly signed a contract with us. We have an excellent goalie coach that helped to improve Price and Halak. We have an excellent Goalie that's also young. He knows he isn't going to have the pressure that comes with being a starter but still some as he is playing in montreal. I really think he is hoping to improve his abilities by signing with us. He'll get some playing time, and a good goalie coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansee Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Well, if the unthinkable might happen and Price injures himself Budaj will have a chance to be a first stringer again... Well I have to say I am happier with this, as long as Budaj is content with a limited role - I always like to have a plan B - I hope the Dogs sign Mac now and then we even have a 'Plan C'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansee Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Well I have to say I am happier with this, as long as Budaj is content with a limited role - I always like to have a plan B - I hope the Dogs sign Mac now and then we even have a 'Plan C'! Mac apparently has signed with Buffalo since he wants to compete foran NHL backup job to Miller. Bulldogs have signed Nathan Lawson as #1 and Peter Delmas and Robert Mayer and still in the mix apparently. Don't know much about Lawson. So our goaltending depth chart is pretty much complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Mac apparently has signed with Buffalo since he wants to compete foran NHL backup job to Miller. Bulldogs have signed Nathan Lawson as #1 and Peter Delmas and Robert Mayer and still in the mix apparently. Don't know much about Lawson. So our goaltending depth chart is pretty much complete. he isn't a fan of sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 he isn't a fan of sticks. or of goal posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 he isn't a fan of sticks. Holy cow he looks huge...or at least bigger than hes listed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansee Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 he isn't a fan of sticks. ......not a great first impression for me I must say........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habfreak Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 There is no battle. But Budaj, unlike Auld or Sanford, has the ability to start 30-35 games if needed. That's a nice thing to have in case of injuries/cold streak etc. If he is able to do his job as a backup...he should get atleast 25 games to keep Price fresh for a long playoff run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Regis2 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Will he be content to be a limited backup? - he played 45 games last year and is still relatively young for a goalie. He knew where he was signing ( Montreal ) and who # 1 guy is so.....if he knows his role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concreteveins Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 This position is solid. One of the best in the East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 This position is solid. One of the best in the East. I agree. I think Carey will be right up there battling Lundqvist, Thomas, and Vokoun for the top goaltending position in the Eastern conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I have full confidence in price to be a vezina candidate this year Budaj I wasn't happy about, but maybe seeing as we have a goaltending coach he will be better than in Colorado, especially with a more limited work load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansee Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Any second thoughts here gentleman??? Our depth was one of the best in he NHL/AHL a few years ago - now??? Still like Price but still not convinced he can live up to the hype - whether that is because he isn't mentally capable of it or because we ruined him by playing him too much too soon - who knows? I know it is not his fault - it is the team in front of him but he aint exactly stealing anything for us - and tonight was typical again - first goal caught wandering, second - lost and blaming everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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