Swiss Miss or Swiss Army Knife?

Time to shine the light on a guy that quite possibly could be the most disrespected player in the entire NHL: MARTIN GERBER.

Look at his FOUR NHL Seasons:

1. Giggy was the man during his first two seasons in ANA. He was a capable back up as they made their cup run.

2. He moved to Carolina, started 57 games, won 38, and led them to the playoffs where he lost his starting gig to Cam Ward as the Canes Won the Cup.

3. He moved to Ott where he stumbled a bit out of the gate last season and lost his job to Emery, though he did win 10 of his last 11 starts. If Ottawa was so sold on Emery going into last season, WHY DID THEY EVEN SIGN GERBER?

Martin Gerber has now WON 10 of his 11 starts this season. He has been to the Finals in three of the past four seasons. Everyone complains about his salary but the 3.7 mil is only bad for a goalie that doesn't play. How can you think he is not a better bang for the buck than Khabby at $6.75 mil, Kolzig at $5.45 mil, or Roloson at $3.5 mil (and 38 years old). Heck, even Colorado has a $6 mil backup goalie.

Look at his numbers too...

NEVER has had a GAA above 2.78 in his Four-plus seasons.

NEVER has had a Sv. Pct. below .906.

After tonight's win he has now won 63 of his last 94 starts, and that includes his 5-9 start last year. Big Stage? What about the 2006 Winter Olympics when Gerber was in net against Canada and made 49 saves in a 2-0 victory?

All this from a guy that pretty much did not have a job if Emery doesn't need offseason surgery. His salary makes him nearly un-tradable, and Ottawa better thank their lucky stars they have such a solid netminder.

Da H8R