Funny how Giguère rebounds with a pretty good season after not playing under that guy. Gotta wonder if it's a coincidence...
- Pecafan Fan

Under RW's current style/preference of play, it is very very difficult for ANY goalie to have a low GAA.

That said, the current duo that employ the Leafs net, let in waaaaaay too many soft goals. And that you cannot blame on RW.

In mourning
- AdamFrench

Ive been mourning about the goalie situation for awhile. Thought that maybe a lot of people around here were right when they went on about Gus possibly taking over #1 role and that we arguably had two starters fighting for playing time. I said, well I dont agree but hopefully my mind will change.

Under RW's current style/preference of play, it is very very difficult for ANY goalie to have a low GAA.

That said, the current duo that employ the Leafs net, let in waaaaaay too many soft goals. And that you cannot blame on RW.
- faceto27

There's no denying that a system can make or break a goalie.

Look at Halak pre-Hitchcock in St-Louis compared to Halak right now...

Ive been mourning about the goalie situation for awhile. Thought that maybe a lot of people around here were right when they went on about Gus possibly taking over #1 role and that we arguably had two starters fighting for playing time. I said, well I dont agree but hopefully my mind will change.
- noename09

has it changed yet??

There's no denying that a system can make or break a goalie.

Look at Halak pre-Hitchcock in St-Louis compared to Halak right now...
- Pecafan Fan

Or Gomez after Martin and before?

Yep and adding a guy like Lindback with the same numbers isn't the answer..
- Fruitcakenipple

nope...IMO, call me crazy if you want...but we should try and unload all the assets we've been discussing about with respect to Carter/Nash lately and go after a LEGIT goalie...like Miller for instance. A team who may need a rebuild and could use some assets. We need a legit goalie more than a number one center.

Plan B - Nabokov...hes got some vet leadership he could instill within Reimer for the long run, could be a short term improvemnet provided he dosnt cost too much.

Under RW's current style/preference of play, it is very very difficult for ANY goalie to have a low GAA.

That said, the current duo that employ the Leafs net, let in waaaaaay too many soft goals. And that you cannot blame on RW.
- faceto27

Agreed.....Sure the system (frank)ed up but like Burke said himself yesterday 3 of the goals that went in last game have to be stopped...

has it changed yet??


- faceto27

yes...it went from having one leg over the "We have two good goalies" fence, to falling back on the "we possibly have one a good goalie in Reimer who could be molded, and need to get rid of Gus" fence.

Agreed.....Sure the system (frank)ed up but like Burke said himself yesterday 3 of the goals that went in last game have to be stopped...
- Fruitcakenipple

we've actually battled during most games keeping them close and yet will always seem to lose leads or games because of weeak....weeeeeak goals. When either Gus or Reimer have really stood on their head, IMO, it was an entire team effort and not our goalie saving our butts...which we really need some nights.

Or Gomez after Martin and before?
- yea-ok-buddy

Gomez is a goalie?





That would explain his poor offensive production.

There's no denying that a system can make or break a goalie.

Look at Halak pre-Hitchcock in St-Louis compared to Halak right now...
- Pecafan Fan

The Leafs do have a young inexperienced team who has struggled with defense....they do have a coach where most fans cant seem to figure out what system hes using...fine. But no system nor coach can help a goalie make saves from 60feet that are going wide in over time when it really matters.

Did anyone else hear the Lindback rumour? Or is my buddy just drunk at 8am again..

Gomez is a goalie?





That would explain his poor offensive production.
- Pecafan Fan

I'm just saying a coaching style can affect anyone, Look at Gomez since the new coach took over, he's on a tear.

Did anyone else hear the Lindback rumour? Or is my buddy just drunk at 8am again..
- grim1911

Dreger was talking about him on TSN last night...There no rumor he was just suggesting Burke may have interest in him...

Agreed.....Sure the system (frank)ed up but like Burke said himself yesterday 3 of the goals that went in last game have to be stopped...
- Fruitcakenipple

I like you better as a Minnesota fan

The Leafs do have a young inexperienced team who has struggled with defense....they do have a coach where most fans cant seem to figure out what system hes using...fine. But no system nor coach can help a goalie make saves from 60feet that are going wide in over time when it really matters.
- noename09

If Gus had different shaped pads I bet he would of stopped that as well.

I like you better as a Minnesota fan


- faceto27

They suck...I needed a new team... ...

I wish my Ducks would dump Getzlaf to someone like the leafs as we would get a great package in return..

No my ducks dont want a leaf goaltender..

Dreger was talking about him on TSN last night...There no rumor he was just suggesting Burke may have interest in him...
- Fruitcakenipple

What would we have to give up.. HRMMMM...

Did anyone else hear the Lindback rumour? Or is my buddy just drunk at 8am again..
- grim1911

TSN quiz guys...not sure why that would be suggested...he could be a decent goalie, has played half decently...but a gamble again. No thanks.

we've actually battled during most games keeping them close and yet will always seem to lose leads or games because of weeak....weeeeeak goals. When either Gus or Reimer have really stood on their head, IMO, it was an entire team effort and not our goalie saving our butts...which we really need some nights.
- noename09

I think, that the poor timing of these soft goals, has probably cost the team about 10 points........ also think that the few times they were outstanding in net, they may have saved us about 3-4 points. Net loss about 6 point.

In this day and age, 6 point swings is enormous.

I'm just saying a coaching style can affect anyone, Look at Gomez since the new coach took over, he's on a tear.
- yea-ok-buddy

I think it's pretty safe to say that no matter who is the coach, Gomez sucks.

What would we have to give up.. HRMMMM...
- grim1911

Gus...

If Gus had different shaped pads I bet he would of stopped that as well.
- yea-ok-buddy

Gus needs to play the butterfly position, have his stick square to the ice, both arms out and not move the entire game. Atleast then we'd have better odds of pucks hitting him.

They suck...I needed a new team... ...

I wish my Ducks would dump Getzlaf to someone like the leafs as we would get a great package in return..

No my ducks dont want a leaf goaltender..
- Fruitcakenipple

I wish they would dump Getzlaf too

Gus...
- Fruitcakenipple

Gus is UFA at the end of the season.. Would have to be Gus +