Fantasy Impact: The Ducks have signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a one-year deal.
The Ducks get: A veteran goaltender who has been with the team before. Many of the faces have changed since he was last with the team but the leadership group of Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Francois Beauchemin can vouch for him (or not.)
This is hardly relevant but if you are keeping score at home, Bryzgalov will make more than the rest of the Ducks' other three goaltenders combined. Sometimes the world just doesn't make sense.
There is hope for Gibson owners however. Remember that last season Gibson had three goaltenders more talented than this trio ahead of him and he still found his way onto the roster at season's end, even earning some playoff action. He is the future for Anaheim and could easily be the present if Andersen is injured. He was always going to need an Andersen slump or injury to win the job.
Bryzgalov's presence removes the chances of stealing the job on a slump and takes away his ability to have spot-start value but there is still room for Gibson to be relevant this season. If not, well neither LaBarbara nor Bryzgalov has a contract for next year when Gibson will have another shot.
Fantasy Players this helps, in order:
The Universe
Fantasy Players this hurts, in order:
Jason LaBarbara
Related Posts
UPCOMING GAMES
FLA
EDMStarting Goalies
Top Skater Views
MTL
MIN
DAL
WPGTop Goalie Profile Views
N.J
NYI
LINE COMBOS
| Frequency |
 S.J Players
| |
|---|---|---|
| 23.9 | TYLER TOFFOLI WILL SMITH MACKLIN CELEBRINI | |
| 20.7 | NIKOLAI KOVALENKO DANIL GUSHCHIN TY DELLANDREA | |
| 20.1 | ALEXANDER WENNBERG CAM LUND WILLIAM EKLUND | |
DobberHockey Podcasts
Fantasy Hockey Life: Detroit Red Wings with Max Bultman
Max Bultman of the Athletic is here to report on the Detroit Red Wings. Jesse and Victor interview Max about returning pros Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, JT Compher, Elmer Soderblom, Andrew Copp, Vladimir Tarasenko, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Erik Gustafsson, Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon. In Cat’s Instincts, Cat […]
Fantasy Hockey Life: Utah Mammoth with Brogan Houston
Brogan Houston is here to report on the Utah Mammoth.
Keeping Karlsson: KKPP Finals Draft and Way-Too-Early Sleepers
Elan and Brian host a live heads up draft for the final round of the Keeping Karlsson Playoff Pool between Brian and guest/KKPP finalist Nick, and pick some way-too-early sleepers for 2025-26.
Fantasy Hockey Life: Emma Lingan on the Nashville Predators
Emma Lingan of the Hockey News is here to report on the Nashville Predators. Jesse and Victor interview Emma about returning pros Filip Forsberg, Jonathan Marchessault, Ryan O’Reilly, Steven Stamkos, Luke Evangelista, Michael Bunting, Zachary L’Heureux, Joakim Kemell, Roman Josi, Brady Skjei, Ryan Ufko, Juuse Saros, and Justus Annunen.. In Cat’s Instincts, Cat Silverman of […]
Fantasy Hockey Life: Pittsburgh Penguins with Josh Yohe
Josh Yohe is here to report on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jesse and Victor interview Josh about returning pros Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, Evgeni Malkin, Tommy Novak, Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, Erik Karlsson, Matt Grzelcyk, Kris Letang, Owen Pickering, Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic. In Cat’s Instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal mag breaks down […]