Player Discussion Joseph freaking Woll

[Eternal Leaf]

Woll has been money so far.

Sad that he didn't get in earlier but he's got the job done now that the brick Woll is up.

 

[TGB]

Now the big question is, will Bozo the Keefe decide to go back to Samsonov for Gane 6?

I'm more concerned about some Bruin thug "accidentally" elbowing him in the back of the head.

 

[leafsfan5]

Just need to do it one more time, Joseph

I believe

 

[Gary Nylund]

Just need to do it 13 more times, Joseph

I believe

FYP

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Woll has been money so far.

Sad that he didn't get in earlier but he's got the job done now that the brick Woll is up.

How would we have known Woll can do well in the playoffs ? or that Sammy is a regular season darling ?

Could we have remembered how they did last year ????

 

[Cassell]

So what’s the thinking for next year? Obviously Samsonov won’t be returning. Do the Leafs go with Woll as the starter and maybe a veteran as backup? Or do they sort of do what Boston did with Swayman and Ullmark and ice two goalies as more of a tandem?

 

[torontoblood]

Woll is built for the playoffs. He is a big, tall, technically sound goalie which works well in the playoffs where the games are tighter, a lot of perimeter shots, and tips where positional play is important.

His game may not translate the best in the regular season when there is a lot of east/west plays requiring acrobatic saves but he will still always have solid numbers in regular season too.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Woll is built for the playoffs. He is a big, tall, technically sound goalie which works well in the playoffs where the games are tighter, a lot of perimeter shots, and tips where positional play is important.

His game may not translate the best in the regular season when there is a lot of east/west plays requiring acrobatic saves but he will still always have solid numbers in regular season too.

Interesting take.

 

[ACC1224]

Joey Woll cements his Leaf Legacy tonight.

 

[BertCorbeau]

So what’s the thinking for next year? Obviously Samsonov won’t be returning. Do the Leafs go with Woll as the starter and maybe a veteran as backup? Or do they sort of do what Boston did with Swayman and Ullmark and ice two goalies as more of a tandem?

Woll and a vet for me. But I’m also a big fan of Hildeby, and would love to give him a path to get a shot next year at some games if he continues to play well.

I am concerned about Woll’s durability to be a full time starter but he’s showing glimpses of being an effective time-share goalie.

 

[Peasy]

So what’s the thinking for next year? Obviously Samsonov won’t be returning. Do the Leafs go with Woll as the starter and maybe a veteran as backup? Or do they sort of do what Boston did with Swayman and Ullmark and ice two goalies as more of a tandem?

Go for a tandem.

Try and get someone like Stolarz maybe. A 3x3 type deal maybe.

 

[ToneDog]

Go for a tandem.

Try and get someone like Stolarz maybe. A 3x3 type deal maybe.

Ned would also be a target at the right price. They probably need a 3rd like Jones as insurance should one go down. Hard to believe the Canucks 3rd string goalie could outduel Saros and save the Canucks.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

It is money time Joey .. stone da Bruins and make some cake .. we need a you know what baby .. you have SO Swayman a few times in your life already so you know da drill .. even in Beantown too .. Leaf Nation is behind you .. my 2 sons going to game .. loads of Leaf Nation there for you

 

[Rob Brown]

So what’s the thinking for next year? Obviously Samsonov won’t be returning. Do the Leafs go with Woll as the starter and maybe a veteran as backup? Or do they sort of do what Boston did with Swayman and Ullmark and ice two goalies as more of a tandem?

Veteran goalie as a back up for Woll or a good tandem goalie and try to rock a 50/50 to start. Sammy is gone, yeah.

 

[13pacheco31]

Veteran goalie as a back up for Woll or a good tandem goalie and try to rock a 50/50 to start. Sammy is gone, yeah.

Sign stolarz and go tandem

 

[ITM]

Woll’s been so good, it’s no longer Joseph or Joey; Henceforth, the name’s Joe Woll.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Joey Woll cements his Leaf Legacy tonight.

He's played in a grand total of 35 (and 7 playoff) NHL games, there's nothing there to "cement" yet.

 

[Tak7]

He's played in a grand total of 35 (and 7 playoff) NHL games, there's nothing there to "cement" yet.

New to this market?

If he wins tonight, me and the boys are already on Legends Row carving his statue out

 

[Gary Nylund]

New to this market?

If he wins tonight, me and the boys are already on Legends Row carving his statue out

If using the word legacy at this point is appropriate at this point, then things have changed more than my brain can handle in the last 50+ years that I've been a fan. I

 

[Blaylock38]

Is he actually playing tonight? There are media suggestions it could be Sammy

 

[The Iceman]

Is he actually playing tonight? There are media suggestions it could be Sammy

Yup. Elliott saying it’s the Russian goalie starting

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Must be hurt if that's the case.

 

[Menzinger]

So what’s the thinking for next year? Obviously Samsonov won’t be returning. Do the Leafs go with Woll as the starter and maybe a veteran as backup? Or do they sort of do what Boston did with Swayman and Ullmark and ice two goalies as more of a tandem?

Theyll go for a tandem with a vet signed on a 1-2 year deal + a cheap reclamation vet they hope they can slide past waivers as #3. Dark Horse is it will be Jones but could be someone new. Sammy likely tests the market

 

[-DeMo-]

Go for a tandem.

Try and get someone like Stolarz maybe. A 3x3 type deal maybe.

there's no need for a goalie on even a 3 year deal I would expect Hildeby to get a few games next year when one of the goalies are injured, and then hopefully if the year goes well he would be the backup the following year.

sign 2 vet goalies close to league min and start Woll game 1 and plan a 50/32 split if healthy and go from there. those 32 games can be split between the two vets and Hildeby whoever is playing well at the moment.

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

Yup. Elliott saying it’s the Russian goalie starting

That's not what he said