maplesyrup
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Zee said:cw said:Derk said:Take it for what it's worth, but Kypreos suggested that Brian Burke turned down Vokoun for that same contract (on HockeyCentral at Noon on the FAN).
I would have jumped at that deal but only after checking thoroughly into his health. He had a pretty nasty groin injury that eliminated his services from the playoffs. Maybe Burke didn't feel he'd be sound enough as a starter ... ??
If Burke and co. want a proven #1 goalie then Vokoun at this stage of his career wasn't the way to go. Like you said that groin injury may or may not play a huge factor with him, why take the risk of him getting re-injured and then having your unproven goalies holding the fort again? Better to set sites on Luongo who's had a pretty good injury-free career overall.
Maybe Burke & co. are just holding back every nickel for July 1?