@jpolly22 I think you are over valuing Helle. Askarov has legitimate elite skill and is a perfect fit age wise for SJ. The #2 overall pick will be an impact player in 2 - 3 years.
No way SJ does this.
@ScottBilleck Scott...shall we mention that the very heavily favorited Avalanche are the oldests team in the playoffs?
What's your point? Age has nothing to do with winning. Personnel certainly does, but age is not a factor on its own.
@hangarhockey Can you point me to a "presser" where any GM gives the details you are looking for? They all say the same things. GM's cannot build a team through the media. Players won't stand for being called out in the media. Chevy stating "I signed the wrong guys", won't help sign new guys.
@BryceBirch@HLLivingLoco Not sure who or what you are referring to, my question was on Helle's Management expertise. I have no interest in what an average fan thinks they know. π
@hangarhockey "Bailed this team out"...that is literally his job. He has also cost them chances to advance in the playoffs. He IS part of the 2026 misfortune.
@MatthewRothman6@deadwebsite I am far from out of touch with reality. I said his poor play had nothing to do with playing too much. That is not an excuse. I would have agreed with playing Comrie more because he was the best option to win, not to rest Helle.
@deadwebsite He is most certainly ONE of the reasons. The difference in his level of play from last year to this year can not be debated. He went from Vezina caliber to average. That's a huge difference.
@MatthewRothman6@deadwebsite "Ran into the ground"...he never played a back to back, ever. Not an excuse at all. He just wasn't as good as he has been.
@mikemcintyrewpg Good lord, what a stretch. The guy is under (a good) contract forever. He has zero control. He needs to look in the mirror a little. He was quite average this season. If he would garner the package the media thinks he could, I would trade him.
@mikemcintyrewpg As a goaltender, I have never understood this arguement. And it just isn't true. Did Helle ever play in a back to back situation? I don't believe he did. I do agree Comrie should have played more, but not to rest Helle, he should have played cause he deserved to.
@muzzowich77 @thackattack41 Meh, he wasn't good. But it was one of those games, pucks were going in at both ends. OT goal is a very tough save, right by the ear, try it sometime! Lol.
@StonyOil No I don't. I think you are making a mountain out of a mole hill. I am saying it wouldn't make any significant difference for any goaltender. Your pictures aren't what a human eye sees in real time.