CBS Sports’ fantasy hockey columnist, Janet Eagleson, wrote a column discussing potential “position battles” in goal across the NHL, and here’s what she has to say about the Red Wings’ crease:
Cam Talbot vs. Alex Lyon vs. Ville Husso vs. Jack Campbell – The Yzerplan is more than five years old with nothing to show. Last season, Detroit’s net was a hot mess – Yzerman hated the three-headed goalie system, but the Wings opened camp this year with not three, but four twine-tenders competing for starts. Talbot is first in line, but he won’t replicate his L.A. numbers. The Detroit defensive system pales in comparison to the structure he left. Husso looked like a rising star in St. Louis, so the skills may be there, but he sure hasn’t shown them lately. Lyon was great last season in 44 games, but can a journeyman with 39 previous NHL starts over six seasons really become a No. 1 at almost 32? Then there’s Campbell, who’s beloved wherever he goes, but being liked doesn’t earn anyone a job. He’s likely AHL bound. Talbot will get the majority of starts, at least to start the season, but Husso’s motivation will be high as he tries to earn another contract. Steer clear of this battle – it’s hard to milk value from any three-headed situation.
Continued; Yzerman doesn’t hate the three-goaltender system, nor do the coaches. They simply prefer the conventional model.
Husso has been injured, thus unable to “show his skills.”
Lyon slowed down and broke down a bit over the last 20 games.
Campbell is going to the AHL.
Beats me if this is a fantasy hockey trio worth investing in.
Stevie hates goalies,period, but obviously he is trying to find the best goalie to become top contenders again. We do really need that last line of defense to be