Recalled/Assigned: Leafs emergency recall Kaskisuo

[inthe6ix]

They were going on and on about how unusual it was that the backup played the first game of a back-to-back. Now we know why it happened. I thought Sparks had his best start of the season. Maybe Columbus didn't test him enough with actual sustained pressure last night but the rebound control concern didn't really play any part in the game.

P.S. A groin injury isn't a nice rest. It's an injury. An annoying one for a goalie. A skill player can maybe float through a week or two mid-season games nursing a tweaked groin avoiding hard turns and acceleration, a goalie doesn't get that luxury. And hopefully this injury isn't serious.

I agree, even a DTD groin injury is something to be concerned of; fortunately his style of play isn't conducive to these types of injuries (i.e. Quick's acrobatics), but he's a goalie and of all injuries to get, that one is crucial to get under control.

Hope they take as much time as needed to let it heal even if we slide a couple of games... there's no rush to get him back in our lineup.

 

[justafan22]

what about our other 2 goalies in the A ?.........oh never mind............we gave them away for free..........

Pickard has been waived by another team and is a healthy scratch for the Coyotes.

McElhinney would be nice to have.

 

[justafan22]

Luis Domingue was terrible last year. They just rode it out...

Who had 3x the amount of NHL experience sparks did last year.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Tampa had better options. Do you trust McAdam/Kaskisuo starting a NHL game, I don't

Louis Domingue is worse than Sparks (Tampa fans hate the guy), Eddie Pasquale is slighly better than Kaskisuo, and Connor Ingram is a rookie in AHL and has yet to play an NHL game. Better options?

 

[I Believe]

After tonight, we don't play till Thursday. Next back to back is in 3 weeks.

We should be fine.

 

[justafan22]

Louis Domingue is worse than Sparks (Tampa fans hate the guy), Eddie Pasquale is slighly better than Kaskisuo, and Connor Ingram is a rookie in AHL and has yet to play an NHL game. Better options?

Kaskisuo and McAdam have never played NHL games before.

If andersen is out for more than a week they need to flip a 6th/7th for an UFA goalie

 

[PromisedLand]

How the hell does he pick up a groin injury after a week off

Yup that what I was about to post.......

I don't get it

 

[Tiggaracing]

Sparks is fine till Freddy is 100%. Kaskisuo can take stats on the bench. Calm down.

 

[justafan22]

Sparks is fine till Freddy is 100%. Kaskisuo can take stats on the bench. Calm down.

Yeah, that's not the issue. The issue is if Sparks gets hurt, they're at a massive disadvantage right now. most teams have a #3 goalie with at least some nhl starts under their watch. Leafs have zero.

 

[Tiggaracing]

Yeah, that's not the issue. The issue is if Sparks gets hurt, they're at a massive disadvantage right now.

If Sparks gets hurt, then you go get another backup. Why worry about it now?

 

[justafan22]

If Sparks gets hurt, then you go get another backup. Why worry about it now?

Oh I agree, but people on here think that mcadam/kaskisuo can start NHL games in more than just an emergency, which is laughable.

 

[Gallagbi]

Yup that what I was about to post.......

I don't get it

Too much Turkey and treats. Not enough stretching.

 

[sxvnert]

Babs: "We wanted to give our guy and extra day of practice".

 

[I Believe]

Yeah, that's not the issue. The issue is if Sparks gets hurt, they're at a massive disadvantage right now. most teams have a #3 goalie with at least some nhl starts under their watch. Leafs have zero.

I think most teams 3rd string goalie probably don't have any NHL starts either.

 

[sxvnert]

Leafs have zero.

Both marlies goaltenders cant even handle the ahl.

 

[justafan22]

Both marlies goaltenders cant even handle the ahl.

exactly. even if andersen is healthy and say sparks was out a month, they would make a small trade for a goalie.

 

[Notsince67]

Babcock wearing out Andersen early in the season. Good job!

Really? If Andersen wears out that early, he isn't a legit starter. Injuries happen. If Andersen is out for a month, will people then blame Babcock if Andersen has a bad playoffs for over work?
The anti-Babcock sentiment is getting out of hand.

 

[TMLeafer]

Get well soon Freddy!

I think 3-4 straight starts for Sparks will be good for him.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Really? If Andersen wears out that early, he isn't a legit starter. Injuries happen. If Andersen is out for a month, will people then blame Babcock if Andersen has a bad playoffs for over work?
The anti-Babcock sentiment is getting out of hand.

He's played the most minutes/games. Obviously over use in a short time frame will lead to wear and tear faster.

 

[Notsince67]

I swear to god if we get beat tonight and everybody blames Sparks...

Sparks will be judged for his play. Expectations are high on everyone.

 

[Drytoast]

How the hell does he pick up a groin injury after a week off

Wouldnt you like to know

 

[Notsince67]

Kaskisuo and McAdam have never played NHL games before.

If andersen is out for more than a week they need to flip a 6th/7th for an UFA goalie

I would be surprised if he didn't take 4-5 weeks after his injury. We need Andersen 100% for the playoffs. It's time the Leafs tested it's goalie depth.

 

[Loosie]

If he's out for more than 2 weeks, they have to trade for a UFA goalie.

Why?

 

[justafan22]

I would be surprised if he didn't take 4-5 weeks after his injury. We need Andersen 100% for the playoffs. It's time the Leafs tested it's goalie depth.

As long as the leafs tread water, they're going to make the playoffs, but 1st in the division is likely a pipe dream.

 

[Notsince67]

He's played the most minutes/games. Obviously over use in a short time frame will lead to wear and tear faster.

The season isn't that advanced.