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Post by twothousandonemark on Mar 2, 2020 4:23:36 GMT
It's a great story.
But I think that's exactly what they should have done - put another player in pads.
I mean - sometimes non-pitchers have to pitch in the MLB - what's next putting the waterboy out there to shoot free throws in the NBA or the towel boy to kick a game winning FG in the NFL?
The emergency goalie is always an actual goalie, he's not some random person they just throw equipment on. He's good enough to be their practice goalie when needed. Personally I'd rather see teams have to play with no goalie. Happens when a goalie is pulled so it's already part of the game. As for a skater going into goal, the issue becomes how well does the equipment fit and if it doesn't, is the player's safety compromised? a. Yep, guy does practice goalie reps for the Leafs &/or Marlies whenever needed. If one of their regulars needs time off or anything, it's not like an NHL team just sticks a pile of equipment in the crease. However, I do think every single NHL city ought to have 2 designated AAA calibre goalies. Guys in their 20's or 30's, not 42yr old Zamboni drivers. I know the Leafs have had university goalies on call in the past. The biggest reason this is a thing btw is because he was on the winning side. Chicago(?) I believe had to go to one a couple seasons ago but it wasn't headlines. b. Barry Melrose lols
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Mar 5, 2020 10:49:01 GMT
flyers beat the Caps 1 pt out of first but . . . JVR breaks his right hand. Ugh. Curious to see if they actually do ride with 2 goalies in the playoffs.
They rode with Elliott last night in Washington.
Hart has been a beast at home - but typically struggles on the road - he did get the win though over the Rangers over the weekend at MSG.
Guess it's one of those 'good problems' to have - i.e. 2 good goalies.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Mar 5, 2020 19:56:49 GMT
Did you know -
That the Orange and Black lead the NHL in regards to goals scored by defensemen?
Did you know that folks?
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Post by millar70 on Mar 5, 2020 23:10:59 GMT
Did you know - That the Orange and Black lead the NHL in regards to goals scored by defensemen? Did you know that folks? Flyers are having a real nice season, no doubt. We'll see how legit they really are next Tuesday when the Boston Bruins come to town. 😉
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Mar 5, 2020 23:22:49 GMT
Did you know - That the Orange and Black lead the NHL in regards to goals scored by defensemen? Did you know that folks? Flyers are having a real nice season, no doubt. We'll see how legit they really are next Tuesday when the Boston Bruins come to town. 😉 I like our chances.
We've faced stiffer competition.
You're in a weak division.
I mean - our 7th place team - that's 2nd from last - has more points than your 4th place team in your division
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Post by millar70 on Mar 5, 2020 23:33:29 GMT
Flyers are having a real nice season, no doubt. We'll see how legit they really are next Tuesday when the Boston Bruins come to town. 😉 I like our chances.
We've faced stiffer competition.
You're in a weak division.
I mean - our 7th place team - that's 2nd from last - has more points than your 4th place team in your division Next Tuesday, you won't be playing anyone else from our weak division, you'll be playing the Boston Bruins. Good luck, chief. 👍
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Mar 5, 2020 23:35:16 GMT
I like our chances.
We've faced stiffer competition.
You're in a weak division.
I mean - our 7th place team - that's 2nd from last - has more points than your 4th place team in your division Next Tuesday, you won't be playing anyone else from our weak division, you'll be playing the Boston Bruins. Good luck, chief. 👍 Yeah - Congrats on those 12 'Overtime Loss Points' - we're shakin' in our boots
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Mar 6, 2020 8:57:22 GMT
Yawn. We won again folks. This is getting boring. I'm starting to feel like the Patriots. Taking down the 'Canes, coupled with the Caps OT Loss (where they actually get a 1 pt in the NHL's ridiculous point system) - we now share 1st place. Who can stop us folks? FLY OR DIE!
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Post by NJtoTX on Mar 6, 2020 13:14:46 GMT
Zibanejad 5 goals for the Rangers, with the 5th the game winner in OT vs the Caps. Ovy scored twice, including the goal that sent it to OT. Rangers are a few points out of a playoff spot.
