People were way too hasty. I've been with you on this issue so far this year. I do like certain things about Bernier (rebound control, puck handling, etc) but Reimer gets the job done regardless. This looks like a legit 1A and 1B situation.
- daeth

Agreed. Feed off the competition.

Bernier = 3.40, .899 in his last 5 games.

Before we call Reimer a backup, maybe Bernier can do something he's never done in his career and prove he can be a starter.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Likewise with reimer. Only an idiot thinks a goalie can be perfect all the time.


Ah nevermind!

I think I want to see Bolland up with Lupul and Clarkson lol
- mykokes

lol and Bozak down to third line? I secretly admit to seeing this as well....

If you were look historically at past successful scoring lines they generally consists of two dominant forwards and not three. The problem with leaving Kadri on the first lines it somewhat handcuffs Lupul. At this point the Leafs are better in spreading the offense leaving the first line production to Kessel and JVR and second line producting to Lupul and Kadri. Bozak and Clarkson offer the intangibles needed to make those lines work and I say this not being a huge Bozak fan. It's just what we currently have to work with. Also this leaves us with a very strong third line in Kulemin, Bolland and Raymond. The fourth line then consists of McClement who is our specialists and throw on Orr/McLaren with one of the kids like Ashton or Leivo. I like it.
- ClarkHitsBell

Bolland and Raymond have 10 and 9 points respectively. We have 2 heavily scoring lines now, and a third shutdown line that chips in offense, and a couple of fighters and energy players on the 4th.

nuge = k.d.lang
- Rockhead_37

He played well against them, but so what? He's still all over the place. He has no calmness about him.
- Fakepartofme

He's 3-0-0 (got pulled in that one stinker but on his way to another dominating win) with a 2.56 and .933, both of which are about to get better when this game is done...

I'll take no calmness about him with the W's piling up

nuge = k.d.lang
- Rockhead_37

You saw that too?

Nuge looked bulimic.
- Leafland

fixed

Agreed. Feed off the competition.
- burn

It's like the Reimer/Scrivens battle for the net, cranked up 200%.

Kadri getting back so quick...love it.

If you were look historically at past successful scoring lines they generally consists of two dominant forwards and not three. The problem with leaving Kadri on the first lines it somewhat handcuffs Lupul. At this point the Leafs are better in spreading the offense leaving the first line production to Kessel and JVR and second line producting to Lupul and Kadri. Bozak and Clarkson offer the intangibles needed to make those lines work and I say this not being a huge Bozak fan. It's just what we currently have to work with. Also this leaves us with a very strong third line in Kulemin, Bolland and Raymond. The fourth line then consists of McClement who is our specialists and throw on Orr/McLaren with one of the kids like Ashton or Leivo. I like it.
- ClarkHitsBell

Agree 100%

I can't believe another team has fallen for patented Leafs rope-a-dope. The Oilers have exhausted themselves by outshooting the Leafs and have nothing left in the tank.

- MetroidPrime

Likewise with reimer. Only an idiot thinks a goalie can be perfect all the time.


Ah nevermind!
- Fakepartofme

So I may have missed it... but who is in your avatar...?

Oh, and honesthockey... Kadri now has a goal and 2 assists tonight...

Jesus, those shot numbers right? 41-25? wow, we really do suck at corsi!

So I may have missed it... but who is in your avatar...?
- lumlums

Beckinsale I think, a teacup like you.

Oh, and honesthockey... Kadri now has a goal and 2 assists tonight...
- SofaKingBored

And Gardiner can play defense.

Let's not forget that.

Likewise with reimer. Only an idiot thinks a goalie can be perfect all the time.


Ah nevermind!
- Fakepartofme

I love when you trot out these lines now, when you were insulting Reimer earlier in the year.

"Every goalie makes mistakes, guys!"

That's not what you were saying 3 weeks ago.

And Gardiner can play defense.

Let's not forget that.
- Viktory

Gardiner has been having a great game...

Beckinsale I think, a teacup like you.
- Leafland

Oh, and honesthockey... Kadri now has a goal and 2 assists tonight...
- SofaKingBored

Your feed must be fast!

Bolland and Raymond have 10 and 9 points respectively. We have 2 heavily scoring lines now, and a third shutdown line that chips in offense, and a couple of fighters and energy players on the 4th.
- Viktory

What an amazing dilemma to be discussing...I've so hyped about our team when we get healthy!!!!

Jesus, those shot numbers right? 41-25? wow, we really do suck at corsi!
- mykokes

Basically the difference in shots is all from sitting back in third period. Like 17-4 EDM.

I love when you trot out these lines now, when you were insulting Reimer earlier in the year.

"Every goalie makes mistakes, guys!"

That's not what you were saying 3 weeks ago.
- Leeman4Gilmour

he's trying to save face after throwing Reimer under the bus