But here we are.
Icing on the cake for the goaltending circus: As a result of Bibeau’s emergency recall, the Marlies signed a zamboni driver to an Amateur Tryout Agreement to backup Jonathan Bernier yesterday — the result of Reimer re-injuring whatever kept him out of the lineup prior to the game versus the Wild on Thursday.
After hosting New Jersey on Tuesday, the Leafs take an entire week off before a flurry of four games in five days before Christmas. That will do the Leafs just fine as they look to get Reimer back and healthy, while Bernier — who posted a shutout in his Marlies debut last night — will have the chance to get a number of AHL starts in by the time the team resumes action on December 15 vs.