Leafs @ Blue Jackets - Dec. 28th, 7:00pm - SNO, Fan 590

[Kin]

I'd agree with that - he doesn't inspire much confidence in terms of taking over the starting role, but, again, very few backup goalies do. I'm not sure there are more than a handful of backup goalies around the league I'd be confident taking an extended stretch in net behind this team.

I'm not off-hand familiar enough with the goaltending situation around the league to really say where Sparks might rank. I'm just saying that it's fair to be looking at him deeper than whether or not the Leafs are winning considering that the position might prove important.

 

[herman]

Backup goalies playing their first season in the NHL must be Athenas, springing forth fully formed and battle-ready.

Literally nobody is saying this.

Haaaave you read GDTs?