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# Goalie Masks on a Monday
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-august-8-2011/
- Published: 2011-08-08T10:01:04.000Z
- Updated: 2011-08-08T10:01:04.000Z
- Author: Colin Odneal
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

[Optimus Reim: Goaltending as Performance Art - Joe Pack of The Hockey Writers](http://thehockeywriters.com/optimus-reim-goaltending-as-performance-art/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> There are a few current masks that satisfy this writer’s thirst for Heroes and Heels. [Nikolai Khabibulin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54845/nikolai-khabibulin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), Stanley Cup champion with the 2004 [Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), was dubbed "The Bulin Wall" and understandably had a brick wall painted on his lid. [Jonas Hiller](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54504/jonas-hiller?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) of the **[Anaheim Ducks](http://thehockeywriters.com/teams/anaheim-ducks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** also has a [Darth Vader thing going on](http://thegoalieguild.com/2010/09/jonas-hillers-2010-11-mask/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and while one [Ducks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/anaheim-ducks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) TV commentator this year called it the worst mask in the league, I can appreciate the bold simplicity. Still, not much in the way of reflecting or creating an identity. It’s [James Reimer](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54304/james-reimer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) of the **[Toronto Maple Leafs](http://thehockeywriters.com/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** who leads the way in both literally assuming a super hero/alter ego and gesturing to his fans. Reimer’s "Optimus Reim", a nod to the telelvision cartoon *Transformers*, is ideal. It plays on his name, popular culture, and speaks to his performance as a (so far, temporary) saviour for the team. Says Reimer: ""It’s a fun thing to do with the fans. If that’s what they know you by…" (theglobeandmail.com) and adds to that ""I have all of these things on my helmet for a reason" (ingoalmag.com).

Read on for more talk about style in a mask. More links after the jump.

[Prospect to Watch Series - Josh Leivo](http://leafsnationonline.com/2011/08/07/prospects-to-watch-series-josh-leivo/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

LNO continues covering the up-and-comers with the 2011 3rd rounder.

[Who Will Surprise Us and Step Up this Season?](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2011/08/who-will-surprise-us-and-step-up-for.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

For Mike at VLM, it's [Carl Gunnarsson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/72010/carl-gunnarsson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Islanders Could Get New Arena on Long Island...In a Different County](http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41499-Islanders-could-still-get-new-arena-on-Long-Island-but-in-neighbouring-county.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

That's like breaking up with a girl to date her sister. Awkward.

[What Ever Happened to Mike Legg?](http://www.dirtydangle.com/2011/08/what-ever-happened-to-mike-legg.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+DirtyDangle+%28Dirty+Dangle%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader)

The story of the originator of the 'Michigan Lacrosse Goal'.

[Great News, The Purple and Gold Kings Jerseys Will Be Back this Year](http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2011/8/7/loose-threads-ending-a-busy-week.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Why LA doesn't just use this glorious jersey for every home game is beyond me.