Is it time to admit....

[kungfoodude]

...that we may officially have a Freddie problem?

It's a long season, to be sure but he is currently overwhelmingly the worst goalie statistically on the roster and in the midst of the worst statistical season of his NHL career in traditional stats, advanced stats and metrics. 

So, what is the solution? Bench him for Kochetkov? Start looking at trade options? 

[PantherChris]

Just now, kungfoodude said:

...that we may officially have a Freddie problem?

It's a long season, to be sure but he is currently overwhelmingly the worst goalie statistically on the roster and in the midst of the worst statistical season of his NHL career in traditional stats, advanced stats and metrics. 

So, what is the solution? Bench him for Kochetkov? Start looking at trade options? 

His lateral movement is very very slow this year.... get him moving side to side and he cant get back in time to cover.

[Panthers Fan 69]

Just now, kungfoodude said:

...that we may officially have a Freddie problem?

It's a long season, to be sure but he is currently overwhelmingly the worst goalie statistically on the roster and in the midst of the worst statistical season of his NHL career in traditional stats, advanced stats and metrics. 

So, what is the solution? Bench him for Kochetkov? Start looking at trade options? 

It’s now or never for Koochie. Freddie is flirting with a .7s save %.  Father times gets all athletes. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

He should get less starts

[kungfoodude]

12 minutes ago, PantherChris said:

His lateral movement is very very slow this year.... get him moving side to side and he cant get back in time to cover.

I know. It's not just the stats, it's the eye test too.

He dropped off some last year but I think the end is nigh.

12 minutes ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

It’s now or never for Koochie. Freddie is flirting with a .7s save %.  Father times gets all athletes. 

Yeah, at worst, you find out that you need to go shopping before the trade deadline.

9 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

He should get less starts

I am perplexed he hasn't had that already.

This is Rod's true weakness as a coach. He really has a tough time managing goaltenders well. I know he gets poo for other things(largely unfairly, IMO) but he really is bad at this.

[PantherChris]

58 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I know. It's not just the stats, it's the eye test too.

He dropped off some last year but I think the end is nigh.

Yeah, at worst, you find out that you need to go shopping before the trade deadline.

I am perplexed he hasn't had that already.

This is Rod's true weakness as a coach. He really has a tough time managing goaltenders well. I know he gets poo for other things(largely unfairly, IMO) but he really is bad at this.

Classic weakness, the Fox,Rivera Rod too loyal to aging stars....

I'm not sure who would be available thats actually an upgrade over Kooch/Bussi.

 

And for once we are in complete agreement, its not just the #s its the eye test, his lateral movement and reactions seem to be appreciably slower.....  I know we still don't have Slavin but at this point Kochetkov should be getting the majority of the starts hes hot right now and wise choice is ride him while he is.

[kungfoodude]

27 minutes ago, PantherChris said:

Classic weakness, the Fox,Rivera Rod too loyal to aging stars....

I'm not sure who would be available thats actually an upgrade over Kooch/Bussi.

 

And for once we are in complete agreement, its not just the #s its the eye test, his lateral movement and reactions seem to be appreciably slower.....  I know we still don't have Slavin but at this point Kochetkov should be getting the majority of the starts hes hot right now and wise choice is ride him while he is.

I think Kochetkov is hurt at the moment. That's anothet concern. He hasn't been able to stay healthy.