If we get top 10 tending we will cover up for a lot of our deficiencies IMO. I’d really like them to trade for a player with a bit of size and grit. A player like Comtois could you a change of scenery. Personally I think a player like Kerfoot holds more value and maybe we could work a three way trade.
Samsonov - Why not us?
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Its not your fault
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It's funny but with Murray now injured Im more comfortable with our G situation. I dont see any way he will steal Samsonov's job, so he is just a vet back up.
kevsh
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As the graphic during last night's game showed, Samsonov *always* gets off to scorching hot starts (at least in the W-L column). It's definitely a pattern.
So as much as I like what I see so far, I'm curious what his numbers and play will look like in the coming weeks before getting too optimistic.
So as much as I like what I see so far, I'm curious what his numbers and play will look like in the coming weeks before getting too optimistic.
Jimmy Firecracker
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Honestly might be good that Samsonov has a history of good starts. Will keep the fans and media from getting too hyped. And besides, a great start is better than the alternative.
Blanche Blanche
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Yep. Tack on a number of these wins to his stats and it’ll be set in stone. Murray will be a solid experienced vet as a number 2.
About Damn time we had an actual tandem.
Why not us… 100%
Martin Skoula
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Consider that when he was here he was the lovable backup turned starter with no expectations at only 1.6 mil cap hit. The media hadn't even dug into him yet when he started needing time off to get his head right. I can't imagine what kind of condition he'd be in with the pressure of a long expensive contract and Berger and co calling his parents about his mental health.
I was a big fan of this signing when it happened but he's off to a better start then even I expected.
Puck handling aside (please stop doing that Samsonov You're not good at it) he's been spectacular Tomorrow is the big test.
Puck handling aside (please stop doing that Samsonov You're not good at it) he's been spectacular Tomorrow is the big test.
A1LeafNation
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If he's not good at it, it's better to practice it during the regular season when games don't mean too much.
Stephen
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Probably best to just get in sync with the D-core and have basic protocols of do's and don't's. He doesn't need to be Marty Brodeur out there and sometimes less is more.
He has been terrific in almost every way and I’m starting to feel pretty comfortable with him between the pipes. He is technically better than Campbell and is miles more athletic.
But please, stop playing the puck like you’re Brodeur. It’s like a 50-50 chance a mad scramble will ensue.
But please, stop playing the puck like you’re Brodeur. It’s like a 50-50 chance a mad scramble will ensue.
No you practice it during practice then you get good at it THEN you use it during games.
Games are not practice time.
A1LeafNation
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kb
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Winnipeg was a pretty big test. Muzzin, Liljegren out and their o-zone puck movement is as crisp as any. Samsonov made some highly athletic point blank saves on Connor/Dubois/Wheeler.
Don't even care if he tapers off. A .940 is obviously unrealistic to maintain. We just need this guy to give .910-.915 goaltending and it's a win with RFA control. If he's a hot starter, well cool, Murray's out. If things shaky, the other guy is likely healthy.
Crazy to think he's younger than Kallgren and 1 year older than Woll.
Don't even care if he tapers off. A .940 is obviously unrealistic to maintain. We just need this guy to give .910-.915 goaltending and it's a win with RFA control. If he's a hot starter, well cool, Murray's out. If things shaky, the other guy is likely healthy.
Crazy to think he's younger than Kallgren and 1 year older than Woll.
Really is a tale of two stories for the goaltending so far.
I thought Dubas blew it very bad with the Murray trade but made up for it by getting Samsonov.
I know it's early but Samsonov is inspiring a lot of confidence so far.
I thought Dubas blew it very bad with the Murray trade but made up for it by getting Samsonov.
I know it's early but Samsonov is inspiring a lot of confidence so far.
Something I find incredibly frustrating is how slow people in the media have been in recognizing how good the leafs have become defensively. You're paid to talk about hockey, would it kill you to take a few minutes to actually look at some numbers and see how good the leafs have been the last couple years at preventing shots and scoring chances?
deprw
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Positive news don't sell. You can witness it here, when we lose there is tons of users complaining, but when everything is fine than more and fine it isn't the same. It's easier to stir the shit up and go for easy clicks and hot takes.
HamiltonNHL
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HamiltonNHL
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you think sparks is doing well ?
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ACC1224
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I have no idea what the context of my post was but I always thought Sparks was horrible, I’d be surprised if that has changed.
HamiltonNHL
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4-0 start
.938
fingers crossed
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fingers crossed
Leaf Rocket
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I watched him in the marlies he has talented but consistency and mental fortitude wasn’t it sadly
He has been known for his early seasons starts. It’s his consistency that I’m more concerned about. I was elated when we signed him and I really hope he solves the goaltending issues we have in the back.
I've heard multiple times that he has a good win/loss record early in seasons but I'm yet to see the peripheral stats from those starts... would be much more telling
