Chowda....I know about the perspective records on the goalie's OK? Bad choice of words on my part. I was talking IF Khudobin was to be moved at this deadline. Emery's isn't going anywhere. Nabby has totally sukked in his last 3 play-offs. Smith isn't going anywhere. Boucher????? really... Khabibulin I did miss, but he's 39 with a bad back. Theodore inspite of his w/l ratio really doesn't say how well he's played. He carried Fla in a lot of games last yr in their run. With a better system & d in front of him. I think he's the best option that would be available. 

In response to NeelyOrrBourque's comment:

Chowda....I know about the perspective records on the goalie's OK? Bad choice of words on my part. I was talking IF Khudobin was to be moved at this deadline. Emery's isn't going anywhere. Nabby has totally sukked in his last 3 play-offs. Smith isn't going anywhere. Boucher????? really... Khabibulin I did miss, but he's 39 with a bad back. Theodore inspite of his w/l ratio really doesn't say how well he's played. He carried Fla in a lot of games last yr in their run. With a better system & d in front of him. I think he's the best option that would be available. 

Why would they trade him?

No, No, No not Theodore...Nite

If something should happen to Rask you know you at least have someone that can perform in that environment. He's not a guy I'd want to depend on, but out all that's out there as a UFA he has the best play-off track record.

In response to Orrthebest's comment:

If Khodobin leaves then Svedberg becomes the backup and Suban begins his pro career in Providence.   If not Suban plays his over-age year in the OHL.

I doubt this happens. First round draft choices don't stay for over-age years. At least I can't recall any.

In response to NeelyOrrBourque's comment:

No, No, No not Theodore...Nite

If something should happen to Rask you know you at least have someone that can perform in that environment. He's not a guy I'd want to depend on, but out all that's out there as a UFA he has the best play-off track record.

Ok let me ask a different way- Why has Jose's numbers fallen off from being a true starting goalie or why the decline since his career year of 2002 ?

I agree with that as well, the only thing is that this will be his only chance at cashing in as a UFA. I think with the goalie situation still in such a mess for so many teams, I think he'll get an offer of the 2.5-3 range. Don't think he's earned that yet, but a team like the Stars could end up forking over. Kari L is a great goalie, but a band-aid & Dallas seems to lose close games when Kari isn't in the net. 

 If Clemmenson didn't have a yr left on his contract I'd take him over Theodore. 

In response to NeelyOrrBourque's comment:

 If Clemmenson didn't have a yr left on his contract I'd take him over Theodore. 

Have you seen any Florida games this year?  I've watched a lot of them.  I fully disagree with this.  Theodore is playing pretty well, despite the joke of a team in front of him.  Clemmenson quite simply has not.

Yes I watch Scott a couple of times & he played well. Last one was against the Flyers the other nite. I also know how effective he can be under a defensive system like he had in Jersey. Always liked Clemmenson as a back up.

5) True backup goalie, not marquee names as mentioned earlier, are a dime a dozen and they suffice to get the job done.  They got into a pinch last year and dug up Marty Turco and he did his job

6) the 2 arguments that some people love to throw in.  Yes, this is a dig.  If it hits you, all the better.

a) they won a cup didn't they?

b) if you play well enough 5 on 5 nothing else matters.  (since 5 on 5 excludes a goalie)

In response to BadHabitude's comment:

How much did you drink last night?  The only job Marty Turco did last year was open the gate.  He was the worst goalie in the league.

No idea what the dig in 6 is about in the context of this thread.  Not a clue.  "What happens if Khudobin leaves?" "They won a cup didn't they?"  Why not "Weasels mate for life!"

5 on 5.  Yes, out of context, but if the rationale is that you don't need a pp if you play well enough 5 on 5, then you don't need a goalie either.

In response to Not-A-Shot's comment:

3.37 GAA and .893 SV% is awesome!

3.37 GAA and .893 SV% is awesome!

Would you say there is a slight difference between "playing pretty well" and "awesome"?

In response to NeelyOrrBourque's comment:

Yes I watch Scott a couple of times & he played well. Last one was against the Flyers the other nite. I also know how effective he can be under a defensive system like he had in Jersey. Always liked Clemmenson as a back up.

Which other games did you watch this year?  Did you see the other Flyers game?

Or how about this Caps game:  http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hlg=20122013,2,182&lang=en

Journeyman backup goaltenders are pretty awful.

Nite asked a  question of what happens if Khudobin leaves. Legit question or concern, the other goalies in the Bruins system may be too young and or not ready to handle the back up role, or it makes no sense to have them in a back up role at this point in their careers..Not Nites fault which direction the thread takes.

To answer your question Nite, I think, like I said before the rest of the goalies being on the younger side the Bruins would like an older goalie with some more esperience, especially if Rask goes down.

I think Curtis McElhinney would be a perfect fit. He's 29, and I like his game.

I like Khudo.  I even predicted he would surpass Tuukka sooner than later.  However, I think he is going to leave.  He said coming of the lockout he was strongly considering going back to the KHL full time.  Can't blame him - more $$$ to play in his homeland and more playing time. 

In regard to the question at hand, I think Svedberg is the front runner.  If it appears he's not ready, sign a journeyman veteran for the short term.  Rumors have the Bs trading for Theodore.

LOL! I never heard this. Can you tell me where you did? Is this another Stanley alias?