what’s the realistic expectation for this guy at this stage? Vezina candidate or Sparks 2.0?
Plague183
There it is
Svalbard38
Good morning Hildebeast! Typically I’d have thought that this is just a callup for a guy to sit on the bench like Petruzzelli got last year, but we’ve got a back to back tomorrow and the day after, maybe he gets a game? I wasn’t in favour of bringing him up this year but now that he’s up I’m cheering for the guy.
kingex11
Ideally he’s only up for a week or two.
veggie190
Yes! I’m sure he plays well.
nownowthethetalktalk
Man, I hope he’s ready for this.
throwaway___34
Go easy on him and temper your expectations Leaf fans… who am I kidding? he’ll be booed first mistake.
Current-Own
I hope he has a strong constitution. He’s going to need it. This is going from the fat into the fire. Big bright lights baby.
another_plebeian
Just give us >.875%
realsalbowski
I look forward to him winning the Conn Smythe this year.
jimmymeeko
Him being called up doesn’t mean a move for another goalie can’t be made before he actually needs to play a game.
It also will make the team look far less desperate for a goalie and lessen the chance of another team playing hardball because they can sense the desperation.
That being said, there’s a legit chance hildeby does see game action and damn would it ever be clutch if he could provide league average goaltending.
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what’s the realistic expectation for this guy at this stage? Vezina candidate or Sparks 2.0?
There it is
Good morning Hildebeast! Typically I’d have thought that this is just a callup for a guy to sit on the bench like Petruzzelli got last year, but we’ve got a back to back tomorrow and the day after, maybe he gets a game? I wasn’t in favour of bringing him up this year but now that he’s up I’m cheering for the guy.
Ideally he’s only up for a week or two.
Yes! I’m sure he plays well.
Man, I hope he’s ready for this.
Go easy on him and temper your expectations Leaf fans… who am I kidding? he’ll be booed first mistake.
I hope he has a strong constitution. He’s going to need it. This is going from the fat into the fire. Big bright lights baby.
Just give us >.875%
I look forward to him winning the Conn Smythe this year.
Him being called up doesn’t mean a move for another goalie can’t be made before he actually needs to play a game.
It also will make the team look far less desperate for a goalie and lessen the chance of another team playing hardball because they can sense the desperation.
That being said, there’s a legit chance hildeby does see game action and damn would it ever be clutch if he could provide league average goaltending.