Netminder, stepping into the breach with Thatcher Demko’s injury, takes responsibility for team’s shortcomings, has a big fan in his coach.
“I think so. He’s been a warrior,” Boudreau said Wednesday.Article content
“And now he’s taking the brunt every game. He competes and he gives us everything he’s got every night. Now some nights, it’s just it’s not consistent but that’s what happens with young goalies. He gives us an opportunity at least at the beginning of almost every game to be there and battling. That’s why you’ll go to bat for this guy because he’s in there, he’s not dodging questions. He’s not dodging responsibility. He’s in there doing the best he can and and that’s good enough for me.
Canucks goalie Spencer Martin makes a save against Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alex Kerfoot during their Nov. 12 game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.The goalie, of course, has to be on all the time. Unlike the rest of the roster, the goalie is an all-or-nothing position. You’re either playing or you’re not; there’s no such thing as a fourth-line goalie.
He began to set high expectations for himself from an early age. His family moved so he could play for a better team in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. He was aware of the sacrifice his family made for him to chase a dream.
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