My comparison wasn't so much directed at the contract as much as the performance. Both goalies have been really good early in their careers but haven't yet proven they can handle a heavy load as the dedicated #1 guy.
- MacPatty

Gibson played 60 games last year. How much more of a workload do you what? I also have no doubt he could have played more games if necessary but with Miller as a more than capable b/u, Carlyle could afford to coddle Gibson somewhat.

I agree with you 100%. I think you misinterpreted my comment as I was was replying to a message above but forget to reply directly to his comment. He was saying he was thankful that Murray was signed to a more reasonable deal which is true. We had Gibson on an amazing deal for 3 years. Murray's next contract will be a big one and Gibson's will be the starting point of comparison. My guess Murray's next contract will be at least 7mil cap hit.
- Shuttles

understood.

There has been a trend to overpay the top level goalies and play them a ton of games to get the value out of them. They often end up burned out by playoff time.

My criticism of Murray was that he was outstanding in the last two playoffs when he was very well rested having Fleury who carried a big part of the load. This past season when he was the #1 guy he struggled in the playoffs.
- MacPatty

I wouldn't say Gibby struggled this past playoffs as much to say the team in front of him failed to show up on a consistent basis. The team never got it going last year, from game one it was an uphill battle with injuries spilling over from the offseason. Gibby was the main reason the Ducks even made the postseason...and it showed they did not belong.