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So if Gus gets lit up like a Christmas tree on Monday will they keep him up as our backup or will Scrivens get the nod?
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Hank Yarbo
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McPwnage said:
So you're saying that they're due for a win?
Zee
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Tigger said:
He joined the Leafs 2 seasons ago. He's played in both seasons but injuries have prevented him from playing a heavy workload. Still he's been in and around the big club for a good chunk of the time, I would have hoped to see improvement from him but like I said he actually seems to be regressing.
Zee said:
Well I respect your opinion but I think Reimer has 'regressed' given the same criteria. I don't think it's fair to say Goose is regressing after such a short return.
If he doesn't show some improvement ( because he hasn't been lights out either ) then fair enough but 5 periods isn't enough for me personally.
McPwnage said:
It sounds like Bobrovsky might be getting the start tomorrow.
Hank Yarbo
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Goalie Bob, as McLean would say.
GhostofPotvin29
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Fanatic said:
What does this have to do with Gustavsson?
leafplasma
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Scrivens is 3-1 with a 3.02 GAA and a .889 save %. He hasn't exactly been sharp either.
dappleganger
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Zee said:
I would bet Columbus would claim him. They don't have a back up goalie right now.
maplesyrup
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I've stated zero confidence in Gus and stand by that comment but with that said, I'm not ready to give him away nor do I think that's where his value is. He still has upside I think. If we trade him, I'm fine with that but I'd want a return of some description and I think to expect one is still fair at this point.
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dm_for_pm said:
No, they won't. They have Sanford, who is, at worst, a more experienced Gustavsson and could be back next week - and, considering their lack of cap room, they'll be sticking with what they have until they can shed some salary.
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Mike1 said:
I doubt it. Unless Reimer is leading them to a clear playoff spot, the play of the Leafs' back up goalie could be the difference between making the post season or golfing by the 2nd weekend in April. If Gustavsson doesn't look like a capable backup by mid-December, he will be replaced.
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Busta Reims said:
I don't think we'll ever know.
Wait, that was Gustavsson in the net last night against Montreal? Wow, I thought it was the goalie cabby from the 90's that had his weak, weak glove hand exposed by Sergei Federov.
In all seriousness, I agree with the thinking that the biggest problem Gustavsson has is confidence. I'm not sure when he lost it or why, but I hope he gets it back, because he has shown the ability make amazing saves, relying on his anticipation alone. It's almost like when it's a clear shot on net, he just has too much time to think.
One other thing, why was his glove so low on Cammalleri's shot? I thought the typical butterfly stance was to have your glove high, because you can drop it quicker than you can raise it. On the replay though, his glove is down by his knee.
In all seriousness, I agree with the thinking that the biggest problem Gustavsson has is confidence. I'm not sure when he lost it or why, but I hope he gets it back, because he has shown the ability make amazing saves, relying on his anticipation alone. It's almost like when it's a clear shot on net, he just has too much time to think.
One other thing, why was his glove so low on Cammalleri's shot? I thought the typical butterfly stance was to have your glove high, because you can drop it quicker than you can raise it. On the replay though, his glove is down by his knee.