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nuxfan
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 Posted - 01/01/2011 : 21:02:11
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Well, it looks like TB has attempted to solve their goalie issues with Roloson - as opposed to pursuing a supposedly available Nabokov (whether they did pursue is unknown).
Pretty much any goalie is going to be better than what they seem to have this year, but will Roloson provide them what they need to be serious contenders in the East this year?
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MyTeamRules
Top Prospect
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Posted - 01/01/2011 : 22:00:32
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Roloson has been outstanding this year, looks like NYI's GM is trying for last place 
Roloson has only 6 wins, but a .916sv% on NYI, he could possibly be the New Years best goalie.
”If you've only got one day to live, come see the Toronto Maple Leafs. It'll seem like forever. ” - Pat |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 01/02/2011 : 01:20:14
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Remember the hype when TB picked up Mike Smith. I mean, there was talk in Dallas back in the day that he would eventually, possibly sooner than later, take over the starter's position (and possibly see Turco moved?).
Was he not the key piece in the trade for Brad Richards? Aside from injury, what has happened to this guy??? |
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Guest9885
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Posted - 01/02/2011 : 03:42:26
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Could be wrong, (usually am) but this move smells a bit like window dressing to me. TB's goalies are bad no doubt but they've got nobody except Ohlund I can see being of much use on the blue line. Plenty of offensive talent in the defense corp but who plays defense?
Would have to say this problem came from dumping money on Simon Gagne who they really never needed. Also probably of expecting way too much from Victor Hedman. Expecting a second year player to hold down the fort in the NHL is normally a bad idea.
Now I am scratching my head and wondering why I would ever need to know this much about Tampa Bay's organizational problems.
Finally those jerseys that say, "BOLTS," across the front are dumb. I just hope Phoenix doesn't show up to their next game in, "YOTES," sweaters. Just saying. |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
3670 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2011 : 09:28:21
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| I don't know about that guest. According to NHL.com, TB currently allows the fewest shots per game in the NHL at an average of 27.5 - pretty stingy. However, they are 4th worst in GA/game at just over 3. If you're allowing 3 goals on 27 shots as an average, that usually points to goaltending as the problem, not defense. |
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Beans15
Moderator
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Posted - 01/02/2011 : 09:53:26
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Roloson has been solid since the playoff run for the Oilers in 06. This guy has played his entire career(as a starter) on weak defensive teams which has brought down the overall perception of his abilities. He's a bonified starter and will make TB a better team.
Steve Y very quitely and very quickly build a solid team in TB. As the guest notes, the defense still needs a little work, but outside of a true shutdown guy there aren't any holes in that roster. |
Edited by - Beans15 on 01/02/2011 09:53:58 |
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Oilearl
PickupHockey Pro
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Posted - 01/02/2011 : 10:24:11
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Roloson has proven he can be a strong contributer ie: Oilers run in 06. I think he will add a few wins and make TB a better team!! Good move by Stevie Y!  |
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Mario 66
PickupHockey Pro
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Posted - 01/02/2011 : 10:57:07
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I actually love the move by Stevie Y is their anything the detroit organization doesnt touch that turns to gold?
In a short time he has made some great moves and looks like a real veteran.
4yrs ago in EDM Roloson basically willed the oilers to the cups and they remained respectible with him in goal afterwards, not to mention in NYI last yr he had a bunch of 45 - 50 save games which he managed to win for them. With the offensive talent in TB comparable to WSH and a goalie now that i believe is much better then Varlamov & Neuvirth i think TB could easily be classified as the team to beat in the southeast and could just as easily battle for first in the conference.
Obviously, only time will tell but i dont see how this can do anything but raise the stock of this team.
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 01/02/2011 : 23:48:07
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Originally posted by Mario 66
I actually love the move by Stevie Y is their anything the detroit organization doesnt touch that turns to gold?
Ahem, cough cough, Sean Avery, ahem......cough.... |
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Mario 66
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 01/03/2011 : 06:11:13
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lol Alex you had to find the one bum. He would win a Gold in a DB competition though.
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 01/03/2011 : 16:00:34
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Originally posted by Beans15
Roloson has been solid since the playoff run for the Oilers in 06. He's a bonified starter and will make TB a better team.
When was Rollie bonified? I, personally, wouldn't bonify him with a ten-foot pole.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs in 2011. |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 01/03/2011 : 17:41:18
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Originally posted by Mario 66
lol Alex you had to find the one bum. He would win a Gold in a DB competition though.Lemieux owns Gretzky
Touche!!! |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
6113 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2011 : 14:04:28
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Mario....here could be the clip that would get Avery that you speak of. Scary thing is, the ref's arm goes up in the background!!! I sure hope it was for Avery (diving) and not Jagr? Anyone remember this???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B53W-7tk4Uw |
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Mario 66
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
360 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2011 : 14:17:07
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LMAO that's the first time i've ever seen Jags hit a guy in his life, the man was built like a brick s**t house but never cared to touch anyone prefered to carry them on his back. No disrespect to Franzen but Jagr was a player truly deserving of the nickname the mule.
Thanks for the Laugh
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 01/04/2011 : 20:55:01
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| A 1-0 OT shutout for Roloson in his TB debut. Pretty nice start.... |
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foolpittier
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 01/05/2011 : 17:14:27
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Originally posted by Alex116
A 1-0 OT shutout for Roloson in his TB debut. Pretty nice start....
and then there's tonight, with 5 goals on 8 shots and it's only the first, i don't believe he'll see the second. |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
3670 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2011 : 17:31:48
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man, what is it with Roloson...seems he's getting a shutout, or letting in 4 out of 10.
Perhaps TB didn't solve their goaltending woes... |
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