I teared up watching the highlights. My favorite cousin died just before Christmas. Huge Rangers fan his whole life, was playing hockey as recently as a few months ago despite serious heart problems most of his life.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Mar 6, 2020 13:24:27 GMT
Zibanejad 5 goals for the Rangers, with the 5th the game winner in OT vs the Caps. Ovy scored twice, including the goal that sent it to OT. Rangers are a few points out of a playoff spot. I teared up watching the highlights. My favorite cousin died just before Christmas. Huge Rangers fan his whole life, was playing hockey as recently as a few months ago despite serious heart problems most of his life. We still have a way to go - so many teams are so close and it pretty much always comes down to the last couple of days or so ....
But if the season ended now -
The Metropolitan would have both WCs - Blue Jackets and Islanders - Rangers, 'Canes and Panthers not far off.
Would love for the Rangers to jump the Blue Jackets - I need all of our old school rivals in the playoffs - Pens, Rangers, Caps, Islanders - would be a blast
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Post by NJtoTX on Mar 6, 2020 13:29:32 GMT
Would love for the Rangers to jump the Blue Jackets - I need all of our old school rivals in the playoffs - Pens, Rangers, Caps, Islanders - would be a blast
Isles are +12, Jackets +11, Canes +10, Rangers +9, Panthers +7
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Mar 7, 2020 4:36:56 GMT
Zibanejad 5 goals for the Rangers, with the 5th the game winner in OT vs the Caps. Ovy scored twice, including the goal that sent it to OT. Rangers are a few points out of a playoff spot. I teared up watching the highlights. My favorite cousin died just before Christmas. Huge Rangers fan his whole life, was playing hockey as recently as a few months ago despite serious heart problems most of his life. Zibanejad's been rolling since Kreider went down. First 5 goal game since Laine late in 2018. Last 5 players to do it have all been Europeans. Ovi's never done it.
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Post by NJtoTX on Mar 7, 2020 13:09:37 GMT
Zibanejad 5 goals for the Rangers, with the 5th the game winner in OT vs the Caps. Ovy scored twice, including the goal that sent it to OT. Rangers are a few points out of a playoff spot. I teared up watching the highlights. My favorite cousin died just before Christmas. Huge Rangers fan his whole life, was playing hockey as recently as a few months ago despite serious heart problems most of his life. Zibanejad's been rolling since Kreider went down. First 5 goal game since Laine late in 2018. Last 5 players to do it have all been Europeans. Ovi's never done it.
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Post by SportsFan19 on Mar 7, 2020 14:06:42 GMT
Zibanejad's been rolling since Kreider went down. First 5 goal game since Laine late in 2018. Last 5 players to do it have all been Europeans. Ovi's never done it. I was going to say, Federov's 5 goal game (5-4 OT win I believe) was the first one I remember, and none have seemed quite as impressive since.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Mar 7, 2020 16:08:44 GMT
Leafs gonna be swept in the first round. Sexy times everyone.
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Post by SportsFan19 on Mar 7, 2020 16:16:44 GMT
Leafs gonna be swept in the first round. Sexy times everyone. Can we have Tyson Barrie back for the rest of the season? We'll give you a Toonie.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Mar 8, 2020 3:25:22 GMT
Leafs gonna be swept in the first round. Sexy times everyone. Can we have Tyson Barrie back for the rest of the season? We'll give you a Toonie.
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Post by SportsFan19 on Mar 8, 2020 3:55:23 GMT
Can we have Tyson Barrie back for the rest of the season? We'll give you a Toonie. Enjoy your first round sweep!
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Mar 8, 2020 7:47:15 GMT
how about that Joel Farabee folks - recalled from the Phantoms because of JVR's broken hand and he lights the lamp last night.
giroux puts the biscuit in the basket 2 times last night - carter hart standing on his head with 38 saves
this team is scary folks
FLY OR DIE!
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Mar 8, 2020 16:54:08 GMT
Holy shit Tampa mixed it up with Boston last night-- and won the game.
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