Backup Goalie Solution

[SprDaVE]

Too bad the guy gets injured all the time. Can't even go 2 periods without another problem. We can't go with a guy like this. We put ourselves in this problem last year losing MAC. A really bad call there in hindsight.

McBackup wouldn't be here this year either way. Not sure why you brought him up. He signed for 1.3M a year with the Lightning.

 

[SprDaVE]

Door is WIDE open for Hutch tonight.

Have a good game and they likely run with him.

Hutch has a bad game, then it’s possible Neuvirth gets another shot or the team looks to waivers

There is no door. It's Hutchinson the backup. A small possibility they trade for a goaltender that cleared waivers.... very very small chance.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

There is no door. It's Hutchinson the backup. A small possibility they trade for a goaltender that cleared waivers.... very very small chance.

Yep looks like another season, maybe even a little worse, than last season where our backup is a reason we are losing 7-10 points in standings

 

[Mess]

Yep looks like another season, maybe even a little worse, than last season where our backup is a reason we are losing 7-10 points in standings

If the Leafs use load management on Andersen this year limiting him to 60ish games, that leaves 20 games and a potential 40 or so points in the hands of the backup goalie.

That is 1/4 of the seasons results fall in the hands of the backup goalie so the Leafs are going to need to get his right this year as it could have a huge impact on playoffs or not based simply on backup goalie record.

Its a fine line of resting Andersen for the playoffs and even making the playoffs based on backup goalie record.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Door is WIDE open for Hutch tonight.

Have a good game and they likely run with him.

Hutch has a bad game, then it’s possible Neuvirth gets another shot or the team looks to waivers

Thery have to look to waivers anyway if Neuvirth is hurt. You'd be 1 injury away from Ian Scott bring the backup that can't happen that can't even be a consideration

 

[Cor]

Thery have to look to waivers anyway if Neuvirth is hurt. You'd be 1 injury away from Ian Scott bring the backup that can't happen that can't even be a consideration

I mean, if they signed Neuvirth, Hutch would be waived, and I doubt he’d be claimed

 

[Nylander88]

Woll isn't ready

Agreed. I never said he was lol ?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I mean, if they signed Neuvirth, Hutch would be waived, and I doubt he’d be claimed

But if Neuvirth is injured and seeing as he's not on the ice that's possible, then he's not getting signed.

In that case you needed to go to waivers because again you can't allow yourself to be one injury away from Ian Scott being the backup

 

[Cor]

But if Neuvirth is injured and seeing as he's not on the ice that's possible, then he's not getting signed.

In that case you needed to go to waivers because again you can't allow yourself to be one injury away from Ian Scott being the backup

Well it wouldn’t be Scott. Scott’s likely ECHL bound. Kaskisuo and Woll would probably be the Marlies goalies. So probably Kaskisuo.

So even if Hutch goes down, Kaskisuo playing a game or two if needed isn’t the end of the world.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Well it wouldn’t be Scott. Scott’s likely ECHL bound. Kaskisuo and Woll would probably be the Marlies goalies. So probably Kaskisuo.

So even if Hutch goes down, Kaskisuo playing a game or two if needed isn’t the end of the world.

That's not a better situation in fact it's probably worse

 

[Cor]

That's not a better situation in fact it's probably worse

I mean, I’m not sure what you expect.

If you want someone like Hutch as the third string goalie, than you should want to sign Neuvirth despite his minor injury. Because if Neuvirth does down during the season, then we have Hutch.

But you don’t want to do that.

 

[Cor]

Neuvirth is sick. Not hurt

 

[ToDavid]

I would steer clear of Domingue. He racked up wins on a dominant team with fairly average/below average personal stats (or as personal as goalie stats can get).

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Neuvirth is sick. Not hurt

At least he's not hurt

 

[Brown Dog]

I hope Neuvirth can get it together and emerge as the backup. I liked how he seemed to really appreciate what it means to be a Leaf.

 

[Nineteen67]

The Leafs have 4 back to back games in October. CBJ/MTL MIN/WASH CBJ/BOS and SJ/MTL. They better have a solid backup goalie

 

[Mess]

The backup goalie might the be biggest decision the Leafs have to make for this upcoming season in terms of roster moves.

I'm not sure I have a lot of faith in Hutchenson to be that reliable guy that will be able to win 50% of his starts.

 

[lord stanly]

The
@MapleLeafs
have released Michal Neuvirth from his Professional Tryout.

 

[CDN24]

The
@MapleLeafs
have released Michal Neuvirth from his Professional Tryout.

Hutch it is I guess. Not sure if giving him 20 games is ideal but there is no money for anyone else. The guys that will be on waivers are probably no better, unproven or too expensive

 

[Rude Dog]

Disappointing. Neuvirth would have been a great option for the Leafs. Hoping they can trade a late pick or depth piece for Dansk. Doubt he would make it to the Leafs if placed on waivers.

 

[nobody]

I still want us to take a shot at Charlie Lindgren whenever the Habs put him on waivers or flip them one of our million 6th/7th round picks from this years draft.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

So many folks think all the other goalies who will placed on waivers are worthy of playing back up with the Leafs.
Reminds of fascination many Leaf fans had with acquiring a RHD last year. Every RHD on an NHL roster was better than all the other Leaf Dmen.

 

[qqaz]

So many folks think all the other goalies who will placed on waivers are worthy of playing back up with the Leafs.
Reminds of fascination many Leaf fans had with acquiring a RHD last year. Every RHD on an NHL roster was better than all the other Leaf Dmen.

Yep. I'll be the first to admit I'm guilty of this. And I'm not going to waste time getting to it, either!

Let's get to that speculation right now. Anthony Stolarz was just put on waivers by Anaheim yesterday. If we claim him, we'll find out today at noon.

2 minute internet scouting report:

Stolarz is 25, he's huge at at 6'6", and a former 2nd round pick from 2012. He's played a grand total of 25 NHL games with a 908 sv%, most of them this season for struggling teams in Philly and Edmonton. Many of his games he came in in relief.

Signed for 750K.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

Yep. I'll be the first to admit I'm guilty of this. And I'm not going to waste time getting to it, either!

Thanks for the scouting report. You're one of the few who at gave a players name and reasons. Many of the other posts are just "anybody but Hutchinson"

Next September, going to be interesting for the Leafs. Are they going to have either Scott or Woll in the NHL? With Andersson a UFA in 2021, the Leafs should would like to one or both of their youngsters fast tracked to the NHL.

 

[qqaz]

Thanks for the scouting report. You're one of the few who at gave a players name and reasons. Many of the other posts are just "anybody but Hutchinson"

Next September, going to be interesting for the Leafs. Are they going to have either Scott or Woll in the NHL? With Andersson a UFA in 2021, the Leafs should would like to one or both of their youngsters fast tracked to the NHL.

I'm with you here. Saying "anybody but Hutchinson" is pretty silly. Lots of other options are actually straight-up worse or too expensive.

Stolarz might be no better than Hutch. Even if we do claim him he could prove to be no better. But at least a couple of these options could be sent to the AHL to split time if they are claimed but still can't beat Hutch. Problem is that time is running out to get this decided before the season starts.

I don't know if Scott or Woll will ever be the solution for the future. But I expect one of them to get a chance to backup next season, and I expect Andersen to be extended beyond that, too.