CDN24
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I know this one- age 24or was it 42 may have reversed those numbers ... or was it both
Speculation: Maple Leafs linked to Brian Elliott
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Zbynek
Jarry friggin sucks dude
Ianturnedbull
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Goalie depth is important. If Murray is moved/bought out, then the Leafs will have a dearth of NHL experience between the pipes.
Elliott wasn't an NHL quality goalie last season. But he was a strong platoon guy for over a decade, and was a competent backup before last year. Why would anyone complain about a team signing this guy for depth purposes? Every team has a goalie injury at some point in the season. And it's not unheard of for the #3 to get a stretch of starts.
If you had to pick a 3rd string goalie to start 3 or 4 games for your team, would you pick Elliott or Petruzzelli? I know my pick.
What other UFA goalie can handle an NHL start but will be OK getting waived? I don't see a ton of options.
Elliott wasn't an NHL quality goalie last season. But he was a strong platoon guy for over a decade, and was a competent backup before last year. Why would anyone complain about a team signing this guy for depth purposes? Every team has a goalie injury at some point in the season. And it's not unheard of for the #3 to get a stretch of starts.
If you had to pick a 3rd string goalie to start 3 or 4 games for your team, would you pick Elliott or Petruzzelli? I know my pick.
What other UFA goalie can handle an NHL start but will be OK getting waived? I don't see a ton of options.
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We’ve lost (or are going to lose) two goalies from our depth chart. Samsonov got pretty beat up last season. Woll was healthy but he’s struggled with injuries in his development (knock on wood). We need some bodies.
I just hope Treliving doesn’t think this is anything more than a depth signing. Woll is not going to get through waivers.
I just hope Treliving doesn’t think this is anything more than a depth signing. Woll is not going to get through waivers.
themelkman
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You’d think Treliving would have learned his lesson about Elliott after dealing for him in Calgary…
Mitch nylander
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As long as he's okay with playing for the Marlies it makes sense.
We've got 4 goalies signed outside of Woll/Sammy, and of those 4 they've combined for 0 NHL games and 32 AHL games. It's needed.
We've got 4 goalies signed outside of Woll/Sammy, and of those 4 they've combined for 0 NHL games and 32 AHL games. It's needed.
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I am assuming that the seven goaltenders do not include the two Russian goalies, who the Leafs have already said will be playing in Russia this season.
Seven goalies seem like the right number. Keep in mind the Leafs need goalies for the NHL team, the Marlies and the Growlers. With even one injury, the Leafs would be left with the bare minimum of two goalies per team.
I am curious about the legalities of signing Elliott and waiving him so that this salary does not count against the cap, but keeping him with the NHL team as a practice goalie? Is this allowed, or do NHL rules forbid this?
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It is a fine line to walk between signing the best option and having someone who can clear waivers. Remember Aaron Dell? Curtis McElhinney? Calvin Pickard? All great choices as third string goalies, except they all got claimed by other teams.
I am curious who you suggest as a better option?
A1LeafNation
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If he signs, he knows he is battling Woll for the back up spot.
He and his agent should know what they are signing up for. I dont think there are any backup spots available right now. Every team looks pretty set for a starter and a backup right now.
Maurice of Orange
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Then you missed the game on January 18th 2023 in Vancouver where Elliott started for Tampa and won the game 5-2.
Yep I missed about 30 games in a row when things went to crap, I still was surprised to find out he didn’t retire 5 years ago. That whole series was just so bad.
NyQuil
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Eventually, every former Senators goalie will wear the blue and white.
This is the way.
This is the way.
Not Craig Anderson, although supposedly the Leafs were in on him before he went to Colorado
NyQuil
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He's one of the few Ottawa goalies that I actually like.
Tugnutt, Anderson, Hasek.
That's about it.
Bishop and Lehner were fine but didn't really play enough here.
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Lehner was on the leafs roster at one point lol
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Elliott 22 GP 0.891 (Tampa) $900k
Halak 25 GP 0.903 (NYR) $1.5 mil
Greiss 21 GP 0.896 (STL) $1.25 + .25 for 20 games started...
Jones 48 GP 0.886 (SEA) $2 mil
Honestly, there isn't much difference in these choices... minor, but not huge. Elliott as a third G made substantially less than the other three listed, and might just be more willing to be a third goalie at this point. It takes two parties to come to an agreement, and the others might believe they have more in the tank than as a 3rd string goalie... especially Jones and his prior $2 mil contract and 48 games.
