Injury Report: Frederik Andersen UPD - Practiced Monday

[Warden of the North]

how long ago was it there were threads begging for Andersen to sit so the backup could start? That didn't last long.

No kidding. And it wasnt just here, it was a topic of conversation on the radio.

 

[SprDaVE]

Confirmed that McBackup starts tomorrow. Sparks likely to backup.

Andersen injury not serious.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[inthe6ix]

It's good news to hear that he was practicing tho right?

Only 20 minutes, but I guess anything is better than nothing.

If he's not 100% let him sit the week if he has to - we have a brutal 5 games next week against stiff competition. Hopefully CMac and Sparks can hold down the fort this week.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Probably just being cautious with Andy in hopes that he can start Thursday

McBackup will get a couple of starts in all likeliness at least (tomorrow and one of the back to backs on Sunday/Monday)

As long as Andy is good to go for the final 4 games (Cap, Bolts, Pens, Jackets) I won't be too upset

 

[Daisy Jane]

how long ago was it there were threads begging for Andersen to sit so the backup could start? That didn't last long.

right?

 

[SprDaVE]

Probably just being cautious with Andy in hopes that he can start Thursday

McBackup will get a couple of starts in all likeliness at least (tomorrow and one of the back to backs on Sunday/Monday)

As long as Andy is good to go for the final 4 games (Cap, Bolts, Pens, Jackets) I won't be too upset

Those kind of goaltender helmet makes it tough on the jaw since it squeezes your face a little, so there is probably some discomfort.

If he had a bucket like Tim Thomas or Hasek, he'd be fine probably.

 

[Menzinger]

So the sky isn't falling? Glad to hear that. Some folks were getting just a little ridiculous yesterday

Why are people so down on giving Sparks a chance?

He's gotten better every year and is playing some of the best hockey of his life right now. By all metrics, 3rd best keeper in the AHL this year.

The whole "he sucked last year so he sucks forever" argument is stupid.

He's earned a shot to prove himself again.

It's confusing - he's been stellar this season in the AHL. I'd like to see him get another shot.

 

[Rick74*]

Jaw injury nothing major. He likely just misses Tuesday and Sparks plays back up.

No biggie, everyone relax.

 

[BertCorbeau]

also at the very least they probably want to make sure he can start one of those back to back games so they don't have to start Sparks or McBackup (on back to back nights)

 

[SprDaVE]

It's confusing - he's been stellar this season in the AHL. I'd like to see him get another shot.

I think Sparks would be a better option than McBackup. He's been great with the Marlies.

 

[FlareKnight]

right?

I know right. Everyone was really hoping the starting goalie would get injured during a stretch run . Oh wait no they weren't .

 

[al secord]

Every point matters. If it's nothing serious, shouldn't he be in?

 

[Menzinger]

I think Sparks would be a better option than McBackup. He's been great with the Marlies.

Agreed fully. Got no interest in McBackup beyond this year.

 

[Damisoph]

I would also think Babs will have short leash on Mac...Sparks will be in at the first sign of trouble. If it's only this game Freddy misses, I think we dodged a bullet.

 

[DarkKnight]

I think Sparks would be a better option than McBackup. He's been great with the Marlies.

With all due respect, I think that's crazy. I'll take the good NHL vet backup over the kid who hasn't done anything for a late season dogfight to make the playoffs. Great what Sparks is doing in the AHL, but he's still a marginal talent that projects to be nothing more than a fringe backup in the NHL. I'll take mcbackup until he proves otherwise, couldn't be an easier choice to my mind.

 

[PromisedLand]

Praise the lord!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hockey Gods you have screwed us since 1967 thats 100 years or torcher not anymore. NOT ANYMORE!!!!!

 

[moon111]

I would of never of guessed Curtis McElhinney is 6'3". He plays like the top of his pads got caught on his nipple rings or something. He seems shorter. It took Andersen some time to get comfortable. The sky hasn't fallen yet.

 

[The Iceman]

I think Sparks would be a better option than McBackup. He's been great with the Marlies.

Can't do it.
Don't forget Sparks was horrible last year. Shutout first game and then he was plain incompetent. i think he finished with a Save% in the .890ish range.
McBackup is experienced and has a save percentage in the .920's this season. He has been better than fine. Outstanding on occasion. It is not easy getting sporadic starts.
In the bigger picture if you start Sparks now you are saying he is your backup. I don't think that is a good decision.
McBackup it is and hope Andy is fine in a few days.

 

[Hotlanta]

Makes sense. McBackup against Florida at home with Sparks on the bench. Followed by Andersen vs. Nashville on the road, Sparks stays in Toronto with Marlies, and Andersen gets to go against a team who will be on their 3rd game in 4 nights instead of the team that blew him out 2 weeks ago.

 

[Gary Nylund]

how long ago was it there were threads begging for Andersen to sit so the backup could start? That didn't last long.

Haha that's right, I'd forgotten about that. Hilarious.

 

[Bluelines]

Patrick Sullivan asked.. " are we that naive to think that Andersen wasn't told to say that to take pressure off the Buffalo Dr....?"

 

[Suntouchable13]

Patrick Sullivan asked.. " are we that naive to think that Andersen wasn't told to say that to take pressure off the Buffalo Dr....?"

But he is not playing tomorrow so something WAS off that game. Serious enough to keep him out of the game tomorrow.

 

[maplehawk]

thank god. can't have mcelhinney for more than 1 game.

he's that kind of goalie where every shot is an adventure. pucks bounce off him funny, he's always swiping and missing, and makes a mess out of freezing it more often than not.

hard to get any offense going when your D zone is always scrambling.

 

[Gary Nylund]

thank god. can't have mcelhinney for more than 1 game.

he's that kind of goalie where every shot is an adventure. pucks bounce off him funny, he's always swiping and missing, and makes a mess out of freezing it more often than not.

hard to get any offense going when your D zone is always scrambling.

I think he's been quite good for us actually.