Garon or Roloson?

by Jonathan Willis on Nov 6, 2008 3:02 PM MST

It has now been fairly widely reported that New Jersey Devils professional scout Bob Hoffmeyer was in attendance at the Oilers-Blue Jackets game last night. It’s also been reported that he’s expected to attend tonight’s match against the Penguins.

Sportsnet’s Mark Spector has the definitive column on the subject, which isn’t something I’m used to saying about Sportsnet writers.

Discussing the tandem of Garon and Roloson, Spector said the following:

Sportsnet.ca has learned that internal discussions are focused on which goalie would go… do the Oilers send Garon, who is younger at age 30 and makes just US $1 million this season, to New Jersey? Or does this opportunity mark a peak in value for the 39-year-old Roloson, who will make US$3 million this season?

Now, if this information is accurate (and Dwayne Roloson starting the last four games lends credence to it), Lowe, Tambellini and the rest of the Oilers front office are seriously considering going with a Roloson/Deslauriers tandem for the remainder of the year. Read more...

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Incredible timing for that post Jonathan. Myself, I still think Roli has the best high end game but I'm not confident in his ability to maintain it over a season. Once (if) the Oilers get into the playoffs I'd take Roli over Garon.

Garon has struggled so far this season and with his paycheque on the line, I wonder if his lack of ability to capitalize on the opportunity (thus far) is a yellow flag. I for one think the Oilers need an upgrade in goal to be a legitimate playoff team (ie more than 6 playoff games).

I'm coming around on your 3rd line C need too. My hope was that 51 or 78 would have been given a chance but of all the development going on in the team, that is one position MacT isnt developing.

by Sean on Nov 7, 2008 8:15 AM MST reply actions

I'm coming around on your 3rd line C need too. My hope was that 51 or 78 would have been given a chance but of all the development going on in the team, that is one position MacT isnt developing.

As I go the opposite direction :)

I wasn't sold on Pouliot/Brodziak, but they've both looked good to date, and between the two of them, I think one can hold the job. My valuation of Pouliot has shot through the roof from where it was in the preseason.

The problem being, of course, that MacTavish refuses to use them.

by Jonathan Willis on Nov 7, 2008 3:44 PM MST reply actions

Ya thats the problem. I guess if the wont give either of them a shot then its time to bring someone in.

by Sean on Nov 7, 2008 9:23 PM MST reply actions

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