Jim Matheson at the Edmonton Journal reports that the Washington Capitals will let goaltender Jose Theodore walk this summer....with all indications that the Rangers are not re-signing Auld (what's he going to do with that awesome mask?), if Theodore is available I think the Rangers should make a play for him.
...obviously he'd have to take a huge pay cut (he made $4.5 million last season) and a reduction in playing time. But I don't see too many teams who'd be throwing a starting job at a guy who's been yanked after Game 1 of the playoffs two years in a row.
...for the Rangers they'd finally have a back-up they'd feel comfortable giving 30-35 games to rest Lundqvist.
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Even if Hank gets a little more rest next year, 30-35 for his backup is really high. Ideally Hank plays around 65 games, with the back up starting 17, and add a couple onto that in relief.
Jose Three-or-more? No thanks. I'd rather call up DosNueve or keep Auld
Theodore is better than Auld. If he's willing to take a pay cut, I'd sign him.
no way Hank sits for 30-35 games, that's shared responsibilities in net territory. I also don't see theodore putting himself in a situation here, my bet is he signs with a team like LA or Philadelphia. I'd rather Johnson be given 25 starts next year at this level than anything else, really.
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