Should the Canes start playoffs with Nedeljkovic, Reimer or Mrazek?

[ArthurNHL]

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[Incubajerks]

I think Petr but I think will see Ned too.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

tough choice, i think i'll suit up for them so they dont hurt anyones feelings

 

[AD Skinner]

If it were up to me I'd probably go with Nedelkjovic, but I would imagine Brind'Amour already has his mind made up to start Mrazek. I don't think either one is a "wrong" choice

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Will pretty clearly be Reimer IMO.

 

[Negan4Coach]

LOL @ Reimer being considered an option.

Personally I'd go with Ned.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

BRAIN SAYS I DON’T CARE.
HEART SAYS MRÁZEK.

 

[MinJaBen]

Only Reimer was perfect against the Preds this year.

Just saying’....

 

[Dishface]

Id personally go with Ned, but I might be reading too much into the last game played.

 

[To Be Determined]

yes

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Mrazek will be the starter, but I imagine the first instance of him faltering, Ned will quickly take over.

 

[LostInaLostWorld]

I think Petr to try to up his confidence. But give him a semi-short rope.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

BRAIN SAYS I DON’T CARE.
HEART SAYS MRÁZEK.

Ignore them.

What do your nether regions say?

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Ignore them.

What do your nether regions say?

RIGHT NOW? WA^K.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Ignore them.

What do your nether regions say?

Don't listen to that guy. He's a dick.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Don't listen to that guy. He's a dick.

He can be a bit of a jerk at times, this is true.

 

[Chrispy]

I’m not concerned with which one of Mrazek and Ned starts game 1.

But I hope Rod stays with the regular rotation of Ned and Mrazek in the playoffs. They have played well in a platoon all year; there’s no reason to change that now because “it’s the playoffs and you need to stick with 1 goalie.” That’s the type of conventional old school hockey thinking that Dundon has been trying to challenge.

 

[Tryamw]

yes

the only correct answer. I know Slavin used to play goalie but I think I prefer him on his skates and able to move up the ice..

 

[Tryamw]

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I refuse.

Tacos or Burritos?
or PB Crackers..

 

[GoldiFox]

I think if the Canes went 16-0 that Mrazek would start 14 of those, maybe all of them. But the team will be quick to go to Nedeljkovic if Mrazek or the team struggles.

Nedeljkovic adds an extra layer of offense with his ability to move to puck. So I could also see them going to him after a tough 1-0 loss.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

I’m not concerned with which one of Mrazek and Ned starts game 1.

But I hope Rod stays with the regular rotation of Ned and Mrazek in the playoffs. They have played well in a platoon all year; there’s no reason to change that now because “it’s the playoffs and you need to stick with 1 goalie.” That’s the type of conventional old school hockey thinking that Dundon has been trying to challenge.

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE WITH THIS NOTION.

 

[A Star is Burns]

I've said I don't think the goalie will be the reason we lose, so it doesn't matter from that standpoint.

I would have leaned Petr if he didn't have the second injury down the stretch but because of that, I'm leaning Ned.

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

I'm trying to ignore that last game from Petr and I'm hoping he can find his groove, b/c he would honestly be my first choice if he's healthy and gets the rust off. He's been amazing when healthy this year.

That being said, I'd feel great with a platoon situation and trust them both.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Petr feeds off home building energy well, so I'd go with him game 1. Then if he wins or plays very well in a loss (like a 2-1 loss where Nashville gets 30+ shots and a bunch of grade A's and we're all saying "Petr kept us in the game" well) you go with him game 2, otherwise it's Ned's turn.

 

[Bunch of Jurcos]

Mrazek at home
Ned on the road
Reimer EBUG