Are you a little happier with the Goaltending now

[Da Cool Rula]

I know its still early but looking back we had those who thought we should've resigned Campbell. While others vilified Dubas for going the Murray(& somewhat less -) Samsonov route. What say you now.? Are you a little more optimistic?

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[ponder]

Yup, they’ve both been playing well, and the team has been playing good D in front of them too. Obviously we’ll see how they keep it up as the season goes on (and into the playoffs), but so far so good.

I was worried Murray would be another Mrazek type acquisition, but pleasantly surprised so far.

 

[Buds17]

It'd be quite tough not to be. Hoping that both health and level of play win out more often than not moving forward (and I'm sure there's some correlation involved in that).

 

[ACC1224]

I'm the same.

 

[Al14]

I'm not confident in our goaltending till both Murray and Samsonov make it to 2023 healthy.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

To me at this point it all comes down to injuries .. hopefully both these guys can stay healthy so we have 2 options in playoffs .. that said to me you give da net to Murray as he has won 2 Cups .. that game last night was downright grand theft robbery

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Too small of a sample size.

But feel a little less stressed than before the season.

Murray has those veteran smarts. Samsonov looks legit. Rest of them meh.

 

[Tak7]

So far, it's surpassed my expectations based on where I was in the summer.

All 3 of them have played well.

 

[GoonieFace]

If healthy probably, but I’m skeptical that is going to happen

 

[HolyCrap]

Goaltending has been surprisingly the least concerning thing for me. Hopefully it stays strong throughout season and post season (fingers crossed).

 

[Mr_Fun]

So far, so good. If we can stay injury free, we look to be in good shape.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Early but knock wood, only team in the league with two .920+ goalies (min 5 GP)

 

[egd27]

Yes, I am a little happier with the goaltending at the moment.

 

[saltming]

The injury angle was only a concern for Murray and until proven otherwise still is. I don't recall people worrying about samsonov being injury prone, so I'm not sure where that's coming from.
So far it seems that both goalies are tracking as Woodley postulated. This is a good sign for us. Hopefully they keep it up.

My feeling right now is I'm more comfortable with Murray. His reads positioning and save selection is better than samsonov. With a little seasoning samsonov will be there too. This could be a fantastic tandem. Please hockey God's hear my prayers and make it so

 

[Menzinger]

It's low key emerging as a strength for the team. Theyve got two guys I'd be absolutely fine starting any game, which is something I probably haven't felt in many years.

 

[Morbo]

pluses: they've played well, probably better than people expected

minuses: they've both been out with injuries and we're only at the quarter pole

 

[Leafsfan74]

It was always about health, especially with Murray.

I understand what Dubas was trying to do picking up Murray and moving on from Campbell. I don't care what the supposition has been, you don't win two Cups in net without playing a key role. His calmness and pedigree are respected by his team. I'm not sure I liked the risk, but we only have a birds eye view.

I've always felt that Martin Brodeur had the perfect disposition for a goalie, a balance of quiet, fierce competitveness and calm confidece that allowed his team to just play their game. I'm not sure Campbell was ever going to get there, they played hard for him like someone would for their younger brother, or the nice guy picked last in a road hockey game (who can also play well at times obviously).

With Murray, it's a case of, "just focus on doing your job, I've got this". Dubas gambled his job on Murrays health (and Samsonov to a lesser degree). If it doesn't work out, he knows the risks. When he's healthy, his demeanour is Brodeur like.

If he stays healthy, he will come through. Dubas then just has to come through for everyone at the deadline.

 

[Enga Olly]

The early returns are very good. Once Samsonov comes back and both can remain healthy and continue this level of play until the end of the PO, I will then stop worrying about goaltending - and this coming from a Dubas supporter

 

[thewave]

I think everyone knew the capability of the tenders. It's their ability to remain healthy that makes or breaks everything.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

If Murray does 55 starts and plays the whole playoffs then I'll change my tune.

 

[Gabriel426]

Sammy been the surprise sofar and that injury was just a save that went wrong.

Murray still worries me in terms of injury. Staying healthy is key for him.

Kally is Kally, he is prone for mistakes and needs more seasoning.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I am pleasantly surprised. Murray worried us all after that Montreal game and his immediate injury, but since his return he's been rock solid. Samsonov has also been a bit of a revelation with his hot start and despite the fact that it's a trend for him it's a right sight better than the alternative. Literally just need Murray and Samsonov to stay healthy going forward as Kallgren is really not an option we want to use often.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

What if:

Murray plays 40 games and fairly healthy throughout the season, Samsonov plays 30 games but in and out due to his shootout pretzel injury, and Kallgren stays healthy thoughout the season.

Suddenly:

Murray gets injured , Samsonov can't get out of the pretzel position.


What do we do?

Roll with Kallgren through the playoffs??!?!

 

[leafsfan5]

I'm happy for now, they're doing very well and we have two great options

But it's still early so we'll see how it holds. Campbell was a vezina contender this time last year

 

[BlueBaron]

It's easy to think our goaltending is better. I'm optimistic about Samsonov but Muuray is the key. Been awhile since we stole a game but he sure robbed the Devil.

I feel he's better than Campbell so if he plays he could be the playoff difference maker we've been looking for.

Say what you will but Dubas is either going down with his guys or they will prove him right. Go Soo!