Goaltending

[1specter]

So far Stolarz looks really promising, Hildeby had a decent first game but likely needs a bit more seasoning. Woll 404 not found

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I understand It's only 3 games but It's nice to FINALLY be getting saves.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

Liking what I'm seeing but she's early in the season

 

[Antropovsky]

He reminds me of a mix of Reimer and Schenn in interviews.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Woll 404 not found

LOL.

I understand It's only 3 games but It's nice to FINALLY be getting saves.

Can’t rely on it.

We’ve been getting the goaltending but our D is “a work in progress”.

 

[colchar]

I'm liking Stolarz thus far, and have high hopes for him based on some comments out of Florida about how good he is.

What I don't like (and this is not exclusive to Stolarz) is goalies constantly dropping to their knees only to have the puck go in above them. This has happened one 3-4 of the goals against the Leafs thus far this season, and it needs to stop. It is a league wide thing, but I don't care about the goalies on other teams and actually encourage them to keep doing it!

 

[HamiltonNHL]

goalies constantly dropping to their knees

It’s harder to go bar down than slide the puck along the ice.

 

[Antropovsky]

I like Stolarz movement. He's huge, moves efficiently, knows where his net is, but also is athletic for a big guy.

Samsonov was hard to watch, he made easy saves look difficult.

 

[colchar]

It’s harder to go bar down than slide the puck along the ice.

They don't need to drop to their knees like a $20 hooker to deal with pucks along the ice.

 

[REALTALK81]

They don't need to drop to their knees like a $20 hooker to deal with pucks along the ice.

It does seem terrible but look at the percentage of goals that are scored on the ice vs goals that go high

 

[HellasLEAF]

What's becoming clear is that Stolarz is the teams #1 goalie. Or he will be.

 

[NCoRe]

Lets first wait a while, before declaring that. I still have faith in Woll

 

[Leafshater67]

Is Woll the most fragile player in the league?

 

[crump]

What’s the origin story of the nickname Hildebeast. Because it’s so awesome. When was it first used and who used it. Was it early in his minor league career (ie some 14 yo teammate) or is it more recent.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Lets first wait a while, before declaring that. I still have faith in Woll

Who is woll

 

[colchar]

It does seem terrible but look at the percentage of goals that are scored on the ice vs goals that go high

You should try it yourself. About 50% of the goals against the Leafs this year have gone over the goalie after he dropped to his knees. Some went over the goalie but don't count because he was moving across the crease, etc. I'd love to see the stats league wide.

And why do goalies drop to their knees and then shrug their shoulders at the puck? Do none of them know how to catch? Did none of the North American goalies play baseball growing up?

 

[Dekes For Days]

And why do goalies drop to their knees and then shrug their shoulders at the puck? Do none of them know how to catch? Did none of the North American goalies play baseball growing up?

Goalies go down to their knees to cover the ice and force the player into more difficult shots. They utilize their shoulders because that's often a faster reaction than moving your hands, especially if not glove side. Stopping a puck in hockey is very different from catching a baseball.

 

[Mess]

What a difference a year makes now under a competent GM and Coach.

Last year goaltending stats after 3 games Leafs 2 wins and 1 loss, however 13 goals against under Keefe's non system.

This year after 3 games its the same record 2-1-0, however just 5 goals against under new goaltending and good coaching Berube.

An +8 goals against improvement after just 3 games. Early results and small sample size however results are very promising right out of the gate.

Leafs go from averaging 4.33 GA/g to 1.66 GA/g.