Confirmed with Link: TOR sign G Aaron Dell [1 year, 800K]

[Drew311]

Dell had a -0.1 GSAA/60 (41st), Hutchinson had a -0.66 (69th). So Dell is still a below average goalie, but it's nice that our 3rd stringer is better than our backup goalie from last year. Hell, Dell was even slightly better than Campbell

Dell has been a very good goalie at all levels (including NHL) before the Sharks turned into a trainwreck. In the right situation he’s better than the 41st goalie.

 

[mikeyz]

Dell is a pretty quality backup goalie himself.

Very comfortable if Andersen or Campbell get hurt now.

Not anymore.

He has been terrible the past 2-3 years.

 

[Nylander88]

Does that mean Freddy is staying or was the veteran #3 coming no matter what?

I think we wanted a legit #3 or could be a legit #2 if need be. That said...would become a very interesting wrinkle if we went Campbell-Dell and Freddie is on the move lol doubt it...but Dubas is making moves steady

 

[Ashdown2]

well if the AHL had a team lol
he is goalie insurance in case andersen or cambell get hurt ...

frankly im so impressed with dubas this offseason its unreal... hes learning from every mistake and course correcting. we wont be stuck in another hutchinson or injury problem in goal

 

[kliq]

Really like this signing. Very very good 3rd string goalie.

 

[Coachcorner]

This is just another great ajdustment by our dubas this summer fall. Mayne this hard. Dell took over Jones last season on the sharks. At a long while, jones was not even getting games anymore. This is coming from a sharks follower for life. Be very happy. Cheap sucka while at it sire.

 

[LeafParade]

I think we wanted a legit #3 or could be a legit #2 if need be. That said...would become a very interesting wrinkle if we went Campbell-Dell and Freddie is on the move lol doubt it...but Dubas is making moves steady

I can't see Dubas doing that but it would be interesting to see what 4 M in cap space can get you right now on the market. That is basically the cap space created if you replace Anderson with Dell. I find it too risky, after years of having inept backup goalies. You would think the Leafs would have learned their lesson.

 

[CanadienShark]

Thanks for the info

I'd swap Jones for Dell if you're up for it.

 

[Fonzieleaf]

We bought A. Dell for 800 000 dollars

 

[The Iceman]

QUESTION: Is this another McElhinney/Pickard scenario where if Campbell and Freddy make the opening roster Dell can be plucked off waivers and we lose our 3rd string goalie?

 

[AustonMarner]

We bought A. Dell for 800 000 dollars

Mmmmmmmmm bomb-oooooooow

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

@LEAFANFORLIFE23 will be happy

Man that thread was PERFECT timing

 

[The Podium]

QUESTION: Is this another McElhinney/Pickard scenario where if Campbell and Freddy make the opening roster Dell can be plucked off waivers and we lose our 3rd string goalie?

Yes

The negotiation on this salary was crucial as the 800k price tag and not a dollar more keeps him ECU eligible.

In a condensed season thats a huge asset.

I didn’t realize there was an AAV limit to ECU

 

[kb]

Man that thread was PERFECT timing

Weegar thread now? lol

 

[kb]

I didn’t realize there was an AAV limit to ECU

ECU?

 

[Zonk]

The negotiation on this salary was crucial as the 800k price tag and not a dollar more keeps him ECU eligible.

In a condensed season thats a huge asset.

Sorry, but I do not know what "ECU eligible" means. Please explain.

 

[stickty111]

I'd swap Jones for Dell if you're up for it.

Nah we're good thanks

 

[ChuckWoods]

I didn’t realize there was an AAV limit to ECU

I haven’t checked in some time, but I am assuming it hasn't changed.

Emergency Call Ups cannot exceed $800,000.

With the cap being so tight, having an ECU possibility is a great option to help reduce cap constraints and roster juggling.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

that post was the first thing I thought about.

Nice call @LEAFANFORLIFE23

Thanks bro, could I have timed that thread ANY better?

 

[The Podium]

I haven’t checked in some time, but I am assuming it hasn't changed.

Emergency Call Ups cannot exceed $800,000.

Maybe I’ll do some digging

 

[kb]

I haven’t checked in some time, but I am assuming it hasn't changed.

Emergency Call Ups cannot exceed $800,000.

Ah, yes. Forgot about that too.

 

[LeafsFan89]

Wonder what Kyle had for supper tonight?

Contracts and spreadsheets.

 

[Cor]

ECU?

Sorry, but I do not know what "ECU eligible" means. Please explain.

Emergency Call Up.

So if Andersen or Campbell have a minor injury, they can call up Dell on emergency basis (since they’d only have one healthy goalie, not meeting roster requirements) and he wouldn’t count against the cap.

He can stay up under emergency call up, I believe 5 games or 14 days only (I am really not sure what the exact dates are).

Leafs utilized emergency call ups last year a lot due to the cap situation. This year will be similar

 

[The Iceman]

26-11 with about a .919 save % in the first 2 seasons as a backup in SJ. I would take that in a heartbeat.

 

[Zonk]

Emergency Call Up.

So if Andersen or Campbell have a minor injury, they can call up Dell on emergency basis (since they’d only have one healthy goalie, not meeting roster requirements) and he wouldn’t count against the cap.

He can stay up under emergency call up, I believe 5 games or 14 days only (I am really not sure what the exact dates are).

Leafs utilized emergency call ups last year a lot due to the cap situation. This year will be similar

Thanks muchly.