Injury Report: Michael Leighton, IR (broken index finger, right hand; practiced 2/25)

[dingbathero]

Fmfl.

 

[FlyersFan61290]

While I am not the biggest Michael Leighton fan, I am still appreciative of his time with us in 2010. I also think he is a hell of a company guy and probably not hurt, which allows Boosh to step in. I think Boosh is the better of two, but I wouldn't be surprised if we sign Esche (based on the Flyers lockout article) if Boosh sucks. Holmgren takes care of old Flyers. I hope Boosh plays well in his chance.

that would be funny. anyone else remember his like 51 save effort or something against the Sabers in the playoffs several years ago? i believe we ended up losing that game by a final score of like 2-1 or something but that was one of the best games i've ever seen a goalie play. i specifically remember a save he made with the knob of his stick on a 2 on 1 i believe. wow my memory is fuzzy

 

[bennysflyers16]

I am pretty sure the jets lit up Boosh on Canes last yr, but it was auto loss with MFL, so this is positive news. Must win tomm in TO.

 

[RJ8812*]

Hopefully Boosh plays Winnipeg, gets a shutout, and we never see Leighton again. Then Boosh can retire and become a coach or something and we can sign someone competent or bring up Heeter or something.

bring up Heeter? the guy can barely keep up in the ECHL/AHL right now

 

[hckyplayer8]

Boosh sucking or MFL sucking. Doesn't matter. Both are garbage.

 

[flyersfan018]

I don't want to wear out Bryz but I seriously wouldn't mind if he played in both of the back-to-backs. He has shown he can handle a heavy workload in Phoenix so I figure why not? Whether it's Boosh or Leighton we will almost be guaranteed to lose.

 

[Fire Tortorella]

Are there any worthwhile goalies left in FA at all?

 

[sa cyred]

bring up Heeter? the guy can barely keep up in the ECHL/AHL right now

Eh, before he was sent down the the AHL, he had a few games where he looked better than both Boosh and Monroe. He was bringing his game around and then they demoted him.

 

[dats81]

Boosh will be ok. he's a fine backup goalie who handles the pressure well and does not mind being thrown in there over night. He does not have the consistency to carry a team but he can look decent for short stretches and he is a good guy in the locker room.

No need to panic!

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Montoya makes less than both of them

right. just checked. for some reason I thought Montoya had a 1.2 million cap hit.

 

[sa cyred]

Boosh will be ok. he's a fine backup goalie who handles the pressure well and does not mind being thrown in there over night. He does not have the consistency to carry a team but he can look decent for short stretches and he is a good guy in the locker room.

No need to panic!

But heres the thing. He isnt a fine backup anymore. He was fine 3 years ago. Right now, he is barely fine in the AHL. Honestly, I dont even trust him during games here and there. We will have to win the games Bryz is playing because Boosh wont play like Bryz will (obviously)

 

[SuchySays]

he isn't injured.

I knew after his atrocious game against TB that was the end of him

 

[rWoHockeyman88]

Are there any worthwhile goalies left in FA at all?

The most notable guys left, I believe, are Andrew Raycroft, Ty Conklin, and Antero Nittymaki. I look at those three and don't see more than what we have now. Conklin's the only one I would lean towards of the three.

 

[rWoHockeyman88]

he isn't injured.

I knew after his atrocious game against TB that was the end of him

I agree, I think this is more of being a team guy and not letting his ego get in the way.

 

[FlyersFan61290]

The most notable guys left, I believe, are Andrew Raycroft, Ty Conklin, and Antero Nittymaki. I look at those three and don't see more than what we have now. Conklin's the only one I would lean towards of the three.

Niitty is in Finland if i'm not mistaken and is most likely set to retire cause of his hip problems.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Horizontal move. I lack faith in Boosh these days.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

so if Leighton never plays another game Holmgren cant sign him to another 1 year deal can he? LOL
Back to back years possibilly playing one game

 

[BleedOrange]

they need to find a capable backup for Bryz not old flyer goalies enough with it already.

 

[Garbage Goal]

We have the worst goalie depth in the league after Bryz.

 

[Beef Invictus]

so if Leighton never plays another game Holmgren cant sign him to another 1 year deal can he? LOL
Back to back years possibilly playing one game

I wouldn't be shocked in the slightest. This organization has a baffling fixation on this guy.

We have the worst goalie depth in the league after Bryz.

Sadly, yes. Surprising? No.

 

[flyingsouth]

Better off having him than Leighton. He may not be what he was, but he's still more likely to actually play well out of the two.

I miss Bob.

 

[Flyerfan4life]

well not cheering for Leights doesnt seem to made any difference..

/facepalm

 

[Fire Tortorella]

I'm not sure where we are with the contract limit, but what about claiming Joey MacDonald (DET) on waivers? I'd imagine he'd be an upgrade on Boosh at this point in his career.

 

[kicksave27]

The guy has been stealing money from the team for the last 3 years, what is homer's infatuation with the guy? He's been trolling his own fanbase for the last 3 years with this guy, seriously why???

 

[FlyersFan61290]

I'm not sure where we are with the contract limit, but what about claiming Joey MacDonald (DET) on waivers? I'd imagine he'd be an upgrade on Boosh at this point in his career.

49 I think