Player Discussion All Purpose Goaltending Thread

[elchud]

You can easily bring up Levi for about 14 starts, carry 3 goalies for those situatioms, just work with the BUF/ROC schedules to find the ideal times.

I like UPL for 54 games, Levi&Reimer 14 a piece. Levi does around 40 in Rochester, and the playoffs there.

This isn't really that difficult to figure out since UPL is the unquestioned starter this season, Levi needs to play games, and you don't want to risk losing Reimer.

I would definitely be concerned about losing Reimer to waivers. The only other two players who might get claimed (Gilbert and Rousek) are meh.

 

[Zman5778]

This isn't really that difficult to figure out since UPL is the unquestioned starter this season, Levi needs to play games, and you don't want to risk losing Reimer.

I would definitely be concerned about losing Reimer to waivers.

Yep. We didn't pay Reimer enough to be a deterrent to a claim. I'd be VERY worried that he'd be claimed and force our hand to either bring Levi up and have him sit.....or use Sandstrom as our backup, which would likely be a disaster.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Jim Bob]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5807203/2024/10/01/nhl-waivers-goalies-lyon/

James Reimer, Buffalo​

Reimer was a part of the goalie traffic jam in San Jose that landed Hill in Vegas, and three years later, he finds himself in another crowded goalie room. He’s currently sitting behind two talented young goalies in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi, but showed last year that, even at 36, he still has some good hockey left.

Reimer led all Detroit goalies with 7.06 goals saved above expected in 20 starts last season. He has started at least 20 games in all 14 of his NHL seasons. The Sabres signed him to a one-year deal this summer, but unless they opt to carry three goalies, they could be forced to expose him to waivers.

With Reimer having more than 500 games of NHL experience, teams won’t find a more battle-tested option. Reimer may not have a very high ceiling at this point in his career, but for teams looking to add a steady backup who can provide predictable goaltending on a nightly basis, he’s a good option.

Alex Lyon (Red Wings), Hunter Shepard (Caps), Matt Murray (Leafs), and Chris Driedger (Panthers) are the other four mentioned.

 

[old kummelweck]

What happens 10/7? Levi go down or do they keep 3? No way they waive Reimer with a few teams needing NHL goalies.

 

[Jacob582]

What happens 10/7? Levi go down or do they keep 3? No way they waive Reimer with a few teams needing NHL goalies.

I think they will carry 3 for a little bit. If UPL catches fire then Levi will go down

 

[dortt]

I think they will carry 3 for a little bit. If UPL catches fire then Levi will go down

Levi will be starter fairly soon if the first 2 games are any indication

 

[HaNotsri]

What happens 10/7? Levi go down or do they keep 3? No way they waive Reimer with a few teams needing NHL goalies.

They just waived him

 

[Jacob582]

We could have claimed Devin Cooley.

 

[Sabre the Win]

We could have claimed Devin Cooley.

to play where?

 

[Fjordy]

We could have claimed Devin Cooley.

Reimer > Cooley/Sandstrom/Hauser

 

[Jacob582]

Reimer > Cooley/Sandstrom/Hauser

I think three goalies in net would win every time.

 

[Fjordy]

I think three goalies in net would win every time.

Three yes, but of course I meant one of them in turn.

 

[Zman5778]

We could have claimed Devin Cooley.

Copley/Bussi/Shepard are all better than Cooley. And any of them could have been capable backups while UPL starts here and Levi is in Rochester.

But apparently Lindy/Kevyn have different ideas.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843713885179891908

I wouldn't hate it.

But, it won't happen.

 

[jd1970]

Levi will be starter fairly soon if the first 2 games are any indication

He's definitely 1b at this point.
UPL better stay sharp.

 

[Jacob582]

Reimer is projected to start tonight. Unless they decide to play Dostal back to back.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843713885179891908

I wouldn't hate it.

But, it won't happen.

not with this g.m.

 

[dortt]

Levi's not going to Rochester

no need for another goalie

 

[Gras]

The team still needs a #3

 

[dortt]

The team still needs a #3

we pick up a player on waivers, he has to stay up here

Levi is not going down and we are not carrying 3 goalies

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Diaspora]

" . . . and all you see are starfish."

Beautiful.

 

[Dubi Doo]

I assume Lindy and co are viewing UPL and Levi as a 1A/1B situation? It'll be interesting to see which of the two get the most games. Levi is hotter at the moment, but UPL has the experience. One thing is for certain, this duo has the potential to be the best duo they've had in net in years.

 

[dortt]

who is starting tonight? I'd assume Levi