Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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The Islanders goaltending situation is about to reach critical mass, and I don't see nearly enough being written about the realities that will bring. If recent reports are correct (and certainly any news regarding DiPietro's return should be taken with a fistful of salt), Ricky will begin full practices with the team this week. That will be followed by a conditioning stint / AHL action in Bridgeport, clearing the way for his return to NHL action in a few weeks.


If we take for granted he is healthy (albeit rusty), there are two big questions that need to be resolved.


First, what will his role be for the remainder of this season? Roloson has established himself as the clear #1, and it's hard to ignore the fact that he's earned points in 12 of his 14 starts. And a 58 save performance ain't too shabby either. So does DP return as the clear back-up to Rollie? Do we platoon the two? Or does DiPietro get the opportunity to win back the #1 role after he shakes off the rust?


Second, what does this all mean for Biron? It's an odd balancing act because, barring an injury to some team's #1, Marty's trade value won't peak for a few months. And no question that value won't increase if he's not seeing any NHL action leading up to the trade deadline.


We're going to have three 1A/1B options and not enough room for all of them.


Complicating matters, there is the issue of team chemistry. This group, at least by all appearances, seems to have a cohesiveness that has been clearly lacking in recent years. If there's a bad apple in the bunch, he's tough to spot. And Biron by all accounts is one of the best-liked guys in the league. If Ricky returns with a sense of entitlement, the boat may begin to rock.


My feeling is that DiPietro should return as the clear #2 behind Roloson. Long-term, there is zero doubt that Ricky is the guy that gives us the best chance to win. But he hasn't played much meaningful hockey over the last 2 years, and that will unquestionably show. As with any team, he should have the opportunity to play into the #1 role, but it will need to be earned. His history with the team, contract...etc., should have no bearing on things. His ego will just need to accept this new short-term reality. As for Biron, unfortunately he hasn't showed enough this year to justify keeping the spot ahead of a presumably healthy DP. And let's be real, he was a bargain and any return we can get for him will be gravy. Of course I want to maximize that return, but I won't lose sleep if all we can get is a mid- to late-round pick.


What do you think is the right answer to this goaltending surplus?


MC

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I agree with your thoughts on the goaltending situation with one exception. If the Isles are still a legitimate playoff contender going into Feb., they should look to package Marty in a trade for a solid defensive defensemen. Andy Sutton logs way too many minutes for my likeing and Mark Streit's strength (albeit he's excellent) is more offensive than defensive. Imagine the Isles with a Dion Phaneuf type in front of RD. Not sure a "mid to late round pick" is enough and honestly what we need.

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there are plenty of captain type defenceman available through trades, ie former islander eric brewer. one being lubomir visnovsky. i think its possible to nabb him with a trade of marty biron and jeff tamballini( whose father is the g.m.) what you think ??

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