John Toperzer: Thoughts on Tomas Vokoun Pens spending $7 million per season on goaltending next two years

John Toperzer: Thoughts on Tomas Vokoun
Pens spending $7 million per season on goaltending next two years
- the-mitch-wilsons

It's great move for you guys. The guy has the ability to start if something were to happen to MAF.

It's great move for you guys. The guy has the ability to start if something were to happen to MAF.
- dadeadhead

Very impressed. I dont think this was on anybody's radar. Bylsma can rest Fleury whenever he wants now and provides injury insurance like you said.

Fleury is the guy and will always be the guy, nothing will change that.

assuming he gets/stays healthy he should be a great addition to the Pens. He still has skill and can push MAF for time and keep him fresh come the playoffs and provide relief whenever needed.

I think it's a good move. Fleury will still play the lion's share (55 games) and Vokoun will spot him 25 or so. Last time Fleury played so few games it was because of injury, but the Pens also had their best goaltending (season and playoffs) in a while.

I think everyone is missing the point , I think MAF is part of a package thats going to CBJ and will net you guys Nash then Vokoun will be relied upon to start. Gutsy.

I think everyone is missing the point , I think MAF is part of a package thats going to CBJ and will net you guys Nash then Vokoun will be relied upon to start. Gutsy.
- mrpaulish

We cant make that deal, we are already trading Fleury and Staal to Chicago for Bolland and Crawford.

I think everyone is missing the point , I think MAF is part of a package thats going to CBJ and will net you guys Nash then Vokoun will be relied upon to start. Gutsy.
- mrpaulish

Doubt it, considering the CBA is set to expire and Pens have a few key contracts to deal with in the immediate and not too distant future. Taking on Nash's 5th highest cap hit at $7.8M makes 0 sense!

Furthermore, why would the Pens trade a young top tier all-star goalie only to be left with an aging goalie with serious groin issues? Stud goalies just aren't available like wingers are.

This move is about depth and nothing more.

Moving on...

We cant make that deal, we are already trading Fleury and Staal to Chicago for Bolland and Crawford.
- Gunner Staal

Still don't think Bowman pulls the trigger on that unless we add some pieces.

We cant make that deal, we are already trading Fleury and Staal to Chicago for Bolland and Crawford.
- Gunner Staal

I wish....

Doubt it, considering the CBA is set to expire and Pens have a few key contracts to deal with in the immediate and not too distant future. Taking on Nash's 5th highest cap hit at $7.8M makes 0 sense!

Furthermore, why would the Pens trade a young top tier all-star goalie only to be left with an aging goalie with serious groin issues? Stud goalies just aren't available like wingers are.

This move is about depth and nothing more.

Moving on...
- As_I_See_It

MAF was the worst against Phili in the playoffs. I hope you're right though because if Pittsburgh isnt offering MAF for Nash then the Hawks have the next best package by including Kane+ , we'll see.

MAF was the worst against Phili in the playoffs. I hope you're right though because if Pittsburgh isnt offering MAF for Nash then the Hawks have the next best package by including Kane+ , we'll see.
- mrpaulish

He isnt on the block so you dont have to worry about it. And if he sucks so bad why do you want him?

He sucks.

He sucks.












- optimus-reim

Vokoun would be your starter.

Solid pickup for the Pens. They now have one of the best goalie combos in the league. I don't see Vokoun being a problem since he knows what his role will be.

I still don't know why WSH traded him to PIT. I would've said piss on the 7th and let him become a UFA hoping he signs in the West or with a team that won't make the playoffs next year.

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I still don't know why WSH traded him to PIT. I would've said piss on the 7th and let him become a UFA hoping he signs in the West or with a team that won't make the playoffs next year.
- Lahey

Maybe Vokoun said I am going there anyways, want to get something for me now?

I still don't know why WSH traded him to PIT. I would've said piss on the 7th and let him become a UFA hoping he signs in the West or with a team that won't make the playoffs next year.
- Lahey

Kind of strange, they must have high hopes for the 7th rounder.

Maybe Vokoun said I am going there anyways, want to get something for me now?
- Gunner Staal

It's possible, McPhee gave Shero permission to talk to him so that could be exactly how it went.

It's possible, McPhee gave Shero permission to talk to him so that could be exactly how it went.
- canadianpenfan

Why even give permission? To me it's quite obvious that he did give permission, as you don't sign a guy that quickly after trading for him. Nice gesture by McPhee, but now it's something that could very well bite them in the arse.

one one had that is great you have one of the best backups but now who cant you sign Staal anyone else?

one one had that is great you have one of the best backups but now who cant you sign Staal anyone else?
- hubie

This does not affect the Staal situation at all.

one one had that is great you have one of the best backups but now who cant you sign Staal anyone else?
- hubie

I think they can still sign Vitale, Cooke and maybe Park. It will be tight though, hopefully Park doesn't want more than 12.

He isnt on the block so you dont have to worry about it. And if he sucks so bad why do you want him?
- Gunner Staal

Ever seen Crawford ?