I understand how you feel about him I just don't think it matters. It's very rare to have a 3rd goaltender that would be just fine if your other two got injured. Your season is likely done regardless of whether he is just bad or if he is terribly bad. Most teams in the league do not survive two long term injuries to their two goalies.
I'm not saying you're wrong. I think Levi needs to play as much games as possible whether it's in Rochester or Buffalo with a UPL injury. And if Reimer is picked up by another team, ROC would suffer and Levi wouldn't get as much ice time. I'm hoping that's not their decision.
If UPL gets hurt and goes on IR they can call up Levi and not lose any players to waivers in yhe process.
As I gave said I ser them going with a 13/7/2 roster.
I'm not expecting that but sure if it does then you send him to Rochester
When it's not detrimental for him to sit the bench. He's still clearly in a developmental stage and nobody cares about Ullmark and Swayman. I care about UPL and Levi.
No. You start with a strong starter, UPL, a very good back up, Reimer when UPL needs a rest, and a 1B goalie, Levi getting enough action as a starter to be razor sharp when they head into the meat of the season. UPL, Levi and Reimer are not going to win every game, but your starter UPL, if he plays at the level that earned him the contract should win more than most. Reimer will not be a step down early in the season. Losing Reimer before the season starts on a waiver claim means neither UPL nor Levi can miss any time due to injury. If they do their replacement is not likely to win you any games. Having goatlending as a position of strength and depth would be a plus. After the holidays you can promote Levi for a run and have Reimer in reserve as he is less likely to be claimed in season.
