[mrazthegoalie]

well now that we can see washington only major fault is not haveing a strong goaltender i can def see them signing clemmenson over the off season what do you think?

[AppStateManiac]

Why would they do that when they have a perfectly good young goalie in Varlamov? Just because the Caps lost game 7 doesn't mean they need a good goalie. Varlamov was a reason there was a game seven and to just throw him into the fire when the playoffs started, I think he fared pretty well. Varlamov will be Washington's starting goalie next year.

[ThomasTomasz]

I highly doubt it. The Caps have a good situation with Varlamov poised to take over the starting position next season. Theodore has one season left on his contract, and after that, he would be replaced by another young goalie, Michael Neuvirth. Now, there's already been some people suggesting that the Caps buy out Theodore- I don't see it happening. If he had another year on his deal, then I could see it, but with just one more, I don't think so.

[Flipper]

ThomasTomasz, on May 14 2009, 09:27 AM, said:

I highly doubt it. The Caps have a good situation with Varlamov poised to take over the starting position next season. Theodore has one season left on his contract, and after that, he would be replaced by another young goalie, Michael Neuvirth. Now, there's already been some people suggesting that the Caps buy out Theodore- I don't see it happening. If he had another year on his deal, then I could see it, but with just one more, I don't think so.

Ideally they buy out Theo, re-sign Johnson for much less than what Theo was making, and bring Varlamov up full time. Theo was a HUGE disappointment in the last quarter of the season. Johnson played much better than Theo when it really counted and was a big reason why the team did so well in the middle of the season with Theo injured. They also owe him big time for shafting him two years ago when they picked up Huet. Varlamov was incredible this year and just had a bad game last night. It's gonna happen with a goalie as young as he is. I'd like to see Johnny mentoring him next year, moreso than Theo. I think Johnny's been through enough to understand his place and what it means. If some of that rubs off on Varlamov, then he'll be a better goalie for it.

[aimee]

You never know, anything could happen

[JrzyDvlGrl]

No way is Clemmer going to the Caps. There are other teams that really need a goalie that I'm sure are going to show interest in him.

[Stein]

Flipper, on May 14 2009, 09:32 AM, said:

Ideally they buy out trade Theo...

:bleh:

[DevRickus]

Stein, on May 14 2009, 10:16 AM, said:

:bleh:

Why are the Capitals running out of pucks?

[Cujorulesdtown90]

Scared the heck out of me, I read the title and thought the devil's were dumb enough to let him go, and actually traded him.

This point has been edited by Cujorulesdtown90: 14 May 2009 - 09:48 AM

[Shakes]

Cujorulesdtown90, on May 14 2009, 10:47 AM, said:

Scared the heck out of me, I read the title and thought the devil's were dumb enough to let him go, and actually traded him.

The trade deadline was a few months ago....I don't think it would really matter if they let him go any ways- any goalie can play 10 games per season.....

:teehee:

[HockeyKate30]

JrzyDvlGrl, on May 14 2009, 07:12 AM, said:

No way is Clemmer going to the Caps. There are other teams that really need a goalie that I'm sure are going to show interest in him.

Agreed. If Clemmer goes anywhere, he is going to go to a team that is in need of a #1 goalie. The Caps have Varlamov and he is a strong goalie. He did amazing in the playoffs. He did great last night, the game could have been worse. Its just the rest of the team didnt show up to help him out.

Next time, put a question mark at the end of your title. You probably gave a lot of people heart attacks lol.

[State 0f Chaos]

I don't see this happening. Varlamov is good, they will probably try to start him. The will re-sign Brent Johnson for pretty cheap and then they will probably send Theodore down to the AHL and risk someone else picking him up on waivers on an attempt to get rid of his salary (or possibly buy him out). Clemmer will go to a team that needs a #1 goalie, because he is going to want a starting job now.

[JrzyDvlGrl]

HockeyKate30, on May 14 2009, 11:20 AM, said:

The Caps have Varlamov and he is a strong goalie. He did amazing in the playoffs. He did great last night, the game could have been worse. Its just the rest of the team didnt show up to help him out.

I actually felt bad for Varlamov last night. The team played sooo horribly. They did nothing to help him at all. Although I was glad the Pens won.

[scottmerms]

Shakes, on May 14 2009, 10:56 AM, said:

The trade deadline was a few months ago....I don't think it would really matter if they let him go any ways- any goalie can play 10 games per season.....

:no2:

thats part of what ive been saying, the other part is that we should let clemmer go so he is happy and we still have good relations with him.

[Shakes]

scottmerms, on May 14 2009, 01:07 PM, said:

thats part of what ive been saying, the other part is that we should let clemmer go so he is happy and we still have good relations with him.

Why is that important?

[Imber]

I know I'm in the minority that isn't sold on Varlamov. All I kept hearing about was how the Caps wouldn't be in games without his great saves, but where would they have been without his soft goals? There were more than a few times where Varlamov made a great save, let in a garbage goal, made a great save, and let in another weak one. I think if Washington can do this, they should, at least for one year if they can swing it.

[HockeyKate30]

Imber, on May 14 2009, 11:15 AM, said:

I know I'm in the minority that isn't sold on Varlamov. All I kept hearing about was how the Caps wouldn't be in games without his great saves, but where would they have been without his soft goals? There were more than a few times where Varlamov made a great save, let in a garbage goal, made a great save, and let in another weak one. I think if Washington can do this, they should, at least for one year if they can swing it.

He did great for being a rookie backup goalie. He will need some offseason conditioning. They will probably need a strong backup that can share the season with him. I am not sure thats what Clemmer wants. Who does tho? If he does, then he may be a good fit for Washington.

[Imber]

HockeyKate30, on May 14 2009, 02:24 PM, said:

He did great for being a rookie backup goalie. He will need some offseason conditioning. They will probably need a strong backup that can share the season with him. I am not sure thats what Clemmer wants. Who does tho? If he does, then he may be a good fit for Washington.

That's fair enough. It's tough to have a break out backup stay around to share the time, like we're seeing also in Florida with Anderson. All I'm saying though is I wouldn't be as confident as some are in Washington about heading into the season with Varlamov as the full time starter.

[HockeyKate30]

Imber, on May 14 2009, 11:27 AM, said:

That's fair enough. It's tough to have a break out backup stay around to share the time, like we're seeing also in Florida with Anderson. All I'm saying though is I wouldn't be as confident as some are in Washington about heading into the season with Varlamov as the full time starter.

I agree, not right away. I think he can be a starter but not full time. He would have to share the season with a backup. The first year for a backup to be a starter is hard, like the Coyotes saw with Bryzgalov. They are not used to playing that many games. Its tiring. I hope they will get a strong backup to help Varlamov out.

[scottmerms]

Shakes, on May 14 2009, 02:11 PM, said:

Why is that important?

the only reason he had signed with us this past season was because he wanted a position in our organization in the future. i would imagine if we dont do whats best for him, he may not be interested in any future in NJ.