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All Reimer said it's that it's a distraction in one report. Gee, how many times has he been asked about it by people erroneously figuring they're about to supplant him?

He also said that he's not stressed, worried or anxious about it.

But, hey, let's focus on the one that means nothing of the sort.
 
I dont get why they dont call Edmonton about Khabibulin....he offers the same experience, has actualyl won a cup, is playing better, and expiring.
 
The deadline is a distraction to everyone. I wouldn't read anything into it.

These guys are only human. Just think of the frenzy on this board and we're not involved at all in this.
 
Player and i have been so goddamn right about everything to do with leafs goaltending since the lockout, that you all should be damn worried that we're panicking at the thought of this deal.
 
BeLeafer said:
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.

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.
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Your theory about sending him to the Marlies is pretty outlandish though. I'm not seeing why Kipprusoff would be interested in leaving his wife, newborn baby and home of nine years all behind for the chance to ride the bus in the AHL for a couple of months. I also have trouble seeing Nonis going through all the trouble of negotiating with Feaster, talking to Kiprusoff and his agent and surrendering assets in return for him, only to throw him on waivers (you do realize they'd have to do this to send him to the AHL, right?) risk losing him for nothing and if he clears, send him to the AHL.

If we trade for Kiprusoff, the only logical assumption is that, at the very least, he will be on our NHL roster and will likely take over platoon duties with Reimer from Ben Scrivens.
 
a team that trades for kipper can't even sign him to an extension until after the season.

pretty sure an agreement to agree would be a breach of the cba. so it's pretty doubtful that anybody is talking to him about an extension right now.

it probably has more to do with (from the leafs end) interest in playing in toronto and likelihood of reporting and (from kipper's end) his role on the team and the leafs long term plans.
 
PlayerToBeNamedLater said:
He's been healthier than Kipper this year.
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and?


Reimer's missed significantly more time to injury over the last two years, than Kipper has in eons. Hence why Nonis is considering bringing in Mikka to backup Reimer, incase he can't shoulder the load the rest of the way, and gets hurt yet again.
 
Kipper would at least split duties with Reimer if he's brought it. There's no doubt about in my mind. It makes no logical sense to bring him in just to provide depth. There are a million other cheaper options than can provide depth.

He would be brought in to be the playoff goalie. Or at least he'd be given a real chance to be the guy.

That should scare people.
 
Montana said:
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Reimer's missed significantly more time to injury over the last two years, than Kipper has in eons. Hence why Nonis is considering bringing in Mikka to backup Reimer, incase he can't shoulder the load the rest of the way, and gets hurt yet again.
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I can't think of worse way to spend 6 mill than on a backup.
 
Under Randy Carlyle the best players have played. Period. Contracts and names haven't meant shit.

Not sure why anyone would think that would change now.
 
Nonis has never even once referred to reimer as his clearcut #1 starter....and you guys think that bringing in kiprusoff would actually solidify reimer's status as a starter, instead of creating a goalie controcersy that would inevitably favour the "proven" goalie heading into the playoffs?

Come on.
 
LeafGm said:
Your theory about sending him to the Marlies is pretty outlandish though. I'm not seeing why Kipprusoff would be interested in leaving his wife, newborn baby and home of nine years all behind for the chance to ride the bus in the AHL for a couple of months.
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Because the alternative may well be going to Abbotsford, BC.

I also have trouble seeing Nonis going through all the trouble of negotiating with Feaster, talking to Kiprusoff and his agent and surrendering assets in return for him, only to throw him on waivers (you do realize they'd have to do this to send him to the AHL, right?) risk losing him for nothing and if he clears, send him to the AHL.
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He's a cost nothing option from an asset point of view. Low risk, high return.

If we trade for Kiprusoff, the only logical assumption is that, at the very least, he will be on our NHL roster and will likely take over platoon duties with Reimer from Ben Scrivens.
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At worst, he may be brought in as a backup.
 
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