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Leafs looking for a veteran goalie
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08:22 AM ET 02.19 | Now, as has been the case for a few years, Toronto might benefit from a veteran goaltender. Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis joined The TSN Drive with Dave Naylor on TSN Radio 1050 Toronto on Monday and discussed his club's desire to acquire a veteran goaltender. "Both our (current) goalies are aware of it, it's not that we don't think that we have NHL-calibre goaltenders, or goalies with the ability to become very good starting goaltenders," Nonis explained. "But if we could add someone to help them along, a veteran that would help them grow, then we would do it." Toronto's incumbent netminders -- James Reimer and Ben Scrivens -- have both played well in an early-season platoon. Together they have backstopped their club to 10 wins in 16 games so far.
James Reimer, US Presswire
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In other words, NOT Luongo
BGDave
Bowling Green , KY
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Let them grow with the team they are doing just fine.
Buc Fettman
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I don't get this, what exactly is wrong with Reimer? He's not done anything wrong apart from get injured, and that happens to almost everyone eventually... Theyneed a decent back-up sure, Scrivens may be a career minor leaguer, but the few times I've watched him play.... they've been clunkers.
The Aussie Caniac
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Part of that growth comes from learning from a guy who's been around. Not to mention with Reimer's injury history, having a vet to step in if him or Scrivs go on the IR would definitely be a boon.
I could see a guy like Theodore ending the year in TO, but I could see other teams maybe going after him too.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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Theodore is a nice choice, or you could track down Bryzgalov.... I imagine the Flyers are still taking offers there... heh
The Aussie Caniac
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in the words of that great sage Ed Norton: LOUUUU LOUUUUUUUU
Spiny Norman
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Like I said from the start - 0% chance. Even if the Irk was still lurking. Which he isn't. So less than 0% chance.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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Never say never, that word has a habit of biting people hard on the hind quarter...
Would Luongo be that bad a fit for the Leafs though?
The Aussie Caniac
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May I suggest Tim Thomas, Dwayne Roloson or Nicolai Khabivodka instead?
roamer
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Krabby-bulin is still alive? Man I thought he soaked himself in a Vodka still in Chelyabinsk or something...
As for Thomas, isn't he needed at the local funny farm?
Roloson would be a logical choice.... if only he could stand up...
The Aussie Caniac
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With that contract, it is SO not worth it.
Jonas Hiller may very well be on the block soon. If not this deadline than in the summer. He's a year from UFA and, unless this is the greatest goaltending fluke in NHL history (totally possible), he's definitely lost his job in Anaheim.
Kiprusoff could be departing Calgary. Old but a workhorse who was never given a proper team in Calgary.
Jimmy Howard and Mike Smith both UFA.
Lundqvist, Miller and Halak are all UFA's in summer 2014.
Luongo was never the smart choice.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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I don't see what the problem is they both seem to be doing pretty good. Scrivens didn't do too bad last night.
Burgh-Fan
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Well, they said "veteran," didn't they? All three qualify and could fill the bill. Khabivodka was spectacular the other night for the Oilers.
roamer
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Well, if he was never given a proper team in Calgary, what makes you think he'll have one in Toronto?
roamer
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grrrrrrrr you beat me to that one Roamer
mhwings
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Ouch Roamer, but well put...
Kipper could make it in Leaf-land as long as his legs can hold him up...
The Aussie Caniac
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The wet paper bag we had in net last night means Kipper does not get traded.
Harry Crack
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Put well taken, but there is a difference from Veteran to The Walking Dead on ice... the latter 2 fit this mold to a T...
The Aussie Caniac
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Jose Theodore....
South_Florida_Sports
West Palm Beach, FL
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Because the Leafs now have one of the 3 best teams in the league.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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