You know as well as I do that Raycroft played way over his head that season in Boston and once he was figured out by the league, it was game over.
I guess it boils down to whether or not you want Kessel, Rask, and Goalie X over Thomas, Rask, and skater Y.
I have a tough time thinking the latter is a better option - especially since Timmy is an older goaltender and his style isn't conducive to aging.
So what you're saying is, you think if Rask outplays Thomas, he'll win the starting job?
In what universe does any hockey team pay a goaltender $5 million to sit on the bench?
Oh absolutely - not at $5 million over the next four years.
Thomas has earned that contract - it should NOT have been the Bruins who paid it.
Salary cap?
He's had a fantastic season and will probably win the Vezina - he's had a pretty weak series though. Ward has been ridiculous so maybe it's an unfair comparison - but it's clear who has the edge in goaltending this series.
I've never believed the Price hype.
I'll say it again - if Thomas could have been had for a reasonable price, I would be on board with the Thomas/Rask platoon.
I just don't see how they make it work over the next four years - it's quite possible they will stunt Rask's development.
Can't argue - I don't find Thomas at $5 million to be a reasonable alternative.
I could be way off base but I think Rask is thought of at a higher standard than Price was.
Who's going to take Kobasew or Sturm? Stone hands and a speed guy coming off kneww surgery?
I agree - but there's gotta be times where Thomas comes through and doesn't allow these crippling goals when the team is tied or they are nursing a one goal lead.
Like Schilling used to say - "If we only score one, I have to hold them to zero" - Timmy's gotta pitch a shutout every once in a while.
I agree. Let's hope they figure it out tonight.