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Cap space is an incredibly valuable asset. It's foolish to waste ~$6 million on an over-the-hill player at a position of strength. It handcuffs you from making moves to improve your team and acquire elite talent.

As has been mentioned though, if he's planning on retiring, or Calgary's eating some cap, the move becomes more palatable.
 
zeke said:
That was one of many points i'm crying about, because this move would suck on so many levels.

and, again, you're just being naive if you think this doesn't put reimer's job in danger at the first sign of trouble...and to a guy who will be held to a much more forgiving standard.
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That is just patently silly, but if I haven't convinced you yet, what can I say?

Yeah, Nonis is going to put Reimer's role in danger despite the fact that every last thing he's said and done since taking over as GM screams the exact opposite.

You really are in a no fact zone here. It's not only that he's not done anything remotely like you're suggesting, it's that he does and says the exact opposite.

He's an insurance policy. Reimer is injury prone. I guarantee you that's why they are looking at this player. We can debate whether he's a good insurance policy or not, but irrational worries are best left for tots.
 
which means we are off the hunt for a goalie.
kind of good new as prices are not good for available pair
 
BeLeafer said:
That is just patently silly, but if I haven't convinced you yet, what can I say?

Yeah, Nonis is going to put Reimer's role in danger despite the fact that every last thing he's said and done since taking over as GM screams the exact opposite.

You really are in a no fact zone here. It's not only that he's not done anything remotely like you're suggesting, it's that he does and says the exact opposite.

He's an insurance policy. Reimer is injury prone. I guarantee you that's why they are looking at this player. We can debate whether he's a good insurance policy or not, but irrational worries are best left for tots.
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you are being incredibly naive.

this is a clear and loud show of a lack of faith in reimer....and what makes it really bad is that the only thing kipper has going for him is a name, not performance.
 
Its not a lack of faith in Reimer. If it was a lack of faith in Reimer they wouldn't be going after a 36 year old that is on his last leg. Luongo would be a Leaf.
 
BeLeafer said:
That is just patently silly, but if I haven't convinced you yet, what can I say?

Yeah, Nonis is going to put Reimer's role in danger despite the fact that every last thing he's said and done since taking over as GM screams the exact opposite.

You really are in a no fact zone here. It's not only that he's not done anything remotely like you're suggesting, it's that he does and says the exact opposite.

He's an insurance policy. Reimer is injury prone. I guarantee you that's why they are looking at this player. We can debate whether he's a good insurance policy or not, but irrational worries are best left for tots.
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Well, what do you think? Personally, I think he's an absolutely terrible insurance policy on many different levels.

Also, I'm curious---anyone who's actually receptive of acquiring Kipprusoff, what would you do with Scrivens? Do we carry three goaltenders on the roster? Waive Scrivens and almost certainly lose him for nothing? Trade him?
 
LeafGm said:
Well, what do you think? Personally, I think he's an absolutely terrible insurance policy on many different levels.
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I mentioned initially that I'm not thrilled about it. Khabibulin *hick* doesn't strike me as a good option. Not sure what other vets are out there. I see him as a lottery ticket. You put him on the Marlies, see if he can regain form, and if James gets injured, bring him up to start or back up Scrivens depending on how he's performed.

Also, I'm curious---anyone who's actually receptive of acquiring Kipprusoff, what would you do with Scrivens? Do we carry three goaltenders on the roster? Waive Scrivens and almost certainly lose him for nothing? Trade him?
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I don't think there's any intention to waive or trade Scrivens. Nonis is doing exactly what he said he is doing - maybe looking for a "third" goalie.
 
The only people getting mesmerized by the name are those who think Kiprusoff must be guaranteed or offered an eventual starter role to come in. On the radio this morning, Jonas Seigel was likening it to Luongo without recognizing the massive difference in the two situations.

Kiprusoff is on his last legs in Calgary. If he doesn't get moved, it's hard to believe they'll keep playing him. It's very likely that he's destined for the AHL one way or the other.
 
That's just silly. there are a million cheap vet 3rd goalie options. You don't trade for a $6m goalie to be your 3rd stdinger.


Arash Madani ‏@ArashMadani 18s

James Reimer on the trade deadline: "It's a distraction. It's a major distraction." #Leafs
 
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