Spencer Knight is good enough to justify his new contract – but make no mistake, it's a gamble, writes MikeMcKenna56:
I think Knight is an immensely talented goaltender capable of being a star in the NHL. But after only 36 games played, it’s really hard to predict if that will come true. Knight simply hasn’t played with enough regularity at the NHL level to know if he’s going to be worth $4.5 million a year.
Part of that was due to his depth. Knight was in the white ice too often, which I think was detrimental. He’s 6-foot-3. Playing beyond the goal crease in today’s NHL is a risky proposition due to the prevalence of traffic and lateral plays. So by mid-season, with Knight’s save percentage below .900, he was sent down to the AHL.
But with certainty comes risk. I do think Knight will live up to the contract. He’s young. He’s an incredibly strong skater. And Knight has a reputation for being a steadfast learner. But the deal is almost unprecedented. After a disappointing season in which Petersen’s save percentage dropped to a career-low .895 over 37 games, suddenly his deal looks questionable. The structural flaws in Petersen’s game have gradually been exposed with more playing time. Teams know how to beat him.The Kings are stuck with Petersen’s contract. It has to work. And it’s on Petersen to up his level of play to match the dollars.
I think if anything, Knight’s deal shows that the crease is open in Florida. Bobrovsky no longer owns it. I don’t believe the Panthers are particularly thrilled about Bobrovsky’s cap hit. And given the contractual status of each goaltender, I think it’s pretty clear that the Panthers are pushing their eggs towards Knight’s proverbial basket.
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