Recalled/Assigned: Hutchinson Back Up, Kaskisuo Sent Down

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Play him against the Red Wings

 

[Jozay]

 

[qqaz]

Keefe is familiar with both guys, and would likely have had a say in this move. Seems like he thinks he can get something out of Hutch, and I hope he can.

This is actually a great time to do this. Andersen plays against Detroit on Wednesday while Hutch gets his bearings. Then give Hutch the first of the b2b with Buffalo. He'll get to play behind a happier, more motivated, and rested "Keefe's Leafs" team.

Keep in mind, the 2nd of the b2b that Andersen gets is still a pretty good get, because the opposition is just as tired as you are.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Keefe asked Kaskisuo to rank the goalies on the Leafs from best to worst. Kaskisuo was then shocked to learn that Keefe had corrected the list to include Hutchison instead of Kaskisuo

 

[ottomaddox]

I really don't want Hutch to play any games any time soon.

I'm scratching my head at this one.

 

[showtime8]

Both of them are AHL goalies.

You're just choosing the best of the 2, I guess?

 

[Warden of the North]

This reads to me like they want Kaskisuo playing and not bench warming. Its possible hes back by Saturday to actually play.

 

[Rielly Good]

He wasn't particularly good on the Marlies. Maybe Keefe thinks KK should build up some confidence before starting in the NHL again. Pretty ****ty situation for a rookie to be brought into this past week.

3-0-0 sv%.942 GAA 1.95

 

[JT AM da real deal]

First screw up of the Keefe era.

This was a Dubie call. Kask started every game for Marlies with Hutch as his backup under Keefe (except 1 which was a disaster).

 

[JT AM da real deal]

I really don't want Hutch to play any games any time soon.

I'm scratching my head at this one.

Likely Dubie move. Maybe a trade. Maybe CAP. Maybe he is telling Hutch this is on Babs. Kask needs to play. But Keefe decided in playoffs last year to go Kask over Hutch (except 1 game).

 

[horner]

Keefe probably wants to see what Hutch can do when he isn't playing in front of a tired team that also didn't wanna play for their last coach.

Fair imo

Yep

 

[TheScandal89]

2 more back to backs approaching, I'd rather trade for a back up. I still can't believe we didnt go for Louis Domingue

 

[Magic Man]

We shook it up by calling up Kaskisuo and Keefe. It feels like a step back bringing Hutchinson back so soon without giving Kaskiuso a short look. Hutchinson is likely the better option going forward, even with his record, but from a team morale perspective I think it would be nice to not have to play in front of Hutchinson for a bit longer.

I think Dubas wants to see Hutch in front of a Keefe coached hockey team to see if the need to upgrade is real or because of bad coaching. Potentially saving them from wasting a draft pick they didn't have to.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Hutch in the Marlies this season:

3-0-0 sv%.942 GAA 1.95

If there's was a way to play himself back into the lineup, that is it.

Watching him punt pucks out into danger areas is still an issue. I tuned into highlights of the Marlies and he was still allowing scary rebounds and putting his defenders in odd positions.

 

[Marshy]

Kaski-seeya!

 

[SprDaVE]

This reads to me like they want Kaskisuo playing and not bench warming. Its possible hes back by Saturday to actually play.

Good point.

 

[namttebih]

Hutch in the Marlies this season:

3-0-0 sv%.942 GAA 1.95

If there's was a way to play himself back into the lineup, that is it.

Beat me to it. He was really good in their OT win last week too.

He's coming in with the confidence from the above. I'm sure that they're telling him that he's starting over now.

 

[Trapper]

First screw up of the Keefe era.

Don’t really see it as a screw up.
Drink the poison or drink the acid.
At present, Keefe must want to look at Hutch first. Gotta play someone.

 

[qqaz]

Watching him punt pucks out into danger areas is still an issue. I tuned into highlights of the Marlies and he was still allowing scary rebounds and putting his defenders in odd positions.

I believe you. I'm sure he's not perfect, and he's going to have flaws. But he should be in a totally different state of mind with a new coach and some AHL wins fresh in memory.

I'm expecting him to hold down the job for the rest of the season, unless we snag a real upgrade nearer to the deadline.

 

[Gallagbi]

This reads to me like they want Kaskisuo playing and not bench warming. Its possible hes back by Saturday to actually play.

Pretty sure the next Marlies game is Friday

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I believe you. I'm sure he's not perfect, and he's going to have flaws. But he should be in a totally different state of mind with a new coach and some AHL wins fresh in memory.

I'm expecting him to hold down the job for the rest of the season, unless we snag a real upgrade nearer to the deadline.

I'm all for him finding his game under Keefe's system.
I just dont see him all of a sudden being able to control rebounds though.

The biggest problem with Hutchinson playing for the Leafs ; Andersen is a vacuum in contrast... making Hutch seem like his control is wayy less than average.

 

[A1LeafNation]

First screw up of the Keefe era.

Did you say it was a screw up when he decided to give Barrie more ice time given his struggles?

I think everything needs to have a new lense with Babcock removed.

 

[Guy Boucher]

Did you say it was a screw up when he decided to give Barrie more ice time given his struggles?

I think everything needs to have a new lense with Babcock removed.

No, because even though he struggled it was evident that Barrie has signficant talents. Don't think that's the case for Hutch.

 

[A1LeafNation]

No, because even though he struggled it was evident that Barrie has signficant talents. Don't think that's the case for Hutch.

I'm willing to take another look at him.

Ceci was bad, Barrie was bad, Spezza was bad...oh wait no they really weren't.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Watching him punt pucks out into danger areas is still an issue. I tuned into highlights of the Marlies and he was still allowing scary rebounds and putting his defenders in odd positions.