Goaltending Showdown - Reimer vs. Bernier

[Bonsixx]

Count me in the camp of expecting Bernier eventually wins the job, but Reimer outplayed him in the pre-season and, at this point, I'd never count the guy out.

He deserves the start and I hope he plays well.

 

[Zee]

Count me in the camp of expecting Bernier eventually wins the job, but Reimer outplayed him in the pre-season and, at this point, I'd never count the guy out.

He deserves the start and I hope he plays well.

I wouldn't mind both goalies having lights out seasons.  Is there really a problem if both guys put up .920+ save % and win a bunch of games?

 

[Bonsixx]

Count me in the camp of expecting Bernier eventually wins the job, but Reimer outplayed him in the pre-season and, at this point, I'd never count the guy out.

He deserves the start and I hope he plays well.

I wouldn't mind both goalies having lights out seasons.  Is there really a problem if both guys put up .920+ save % and win a bunch of games?

I, for one, do not have a problem with that.

 

[Fanatic]

It's only one game, but as I watched tonight, I couldn't help but think that Canada could use a goalie like that in February.

 

[Jalili]

It's only one game, but as I watched tonight, I couldn't help but think that Canada could use a goalie like that in February.

If he keeps it up, yeah why not? Compared to the likes of Price, Luongo, Holtby, etc., there's not much standing in his way.

 

[Redleaf]

It's only one game, but as I watched tonight, I couldn't help but think that Canada could use a goalie like that in February.

Wait a sec. Does he have to beat out Reimer for the job? 

 

[Zee]

Well goalie controversy is over, Bernier wins.

Bernier 1-0 1.00GAA .969%
Reimer 1-0 3.00GAA .919%

 

[pnjunction]

Yep I think you've got to go with Bernier on Saturday.  His performance last night was remarkable.

 

[Redleaf]

Well goalie controversy is over, Bernier wins.

Bernier 1-0 1.00GAA .969%
Reimer 1-0 3.00GAA .919%

While I'm ecstatic that Bernier looks to be a real find for the Leafs, I would hardly anoint him number one after only one game, especially since Reimer was extremely solid in his first start as well. Does Bernier steal the 1A tag and drop Reimer to 1B? Possibly, but I'd personally like to see at least a few more starts with each goalie to be sure.

 

[Andy007]

Well goalie controversy is over, Bernier wins.

Bernier 1-0 1.00GAA .969%
Reimer 1-0 3.00GAA .919%

While I'm ecstatic that Bernier looks to be a real find for the Leafs, I would hardly anoint him number one after only one game, especially since Reimer was extremely solid in his first start as well. Does Bernier steal the 1A tag and drop Reimer to 1B? Possibly, but I'd personally like to see at least a few more starts with each goalie to be sure.

I think the OP was being facetious

 

[Highlander]

His stand up positional strengths remind me a lot of Belfour.  He is economical and handles the puck in Broduer like fashion. His glove is remarkable and although I am a huge fan of Reimer, he does have a weaker glove and relies on acrobatics most of the time to make a save.
With this tandem in nets we should go far. With Bernier in the lead

 

[Redleaf]

Well goalie controversy is over, Bernier wins.

Bernier 1-0 1.00GAA .969%
Reimer 1-0 3.00GAA .919%

While I'm ecstatic that Bernier looks to be a real find for the Leafs, I would hardly anoint him number one after only one game, especially since Reimer was extremely solid in his first start as well. Does Bernier steal the 1A tag and drop Reimer to 1B? Possibly, but I'd personally like to see at least a few more starts with each goalie to be sure.

I think the OP was being facetious

Facetious or not, I can see an argument for that case. Bernier looked pretty incredible last night.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Yep I think you've got to go with Bernier on Saturday.  His performance last night was remarkable.

It's not that easy though. Everybody says that Carlyle's known to just go with his gut when it comes to goalie decisions. So does he go with the guy who put up a better performance in the back-to-backs, or does he go with the guy who has the much stronger history against the opposing team?

I'm a vocal Bernier supporter, but I don't think one game is enough to justify taking the starters reigns. Carlyle will likely keep switching for the next few weeks and given his history, I think Reimer starts Saturday and Bernier gets the next one.

 

[Crucialness Key]

I would start Reimer on Saturday, if for no other reason than for him to get the big opening-night introduction and have the fans give him a rousing hometown cheer.  He deserves it from last season; plus might help remove any lingering bad feelings about the end of our playoffs.

 

[Redleaf]

Yep I think you've got to go with Bernier on Saturday.  His performance last night was remarkable.

It's not that easy though. Everybody says that Carlyle's known to just go with his gut when it comes to goalie decisions. So does he go with the guy who put up a better performance in the back-to-backs, or does he go with the guy who has the much stronger history against the opposing team?

I'm a vocal Bernier supporter, but I don't think one game is enough to justify taking the starters reigns. Carlyle will likely keep switching for the next few weeks and given his history, I think Reimer starts Saturday and Bernier gets the next one.

I tend to agree with that. Reimer's outing on Wednesday, and his record against the Sens shouldn't be thrown under the bus because of one solid performance from Bernier last night. Forget about a goaltending conundrum. This is going to be a goaltending showdown for the next little while.

 

[bustaheims]

I'm a vocal Bernier supporter, but I don't think one game is enough to justify taking the starters reigns. Carlyle will likely keep switching for the next few weeks and given his history, I think Reimer starts Saturday and Bernier gets the next one.

Yeah. Considering the way Reimer has dominated the sens so far in his career, I don't see how you don't give him the start at this point. My guess is we'll see a straight rotation for most of October and, from there, more of a "win and you're in" situation.

 

[Redleaf]

If I had the power to change the title of my thread (somehow Zee took control?) I'd change the name of it to-

Goaltending Showdown - Reimer vs. Bernier.

zee. please?

 

[Corn Flake]

I would rename it:

The totally amazing TML "William Jennings" goaltending tandem.

as in, it's not really a controversy or a "battle".. it's two really good goalies who will hopefully play all 82 games and kick some serious tail in the process.

 

[drummond]

I have to admit that yeasterday with all those Philly power-plays while being up just by one goal I was considerably less nervous with Bernier in the goal. His rebound control is great.
I am a big fan of James, but I can?t deny that Bernier is (seems to be) a real deal. Time will tell, making assumption based on one game would be foolish, but if this trend continues Bernier will claim that No.1 job.
On Saturday, I would start James based on his record against Turds. Next game I would go with Jonathan. Let?s see how they do and let?s go from there.

 

[Redleaf]

I have to admit that yeasterday with all those Philly power-plays while being up just by one goal I was considerably less nervous with Bernier in the goal. His rebound control is great.
I am a big fan of James, but I can?t deny that Bernier is (seems to be) a real deal. Time will tell, making assumption based on one game would be foolish, but if this trend continues Bernier will claim that No.1 job.
On Saturday, I would start James based on his record against Turds. Next game I would go with Jonathan. Let?s see how they do and let?s go from there.

I suppose the ideal scenario leading up to the trade deadline would have both goalies at the top of their games, and we keep the best and trade away the other. The cap space could be a big issue though. (in what we could take back in a trade)