Aebischer4life Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You know Abi's not so bad... he's a GREAT backup and could be a good #1 on another team. Look at his performances this year: Very good: 2 on 38 W, 1 on 28 W, 2 on 33 W 4 on 51 W, 1 on 27 W Good: 2 on 23 L, 2 on 28 W, 2 on 31 OTL, 3 on 34 W, 2 on 28 W, 2 on 36 W, 2 on 39 L Bad: 5 on 38 W, 4 on 28 L, 4 on 24 L, 4 on 26 L, 4 on 34 L That's only 5 bad games on 17... 3 of those were 3 straight games in November. So overall he's actually been very good! If you dont count those 3 straight games he has a 0.922 SAVE %! Only allowed more then 2 goals in 7 games...that's DARN good in the new NHL! And what a HASEKIAN save he made tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyhasbeen Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Too bad he always seems to let that 1 early long shot in. Great game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I still feel that he lets in at least 1 bad goal a game. Not always the case, but it reminds me too much of Jose Theodore. Don't get me wrong though, it's not to take away too much from the guy, he does put in some solid perfomances. Made the big saves when the mattered tonight, so kudos to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I still feel that he lets in at least 1 bad goal a game. Not always the case, but it reminds me too much of Jose Theodore. Don't get me wrong though, it's not to take away too much from the guy, he does put in some solid perfomances. Made the big saves when the mattered tonight, so kudos to him. Possibly, but definitely without the Jose 'tude. I'd take Abei over the new Jose any day. It was getting to the point that I cringed whenever he had a good game, and got interviewed ... he was so damn full of himself. Abei is a great back up. But we should still move him. He could get us something good, and it is time to give clear some place for the young guys coming up the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Aebi is OK but he doesn't seem positionally sound to me. I never feel 100% confident with him back there - he's a pure reflex and instinct goalie - which is why he's unlikely to supply consistent #1 calibre goaltending. But the Huet-Aebi combo, a good idea from Day One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mils Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Too bad he always seems to let that 1 early long shot in. Great game tonight. This is Aebischer's calling card. When he was a rookie in Colorado, he gained a reputation for letting in the first shot on goal and then stopping the rest. It seems he needs to have one scored on him before he settles in, but the settling in is the key. You can have Jose and Breeze-by back at any time, just let the Avalanche organization know. We'll take a zamboni in return for the pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 This is Aebischer's calling card. When he was a rookie in Colorado, he gained a reputation for letting in the first shot on goal and then stopping the rest. It seems he needs to have one scored on him before he settles in, but the settling in is the key. You can have Jose and Breeze-by back at any time, just let the Avalanche organization know. We'll take a zamboni in return for the pair. We'll keep the Zamboni, but we'll send you back Abei for Budaj, or maybe Murray and a 14th round draft pick for that Stastny fellow you got laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Aebi is OK but he doesn't seem positionally sound to me. I never feel 100% confident with him back there - he's a pure reflex and instinct goalie - which is why he's unlikely to supply consistent #1 calibre goaltending. But the Huet-Aebi combo, a good idea from Day One. He's definitely earned himself another start. As others said though, he seems to always let in bad goals and in general seems a lot shakier on long shots, which is terrible for defenceman confidence (and as tonight showed, we REALLY need our d-men on the ball). Anyways, he's a good backup but not worth re-signing this summer when we have the best goalie in the AHL and the best goalie in the CHL waiting in the wings. If we bring one of them in as Huet's backup, it would only cost us 500,000 instead of 2 mill for Abby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Aebischer was great in the beginning of the season when Huet struggled. There is no way that Gainey will trade his great insurance policy which is David Aebischer. Sure he is more of a read and react athletic goaltender but he is a lot taller than Theo which makes him better in this role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Abby is a solid goalie but he will always let in that one goal that should/could be stopped. He would be an excellent #1 on a high scoring team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You know Abi's not so bad... But Huet is still our number 1 goalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortHanded Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I think the combo of Huet and Aebi is Fantastic. It's a great way to keep Huet (the real #1) on his toes. I would agree with whoever said (in another thread) start Aebi until he loses. That'll really get Huet back on his feet. I'm also not sure about trading him or keeping him... If the price was right and we were getting something really good back for Aebi, I'd say let him go. He could net a fairly high return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smon Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 He's a good backup, seems like he lets in a bad goal every other game though, which is why he's not really a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You know Abi's not so bad... I know.. And what a HASEKIAN save he made tonight! Don't really like that move. If a goalie has to make that kind of save it usually means one thing.. Aebi is OK but he doesn't seem positionally sound to me. One thing I noticed in the game against the Red Wings, although he led in two goals he should have stopped, was his position and his mouvement, he looked great in that game. Haven't seen yesterdays game yet, so can't comment, but I think hard work is starting to pay off.. the Huet-Aebi combo, a good idea from Day One. Amen. :hlogo: :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aebischer4life Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Don't really like that move. If a goalie has to make that kind of save it usually means one thing.. Means he can be like the best goalie of the past decade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 That's what Abby is. Almost half butterfly and half floppy. Good combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Means he can be like the best goalie of the past decade? ..means that he's in trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortHanded Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 ..means that he's in trouble Brodeur pulled a similar move in the all-star game, and everyone oohed and aahed about it when it was him... (not here, but in general.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Brodeur pulled a similar move in the all-star game, and everyone oohed and aahed about it when it was him... (not here, but in general.) True, it sure is spectacular. Fact is that the goalie is down and out. He has to make that desperation move. It's a bad sign, a bad thing. I see why people love it. The (goalie) coaches don't, trust me YIKES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nasty Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 He's definitely earned himself another start. As others said though, he seems to always let in bad goals and in general seems a lot shakier on long shots, which is terrible for defenceman confidence (and as tonight showed, we REALLY need our d-men on the ball). Anyways, he's a good backup but not worth re-signing this summer when we have the best goalie in the AHL and the best goalie in the CHL waiting in the wings. If we bring one of them in as Huet's backup, it would only cost us 500,000 instead of 2 mill for Abby. You can even add Cedrick Desjardins as one of the best goaltenders in the ECHL deserving of a call-up to the AHL. This team is really deep in golatenders...the most important asset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You can even add Cedrick Desjardins as one of the best goaltenders in the ECHL deserving of a call-up to the AHL. This team is really deep in golatenders...the most important asset. You forgot Brandon Tretiak in about ten years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You forgot Brandon Tretiak in about ten years or so. In ten years from now...you meant Max Tretiak, didn't you ? What about our chances of signing Dryden's grandson in 20 years from now ? Our luck with goaltender will never ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSharpMarble Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Abby isn't a #1 goalie and no on any other team he wouldn't be a good #1. He is mega streaky just like Theo and that is not something you can rely on. He had a good game and seems to be building his confidence but he is not anywhere near Huet. If I hear one more person say Huet was playing poorly at the beginning of the season I am gonna yell! Seriously the guy was still great then, you don't know what you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Of course he's not so bad. With the right team, he can be a very good goalie. For us, he's no more than a very good back-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 In ten years from now...you meant Max Tretiak, didn't you ? What about our chances of signing Dryden's grandson in 20 years from now ? Our luck with goaltender will never ends. Oops, I could have sworn the article said Brandon. My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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