GDT: Sens at Leafs- 7pm SNO Open the Hutch

[cookie]

In case any one forgot, it’s Marincin’s birthday today. Maybe he’ll play because of that?

 

[tmlmatus]

where are these Marincin rumors coming from? Anyone gonna answer that?

 

[Fogelhund]

where are these Marincin rumors coming from? Anyone gonna answer that?

It started as someone joking, and everyone bit.

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

Marincin seen at practice this morning

Was confused at first, wonder who the goalie was. It's Woll.

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

I’d rather see Joe Woll get a start than Hutchinson

Agree with this completely. I have come to a conclusion that the reason goalie development is such Voodoo is because they never get playing time against the best unlike forwards and defensemen. European goalies are the ones who are becoming NHL starters because they are playing in top 5 pro leagues when they are 16-20 which is allowing them to develop.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Was confused at first, wonder who the goalie was. It's Woll.

I guess they are deciding whether its Woll or Hutch who gets start tonight ... to me go with Woll and see where he is at ... we already know Hutch sucks ... if Woll goes awol early then sub in Hutch

 

[Srsly]

In case any one forgot, it’s Marincin’s birthday today. Maybe he’ll play because of that?

When I went to double check his birthday I noticed that Marincin is 6ft5. Somehow I never realized this despite watching nearly every Leafs game for the past few years, which says a lot about his play style as a defensemen.

seriously though, I’d rather start Andersen back to back or give Woll a shot than play Hutchinson. My confidence in him is that shook. And Andersen hasn’t even done a lot to inspire confidence this season.

 

[cookie]

Just wondering the worst case scenarios for starting either goalie

Hutch - plays poorly and needs to be replaced by a rookie goalie coming in cold

Woll - plays poorly and needs to be replaced by a veteran backup goalie that is accustomed to being in this kind of situation

With the coach trying to find the best players to play each night, it’s really something that Hutch still hasn’t inspired confidence even after all this time

 

[Chief keefe]

Just wondering the worst case scenarios for starting either goalie

Hutch - plays poorly and needs to be replaced by a rookie goalie coming in cold

Woll - plays poorly and needs to be replaced by a veteran backup goalie that is accustomed to being in this kind of situation

Exactly. Start Woll

 

[CanadasTeam]

It's not really your typical back-to-back scenario --we're playing a tired Sens team too.

I'd let the backup play and rest/save Andersen for the Habs game on Sat.

 

[Warden of the North]

I guess they are deciding whether its Woll or Hutch who gets start tonight ... to me go with Woll and see where he is at ... we already know Hutch sucks ... if Woll goes awol early then sub in Hutch

Or Freddy is starting and they're letting him take the game day skate off

 

[VanW27]

I know last year with Hutchinson was a disaster but..
- He had a strong playoff with Colorado
- His career numbers are pretty good for a backup 2.80GGA, .905SV%

He's shown he can be a decent NHL backup, might as well give him a shot.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Or Freddy is starting and they're letting him take the game day skate off

RISKY move for an older tender

 

[The Iceman]

As horrible as Hutch was last season for The leafs, Woll was worse playing for the Marlies.
People must have short memories of the Kaskisuo start last year and he was worlds better than Woll with the Marlies.

Hutch was brought in to be the 3rd goalie. The 3rd goalie is needed, lets see what he has.

 

[CanadasTeam]

From the 2012 NHL entry draft selections currently on the Leafs:

Pick No.	Player
3	Alex Galchenyuk
5	Morgan Rielly
66	Jimmy Vesey
87	Frederik Andersen
150	Alexander Kerfoot

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[cookie]

It's not really your typical back-to-back scenario --we're playing a tired Sens team too.

I'd let the backup play and rest/save Andersen for the Habs game on Sat.

Good point on that - maybe part of the reason why the Sens only had one scoring chance during 5v5 play in the third period last game is due to them coming out in full force and then fizzling out.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Start Hutchinson let Woll back him up and give Freddy the night off.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

As horrible as Hutch was last season for The leafs, Woll was worse playing for the Marlies.
People must have short memories of the Kaskisuo start last year and he was worlds better than Woll with the Marlies.

Hutch was brought in to be the 3rd goalie. The 3rd goalie is needed, lets see what he has.

Woll I have heard from few days he has been skating with team has improved his odd man shot positioning play ... he was bad last year because he committed too aggressively to da shooters and in pro hockey his ultra quick athletic reflexes are not fast enough with too many guys who can pass ... so he is playing a little deeper in blue ice and not getting beat like last year ... what you will see with Woll is he is our best 1 on 1 goalie we have had since Cujo ... his breakaway stops are legendary ... Mitch can't score on him ever

 

[Chief keefe]

Woll I have heard from few days he has been skating with team has improved his odd man shot positioning play ... he was bad last year because he committed too aggressively to da shooters and in pro hockey his ultra quick athletic reflexes are not fast enough with too many guys who can pass ... so he is playing a little deeper in blue ice and not getting beat like last year ... what you will see with Woll is he is our best 1 on 1 goalie we have had since Cujo ... his breakaway stops are legendary ... Mitch can't score on him ever

That's a really nice analysis. Where did you hear this? I really want this kid to succeed here.

 

[The Missing Piece]

Do we not yet know who is starting from morning skate?

 

[Gallagbi]

Do we not yet know who is starting from morning skate?

No morning skate with a b2b and heavy schedule

 

[djdev]

4-3 leafs..hutch lets in a few softies and people lose their minds..book it!

 

[Suntouchable13]

4-3 leafs..hutch lets in a few softies and people lose their minds..book it!

If people wanna lose their minds over a regular season game on February 18th, go ahead.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Was confused at first, wonder who the goalie was. It's Woll.

He already looks better than Hutch and looks like a real goalie in the net , calm , big and under control

 

[Confucius]

If people wanna lose their minds over a regular season game on February 18th, go ahead.

is there a difference between the 18th and the 15th?