Kristers Gudlevskis

[Todd1a]

might he replace lindback next season for the teams back up goalie spot ?

 

[dannyb24195]

might he replace lindback next season for the teams back up goalie spot ?

Nah, he's 21, only played 29 games combined between the AHL and ECHL. I think Lindy will be here for a another year at least. I think Lindy is talented but he's a little raw still with is his fundamentals with leads to his inconsisties. I think Lindy will be here for a couple more years, the likes of Vasilevski, Wilcox and Gudlevskis aren't going to be rushed for 2 reasons in my opinion. 1. for their personal development but 2. because of Lindy's potential. I really do think Lindy will be a starting goalie in this league, he needs games. Bish played hundreds upon hundreds of AHL games, Lindy has played a handful. Games = experience and experience = benefits. Lindback's long term future isn't with the Lightning but with his potential I think Yzerman will try and maximize his value to the most it can be before moving him. I do think Lindy will get better but it's going to take games in order to do.

 

[Todd1a]

I really never see lindback being a number one nhl goalie ever I just don't see any improvment in him at all from last season! if anything he looks a little worse then last season. I think Gudlevskis leads the ahl in shutouts now I would give him a good look next training camp at the back up goalie for bishop. Vasilevski is going to be the starter in the ahl next year anyway. We need a good number 2 goalie to back ben bishop up.

 

[Bolt Fore]

Ok here goes, Lindback will not be resigned ! . He has been here for a year and a half and has not improved at all. Stevie Y will just have to eat his loss and move on. Vasilevski already has a ton of talent and I believe he'll be brought up to back up Bishop till he's ready at which time either he will be traded or Bishop will be traded.

 

[Todd1a]

Ok here goes, Lindback will not be resigned ! . He has been here for a year and a half and has not improved at all. Stevie Y will just have to eat his loss and move on. Vasilevski already has a ton of talent and I believe he'll be brought up to back up Bishop till he's ready at which time either he will be traded or Bishop will be traded.

Got to agree bolt I have seen no improvement from lindback. The guy gets beat short side all the time just bounces around in net a lot! Terrible handling the puck. They need to address the back up goalie spot for sure next season.

 

[dannyb24195]

I agree with Lindy he hasn't improved but like anyone he needs games. In saying that is going to be hard to do with Bishop playing the way he is.

 

[Bolt Fore]

Right Danny, when you need wins to keep pace why sit Bishop and play Lindback ?