That was funny, especially the line about Vegas.Leaf fans manage your expectations, you're pissing Sid off.
That was funny, especially the line about Vegas.Leaf fans manage your expectations, you're pissing Sid off.
I am still trying to figure out why he has a TV show.Why is Sid screaming?
This may not be the proper thread but I'm going with it. Sid did another rant, this one was predictable. He'll always defend his paisan CR7, he took exception to CR7 getting red carded.Why is Sid screaming?
Keep Sparks, waive McElhinney if he isn't traded beforehand. And Calvin Pickard also has to clear waivers to be sent down, so it's a bit of a sticky situation for Dubas. Of course, they aren't exempt from claiming a goalie themselves if they happen to lose both.Let's Play Leafs GM; What to do with the backup goalie situation -- keep McElhinney or Sparks?
The biggest question in Maple Leafs pre-season (other than Nylander's contract) is whether the Leafs go with 35-year old veteran Curtis McElhinney (11-5-1, 2.14 GAA, .934 SV% in NHL) or 25-year old Garret Sparks (31-9-2, 1.79 GAA, .936 SV% in AHL) as the backup goalie this season.
Keep in mind that Sparks cannot be sent to the minor leagues without being exposed to waivers, which all expectations are he would be claimed by another NHL team.
So what should the Leafs do, keep Sparks and waive McElhinney, or keep McElhinney and try to trade Sparks?
Yeah, that's a tough one. Although it's only one game, Sparks looked awful last night.McElhinney has proven to be a successful backup the last 2 seasons so he's less risk. Sparks has not shown anything in the big leagues. He could be a bust. Have to say McElhinney is better option for short term. Sparks is 10 years younger but don't really know what he'll turn out to be or whether he can do the job. I'd say take the guarantee in McElhinney and worry about replacing him later.
Did not impress Babcock in pre-season. Got cut early. There are d-men higher on the depth chart than Marchment.What happened to Mason Marchment? He looked great during the Marlies AHL Championship run.
Marchment is a forward, not a dman. I thought he was injured in the rookie tournament just before the Leafs camp.Did not impress Babcock in pre-season. Got cut early. There are d-men higher on the depth chart than Marchment.