The Great Weal
Phil's Pizza
- Jan 15, 2015
- 52,068
- 64,494
In fairness Lindgren was just back from an undisclosed injury about a month ago.Only took them a month to do this
Thank the gods. No more Niemi. I’m ecstatic. We actually have a shot at winning games when Price is resting. Amazing stuff. For everyone who’s complaining about Lindgren’s AHL numbers, look at Carter Hart’s numbers before he got called up. AHL numbers are irrelevant IMO. He can’t be worse than Niemi. It’s impossible. I would rather have any other NHL goalie, starter or backup, than Niemi. Great move.
Fearless? Youre being sarcastic, right? I dont think its a stretch to imagine Niemi has seen his last nhl gameFearless prediction: Niemi doesn't see another minute in a Habs jersey.
Thete have been other goalies who didnt have great numbers in junior or the ahl that have gone on to success in the nhl you know. Besides, Lindgren has had very strong showings in the nhl.Why bring him up? Niemi is one of the worst goalies in the NHL sure but you expect one of the worst goalies in the entire AHL to do any better?
Just play price for the next 13 games.
Thete have been other goalies who didnt have great numbers in junior or the ahl that have gone on to success in the nhl you know. Besides, Lindgren has had very strong showings in the nhl.
Even tho he had poor stats in the AHL, I'm happy that we try him 2-3 games to finish the year for evaluation. We need to know if he will be our back up next year.
Where in a playoff race it’s not time to check if Lindgren can be our #2. Price need to goal ALL the games
We need to focus on rebuilding. Playoffs is a bonus and Lindgren is likely better than Niemi right now.
Fearless as in I have no doubt saying it. Different from a "bold" prediction, where it's a stretch.Fearless? Youre being sarcastic, right? I dont think its a stretch to imagine Niemi has seen his last nhl game
Don’t think Lindgren is that better then Niemi honestly
It appears Price might actually be ok.
still, if anything happen, you need someone to jump in and replace Price (be it for a single minute or a full game) and that guy cannot be Niemi anymore... the guy's done.Where in a playoff race it’s not time to check if Lindgren can be our #2. Price need to goal ALL the games
I wasnt necessarily talking about someone currently. Look at Price though. 10 games with Hamilton early in his career .896 save percentage. Next, hes playing 52 games with the Habs. Dominance in the ahl doesnt translate to dominance in the nhl. Lindgren has been on bad ahl squads and played on a bad habs squad last year, plus he was hurt for a while this year. Wait and see what we have before condemning the guy.Who ? Name me a good goalie in the NHL right know that his saves % is under 900% in the AHL. In the NHL he had a great start but after 5 games, other team started to know him and he was not good anymore.
Charlie Lindgren Statistiques et nouvelles
I wasnt necessarily talking about someone currently. Look at Price though. 10 games with Hamilton early in his career .896 save percentage. Next, hes playing 52 games with the Habs. Dominance in the ahl doesnt translate to dominance in the nhl. Lindgren has been on bad ahl squads and played on a bad habs squad last year, plus he was hurt for a while this year. Wait and see what we have before condemning the guy.
still, if anything happen, you need someone to jump in and replace Price (be it for a single minute or a full game) and that guy cannot be Niemi anymore... the guy's done.
the risk is not to bring up Lindgren, it's to have Niemi as backup.
Why bring him up? Niemi is one of the worst goalies in the NHL sure but you expect one of the worst goalies in the entire AHL to do any better?
Just play price for the next 13 games.
Lindgren's NHL stats are very good which is what matters most. Pretty sure he brings a different edge and energy level in playing a NHL game. Niemi's confidence is shattered. Lindgren is out to prove himself. Huge difference in energy
He had a good start but at the end, it was VERY difficult