tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post5681751111689221358..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: 2007-08 Rink Wrap: Cristobal HuetJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-53333679604227452352008-05-10T11:21:00.000-04:002008-05-10T11:21:00.000-04:00I wont say anything regarding his potential salary...I wont say anything regarding his potential salary/number of years, but I'd just like to add that Huet is also a great teammate.<BR/>Everybody said so in Montreal when he left. Look at his answers after a win or a loss: he never misses an opportunity to give credit to his teammates after a win, and he never escapes his responsibilities after a loss.<BR/>Great guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-20821391829465164852008-05-09T20:22:00.000-04:002008-05-09T20:22:00.000-04:00$15M - $17.5 for 3 years is what the offer should ...$15M - $17.5 for 3 years is what the offer should be looking at what other goalies are making. If someone offers him $18 for 3 years the Caps should counter with $13 for 2 years or stick with $17.5 for 3 with performance incentives for Wins, Making Playoffs, Playoff Wins and the Vezneia.Mark Bonatuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028759195766716450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-63107964957613069892008-05-09T15:28:00.000-04:002008-05-09T15:28:00.000-04:00@ dmg: I'm with you. I dig Leclaire. Who wouldn't,...@ dmg: I'm with you. I dig Leclaire. Who wouldn't, and I'm sure they'll re-sign him. But there's something about Ken Hitchcock that screams "wanna have a veteran G, especially in the spring."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-14121177313627943672008-05-09T14:18:00.000-04:002008-05-09T14:18:00.000-04:00(different anonymous)I've never post here, but I'v...(different anonymous)<BR/>I've never post here, but I've thought ever since Montreal dumped his French derriere that he might not have the stomach for playoff action. <BR/><BR/>I'm not saying he proved it in Round 1, but he didn't disprove it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-3760634889030083702008-05-09T14:16:00.000-04:002008-05-09T14:16:00.000-04:00Breed:per page 50 of the NHL's CBA:[Player contrac...Breed:<BR/><BR/>per page 50 of the NHL's CBA:<BR/><BR/>[Player contracts] shall not contain any option clause or voidable year, whether automatic, optional, or otherwise.<BR/><BR/>CBA can be viewed <A HREF="http://www.nhlpa.com/CBA/index.asp" REL="nofollow">here</A> (it's a 2 MB pdf file)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-55399021351172579382008-05-09T14:09:00.000-04:002008-05-09T14:09:00.000-04:00Is there such a thing as option years on NHL contr...Is there such a thing as option years on NHL contracts? This seems an excellent case where throwing a team option on to the end of the deal would work in our favor. Or even a player option (though not as ideal).Red Roverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233795076874610127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-57537905346729611272008-05-09T14:02:00.000-04:002008-05-09T14:02:00.000-04:00quote of the day, from WCSN's broadcast of Russia/...quote of the day, from WCSN's broadcast of Russia/Belarus game:<BR/><BR/>*Semin falls on his ass*<BR/>*broadcasters look at replay*<BR/><BR/>"oh, Semin STEPPED on the puck [insert awkward silence]"NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-24927854830957002582008-05-09T12:36:00.000-04:002008-05-09T12:36:00.000-04:00I agree with JP - the thought of a 38 year old Hue...I agree with JP - the thought of a 38 year old Huet, along with Neuvirth, Varlamov and Machesney (if he winds up being as good as this season suggests he can be) in their mid 20's doesn't do anything for me. I think the only reason to sign Huet to a 6+ year contract if it's the only way to keep him in D.C. . . . and even then it'd require some serious thoughtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-24443129617646638772008-05-09T12:28:00.000-04:002008-05-09T12:28:00.000-04:00I'd rather a shorter deal, even if it means more b...I'd rather a shorter deal, even if it means more bucks. His injury history scares me a bit. I think 3-4 years will be plenty and we can reasses at that point.<BR/><BR/>Of course, the incentive on his part to sign a deal that will expire when he's 36/37 isn't really there.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-88786394379219576092008-05-09T12:27:00.000-04:002008-05-09T12:27:00.000-04:00>>"I doubt Columbus will have any interest in Huet...>>"I doubt Columbus will have any interest in Huet - LeClaire did very well for them this year.<BR/><BR/>I see possible suitors being Ottawa, Los Angeles and Colorado, all teams with pretty deep pockets.<<<<BR/><BR/>That's correct on LeClaire--Columbus is currently trying to lock him up right now (he's an RFA).<BR/><BR/>Of those suitors, Ottawa and Colorado are probably the biggest competitors Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-56796928081680864262008-05-09T12:20:00.000-04:002008-05-09T12:20:00.000-04:00Is there anything stopping us from signing him to ...Is there anything stopping us from signing him to a long term deal (say 5-6 years)? Signing him for only 3-4 places a definite timetable on a very volatile commodity.<BR/><BR/>If he was to sign for 5 years and then Varlamov or Nuevirth is ready...Price/Halak v2.0.Abhinavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829868560243905214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-67292039383570222572008-05-09T12:07:00.000-04:002008-05-09T12:07:00.000-04:00I've 0 problems with BJ backing up Huet next year....I've 0 problems with BJ backing up Huet next year. Huet got my 10. I voted for Kolzig to start game 4, btw, because I thought the team needed that edge, and I'm still not sure it would have been a terrible decision. Huet worked for games 5-6 though.<BR/><BR/>I like Huet a ton, and I said after he shut us out with Montreal, I wouldn't be too surprised or sad to see him be our opening day Whiter Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862726277868219743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-90953708283300743172008-05-09T11:42:00.000-04:002008-05-09T11:42:00.000-04:00Huet gets a 9. He played some amazing hockey once...Huet gets a 9. He played some amazing hockey once we acquired him. He throughly deserves to be on the roster next season - and apparently he wants to stay here, so that's even better.