Post-Game Talk: Red Light Reimer blows it again; Leafs' season pretty much over

[Bad Goalie]

Hope they're complacent after beating the Pens today?

Toronto is not the only team with recent struggles. The Blues have been struggling since the Olympics break as have the Pens lately (though not as bad as the Leafs). They are also trying to get it all back together. At this point they are beatable. Go Leafs Go!

Where is your beleaf?

 

[Bad Goalie]

Just wow. This post is just disgusting.

Yes, she married a sports athlete who makes a lot of money. That makes her a gold digger right away? You don't even know who she is...

Plus, why are all these people attacking her personally when it's JAMES REIMER who is playing bad on the ice. People have so much time on their hands these days

They also have no sense of propriety or common decency. Internet blogs have helped to breed a culture of unsophisticated boobs with no filters on what they say. Nobody knows who they are and it gives them license to do or say whatever without any fear of public recrimination.

 

[Bad Goalie]

I would have been over the moon with average NHL goaltending this week by Reimer, unfortunately we got far, far less.

You are 100% correct. Does that mean he should be banished from the earth and all his past goodness is obliterated? That is the gist of these threads for the past 5 games.

As I have previously posted, the misfortune of this calamity is the time of the season that it has occurred. His "slump" (as it is called in sports) is no different than that of any other athlete professional or amateur. The issue is that is taking place in the heat of a playoff contention battle. Therefore, it is magnified to out of world proportion.

Reimer will not "suck for life". The proof of that will probably not occur in Toronto as has been the case with several other goalies who experienced troubles developing their game there.

 

[Bad Goalie]

While I won't lower myself to the level of name calling, I will agree with the spirit of the post.

Social media is a two headed beast, with the love comes hate

People may be the most fickle of all the creatures on earth. Pretty hard to trust. A dog or horse is loyal to the one who loves it for life. Not so people.

 

[Gallagbi]

Reimer has a .908 sv% which ~ means that he stops 9 of every 10 shots he faces. If the opponent musters 30 shots its = ~ 3 goals against.

Since the Leafs average ~35-36 a game it helps explain his > 3.0 GAA.

So if the Leafs wants to see Reimer's numbers improve the team should insulate him better and cut down on the shots and in particular the high quality scoring chances against.

You would think going end to end exchanging chances is not the best approach to shelter a goalie particularly one struggling with his own confidence. Allowing frequent odd man rushes and break-aways is simply playing with fire.

Reimer has a save% around .870 during this stretch and the Leafs have dropped the shots against over the past 5 games as well.

 

[diceman934]

I don't think you heard the context of the interview. The reporter was asking where he was in terms of his confidence and he responded with sort of an "overcoming this makes me a better goalie thing". In fact when asked about the NJ game, he said "It never feels good when you allow 3 goals" or something like that.

The reporter told Remier that Carlyle said he played just ok....Reimer said he thought that he played good! That was the context.

 

[Gallagbi]

You are 100% correct. Does that mean he should be banished from the earth and all his past goodness is obliterated? That is the gist of these threads for the past 5 games.

As I have previously posted, the misfortune of this calamity is the time of the season that it has occurred. His "slump" (as it is called in sports) is no different than that of any other athlete professional or amateur. The issue is that is taking place in the heat of a playoff contention battle. Therefore, it is magnified to out of world proportion.

Reimer will not "suck for life". The proof of that will probably not occur in Toronto as has been the case with several other goalies who experienced troubles developing their game there.

It means he's struggled this week and much of this season. He's played his way off this roster and must be moved this off-season. It's too bad, he's a likeable guy and this was a big opportunity for him. Watching him piss it away hasn't been fun.

 

[Bad Goalie]

If you have systematic weaknesses in your game, teams will scout you and pick you apart. You can have success for a while, but once the secret is out that you're terrible at rebounds and you don't correct the issue, teams will tailor game plans to beat you. That is Reimer and countless other goalies who had some success and later crash landed.

Did you save my quotes from last season when I was pointing out the Reimer flaws and said teams would figure these things out? I was lambasted for criticizing the new Leaf golden boy who has now been sent to the underworld by the same group.

