Suntouchable13
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He played 4 games there. Funny.
But he only played 3 games here and all of a sudden he is some kinda saviour to our backup goalie position? He is garbage. Not saying that Sparks is much better, though.
He played 4 games there. Funny.
Nobody is saying he's a saviour, but he's played a decent amount in this league, and could be a better option than Sparks. Saying he's better than Sparks doesn't exactly equate to a god send. I like him better in the net so far, but I'm hardly enamoured, nor will I paint myself in a corner lauded the guy. Looks adequate in there, Sparks looks like he doesn't belong.But he only played 3 games here and all of a sudden he is some kinda saviour to our backup goalie position? He is garbage. Not saying that Sparks is much better, though.
This tweet says it all you know.
Sparks had his chance. Now they gonna give Hutchinson his chance.
This tweet says it all you know.
Sparks had his chance. Now they gonna give Hutchinson his chance.
Happens all the time.Even if the Leafs really liked how Hutchinson has looked, it would be really crappy of them to demote Sparks as soon as he's ready to come back from injury. The Leafs are sort of obligated to give Sparks a start or two more before making this decision and there's no rush. It'll probably be an impossible task for the backup goalie to convince the coach to change his mind. We all know that if a coach formed an opinion about a player he has a major uphill climb to convince the coach otherwise.
No because it was an emergency call up.Hutch played good tonight, curious..does he have to clear waivers to be sent down to the Marlies when Sparks comes back? Would hate to lose him. Just didn’t know because he probably cleared waivers already this year to be sent down and was called up from the Marlies.
But he only played 3 games here and all of a sudden he is some kinda saviour to our backup goalie position? He is garbage. Not saying that Sparks is much better, though.
The goal is to ice the best team. The gm is obligated to do that for the fans. He may feel an obligation to the player, but it's a business not personal.Even if the Leafs really liked how Hutchinson has looked, it would be really crappy of them to demote Sparks as soon as he's ready to come back from injury. The Leafs are sort of obligated to give Sparks a start or two more before making this decision and there's no rush. It'll probably be an impossible task for the backup goalie to convince the coach to change his mind. We all know that if a coach formed an opinion about a player he has a major uphill climb to convince the coach otherwise.
They would never do that. The fire is now lit under Sparks behind while Hutch gives the marlies some much needed help in goal & works on his game.Even if the Leafs really liked how Hutchinson has looked, it would be really crappy of them to demote Sparks as soon as he's ready to come back from injury. The Leafs are sort of obligated to give Sparks a start or two more before making this decision and there's no rush. It'll probably be an impossible task for the backup goalie to convince the coach to change his mind. We all know that if a coach formed an opinion about a player he has a major uphill climb to convince the coach otherwise.
I think you are correct. I will be surprised if Sparksy gets sent down,even though it is evident that Hutch is the better goalie.Hutch is a better goaltender, period. Not only was he tossed the wolves on a new team straight from the AHL, but hes posted better numbers overall.
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He'll go back down to the marlies once sparks comes back but I expect him to become the leafs backup for next season.
But he only played 3 games here and all of a sudden he is some kinda saviour to our backup goalie position? He is garbage. Not saying that Sparks is much better, though.
Hutch may indeed be the better goalie (debatable) but he will surely be sent to the Marlies when Sparks comes back.
I don't think Sparks would clear waivers, and Hutch won't need waivers. That way we don't lose an asset for nothing.
The goal is to ice the best team. The gm is obligated to do that for the fans. He may feel an obligation to the player, but it's a business not personal.