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Raz0rback
Nucks Suck
Saw that. Unless DW brings in a tough guy, I don't think he's making a good choice.
Raz0rback
Nucks Suck
Exactly my feelings.
I'm sure DW knows what he's doing. Its not like we have to have someone in an enforcer role. Its nice to have that but its not a requirement. We have a team that is bigger and faster than the rest and have guys that can and will drop the gloves if they need to. I'm not concerned.
Raz0rback
Nucks Suck
Not faster, which is why the hawks beat us, and the fact that nabby blows in the playoffs.
We need a big guy who will fight for us, otherwise were going to get pushed around.
Bowling4Bikes
Steee-riiike!
are there any goalies available that can legitamitely claim they are better than Nabby?
uclaktsai
Well-known member
I think one thing people have come to learn about the new hockey is that it really isn't about having a superstar goalie. It's about having really good defense. If we spend 2.5mil on a goalie, we can put that extra 3mil towards beefing up our defense.
http://sharks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=46602
So who's down. I'm eyeing Sharkpak D. Maybe C but I don't want the preseason game.
sasquatch
Well-known member
Raz0rback
Nucks Suck
Bingo!
Bowling4Bikes
Steee-riiike!
:wow good find! the meat:
Wilson Meets With Nabokov
San Jose Won't Be Able To Bring Nabokov Back Under NHL's Salary Cap
Tuesday, 06.22.2010 / 5:18 PM / News
By San Jose Sharks Staff
The San Jose Sharks are facing a scenario they’ve previously dealt with in the NHL’s salary cap era, but not quite at this level. Players have moved on in recent years because the dollar amounts didn’t add up, but as the Sharks prepared for the upcoming July 1 free agent period, it became clear that San Jose could not keep all their top stars moving forward.
Under the NHL’s current salary structure, there are only so many elite players a team can afford and sometimes something has to give. Due to this situation Sharks will be going forward with a new goaltending situation next year, meaning Evgeni Nabokov, who has held down the top job since 2000, will not be back in teal. Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson spoke with Nabokov in person Tuesday about everything.
The Sharks have several other players who are restricted or unrestricted free agents and there are only so many dollars to spread around, so Wilson had to make the tough call.
Having this decision in hand allows Wilson to be proactive on potential contracts for current players such as Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, Scott Nichol, Manny Malhotra, Niclas Wallin and Devin Setoguchi. This direction will give San Jose flexibility in other areas as well.
“We would like to thank Nabby for the time he has spent in San Jose,” said Wilson. “Nabby has been a big part of this team for the past 10 seasons and played an important role is our successes. This decision boils down to a dedication of dollars in a salary cap system and under this system, teams can't keep everyone. We are excited about the goaltenders coming up through our system and we will also keep an eye on assets that may become available in the coming weeks.”
"Moving forward, we now have to turn our focus to other players in our organization who have expiring contracts in the next two weeks."
By letting Nabokov know this in advance, it gives both the player and the team time to begin sorting through their options before July 1.
In some sense I'm relieved but at the same time I'm sad/mad/whatever cuz Nabby was a fantastic Shark but just couldn't quite get it together 100% in the playoffs.
I'll miss him for sure cuz he's been one of my faves for a long time. I wish him well and the best of luck with whatever team he winds up on.
I'll miss him for sure cuz he's been one of my faves for a long time. I wish him well and the best of luck with whatever team he winds up on.
B-Cuz
Honorably Discharged
I might jump on this with ya Kevin, will have to work out the finances aka get paid first though.
In regards to Nabby, as much as I love him and will miss his services in net; I'm happy to part ways with the man. He will forever be known as one of the best in the league and best of the Sharks, though it was time to move on in a different direction.
This brings about good news that with the up in cap space (from ~56m to ~59m) and letting Nabakov walk we can surely count on DW re-signing Marleau to a new contract. Furthermore, this leaves plenty of room to bring in a solid Top4 dman, and re-sign remaining UFA/RFAs.