Injury Report: Freddie Andersen

[AhosDatsyukian]

Good news and some progress there is very encouraging to see. I still maintain since before the playoffs started that in order for us to have a long Cup run we will need 3 goalies to contribute. Raanta has been an absolute stud so far but I do worry about his health still. And while I'm confident in Pyotr to fill in as needed like he did in game 2 vs. Boston, I'd rather not have him starting in a potential Conference/Cup finals.

Don't get me wrong, until/unless Raanta struggles/gets hurt we are rolling with him all the way, but I have a feeling we may need to turn to Freddie at some point.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Well now for him to skate with the team..

Baby steps

 

[Lempo]

Yup, clearly dead. They're using under-ice magnets to glide him on the ice so that it'd look like he's alive and Rongos would waste time studying old clips of him.

Next time maybe move the player forwards and backwards you know like he was actually skating; someone going sideways on skates in jerky fashion isn't gonna fool anyone.

 

[Chrispy]

Best news is I had to go back to page 1 to confirm which leg he hurt because I couldn't tell looking at that clip.

 

[hockeynjune]

Best news is I had to go back to page 1 to confirm which leg he hurt because I couldn't tell looking at that clip.

Vegas odds makers just put bets on hold.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Yup, clearly dead. They're using under-ice magnets to glide him on the ice so that it'd look like he's alive and Rongos would waste time studying old clips of him.

Next time maybe move the player forwards and backwards you know like he was actually skating; someone going sideways on skates in jerky fashion isn't gonna fool anyone.

 

[DaveG]

God damnit you beat me to the joke.

 

[Tryamw]

God damnit you beat me to the joke.

Great minds...
Of course given where I am who am I kidding with that remark.
/like you @DaveG

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

 

[MinJaBen]

Abby was going to ask Freddy a question, but as the seats were empty, she had no idea how to do that.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Abby may have to ask about the fans, but at least she doesn't ask like a three minute question, while simultaneously answering it, and then the player just has to be like, "yeah".

 

[LostInaLostWorld]

Abby may have to ask about the fans, but at least she doesn't ask like a three minute question, while simultaneously answering it, and then the player just has to be like, "yeah".

One of the downsides of TT being out was we had to listen to the Rig inteviewing Rod pregame...

 

[MoeTheHobo]

If Andersen gets back in shape, what would it take for him to get back the starter role?

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Antti losing two in a row. (Or looking bad in a blowout, but that seems unlikely right now.)

 

[SoupNazi]

Antti losing two in a row. (Or looking bad in a blowout, but that seems unlikely right now.)

Pretty much this. You've got to keep rolling Antti out there until he gives you reason not to.

 

[hockeynjune]

With Freddy (maybe) waiting in the wings . Antti standing on his head and the kid chomping to get back in. I like our group. We ride Annti to the cup!

 

[Highest Boss]

Has Freddie been traveling with the team?

 

[the halleJOKEL]

looks like andersen is a full participant in practice today

 

[Daeavorn]

Here is chip reporting on it.

 

[Svechhammer]

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

need to start a vigil for Raanta? not even in the other net

 

[Tryamw]

Wouldn't surprise me if they were Resting raanta and seeing how andersen would do with a full practice..

edit for @Chrispy I didn't steal it from them I promise..

 

[Chrispy]

Wouldn't surprise me if they were Resting raanta and seeing how andersen would do with a full practice..

Similar comment from NHL Network radio I heard during lunch: Raanta doesn't need full practice with games every other day, so give him a rest and let Andersen (and Kochetkov) get his practice in.

 

[Svechhammer]

Brindy confirmed rest day for Raanta

Look, even if you don't think we should give the net to Freddie (I am in this boat, he's been plenty good enough) having Freddie on the bench vs having Koochie is a huge upgrade for the remainder of the playoffs.

 

[Chrispy]

Brindy confirmed rest day for Raanta

Look, even if you don't think we should give the net to Freddie (I am in this boat, he's been plenty good enough) having Freddie on the bench vs having Koochie is a huge upgrade for the remainder of the playoffs.

Other thing I'd say is I don't want to move to Andersen for a home game. If they reach the point where Raanta could use a day off or starts to show some signs of slipping, putting Andersen in for a home game could flip a series this postseason.

Take a shot on the road when you need to.