This is also why teams have goalie coaches. They are supposed to see the same things and work with the guys to overcome those issues. I was told his team mates would clear away his rebounds and the massive shot numbers didn't not matter because they came from outside and from poor angles.

The goaltending issue in Toronto has been a long one and there is much more to it than just who the guy is. This would be backed up by the success many have had after leaving there for greener pastures. Reimer will probaly be leaving and whether he is one of those remains to be seen.

 

[ECanuck]

Toronto is not the only team with recent struggles. The Blues have been struggling since the Olympics break as have the Pens lately (though not as bad as the Leafs). They are also trying to get it all back together. At this point they are beatable. Go Leafs Go!

Where is your beleaf?

It's been crushed, folded, folded a few more times, then crushed into pieces and soon to be pulverized in a dump site.

 

[weems]

Toronto is not the only team with recent struggles. The Blues have been struggling since the Olympics break as have the Pens lately (though not as bad as the Leafs). They are also trying to get it all back together. At this point they are beatable. Go Leafs Go!

Where is your beleaf?

Blues are like 9-3 in the month of March.

 

[I Am The Stig]

The reporter told Remier that Carlyle said he played just ok....Reimer said he thought that he played good! That was the context.

I was referring to last nights comments that reimer made where he said 'I'm becoming better goalie and a better person.'

 

[Paradoc]

Blues are like 9-3 in the month of March.

I'm pretty sure he meant that the blues aren't the powerhouse as they used to be during the first half of the season.

A good record, but not as impressive as their record in the first half.

 

[Duffman955]

Reimer is pretty much the main reason for the losing skid. How often do teams win with sub .870 sv%

Serious question

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Slumps happen to every goaltender. Even a guy who wins the Vezina. They have bad outings and many times string those bad outings together for a few weeks (Quick was horrible to start the year as just one example).

And when it happens this early in your career, you go down to the Minors.

 

[Bad Goalie]

His fault or not, people have to step back and realize that these are people and not just objects of entertainment for us.

I've been extremely critical of Reimer since his game in Washington, but I don't ever want to see someone personally berated like this over sports.

You, my friend, are a rare breed on an internet thread. Someone with a sense of decency and humanity. Your comment is way overdue and should be echoed by the masses.

 

[BayStBullies]

The mascot is a freaking polar bear; because of how bi-polar you all are as hockey fans.

 

[Bad Goalie]

He's been very inconsistent this season for sure. But that's what happens when you don't get to play regularly IMO. Tough to get a feel for the puck.



I'm trying to tell you that he's facing a stupid amount of shots every game for one thing. And that you can't expect a goalie to be consistent when he goes days without playing a game. Again, look at his larger body of work before he was moved essentially into the backup role.

It's a good effort, but I'm afraid your points fall on deaf ears. This has now escalated to mob rule. There is no logic or real hard thought. Just emotional outlashes fueling others to spew worse vitriol. It has become an emotional landslide. The only calm to this storm will come from another goalie in the starting role and a Leafs win. If the new guy loses too? Oh wow, I can't begin to imagine.

 

[Bad Goalie]

Why is there always ignorant titles for these post game threads? Just put the score up and never mind the ridiculous headlines. It's corny.

Starts the fire right off the get go, eh?

 

[HamiltonNHL]

I'm sure the players are sick of Reimer not being able to stop the puck.
Reimer is not capable of playing properly. He's looks at shooters like a Deer in Headlights.
Why play a goalie that is struggling that bad ?

 

[Bad Goalie]

I'm telling you guys, Randy is giving Reimer the rope to hang himself with.

At the cost of his team making the playoffs? Maybe in November you let a guy hang himself out to dry, but not in the thick of a last minute battle for a playoff spot. That would be the action of a man who had totally lost touch with his purpose and reality. It would also be the commission of coaching suicide.

You must think real hard before surmising something that preposterous.

 

[Bad Goalie]

We agree so often. You're wrong on this one. Proofs in the puddin

Not yet. Mac didn't get a start so all this is speculation. Maybe he plays good enough to win and maybe not. Coming in in mop up situation proves nothing. Can't accept accept any puddin' that wasn't served.

