Washington Capitals 2009-2010 ongoing thread

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Not at all. With him and Varly, we have two very young, very outstanding netminders. IMO Varly represents the next decade plus for the Caps in between the pipes. But Neuvirth is obviously starting caliber material as well, and will only get better. We can't keep them both. Well, I mean we can, but it wouldn't make much sense to have a goalie of his caliber on the bench full-time when we could move him for some serious talent at other positions.

Actually I'm not sure who's better now. I mean Varly obviously has the track record and has been one of the best goalies in the league this year. However Neuvy was said to have pushed Varly during camp to the point where they were considering sending Varly to Hershey. He's easily one of the best goalies at the AHL level and short of that slip up against Toronto he's proven that his skills translate to the pro level. More of a look is obviously needed to determine Neuvy's true skill level at the top level but I wouldn't discount him just yet. If I'm George McPhee I'm keeping both of them as long as I can. Especially if Varly keeps experiencing problems with his groin.

Obviously one of them will get traded at some point but for now I want both of them. The ironic thing is that some people were suggesting that Theo could become the next Nylander. Either way next year we should have one of the best 1-2 punch at goalie next year with Varly and Neuvy. Not to mention that getting Theo off the books next year will be somewhat refreshing.