Quoting: DanielSan92
I can tell you from watching probably 85% - 90% of the games over the last three years that it's defense lol. Is Lyon playing like Vasilevsky? No. But he's not letting in soft, easy shots left and right. Whereas you can go watch highlights from December or March and see Detroit's defense over and over and over again either allowing an odd-man rush (Or flat out breakaway) half a dozen times per game, failing to clear traffic in front of the net, losing their man, etc.
The game versus SJS in December (Maybe late November) is a peak example. If you really want a glimpse of Petry's defense all year, pull up the highlights from DET vs. CAR in early March. The first goal he literally pinches over to the left to double cover the puck carrier while completely abandoning his own man that's rushing in toward the net.
I do agree somewhat that we're better positioned in the near future for defense than goaltending. On the left side we'll be set very soon with Walman, Edvinsson, and one of AlJo/Wallinder. Right side is a **** show though. ASP is a boom/bust prospect and likely wont see the NHL until mid-season 25-26 at the earliest, if not 26-27.
Cossa and Augustine both had great years. I'm just not a fan of rushing goalies at all. Honestly, I'm not a fan of counting on goalies at all. Outside the league's consistent elite, they're all over the map. Great one year and **** the next.
That’s a fair argument. I do think that the level of performance over the past two years of Ullmark would be a pretty significant upgrade. Lyon is what he is. A goalie that probably saves the ones he is supposed to and very little more. He’s basically a more cost efficient version of Tristan Jarry. You can win with that if surrounded by solid talent
For the record, I’m not a fan of Petry.
I believe the best way to develop a goalie is as a #2. Curious to see when Cossa gets there. Not a fan of Augustine, but he’s got some talent for a prospect. I expect he’ll struggle in the AHL.
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