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Post by Gerard on Dec 31, 2023 14:59:24 GMT -5
I don't have a link, but it's done. Just heard an interview on TSN. I feel bad for the guys but this is a business and we are getting crushed right now. Almost out of a playoff position in the east.
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 31, 2023 16:12:51 GMT -5
Interesting and sad to, you got to feel for the guy, its not as if he isn't trying. I think this move is required if the leafs want to send him down to the marlies for a quote unquote conditioning stint. All teams will get a shot at claiming him on wavers and if he passes through then he can be assigned to the marlies.
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Post by mokole on Dec 31, 2023 17:05:30 GMT -5
Can't see him being claimed, hopefully the Marlies will do him good.
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 31, 2023 17:17:13 GMT -5
Not very likely he will claimed, though the leafs would love it if that were to happen. Also lets not forget who's going to replace him, I got to believe the Dennis Hildeby era is about to begin.
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Post by kazzie on Dec 31, 2023 19:13:12 GMT -5
I would be shocked if he is claimed. I do feel sorry for him though. It must be a real jolt to your ego to go from #1 to being waived. I hope he can fix whatever it is that has turned his world upside down.
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Post by TMan on Dec 31, 2023 20:47:52 GMT -5
Hildeby is 22 years old I believe. Not sure it’s wise to play a rookie goalie in the biggest market in the league when he’s really just an unproven player. There really was no other choice but if Hildeby gets lit up how are the Leafs any further ahead ?
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Post by Gerard on Dec 31, 2023 22:31:18 GMT -5
Gotta believe theres a veteran guy who can still play reasonable well and not cost a bundle.
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Post by finnmccool on Dec 31, 2023 23:15:35 GMT -5
I am with the majority you guys in that I would rather Dennis hildeby finish the year with the Marlies and then come to camp next year with a shot at earning the back up goalie position. However we are back to the same old situation, just like it is with the defensemen the leafs have a lack of depth. If the leafs had a deeper farm system, or had not traded away so many draft picks I could easily see Brad Treliving trading for a backup goalie but with so few prospects on the farm and with the lack of draft picks the leafs are screwed, but who knows maybe I'm wrong, I quite frequently am. Maybe Treliving can trade nick abruzzese or Alex Steeves or Nick Robertson for a 3rd string backup goalie.
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Post by kazzie on Jan 1, 2024 8:17:29 GMT -5
Gotta believe theres a veteran guy who can still play reasonable well and not cost a bundle. Halak? |
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Post by Leafs_Pam on Jan 1, 2024 11:43:38 GMT -5
I see the Leafs called up Dennis Hildeby from the Marlies.
Although I was fed up with Samsonov's game, I still feel sorry for him. Being waived has to be demoralizing for him.
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Post by finnmccool on Jan 1, 2024 11:56:08 GMT -5
Well this should be interesting, from everything Ive read about Dennis Hildeby he is the opposite of Samsonov, calm composed and his style is fundamentally sound. Meaning not flopping around like Samsonov did far to much. Good luck Dennis Hildeby.
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Post by kazzie on Jan 1, 2024 14:11:59 GMT -5
Samsonov cleared waivers as expected. He is now free to be assigned to the Marlies and hopefully find his game.
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Post by TMan on Jan 1, 2024 14:24:02 GMT -5
Well this should be interesting, from everything Ive read about Dennis Hildeby he is the opposite of Samsonov, calm composed and his style is fundamentally sound. Meaning not flopping around like Samsonov did far to much. Good luck Dennis Hildeby. He’ll certainly cover more net just by his sheer size! I hope he enjoys some success. Really need the entire team to protect this kid. A bad run could hurt his future. |
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Post by jayleaf on Jan 1, 2024 14:27:37 GMT -5
I'm wondering if this is only the first move by Treliving as he must be realizing now the Leafs might not be good enough to make the playoffs. As for bringing up Hildeby, why not. It's not like he's an 18 year old kid. He's 22 and should be ready to handle the pressure.
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Post by kazzie on Jan 1, 2024 14:35:23 GMT -5
The Hilde-Beast!!
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