Player Discussion Matt Murray | Called up: Starting Friday vs Sabres

[Nineteen67]

Good for him for working his way back and getting another chance.

 

[Leafsfan74]

This might be just what the doctor ordered, no pun intended, as such unexpected goalie changes force the team to focus on their details on defense to support him.

I know that Berube is aware that in spite of the Leafs winning, they are not playing the right way enough. They would face a battle if the playoffs started tomorrow (unless their goalies are lights out every period). The bad habits and the poor effort is sneaking in again and they have relied on their goalie to bail them out.

Take last nights game against Dallas. Down 2-1 and they give up a breakaway. If Woll doesn't make the save and it is 3-1, Leafs chances go down significantly as Dallas can tighten up with comfort in a two goal lead. Instead, Leafs strike back quickly and win due to some very fortuitous shooting.

 

[Jojalu]

Knies, Murray and a 2nd.

Haha,

The ole Ryder, Halak and a 2nd lives!

 

[Squiffy]

Haha,

The ole Ryder, Halak and a 2nd lives!

If Murray puts together a good run I’m going straight to the main boards with it lol

 

[Racer88]

Good for him for working his way back and getting another chance.

Sad for us that we need to be the team giving him the chance

 

[Zonk]

If Murray puts together a good run I’m going straight to the main boards with it lol

Please change it to Robertson, Murray and a second.

 

[Nineteen67]

Sad for us that we need to be the team giving him the chance

The Leafs have their 1a injured and out for 6 weeks, they need a reliable 3rd goalie and maybe he’s the answer.

 

[conFABulator]

Sad for us that we need to be the team giving him the chance

I don’t see it the same way. Matt Murray is a solid third option. He’s got the best stats of the three Marlies goalies, he’s a veteran with two Stanley Cups, and he brings valuable experience.

Health is obviously the big question. If he stays healthy, he’s a great safety net. If not, we’ve got the two kids on the Marlies, who both have potential. For now, it’s better for their development to be getting reps in the AHL.

 

[Leafs87]

God bless us all and congrats to Buffalo on ending your losing streak

 

[The Shadow]

It can never be a bad thing having a goalie that won 2 cups in the room and around the guys.

Come playoffs he should be at every practice and you never know he may play so well he could be right in the mix for games

If he plays lights out how can you say no to playing him. You are trying to win a championship and go with the guy that is winning. Plus he is a proven winner.

 

[Stephen]

This is either going to go incredibly well or incredibly poor. No in between.

I think it'll actually work out fine. Make sure Woll doesn't see massive increase in play time during Stolarz's absence and use Murray, Hildeby and Akhtyamov in some kind of rotation.

 

[danny90]

Knies, Murray and a 2nd.

Would have to add drai at that point