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Crushers68
New Jersey Devils |
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Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Joined: 02.17.2009
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Hokeeguy9
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: Bethlehem, PA Joined: 06.25.2012
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BestRapperAlive
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: OEL is one of the greatest players of his generation - James Tanner Joined: 06.21.2012
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Remember when Tanner called Rinne the worst goalie in the league? I member. He'll probably still stand by it too, because of some made-up internet stats |
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See if any of their teams win the cup and give it to that guy! |
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holycow_75
Nashville Predators |
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Location: Nashville, TN Joined: 01.26.2012
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Rinne deserves the trophy this year. If Fleury had started more games, he's probably in the conversation as well. Rinne played behind a diminished defense this year & has vastly improved his high danger save % and in-close goaltending. That's pretty impressive for a 35-year-old guy.
I think Rinne was a bit overrated in the past because he had such a stifling defense playing in front of him. They crowded the lanes and made all the shots come from the points & he has a good glove.
But this year was totally different & the defense in front of him is talented offensively but not nearly as resistant to scoring. |
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James Tanner
Washington Capitals |
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Location: North Cederbrooke , ON Joined: 01.19.2017
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Remember when Tanner called Rinne the worst goalie in the league? I member. He'll probably still stand by it too, because of some made-up internet stats - BestRapperAlive
Rinne was in decline for years and was extremely overrated. That's not just me, that's pretty much a consensus among the non-msm hockey community of statistically informed individuals.
He has a great year and deserves the Vezina, no doubt. His return to elite status was extremely unlikely, but good for him.
Also, Adam deserves credit for his hilarious write up. |
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BALUCHA
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto, ON Joined: 06.22.2015
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"Plus...spelling his name is simply easier. Nobody wants "skiy" with an i and y or "byuck" on a trophy. That's ridiculous."
Even if that's a joke, it's a terrible one. Wow man. |
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BALUCHA
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto, ON Joined: 06.22.2015
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Also, Adam deserves credit for his hilarious write up. - james_tanner1
For the ethnically insensitive maybe.... |
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Pavfan13
Detroit Red Wings |
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Location: Dallas, TX Joined: 07.01.2016
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"Plus...spelling his name is simply easier. Nobody wants "skiy" with an i and y or "byuck" on a trophy. That's ridiculous."
Even if that's a joke, it's a terrible one. Wow man.
As a person with a last name that is similar in difficulty to spell/pronounce, I chuckled. Grow up |
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So, the 3 goalies nominated are from 3 powerhouse teams
Should be Fleury. Ya, he missed some games but look at his record and numbers compared to his backups. And as good as Vegas did, they are in no way a powerhouse team. Flower carried that team for long stretches and is a major reason why they are where they are |
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James Tanner
Washington Capitals |
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Location: North Cederbrooke , ON Joined: 01.19.2017
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So, the 3 goalies nominated are from 3 powerhouse teams
Should be Fleury. Ya, he missed some games but look at his record and numbers compared to his backups. And as good as Vegas did, they are in no way a powerhouse team. Flower carried that team for long stretches and is a major reason why they are where they are - TheGame316
Fleury, Bobrovsky, Andersen, Gibson - no shortage of good candidates.
I would have went Rinne, Gibson, Bobrovsky/Andersen. |
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James Tanner
Washington Capitals |
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Location: North Cederbrooke , ON Joined: 01.19.2017
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"Plus...spelling his name is simply easier. Nobody wants "skiy" with an i and y or "byuck" on a trophy. That's ridiculous."
Even if that's a joke, it's a terrible one. Wow man. - BALUCHA
What do you mean "even"? Give me a break. |
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holycow_75
Nashville Predators |
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Location: Nashville, TN Joined: 01.26.2012
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So, the 3 goalies nominated are from 3 powerhouse teams
Should be Fleury. Ya, he missed some games but look at his record and numbers compared to his backups. And as good as Vegas did, they are in no way a powerhouse team. Flower carried that team for long stretches and is a major reason why they are where they are - TheGame316
It doesn't matter how much better Fleury is than his backups. That has nothing to do with his play on the ice. I wouldn't be so quick to exclude Vegas from "powerhouse" team consideration. They scored more goals than the Predators, and had more points than all but 4-5 teams. Plus, they just swept their first round series.
I think if he started another 15-20 games, he would be a finalist. He's had a great year. Nothing against Fleury, but he wasn't the best goalie in the league this year. |
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dozerD10
Anaheim Ducks |
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Location: long beach, CA Joined: 01.29.2014
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Gibby ... Ducks lottery team without him... this sharks series notwithstanding... |
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GalacticStone
Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Location: U Jealous of my Meteor Joined: 01.29.2013
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I just think Rinne deserves this award as a participation trophy. He has been in that weird "second tier" of starting goalies for a long time and much maligned online due to his salary.
Good thing you aren't voting, because that is not how awards are supposed to work. |
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Fleury, Bobrovsky, Andersen, Gibson - no shortage of good candidates.
I would have went Rinne, Gibson, Bobrovsky/Andersen. - james_tanner1
Anderson???? Seriously |
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Conquest
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Joined: 08.06.2010
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Iggysbff
Vegas Golden Knights |
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Location: Peter Chiarelli is a fking moron, Calgary, AB Joined: 07.12.2012
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Iggysbff
Vegas Golden Knights |
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Location: Peter Chiarelli is a fking moron, Calgary, AB Joined: 07.12.2012
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Anderson???? Seriously - classic321
I know right? The leafs have all those elite Dmen in front of Andersen like Gardiner, Rielly, Zaitsev,
Right tanner? |
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Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers |
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Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh Joined: 04.06.2011
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"Plus...spelling his name is simply easier. Nobody wants "skiy" with an i and y or "byuck" on a trophy. That's ridiculous."
Even if that's a joke, it's a terrible one. Wow man. - BALUCHA
I really hoped the the Buck and Trophy thing would resonate. Sorry it didn't. |
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SRam19
Vancouver Canucks |
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Location: Messier the Greatest Canucks Captain Joined: 02.12.2015
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Kevin Weekes for his excellent Commentary |
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Hokeeguy9
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: Bethlehem, PA Joined: 06.25.2012
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So, the 3 goalies nominated are from 3 powerhouse teams
Should be Fleury. Ya, he missed some games but look at his record and numbers compared to his backups. And as good as Vegas did, they are in no way a powerhouse team. Flower carried that team for long stretches and is a major reason why they are where they are - TheGame316
Yup! Well said. I was the second poster here, but first to vote for Fleury. Those who write about hockey instead of play, havenāt a clue. They love advanced stats and numbers, but miss the mark on the obvious. No way the Knights win the division or even make the playoffs, let alone win their first round without Fleury standing on his head!
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