Goaltending conundrum v3.0-Reimer or Bernier?

[Kessel Run]

Real_ESPNLeBrun: Carlyle says he doesn't think Reimer injury is serious and shouldn't "miss any extended period of time"

Real_ESPNLeBrun: Reimer will have more tests done tomorrow

The Leafs said the same thing last year...

"whiplash"

A little different with the head though...

 

[Jay-Mar]

Just taking a shot in the wind but the position he was in is a prone position to a muscle cramp and Ive had many before from just sitting. Its painful enough to shake them at home i could imagine when that's the case with all that equipment on. Hoping its something minor like that lol

 

[bustaheims]

mirtle: Carlyle on Reimer: "He's probably going to miss some time but it won't be long and drawn out."

 

[dappleganger]

The fact that at the time of the injury Reimer was contemplating staying in the game instead of immediately leaving makes me think it isn't that serious of an injury.

It did look like a knee injury to me. Maybe a ligament strain?

 

[Peter D.]

Geez...just as Reimer was squashing this notion. 

Don't want to see the Leafs expend the assets required to acquire Bernier nor Luongo even if this is longer term. I can't see a team in the East offering anyone up to a rival without a premium or compromising their situation. The only fix from the East I could see is Nabokov.

Out West...dare I say it -- Ray Emery? Maybe Josh Harding.

 

[pnjunction]

Even if the injury was longer I wouldn't want to trade any of our skaters for a temporary goaltending solution, especially the way most of them are playing right now.

Do we really want to sacrifice any significant part of the future for gains this season?  I'd love to see us make the playoffs but we're not contenders yet. Either get by with Scrivens and a call-up or start calling goalies who aren't in the NHL right now.

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

I'd say this is potentially a new conundrum.  I'd call in v2.1.

So ... the basic choices are:

1.  Rynnas.
2.  A pricey vet (e.g., Bernier).  I don't think Luongo is in the picture.
3.  A low-cost vet.

Assuming Reimer's out for more than a couple of weeks, which way do you go?

God help me if I have to hear callers clamouring for Marty Turco on the radio tomorrow.

 

[McPwnage]

Why would we aquire a goalie when Reimer will be back soon and Scrivens is capable of starting a couple games until then?

If the injury is serious how about Alex Auld? I checked and he is playing in the Australian Hockey League at the moment.

 

[Bonsixx]

Real_ESPNLeBrun: Carlyle says he doesn't think Reimer injury is serious and shouldn't "miss any extended period of time"

Real_ESPNLeBrun: Reimer will have more tests done tomorrow

I don't get that.  How can he barely be able to get to his feet without a serious injury?  Muscle spasm?  Cramp?

Someone get his mother on the phone!

 

[Redleaf]

Real_ESPNLeBrun: Carlyle says he doesn't think Reimer injury is serious and shouldn't "miss any extended period of time"

Real_ESPNLeBrun: Reimer will have more tests done tomorrow

I don't get that.  How can he barely be able to get to his feet without a serious injury?  Muscle spasm?  Cramp?

Someone get his mother on the phone!

Ring Ring Ring.....

"Hello?"

"Hello Mrs. Reimer? This is the Toronto Sun, do you care to comment on your sons recent injury? Can you tell us anything about it?"

Long pause....

"We don't own a BUDGIE!!".....CLICK

 

[Kin]

I'd say this is potentially a new conundrum.  I'd call in v2.1.

So ... the basic choices are:

1.  Rynnas.
2.  A pricey vet (e.g., Bernier).  I don't think Luongo is in the picture.
3.  A low-cost vet.

Assuming Reimer's out for more than a couple of weeks, which way do you go?

I don't think that Reimer's injury drastically changes the way the Leafs should look at their goaltending situation. As tempting as it might be to say that Reimer's strong play to open the season solves their goaltending issues and that the only thing they need now is a bridge to hold the team over until he returns I still think they have to look at the situation as a work in progress and be open to all possibilities. The real shame of the Reimer injury, beyond the obvious immediate consequences for the Leafs, is that we don't get to see for a while if Reimer's start was really him emerging as a genuine #1 or just a hot start.

If a Bernier deal made sense yesterday, I still think it does today. If it didn't, then you don't do it just to try and salvage something. Personally? I still think they need to find another guy who's at least as good a prospect as Reimer to compete for the job.

 

[Zee]

I'd say this is potentially a new conundrum.  I'd call in v2.1.

So ... the basic choices are:

1.  Rynnas.
2.  A pricey vet (e.g., Bernier).  I don't think Luongo is in the picture.
3.  A low-cost vet.

Assuming Reimer's out for more than a couple of weeks, which way do you go?

Bernier is not a vet.  He is the same age as Reimer and has played fewer NHL games than Reimer.  If Bernier is a vet then Reimer is a legend.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Personally? I still think they need to find another guy who's at least as good a prospect as Reimer to compete for the job.

I thought Scrivens did that last night. I think he's good enough to push Reimer. He's probably not better, but the jury is probably still out on both guys.

 

[Kin]

I thought Scrivens did that last night.

I do not have a similar confidence in Scrivens. I think he's a pretty mediocre prospect at this point for ever being a starting goalie.

 

[Redleaf]

Personally? I still think they need to find another guy who's at least as good a prospect as Reimer to compete for the job.

I thought Scrivens did that last night. I think he's good enough to push Reimer. He's probably not better, but the jury is probably still out on both guys.

I'm pretty skeptical about Scrivens still. He made the saves he needed to last night, but he looks really shakey when the opposing team takes a lead. I'm not yet sold on Scrivens being an NHL goalie. We'll find out soon I suppose.

 

[bustaheims]

I do not have a similar confidence in Scrivens. I think he's a pretty mediocre prospect at this point for ever being a starting goalie.

I'd say that's putting it lightly. He's essentially a rookie at 26. Not many goalies that start their NHL career as late as he has become starters. Realistically, he's a long-shot. I think he could be a very good backup or even part of a quality platoon, but, I wouldn't put any money on him becoming a starting goalie outside of being an injury replacement.

 

[Kin]

I do not have a similar confidence in Scrivens. I think he's a pretty mediocre prospect at this point for ever being a starting goalie.

I'd say that's putting it lightly.

I'm trying to appear friendlier with the use of diplomatic language.

 

[ZBBM]

I do not have a similar confidence in Scrivens. I think he's a pretty mediocre prospect at this point for ever being a starting goalie.

I'd say that's putting it lightly. He's essentially a rookie at 26. Not many goalies that start their NHL career as late as he has become starters. Realistically, he's a long-shot. I think he could be a very good backup or even part of a quality platoon, but, I wouldn't put any money on him becoming a starting goalie outside of being an injury replacement.

Scrivens is 26?  He looks half that age.

 

[bustaheims]

Scrivens is 26?  He looks half that age.

Yup. His birthday is September 11, 1986.

 

[Highlander]

this team has some chemistry for the first time since Gary Roberts was on the team...I really hope they don't mess with it,  as we know....its very hard to find.