<BR/> <BR/>So... I'm guessing the goaltending pair for 08-09 is going to be Huet/Johnson? Or do the Caps do something like flip a mid-round draft pick for a different backup? Say, someone along the lines of an Marky Narchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871871519628162877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-91292191401726409822008-05-09T11:39:00.000-04:002008-05-09T11:39:00.000-04:00I doubt Columbus will have any interest in Huet - ...I doubt Columbus will have any interest in Huet - LeClaire did very well for them this year.<BR/><BR/>I see possible suitors being Ottawa, Los Angeles and Colorado, all teams with pretty deep pockets.<BR/><BR/>However, Huet said he wants to stay. I suggest (if it's affordable) either a 4 year deal worth ~22 million or a 3 year deal worth ~18. I think if it's structured right it would be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-29600591723559595072008-05-09T11:34:00.000-04:002008-05-09T11:34:00.000-04:00I rated him a 9. My one nitpick with Huet's game ...I rated him a 9. My one nitpick with Huet's game is that he is not very good handling the puck. Other than that, he was spectacular for us. Sign his ass now, 'cause there really isn't much out there: http://www.nhlnumbers.com/sort.php?pos=G&type=noneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-2077713775035823112008-05-09T11:31:00.000-04:002008-05-09T11:31:00.000-04:00If Huet isn't resigned, we're stuck with Johnson/f...If Huet isn't resigned, we're stuck with Johnson/free agents and none of those names are looking very good right now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096823960889095209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-1336232850080479212008-05-09T11:04:00.000-04:002008-05-09T11:04:00.000-04:001) Anonymous: Can understand your position about t...1) Anonymous: Can understand your position about the playoffs, but:<BR/>a) Without Huet the Caps don't even get in<BR/>b) Its not supposed to be the goalie that prevents getting 'pushed around'. Its up to the officials and your teammates. <BR/>2) Huet didn't play ConnSmythe caliber goal, but he was hardly the reason why the Caps didn't winFAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-59963174298809111212008-05-09T10:59:00.000-04:002008-05-09T10:59:00.000-04:0010 for regular season, 8 for playoffs, 9 total.3 y...10 for regular season, 8 for playoffs, 9 total.<BR/><BR/>3 years 6 mil per. Make it happen, GMGMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096823960889095209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-80444883613334829492008-05-09T10:52:00.000-04:002008-05-09T10:52:00.000-04:00I gave him a 6, his lowest score... as a goalie yo...I gave him a 6, his lowest score... as a goalie you have to win in the playoffs. NHL playoffs have been coined "goalie" and seeing we lost to martin biron im not that high on huet. If you really think huet is a 10 like every one is voting we would still be playing. Huet let in softies all playoffs and couldnt get us out of the 1st round. <BR/><BR/>and i was one of the people to vote to start olieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-59080015035178095182008-05-09T10:45:00.000-04:002008-05-09T10:45:00.000-04:00TEN.4 years $5.5 million per LOCK IT UP.TEN.<BR/><BR/>4 years $5.5 million per LOCK IT UP.Red Roverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233795076874610127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-57349391847463482512008-05-09T09:45:00.000-04:002008-05-09T09:45:00.000-04:00Just to provide the frame of reference: Kolzig's c...Just to provide the frame of reference: Kolzig's cap number in 07-08 was $5.45 million. <BR/><BR/>Team most likely to be interested in Huet: OTT. Perhaps CBJ, but that doesn't seem realistic.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-74270354786149313122008-05-09T09:32:00.000-04:002008-05-09T09:32:00.000-04:00I think 4 years would work out best with both part...I think 4 years would work out best with both parties, and I think the Caps could get him to sign for around $5 million (essentially Olie's old salary). Sometimes, it's hard to predict free agents, because where that player signs ultimately depends on what kind of situation he's looking for. The Caps have a leg up on some other suitors, as Huet himself has acknowledged, and he doesn't strike me Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-19668248122507020492008-05-09T09:26:00.000-04:002008-05-09T09:26:00.000-04:00I gave him 1 of the 2 10s I'd give out (the other ...I gave him 1 of the 2 10s I'd give out (the other to some schlep with 65 goals) for the team. Huet was the key to getting in, and making a series of it. No Huet = No playoffs...period!<BR/>Do we want him, absolutely. Can we afford him, yes. How long we want to afford him is where I see there being any trouble in this process. Ideally, I'd only want to ink him for 3 years, to give one of the ~Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156269870324678164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-41544551181683354852008-05-09T09:08:00.000-04:002008-05-09T09:08:00.000-04:001) Huet has to be given significant credit for get...1) Huet has to be given significant credit for getting the Caps into the post season. He wasn't spectacular in a couple of the playoff games, but certainly not the reason for any of the 4 losses.<BR/>2) He garnered a 9. You could not have expected much more, and its imperative he's resigned else the caps' rebuild' will take a significant hit if you look at the possible alternatives in goal<BR/>3)FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-3663601223404344522008-05-09T08:59:00.000-04:002008-05-09T08:59:00.000-04:00Next year, Huet: 3/$18M seems fair. The question i...Next year, Huet: 3/$18M seems fair. The question is will OTT come in and offer him 4/$26 or something. (And will they have the cap room to carry something like $10M+ in goalies next year? Too early to tell.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.com