To: Keith Keller
-=> On 11-28-14 21:53, Keith Keller wrote to alt.sports.hockey.nhl.ny-rangers
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KK> <bill.mc...@tequilamockingbirdonline.net.remove-vg2-this> wrote:
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> Would you start Talbot again tomorrow?
KK> No. Unless a team is absolutely desperate it shouldn't start the same
KK> goalie on consecutive nights. I would like to see Talbot get more
KK> starts, like maybe once every three games. Looking at December, for
KK> example, he should probably get at least four starts. Let's peg him
KK> for Edmonton on the 14th and Carolina on the 21st, since those are
KK> other back to backs. Give him one other before their west Canada trip,
KK> and one more between Christmas and New Year's. They could try to fit
KK> in a fifth depending on how Lundqvist is doing
I start him again today. Henrik will then have 4 games in 13 days against
tough teams. Agree with Talbot starting Edmonton and Carolina at home on the
21st. Henrik will then have 4 games in 8 days. Buffalo goes to Talbot then the
west coast where I'd have Talbot play the last game against San Jose. The
Henrik for the next 4 in 6 days.
KK> He needs more starts. Either he's trade bait (probably not, he's a UFA
KK> after this season) or the Rangers need to see what he can do with more
KK> starts; his contract notwithstanding, Lundqvist won't be the Rangers'
KK> starter forever, and they shouldn't ignore the position.
Over the stretch I described above he'd be getting 20% of the starts. Should
keep him sharp and give Henrik the needed rest.
Again, YMMV... ;)