 

[realgoodleafs]

You are 100% correct. Does that mean he should be banished from the earth and all his past goodness is obliterated? That is the gist of these threads for the past 5 games.

As I have previously posted, the misfortune of this calamity is the time of the season that it has occurred. His "slump" (as it is called in sports) is no different than that of any other athlete professional or amateur. The issue is that is taking place in the heat of a playoff contention battle. Therefore, it is magnified to out of world proportion.

Reimer will not "suck for life". The proof of that will probably not occur in Toronto as has been the case with several other goalies who experienced troubles developing their game there.

You are acting like the timing of this doesn't matter, and that it's just a coincidence. Pressure is on and he is crumbling again. Just like game 7, it's over for him here.

 

[Atomos2]

The excuses from Reimer are ridiculous...

"look what he did last year!"
"Carlyle shouldn't have said he was okay!"
"Carlyle should have started the AHL goalie instead of Reimer when the playoffs were on the line!"

It's ridiculous. He cost us 3 of the past 4 games, not the sole reason, but he was the main piece.

We have gone through this with Raycroft, the two are almost exactly similar, only difference is, people have this love affair with Reimer.

With Bernier, we probably win 3 of the past 4, and we are sitting pretty. With Reimer, we are now stuck wondering if we will be in the playoffs.

This team got so used to playing in front of a solid, good goalie like Bernier, a goalie that can make a big save, that can hold onto a rebound, that can get a whistle if he realizes the team needs it. We molded around that and it allowed us to take more chances offensively, which is a big reason why we went on that stretch from January-February.

Now, Bernier goes down, and this team is now playing in front of a goalie who lets rebounds out like crazy, can't seem to hold a puck when we need a whistle (due to his lack of rebound control) and can't make that big save when the team needs one.

For example, versus Detroit, after already letting in a bad goal, and another questionable goal, we get within one. We are pressuring offensively, which leads to a two on one, Alffy gets the puck, Reimer is over by the time he shoots, but the puck goes mid glove side. It just blows the team.

I mean heck, look at the Montreal game. That was one of the WORST goaltending performances since Vesa Toskala. Our team deserved to win that game, but it was shot by Reimer.

Then Reimer is saying he is playing good, and thinks he is becoming a better goalie? Come on.

So who starts tomorrow if Bernier can't go? Keep in mind how awful Reimer has been lately. Would you pick MacIntyre? Would Carlyle pick MAcIntyre. If not and you pick Reimer, how much blame should you get and how much blame should Reimer get? If Carlyle picks Reimer, the same questions should be asked.

 

[Snow Dog]

Reimer has a concussion.Happened in the LA game.

 

[Bad Goalie]

You need to find a way to win.

Every single game over the past week has been winnable. Not a single one of them... not one... was out of reach. We could have beat Detroit, we could have beat Washington, we could have beat Montreal, and we could have beaten New Jersey tonight. All we needed was one goal at an opportune time. And we didn't get it.

We had a 5-on-3 tonight for 1:15. Two ****ing shots. The same story as in every other game. We have our chances and they are wasted. They are wasted by stupid plays, missed chances, and a coach who is incapable of making adjustments.

Yes, James Reimer has been awful. Vesa Toskala-level. Blame who you will for that. Blame James, blame Randy, blame both, blame Nonis, blame Clarkson for ****s sake. I don't care. But this is a team sport and it is high-time for the team to figure out a way to ****ing win. If that means scoring 8 goals, because Reimer's five hole is bigger than the Titanic, then do that.

After two years ago, after last year, to collapse again... in my eyes, would be justification for putting every single player on this roster on the trade market. They have 9 games left to get their **** together. All is not lost yet, but the 18-wheeler is hanging perilously over the cliff.

I commend you. It's a team sport and the team is not performing to NHL playoff contention status. Pretty simple, but too hard to grasp for those who refuse to see it all right out there in front of them. Must have scapegoats, that explains it all. Scapegoating has never worked and never will, but that won't stop it from being the major defense in any issue.