Speculation: Maple Leafs linked to Brian Elliott

[banks]

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.

Yep. The UFA list isn't a shopping list. They have to accept a deal that gets offered. Plus Jones or Halak would probably get claimed on waivers. Elliott is a guy that could clear.

It's a depth move for a replacement level guy. I hope it happens.

 

[PocketNines]

The Blues won more regular season games than any team in the NHL during the Elliott years and he was outstanding, pushing an NHL record for save percentage in his debut season. In the playoffs against a champion caliber roster in LA 2013, he put up .919 (just as Binnington did during his Cup run) and 1.90 GAA but this wasn't good enough for the walrus coach.

I know he performed less well for other teams. That's actually less important though!

 

[LeafalCrusader]

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.

I'd imagine being from Newmarket he would be willing to play on the Marlies to wrap up his career and be closer to home. Something that the other guys likely aren't interested in.

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

Any other goaltender the leafs sign would be depth on the Marlies. Samsonov/Woll is absolutely going to be the tandem going into the year.

Bold statement Cotton.
What kinda odds are you giving on this?
I have had a feeling since Woll emerged that the Leafs take a big swing for a goalie

 

[DJJones]

The last time Elliott played for Treliving, he delivered one of the worst playoff goaltending performances I’ve ever seen.

First time I've ever boo'd someone on my own team

 

[Nogatco Rd]

I really, really don't like samsonov but to compare him to Elliott is such a laughably bad take.

I know it's fun to say "lol leafs" and they do deserve it most of the time, but not on this. Save the dunking on them for the inevitable early playoff exit, overpaying Matthews again, or when Elliott actually suits up in a game.

Not dunking on them at all, just pointing out that they weren’t scared off by raw numbers last offseason

 

[Connor McConnor]

Now we know you wear a tin foil hat

Now?

 

[sxvnert]

Sure......as a third goaltender in the system....otherwise no thanks.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

I feel like Woll earned him self a real shot to backup this year, unless this means chats arent going well with Samsonov and they dont expect him back next year and we run Elliott/Woll
yikes

 

[Blaylock38]

why?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Brad Treliving, the GM who loves signing half baked goaltenders. I'm sure Kari Ramo is available too these days for a contract.

 

[Gruyeriev]

Better than any goalie the Avs have had in the last decade

Decade? More like the last 20 years. Especially that bum we had in 2010-2011!

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Brad Treliving, the GM who loves signing half baked goaltenders. I'm sure Kari Ramo is available too these days for a contract.

Kari Ramo is retired and is an assistant coach in the U-16 SM-Sarja for the Lahden Pelicans team.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

This guys in his 30s

#FacesOfMethHockey

Laughs in Brett Connoly

 

[Oddbob]

Maple Leafs Linked To Brian Elliott

1st paragraph reads as:
The remaining unrestricted free agent market for goaltenders isn’t exactly the deepest with the options mostly being veteran backups or third-stringers. But it appears at least one netminder has a potential suitor as Larry Brooks of the New York Post suggests that Brian Elliott could be on his way to Toronto.

"Listen guys, we have a goaltending problem, But don't worry, I am going to get us out of this mess. There is this guy, who used to be pretty decent, although not spectacular, and he will come here and play net for us! Now I need everyone to get excited and on board with this, OK! Let's GO LEAFS!"

 

[Leaf Fans]

"Listen guys, we have a goaltending problem, But don't worry, I am going to get us out of this mess. There is this guy, who used to be pretty decent, although not spectacular, and he will come here and play net for us! Now I need everyone to get excited and on board with this, OK! Let's GO LEAFS!"

Are you quoting Brooks?

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Haatley]

Brad Treliving, the GM who loves signing half baked goaltenders. I'm sure Kari Ramo is available too these days for a contract.

Pretty sure Feaster brought in Ramo.

Also, Ramo's numbers as a Flame weren't that bad.

 

[SenzZen]

New Zamboni driver?

 

[treple13]

I can tell you as a Flames fan that no name triggers me more in the last 10 years than Brian Elliott.

I don't think there's been a bigger playoff collapse. Team played great in that series with one exception. With merely average goaltending we easily win games 2 and 3, and him instantly giving up a softie in 4 took all the energy out of the team.

If we have a goalie playing lights out we probably sweep the Ducks and not the other way around.

Either way, it's tough to fathom someone like Treliving who lived through it also not having PTSD and considering Elliott as an option

 

[Fogelhund]

I can tell you as a Flames fan that no name triggers me more in the last 10 years than Brian Elliott.

I don't think there's been a bigger playoff collapse. Team played great in that series with one exception. With merely average goaltending we easily win games 2 and 3, and him instantly giving up a softie in 4 took all the energy out of the team.

If we have a goalie playing lights out we probably sweep the Ducks and not the other way around.

Either way, it's tough to fathom someone like Treliving who lived through it also not having PTSD and considering Elliott as an option

Noting, this is for #3G, not a roster spot. Someone who can be stashed in the AHL, pass through waivers, and then recalled if necessary. Looking at the list, there isn't much better there, that would accept a deal to be the #3G, and minimum NHL contract. Leafs don't have anyone in the AHL with any NHL experience. Looking at the list above, who is better, who would accept a league min contract, to mostly play in the AHL?

 

[Oddbob]

Are you quoting Brooks?

No, haha! I was just making up stuff!

 

[NMacrules]

I hope not. Sammy and Woll are both better goalies.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I hope not. Sammy and Woll are both better goalies.

Hed be the 3rd goalie.

 

[cheesymc]

LMFAO… the new GM is making Dumbass look like a prodigy.