But the numbers don't really bear that out... That being said, I do agree both need more playing time if the FO is to have enough input to make the right choice. Personally I really like all three of our goalies and like Q says, "We like tough decisions".
- FourOrr

I agree about its a good problem to have,

I am using the very little known Elbows' stat. I smoke less when Darling is in net.

Raanta makes me nervous.

That being said. Its hard to argue both have performed well.

Are you hearing voices again? I thought that problem had been fixed.
- Canardhawk

Its OK. These are the friendly voices.

Its OK. These are the friendly voices.
- Elbows15

Raanta, to my eyes, appears the more polished of the two goalies. Both have been very good -- and battlers, but Darling could probably benefit a little more from additional games in the "A" than sitting on the Hawks bench. Given the dearth of goalie talent the Hawks have had in the system over the past several years, this has been nice.
- grinder10

It has been nice, but it's only temporary. Hopefully Bowman can get lucky and find yet another capable goaltender from somewhere for the system next season. He's gotten his hands on a couple with Raanta and Darling the past two summers.

I agree about its a good problem to have,

I am using the very little known Elbows' stat. I smoke less when Darling is in net.

Raanta makes me nervous.

That being said. Its hard to argue both have performed well.
- Elbows15

To be perfectly honest, me too!

I agree about its a good problem to have,

I am using the very little known Elbows' stat. I smoke less when Darling is in net.

Raanta makes me nervous.

That being said. Its hard to argue both have performed well.
- Elbows15

If Raanta and Darling both continue to impress, look for Crawford to be moved this summer. (O5)
- Ogilthorpe2

+++

Plus there is a competent goalie shortage in the NHL now.

Keep Raanta and Darling for half of Crawford.

It has been nice, but it's only temporary. Hopefully Bowman can get lucky and find yet another capable goaltender from somewhere for the system next season. He's gotten his hands on a couple with Raanta and Darling the past two summers.
- EKolb13

Anders Nilsson, the Leddy-trade throw in, another huge goalie

Crawford , Bickell , TT to the Oilers for their 1st. That what my source is telling me.


*source is the voice in my head*
- Elbows15

Interesting, if Darling and Rantaa stay consistent. Would need a guy with size who would run guys more than Bickell with the #1. But I'm not laughing.

Interesting, if Darling and Rantaa stay consistent. Would need a guy with size who would run guys more than Bickell with the #1. But I'm not laughing.
- 6628

I think you can find a guy do that. That #1 is either McDavid or Eichel.


The Oilers would be crazy to make that trade. I would in a heart beat. And I am a fan of Crawford.

Anders Nilsson, the Leddy-trade throw in, another huge goalie
- KingB

Would Nilsson be willing to come back to North America to camp out in Rockford next season?

I think you can find a guy do that. That #1 is either McDavid or Eichel.


The Oilers would be crazy to make that trade. I would in a heart beat. And I am a fan of Crawford.
- Elbows15

Throw in Clendening and the rights to Lalonde.

Anders Nilsson, the Leddy-trade throw in, another huge goalie
- KingB

there are some question as to whether he even wants to play in the NHL. Could have just been the Islander organization.

Throw in Clendening and the rights to Lalonde.
- Ogilthorpe2

Who can resist that.

Who can resist that.
- Elbows15

Right?

That's what I'm sayin.

I think you can find a guy do that. That #1 is either McDavid or Eichel.


The Oilers would be crazy to make that trade. I would in a heart beat. And I am a fan of Crawford.
- Elbows15

How many #1 supposed franchise players are they going to throw to the wolves? They need defense and a fool. Hawks seem to have both. I think you were on to something. And I'm a Crawford guy too.

How many #1 supposed franchise players are they going to throw to the wolves? They need defense and a fool. Hawks seem to have both. I think you were on to something. And I'm a Crawford guy too.
- 6628

They seem to have an abundance of fools.

Right?

That's what I'm sayin.
- Ogilthorpe2

Except, sadly, the Hawks no longer have to the rights to Lalonde. Drats.

Except, sadly, the Hawks no longer have to the rights to Lalonde. Drats.
- Elbows15

Well there's that...

Except, sadly, the Hawks no longer have to the rights to Lalonde. Drats.
- Elbows15

Maybe Edmonton doesn't know that.

Well there's that...
- Ogilthorpe2

We could substitute Masdinter.

We could substitute Masdinter.
- Elbows15

He seems like a better fit for what Calgary is trying to become.

He seems like a better fit for what Calgary is trying to become.
- Ogilthorpe2

The oilers are going to need their own truculence to stand up to that.

There are several people on this here board who accuse Q of being a poor coach - you know who you are, no need for names. For a real example of poor coaching, turn your dial to ESPN....

There are several people on this here board who accuse Q of being a poor coach - you know who you are, no need for names. For a real example of poor coaching, turn your dial to ESPN....
- mohel

Which one?