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May 14 @ 9:34 AM ET
Lol, and Wedgie loses it.
Here’s yesterday’s.
“Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.”
I think this is referring to people who can’t raise the puck. - Woderwick
Location: Whenever, wherever, ON Joined: 06.27.2013
May 14 @ 9:38 AM ET
This might not age well either.
I really hope you didn’t just put the curse on Jack. - Garnie
Rittich could be nice insurance to have - this was the move at the deadline I disliked the most. Giving up a 3rd for a goalie that I have no regard for. They must see something. I guess. I hope, is what I should say. I don't get a good feeling from him. Perhaps it's the habit he has of kicking shots going wide into his own net. Adding little confidence to my hope: Rittich has had one career playoff appearance. It was in relief and he allowed 3 goals on 9 shots.
Hutchinson isn't someone you'd rely on, and I don't think the team has a good feeling when he's in net. They might like the guy, but I'm not sure if they respect him at his position. Last year in the playoffs he had 2 good games and a bad game (and a 3 shot, 9 minute performance, where he stopped the 3 shots). I'd still rather have Hutchinson in than Rittich.
But ultimately, the team likes Andersen. Collectively they have grown with him. They are winning with Jack and they like Jack, so I don't think there's any controversy or problem internally if Jack starts, but I think you introduce a problem internally if a healthy Freddy isn't at least backing up.
Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
May 14 @ 9:39 AM ET
Rittich could be nice insurance to have - this was the move at the deadline I disliked the most. Giving up a 3rd for a goalie that I have no regard for. They must see something. I guess. I hope, is what I should say. I don't get a good feeling from him. Perhaps it's the habit he has of kicking shots going wide into his own net. Adding little confidence to my hope: Rittich has had one career playoff appearance. It was in relief and he allowed 3 goals on 9 shots.
Hutchinson isn't someone you'd rely on, and I don't think the team has a good feeling when he's in net. They might like the guy, but I'm not sure if they respect him at his position. Last year in the playoffs he had 2 good games and a bad game (and a 3 shot, 9 minute performance, where he stopped the 3 shots). I'd still rather have Hutchinson in than Rittich.
But ultimately, the team likes Andersen. Collectively they have grown with him. They are winning with Jack and they like Jack, so I don't think there's any controversy or problem internally if Jack starts, but I think you introduce a problem internally if a healthy Freddy isn't at least backing up. - Monkeypunk
Leafs need Campbell or Andersen to be good enough.
No one beyond these should be seen as a potential solution, if you're down to them, you're screwed.
This being said, you could probably say that about every team beyond their top 2 goaltenders.
Location: Malkin wants to be The Man, ON Joined: 02.01.2016
May 14 @ 9:41 AM ET
Rittich could be nice insurance to have - this was the move at the deadline I disliked the most. Giving up a 3rd for a goalie that I have no regard for. They must see something. I guess. I hope, is what I should say. I don't get a good feeling from him. Perhaps it's the habit he has of kicking shots going wide into his own net. Adding little confidence to my hope: Rittich has had one career playoff appearance. It was in relief and he allowed 3 goals on 9 shots.
Hutchinson isn't someone you'd rely on, and I don't think the team has a good feeling when he's in net. They might like the guy, but I'm not sure if they respect him at his position. Last year in the playoffs he had 2 good games and a bad game (and a 3 shot, 9 minute performance, where he stopped the 3 shots). I'd still rather have Hutchinson in than Rittich.
But ultimately, the team likes Andersen. Collectively they have grown with him. They are winning with Jack and they like Jack, so I don't think there's any controversy or problem internally if Jack starts, but I think you introduce a problem internally if a healthy Freddy isn't at least backing up. - Monkeypunk
Hutch or Big Sieve Dave? That's a tough one. Electric chair or lethal injection?
Location: This world is just a veil and the face you wear is not your own., ON Joined: 07.06.2007
May 14 @ 9:42 AM ET
Rittich could be nice insurance to have - this was the move at the deadline I disliked the most. Giving up a 3rd for a goalie that I have no regard for. They must see something. I guess. I hope, is what I should say. I don't get a good feeling from him. Perhaps it's the habit he has of kicking shots going wide into his own net. Adding little confidence to my hope: Rittich has had one career playoff appearance. It was in relief and he allowed 3 goals on 9 shots.
Hutchinson isn't someone you'd rely on, and I don't think the team has a good feeling when he's in net. They might like the guy, but I'm not sure if they respect him at his position. Last year in the playoffs he had 2 good games and a bad game (and a 3 shot, 9 minute performance, where he stopped the 3 shots). I'd still rather have Hutchinson in than Rittich.
But ultimately, the team likes Andersen. Collectively they have grown with him. They are winning with Jack and they like Jack, so I don't think there's any controversy or problem internally if Jack starts, but I think you introduce a problem internally if a healthy Freddy isn't at least backing up. - Monkeypunk
Freddie is also better than Rittich so it’s not that tough a call
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May 14 @ 9:58 AM ET
Freddie is also better than Rittich so it’s not that tough a call - Canada Cup
My comments were really in response to Roger and justmike who both seem to think Freddy shouldn't even backup. He hasn't looked good in his one game at the NHL level in two months.
He might need to find his game a bit - and we'll see. But he has to be in the top-2 goalies for us if for literally no other reason than to give the team reassurance. They believe in Freddie, too, even if he has struggled.
. . . and likewise, I agree with the comments: If Rittich or Hutchinson are your go-to guy at some point, you're screwed.
Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
May 14 @ 9:59 AM ET
My comments were really in response to Roger and justmike who both seem to think Freddy shouldn't even backup. He hasn't looked good in his one game at the NHL level in two months.
He might need to find his game a bit - and we'll see. But he has to be in the top-2 goalies for us if for literally no other reason than to give the team reassurance. They believe in Freddie, too, even if he has struggled.
. . . and likewise, I agree with the comments: If Rittich or Hutchinson are your go-to guy at some point, you're screwed. - Monkeypunk
Rittich could be nice insurance to have - this was the move at the deadline I disliked the most. Giving up a 3rd for a goalie that I have no regard for. They must see something. I guess. I hope, is what I should say. I don't get a good feeling from him. Perhaps it's the habit he has of kicking shots going wide into his own net. Adding little confidence to my hope: Rittich has had one career playoff appearance. It was in relief and he allowed 3 goals on 9 shots.
Hutchinson isn't someone you'd rely on, and I don't think the team has a good feeling when he's in net. They might like the guy, but I'm not sure if they respect him at his position. Last year in the playoffs he had 2 good games and a bad game (and a 3 shot, 9 minute performance, where he stopped the 3 shots). I'd still rather have Hutchinson in than Rittich.
But ultimately, the team likes Andersen. Collectively they have grown with him. They are winning with Jack and they like Jack, so I don't think there's any controversy or problem internally if Jack starts, but I think you introduce a problem internally if a healthy Freddy isn't at least backing up. - Monkeypunk
If Jack can stay out of his own head he’ll be fine, if not she’s all over.
