Griffin76
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Was hoping for Bernier or Halak because they might be a little cheaper. But maybe Mrazek is the best option.
Confirmed with Link: TOR sign G Petr Mrazek to 3 year deal, 3.8M AAV
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zeke
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for the record Mrazek's injury last year was a thumb injury that required surgery. I assume the medicals are cleared and the good news is that it's not some kind of lingering core or leg injury which can really sabotage a goalie.
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Yeah comments like this don't really make a case for Mrazek. We could sign a goalie for 1 mil and be done with it then. I'm aware how trash Fred was last year due to his leg issues.
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Leafs shopping in the shady used car lot for a second goalie. Lets see how it works out.
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zeke
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to each his own. but mrazek is a much safer bet to beat Freddy's .895 from last year than Freddy is, imo.
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I wasn't talking about Mrazek being old. I was alluding to the fact hes taking up 3.8 mill.
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Good insurance. Campbell is still a long term question mark, this de-risks our goalie situation somewhat.
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TSN panel discussion on Leafs new tandem not really selling confidence, but as a downgrade in net overall as step down from Freddy, but a needed move due to limited cap $$ resources.
Freddy at $4.5 mil now and Mrazak at $3.8 mil saves the Leafs $700k in the exchange.
Freddy at $4.5 mil now and Mrazak at $3.8 mil saves the Leafs $700k in the exchange.
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zeke
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I think it's a reasonable deal, Mrazek has his moments. Not sure they can afford that good of a 2nd goalie though, and then if Campbell outplays him, which is still pretty likely IMO, he'll want more.
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He was hurt though, come on. Zero context, and I say this as someone who isn’t sad he’s gone.
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I think if we re-signed Freddy on those terms, most fans on this forum would be livid, and rightfully so.
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that's fine.
the point is he was bad though, and one of the biggest weaknesses on the team no matter the reason why, and we got a very safe bet to be a nice upgrade on that, at the very least.
as for fred's injuries - they seem to be accumulating, and of the type that can eventually destroy a goalie's career. especially a big one like him. Of course, he may well bounce back - goalies are voodoo.
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Still unknown this a Stanley Cup caliber tandem, but we desperately needed another starter option, so he’s plugged a hole. Fingers crossed.
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Like I said I didn’t want him back, unless we had no other options. This guy was good last year, almost lost the job to McBackup the year prior, so he isn’t a slam dunk either but decent for sure.
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Yes. Dubas is so much smarter than the Carolina brass. That’s probably why Carolina is a contender and why the Leafs get bounced in the first every year.
Freddie had one bad year and was hurt. One…. And people act like he’s washed. I don’t even mind the signing of Mrazek it just ensures that this pathetic front office get fired after this season.
