[Wild About Numbers]: Devan Dubnyk, First Thoughts

The Wild made a move to fix their goalie problems.

By GerDevine Jan 14, 2015, 6:20pm CST

Earlier today I said that Devan Dubnyk would be one of the best and cheapest solutions out there to attempt to fix the Wild's horrendous goalie situation. Chuck Fletcher was clearly listening as he sent a 3rd round pick to Arizona for him.

Dubnyk is 28, 6'5" and 209 lbs. According to The Hockey News:

Boasts a massive (6-5, 210 pounds) frame, so he's able to cover a lot of net when in the crease. Has a great attitude and is well liked in the locker room. Is capable of dominant performances.

Still lacks the game-to-game consistency required to become a big-time starter at the National Hockey League level. Could use a little better mobility in the crease area.

I'm too tired to go and do this again, so I'm just gonna share what I already posted on Twitter. There's more info in my other post today if you're interested:

Since '05, among goalies who have played at least 5000 mins in all situations, Dubnyk's 91.24% Adj Sv% ranks 26th/83. Similar: Niemi, Reimer
— Face Puncher (@GerWilderness) January 14, 2015

Goalies are hard to predict. All you can do is bank on past record and hope for the best. This is a great trade by Fletch.
— Face Puncher (@GerWilderness) January 14, 2015

They should approach this like an audition for the starting job next year. No reason why Dubnyk can't be that guy.
— Face Puncher (@GerWilderness) January 14, 2015

Change the sample size to just the Yeo-era, Dubnyk is 91.35% Adj Sv5, All situations. Ahead of Rinne, Niemi, Enroth, Hiller, Reimer etc.
— Face Puncher (@GerWilderness) January 14, 2015

5v5 only puts him in Josh Harding/Ryan Miller territory since 2011. This is a really good bet by Fletch.
— Face Puncher (@GerWilderness) January 14, 2015

@GerWilderness: He's had some ups and downs but I don't see any reason not to give him a chance. And if it works, he won't cost much.
— Ryan Batty (@ryan_batty) January 14, 2015

The one downside to Dubnyk: He had a total collapse in 2013/14. Seems like he's over it, but you never know....
— Face Puncher (@GerWilderness) January 14, 2015

This is good example of why GAA and record don't matter at all for a goalie. Dubnyk played on a garbage team for years.
— Face Puncher (@GerWilderness) January 14, 2015

Just for fun, here's Dubnyk compared to Jonathan Quick: