Ollie the Goalie?
Posted: April 15, 2008 by Gene
Category: Player Posts
I feel I must preface this by stating that as a Michigander, theres nothing we love more than a goalie controversy, ok, maybe a good quarterback controversy might fit the bill too.
It’s that time once again ladies and gents, theres a feeling in the air, a murmur in the streets, a whisper on the internets. What are they all talking about? Is it the possibility of seeing the Pope Mobile? No. Is it the buzz of the playoff hockey in DC since 2003? Close. Is it Caps nation worried about the 2-1 deficit in their series to the Flyers? Warmer. Is it a call for coach Boudreau to start Ollie instead of Huet for game 4? Ding ding ding. Ok, maybe no one else is thinking this besides me, but it is time for to entertain the argument of Ollie over Huet.
A case for Huet:
- His play down the stretch was key to the Capitals clinching the South East Division
- 11-2-0 record and 1.63 GAA in the regular season with the Caps
- He’s been playing pretty well in net, but the defense hasn’t done him any favors
- 2.50 GAA and .924 SV% carreer playoff stats(befor game 3)
- He’s has an awesome cheer which we made a sign for
A case for Ollie:
- Has played 45 playoff games with a GAA of 2.14 and a SV% of .927
- Found a second wind when Huet came to town
- Has taken the Caps the the Stanley Cup Finals before
- Caps are 1-2 and need a change in pace goal
- Huet has given up 11 goals in the past 3 games
Personally I think its time to give old Ollie a go. What do you guys think?
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