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Then they are idiots, because he would not have made it to Roch. Reimer has not played in the AHL for 13 years, he is a completely normal NHL backup. What were they counting on? Now Rochester does not have a normal goalie, and Buffalo does not have a good number 3. Maybe they should have signed a good number 3 in the first place, and not Reimer, if that was their plan?It was a two-way deal. That kinda indicated they wanted him in Roch.
It was a two-way deal. That kinda indicated they wanted him in Roch.
Why did they sign him to a Cal Peterson contract if they don't believe in the UPL? But this whole situation is one big minus.I don’t really understand what the point in signing Reimer was. I figured he would be the backup but then he never really seemed to get a chance at that role. Maybe he was really bad in practice? I don’t know.
Having him be UPL’s backup this year made sense, especially after they signed UPL to a 5yr deal. They could give Levi a heavy workload in Rochester and let him develop as a starter.
Levi would’ve been a call-up away any time he was needed.
But now Levi is forced into the backup role full time this season (unless Adams makes a move for a #2, which I don’t see happening. He would’ve just kept Reimer) and Rochester’s goalie situation looks rough. Houser’s the starter? Yikes.
Plus, instead of establishing UPL as the clear starter, he now has a young goalie nipping at his heels immediately after he signed a 5yr deal to be the starter. I know people will say “well, if he can’t handle the pressure…” and I agree but it still seems like a weird plan. It makes it seem like they’re not sold on UPL (to me).
Then they are idiots, because he would not have made it to Roch. Reimer has not played in the AHL for 13 years, he is a completely normal NHL backup. What were they counting on? Now Rochester does not have a normal goalie, and Buffalo does not have a good number 3. Maybe they should have signed a good number 3 in the first place, and not Reimer, if that was their plan?
Put some respect on that man's nameI don’t really understand what the point in signing Reimer was. I figured he would be the backup but then he never really seemed to get a chance at that role. Maybe he was really bad in practice? I don’t know.
Having him be UPL’s backup this year made sense, especially after they signed UPL to a 5yr deal. They could give Levi a heavy workload in Rochester and let him develop as a starter.
Levi would’ve been a call-up away any time he was needed.
But now Levi is forced into the backup role full time this season (unless Adams makes a move for a #2, which I don’t see happening. He would’ve just kept Reimer) and Rochester’s goalie situation looks rough. Houser’s the starter? Yikes.
Plus, instead of establishing UPL as the clear starter, he now has a young goalie nipping at his heels immediately after he signed a 5yr deal to be the starter. I know people will say “well, if he can’t handle the pressure…” and I agree but it still seems like a weird plan. It makes it seem like they’re not sold on UPL (to me).
You understand this was easily doable. Levi could have come up for 15 or NHL games. Give Reimer 15 and UPL 50. But nope.I don't get the disdain for waiving him. He was bound for Rochester from the get go.
I would love to see Levi play one more year in Rochester as well. He has usually looked good when up so using him in a split role would make sense.
I despise calling our GM names. But this sentence is awesome.I just don't understand what Adams is doing, that guy is a weirdo.
Why this conclusion? I think most people here thought Levi would go to Rochester and play a lot there. Reimer hasn't played in the AHL in many years and was a normal backup.I don't get the disdain for waiving him. He was bound for Rochester from the get go.
It is not a two-way deal, he gets paid $1 million regardless of what he’s in.
No it wasn't.It was a two-way deal. That kinda indicated they wanted him in Roch.
whats wrong with having both Reimer and Levi ?Among 87 goalies to face at least 1000 unblocked shot attempts in the past 3 seasons, Levi ranks 9 in dFSv% (difference between expected and actual save percentage on these attempts). Reimer ranks 45th. I thought you guys wanted to win games and make the playoffs?
Now compare Sandstrom to Reimer.Among 87 goalies to face at least 1000 unblocked shot attempts in the past 3 seasons, Levi ranks 9 in dFSv% (difference between expected and actual save percentage on these attempts). Reimer ranks 45th. I thought you guys wanted to win games and make the playoffs?
using a roster spot on a player who doesn't playwhats wrong with having both Reimer and Levi ?
we're getting mad about third string goalies now lol okNow compare Sandstrom to Reimer.
When was the last time the Sabres didn't have their organizational 3rd+ goalies play 10+ games in a season?we're getting mad about third string goalies now lol ok
Clear to me that they see Levi as a clear #2 or even #1B at this point & want to feed him NHL time - and I'm fine with that. This isn't the same as when he first signed & got gifted a de facto starting role without proving anything.whats wrong with having both Reimer and Levi ?
2020When was the last time the Sabres didn't have their organizational 3rd+ goalies play 10+ games in a season?
Goalie depth matters.
Levi has given us zero reason to think that that is the case.Not a profesional organization
This is country club Buffalo. Levi cannot be sent down or his feelings will be hurt. Not good for the room.
I don’t get it, what has he proven? He had an .899 in the NHL last yearClear to me that they see Levi as a clear #2 or even #1B at this point & want to feed him NHL time - and I'm fine with that. This isn't the same as when he first signed & got gifted a de facto starting role without proving anything.
So, the organizational 3rd played 6 games in a 68 game season.2020
Our organizational #1 is not 40 years old anymore either.