Posts About "Kasimir Kaskisuo"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Kaskisuo, Hutchinson & Keefe
November 27th, 2019 I admit, I’m optimistic about the Toronto Maple Leafs remainder of the season. I wasn’t really certain how Sheldon Keefe’s presence as the new head coach might change things; and, perhaps over the long haul, it won’t much. However, after two games the team is playing much better. There is a Keefe effect on the...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Firing Babcock, Kaskisuo, Barrie, Sundin
November 18th, 2019 What a struggle for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team has a 9-9-4 record for the season, with only two regulation victories in the last 15 games. As the team works to remove itself from its funk, the following news and rumors are emerging. Item One: Is It Time to Fire Babcock? Firing Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock and...
Maple Leafs' Prospect Report: Kaskisuo's NHL Debut and Korshkov's Emergence
November 18th, 2019 While the Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled at the NHL level over the past week and a half, the future of the organization seems to be in good hands no matter where their prospects are suiting up. On Saturday, the Maple Leafs even saw one of their goaltending prospects make his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins, although it...
Maple Leafs Need to Change If Kaskisuo Is Going to Succeed
November 18th, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs waived backup goaltender Michael Hutchinson following their 5-4 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Hutchinson posted an exceptionally poor 0-4-1 record and an equally poor 4.44 goals-against average in his six games with the team this season. He did not play well. No one is going to argue otherwise, but the Maple...
THW's Goalie News: Kaskisuo's Debut, Kuemper's Shutout, and More
November 17th, 2019 In today's edition of the Hockey Writers' goalie news, we'll discuss the ill-fated debut of Kasimir Kaskisuo, a sterling shutout in the desert, and more. Kaskisuo Decimated in Debut Earlier this week in the goalie news, we previewed Kaskisuo's looming debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Saturday, he played a severely short-handed...
THW's Goalie News: Kaskisuo's Staying, GSAA Leaders, and More
November 15th, 2019 In today's goalie news, we'll take a look at the new backup on the scene in Toronto, and we'll look at who's on top in goals saved above average (GSAA). Dubas High on Kaskisuo The Toronto Maple Leafs made a bold move earlier this week, waiving Michael Hutchinson and welcoming Kasimir Kaskisuo to the difficult role of team backup....
Maple Leafs Goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo: Welcome to Back-to-Back Hockey
November 13th, 2019 Michael Hutchinson had his chance, didn’t cut it, and now he’s gone. He cleared waivers on Nov. 12, after going winless in five starts this season, posting a 4.44 goals-against average and a .879 save percentage. I suppose in some way it helps that the Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares admitted that the team hung...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kaskisuo, Spezza, Hutchinson & Nylander
November 12th, 2019 No one feels sorry for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In fact, there’s no doubt there are some smiling around the NHL about the team’s recent struggles on the ice and with injuries. Really, given what’s happened to the team this season, it’s amazing the Maple Leafs are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The team can’t seem to...
Maple Leafs’ Goalies News: Hutchinson, Sparks, Andersen & Kaskisuo
January 7th, 2019 It’s hard to say that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goalie situation is in turmoil when your newly-acquired third-stringer just threw a 5-0 white-washing on the Vancouver Canucks and your starter might come back any day. But, there’s instability in the Maple Leafs’ net. Nothing seems normal. Fortunately, the Maple Leafs...
Marlies Look Poised for a Strong Season
October 26th, 2017 Since last season, the Toronto Marlies have bolstered their roster with a number of changes that have resulted in a great start to the 2017-18 AHL season. With a record of 5-2-0, the Marlies sit at the top of the North Division, and, if their start is any indication, they'll be a top team in the league this season. Quite a few key...
Kasimir Kaskisuo - Forgotten Maple Leafs Goaltending Prospect
May 15th, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their fair share of goalies the past few seasons but there is one in particular that isn't usually spoken of but who shows potential. Kasimir Kaskisuo has had stellar numbers thus far for the Toronto Marlies, posting a 5-1 regular season record with a 1.84 goals-against average and .934 save percentage....
Maple Leafs Sign Goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo
March 28th, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed University of Minnesota-Duluth goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Monday. Kaskisuo's deal will kick in during the 2016-17 season, though he's eligible to sign an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) and head to the AHL's Toronto Marlies, if the team...Kasimir Kaskisuo - The Next Ones: 2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Kasimir Kaskisuo THW Close-Up: Team: Minnesota Wilderness Date of Birth: 10/02/1993 Place of Birth: Espoo, Finland Ht: 6’2.25″ Wt: 201 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goalie NHL Draft Eligibility: 2014 Twitter: @Kaskisuo THW Ranking: N/A Other Rankings: ISS (North American Goalies): N/A CSS (North...
