Confirmed with Link: Calvin Pickard, McBackup, Placed on Waivers

[Zybalto]

McBackup is the only semi-surprise but the age gap had a lot to do with it. Not sure any of these guys get claimed.

Looking forward to seeing Sparks get a solid look with the real team now and still have at the very least Picard as a backup option if it goes south.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Surprised that Curtis McElhinney was waived, worng goalie IMO.

More surprised Holl was not the first guy waived. Was one of the worst guys in camp, far worse than Carrick... Even Marincin should have been sent down if Carrick was not getting dealt.

Probably thought since Carrick had cap he could slip through. Definitely no reason why he should have been waived over the other two based on play.

I also think 8D is a waste of time. Should have just kept 3 goalies until Nylander came back and tried to trade one of them before he did.

 

[Cor]

First bad move by Dubas IMO I’m obviously a big supporter of Dubas, but Sparks didn’t show much in the pre-season to warrant taking McBackup’s spot.

Oh well, hopefully it doesn’t cost us key games.

 

[GrizzLeaf]

McElhinney is money in the bank on back to backs. Not sure I understand this move.

 

[ACC1224]

Why are you hoping Sparks does poorly, it’s in all of our best interest to see him to well.

Yeah those posts are dumb. Hoping your team does poorly just because you disagree with something is pretty childish.

 

[ACC1224]

More surprised Holl was not the first guy waived. Was one of the worst guys in camp, far worse than Carrick... Even Marincin should have been sent down if Carrick was not getting dealt.

Probably thought since Carrick had cap he could slip through. Definitely no reason why he should have been waived over the other two based on play.

I also think 8D is a waste of time. Should have just kept 3 goalies until Nylander came back and tried to trade one of them before he did.

I trust there is a plan that we're not privy to. Agreed, some of this stuff doesn't make sense.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

McElhinney is money in the bank on back to backs. Not sure I understand this move.

The Leafs want more than that obviously. They don't want a backup who can only handle <20 games a year and has no upside. Sparks has upside, plus should be able to handle ~25 games to ease Andersen.

 

[Liminality]

Salary cap is one thing to consider too.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I'm a little surprised about Marincin over Carrick, but they got the goalie choice right

 

[GrizzLeaf]

I will gladly eat my words if Sparks becomes McElhinney 2.0. But my feeling is he wont be able to replicate what McElhinney's done.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

Salary cap is one thing to consider too.

We're not tight to the cap this season and Carrick is on a 1 year deal so it's irrelevant imo

 

[Eb]

First bad move by Dubas IMO I’m obviously a big supporter of Dubas, but Sparks didn’t show much in the pre-season to warrant taking McBackup’s spot.

Oh well, hopefully it doesn’t cost us key games.

My only reasoning I can see here is Dubas knowing more than some forum posters that he thinks Sparks had a good shot of being claimed.

 

[PromisedLand]

I see Dubas going wth his boy whether right or not to be seen I guess lol

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I trust there is a plan that we're not privy to. Agreed, some of this stuff doesn't make sense.

I think we'll see some Pickard type moves. There is probably a team willing to trade for them only after they clear first. That way they can move them up and down without worry.That would make sense at least for the goalies. Carrick, no clue. He shouldn't be in the AHL. Not even his preseason was bad enough, especially in comparison to the two guys who allegedly beat him for a job, for that to happen to him. Wouldn't be shocked if there is a team already lined up if he clears, just like what happened with Jerebek after he cleared waivers in Edmonton.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Sparks has repeatedly shown he's not an NHL goalie. I hope he figures his game out but he's the worst of the three.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I will gladly eat my words if Sparks becomes McElhinney 2.0. But my feeling is he wont be able to replicate what McElhinney's done.

neither would McElhinney

 

[Burnie97]

They probably want Mcbackup but they're seeing if they can slide him through. It's asset management.

Yeah unfortunately it's not always earned.

Also Marincin is gone once Nylander is back. The Goat maybe too... they've both had numerous chances to make the NHL... doubt either are around on the Leafs for to long.

 

[Darth Menace]

Gross, keep the worst goalie of the 3 backups.

 

[Dayjobdave]

I knew it

 

[PromisedLand]

Ah I see you too, have @LeafsPR notifications on

Very surprised Carrick and McElhinney were waived. I don't want Marincin touching the ice at all.

Marincin PKs may be that is why he was held on?

 

[Holymakinaw]

I'm guessing Freddie will be playing a LOT this season.

 

[GrizzLeaf]

The Leafs want more than that obviously. They don't want a backup who can only handle <20 games a year and has no upside. Sparks has upside, plus should be able to handle ~25 games to ease Andersen.

When was it ever determined that McElhinney can't handle more than 20 games? Besides, 20 games with his record deff trumps 25 games if they're under .500 which is what I expect from Sparks.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I expect McBackup and Carrick to be claimed.

Disappointed Sparks was handed a spot. I imagine Babcock feels the same.

I'd be even more disappointed if one preseason game weighed more heavily in their decision making process than the entire previous year as well as age+upside. it's pretty silly that you want to pretend there's a rift between Dubas and Babcock now over the backup goalie, Simmons

 

[mapleleafs34]

We're not tight to the cap this season and Carrick is on a 1 year deal so it's irrelevant imo

I think it's more about teams are less likely to claim him due to his higher cap hit than Marincin/Holl. Not about the Leafs salary cap.

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

Why is Marincin still on this team? He's lowkey playing for the other team. Also suprised McBackup got waived. He was way more steady than Sparks. I didn't want to lose either goaltender though.