Right now he's the Leafs MVP for sure, well right after Komagod
- Garnie

And we were worried about replacing Kessel's goals!

he must feel so loved
- Dozzer

Haha, I wonder if they requested a trade yet

And we were worried about replacing Kessel's goals!
- markmark

All we're missing is a scorer.

Kapanen/Harrington and a pick or 2 for Kessel or Malkin

Haha, I wonder if they requested a trade yet
- Garnie

no no..they'd be more likely to request that the fans be traded

All we're missing is a scorer.

Kapanen/Harrington and a pick or 2 for Kessel or Malkin
- Garnie

- Dozzer

My bad, thought about the playoffs for a wee moment

My bad, thought about the playoffs for a wee moment
- Garnie

yeah stop it

reimer is playing WAY over his head right now.. this will not continue

We now have an unknown about Reimer. Is this a typical hot streak or is the new puck tracking thing he's been working on actually improving his game?

We now have an unknown about Reimer. Is this a typical hot streak or is the new puck tracking thing he's been working on actually improving his game?
- awfside

Hopefully a bit of both

yeah stop it

reimer is playing WAY over his head right now.. this will not continue
- Dozzer

We can still have hope........no?

yeah stop it

reimer is playing WAY over his head right now.. this will not continue
- Dozzer

I really don't know if he's this good, or as good as he was when he got us into the playoffs and his rookie season....or if he's as bad as he was the last two seasons.
Even Ben Scrivens looked great playing behind a structured defense and the Leafs have serious structure now. And then there's the whole concussion thing, takes awhile to get back to normal after those. So who really knows if this is him playing over his head, I don't, that's for sure.

We now have an unknown about Reimer. Is this a typical hot streak or is the new puck tracking thing he's been working on actually improving his game?
- awfside

Sometimes Athletic goalies take longer to figure out positioning. This is due to the fact that their large frame and natural athletic ability allowed them to cover up for their errors when in Jr.
The NHL exposed Reimer, and it was made worse when Allaire got here.
Add in the concussion from Gionta, and management getting Bernier and telling Reimer he was a backup, and the fact that Carlyle's system ended up screening our goalies while also failing to clear the net or any rebounds, and it left Reimer looking mediocre.

Now, he's figured out how to track the puck, and Babcock said something when hired that rings true. Babcock said that the goalies would get a clear sight of the puck more often. By doing this, Reimer is improving his rebound control, and when he lets one out, Babcocks system is good at clearing the second chance away.

We can still have hope........no?
- Garnie

no.

Sometimes Athletic goalies take longer to figure out positioning. This is due to the fact that their large frame and natural athletic ability allowed them to cover up for their errors when in Jr.
The NHL exposed Reimer, and it was made worse when Allaire got here.
Add in the concussion from Gionta, and management getting Bernier and telling Reimer he was a backup, and the fact that Carlyle's system ended up screening our goalies while also failing to clear the net or any rebounds, and it left Reimer looking mediocre.

Now, he's figured out how to track the puck, and Babcock said something when hired that rings true. Babcock said that the goalies would get a clear sight of the puck more often. By doing this, Reimer is improving his rebound control, and when he lets one out, Babcocks system is good at clearing the second chance away.
- ILoveLamp

Just our luck eh....Reimer's set to bolt at the end of the season and he finds his game. THe joke is always on us.

I really don't know if he's this good, or as good as he was when he got us into the playoffs and his rookie season....or if he's as bad as he was the last two seasons.
Even Ben Scrivens looked great playing behind a structured defense and the Leafs have serious structure now. And then there's the whole concussion thing, takes awhile to get back to normal after those. So who really knows if this is him playing over his head, I don't, that's for sure.
- mykokes

right now.. reimer is playing over his head.. he is not one of the elite goaltenders of the league.. he will come back down to earth

- Dozzer

ma'am it's called a castle meal not a hassle meal ya best simmah

right now.. reimer is playing over his head.. he is not one of the elite goaltenders of the league.. he will come back down to earth
- Dozzer

Goalies are an anomaly...simple as that.

I'd take Reimer over Bernier though; he has the size, the drive and Godorov on his side.

Carlyle ruined Reimer's confidence and Babcock has revived it.

Hard to say whats going to happen from here out...

I really don't know if he's this good, or as good as he was when he got us into the playoffs and his rookie season....or if he's as bad as he was the last two seasons.
Even Ben Scrivens looked great playing behind a structured defense and the Leafs have serious structure now. And then there's the whole concussion thing, takes awhile to get back to normal after those. So who really knows if this is him playing over his head, I don't, that's for sure.
- mykokes

Goalies are always hard to judge. Sometimes a goalie coach and drastically change their career.
Tim Thomas couldn't crack the league until his late 30's.
Mike Smith couldn't figure things out till he was almost 30 and was traded to Arizona.
Pekka Rinne didn't break into the league until he was 26.
Carey Price had worse numbers than Halak for 3 years until Halak was traded. Price was 23 when he was given the net and was 26 when he started to dominate.

Reimer is currently 27. has he figured it out, or is it hot streak?

right now.. reimer is playing over his head.. he is not one of the elite goaltenders of the league.. he will come back down to earth
- Dozzer

Just playing devils advocate Bruce.....

2012-13 he was 7th in the league in spct, tied for 11th in wins
2010-11 he was 10th in the league in spct

And yeah, in 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15 he sucked.


so its not like he's never done this before. By my count that's 3 seasons great, 3 years poop. *I'm being too generous counting this season, as we're 1/4 of the way, but I'm not sure I can just ignore it right now.

Goalies are an anomaly...simple as that.

I'd take Reimer over Bernier though; he has the size, the drive and Godorov on his side.

Carlyle ruined Reimer's confidence and Babcock has revived it.

Hard to say whats going to happen from here out...
- Lucas.Neilson

im not quite sure Babcock deserves any credit for this. it took an injury for Reimer to get consecutive starts and find his groove. Babcock seemed fully behind Bernier before this happened. Reimer deserves all the credit for that.

I really don't know if he's this good, or as good as he was when he got us into the playoffs and his rookie season....or if he's as bad as he was the last two seasons.
Even Ben Scrivens looked great playing behind a structured defense and the Leafs have serious structure now. And then there's the whole concussion thing, takes awhile to get back to normal after those. So who really knows if this is him playing over his head, I don't, that's for sure.
- mykokes

THIS


King James to the All Star Game.

im not quite sure Babcock deserves any credit for this. it took an injury for Reimer to get consecutive starts and find his groove. Babcock seemed fully behind Bernier before this happened. Reimer deserves all the credit for that.
- DoubleDown

oh no doubt, but keep in mind the system the team plays and a goalie coach/coach can help a player.

carlyle would go out of his way to say that reimer sucked.

remember the: he wasnt bad comment?

THIS


King James to the All Star Game.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

I still don't know where your allegiance lies. Just please no more Bernier for Vinny or a retired clowe trades. thanks.

right now.. reimer is playing over his head.. he is not one of the elite goaltenders of the league.. he will come back down to earth
- Dozzer

a career .915 goalie is likely to return to that yes

I still don't know where your allegiance lies. Just please no more Bernier for Vinny or a retired clowe trades. thanks.
- mykokes

3rd generation, long suffering and loyal leafs fan.


Not my fault if you cant tell if someone is joking around ( God forbid a little fun on a hockey chat board )


Can you please change your Avatar back to the dork in the bike helmet?

Unless that's actually you...