Pre-Game Talk: Colorado @ Toronto - Tuesday 7PM (EST) - TSN
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Need to play better defense tomorrow night. If we play the same way we did with Reimer in net...I don't think even Roy in net could save us.
Duchene, MacKinnon (even though he's just a rookie!), ROR, Landeskog...those guys will make you pay for turnovers.
Keep it simple in our zone and I don't see how the Avs can beat us.
Duchene, MacKinnon (even though he's just a rookie!), ROR, Landeskog...those guys will make you pay for turnovers.
Keep it simple in our zone and I don't see how the Avs can beat us.
inthe6ix
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Which is concerning if you're an Avs fan because he's frequently injured, and has become a member of the band-aid boy club.
Rayzorexe
Meh..
Lets hope for a 4 - 0 start!
Anyone know who's starting for Colorado tomorrow? Varlamov or Giguere?
Anyone know who's starting for Colorado tomorrow? Varlamov or Giguere?
Probably Varlamov...I've noticed a trend that at least goes back to 2009-10. Teams always like to use their #1 goalie against us, even at times on a back to back (like Ottawa did with Anderson).
We barely catch a break with a back up goalie in net, doesn't really apply here because both teams come into the game well rested.
I don't think we faced more than ~4 back ups last year.
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Going with a 5-2 Leafs prediction on this one.
Even with the forward that the Avs have, our defence is not something to take easily either. And Bernier is going to SHINE. Can't wait to see him play again.
edit: Oops..almost forgot, **** the Avs. Its going to be fun exposing their "defence" tomorrow.
Even with the forward that the Avs have, our defence is not something to take easily either. And Bernier is going to SHINE. Can't wait to see him play again.
edit: Oops..almost forgot, **** the Avs. Its going to be fun exposing their "defence" tomorrow.
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Was watching some videos on mapleleafs.com and Bolland seems like a guy who doesn't like much media attraction.
Having said that, he has been the unheralded hero in this early season. Does little things right and not often you see him making mistakes.
Some interesting trivia: Bolland had 3 crucial scoring plays against Bruins in cup final. In Game 1, he had the primary assist on winning goal. In Game 5, he scored the EN goal to down the Bruins hopes of comeback to give Hawks a 3-2 series lead, and of course the cup winning clutch goal in Game 6. This guy is going to be money in playoffs if we make it.
Having said that, he has been the unheralded hero in this early season. Does little things right and not often you see him making mistakes.
Some interesting trivia: Bolland had 3 crucial scoring plays against Bruins in cup final. In Game 1, he had the primary assist on winning goal. In Game 5, he scored the EN goal to down the Bruins hopes of comeback to give Hawks a 3-2 series lead, and of course the cup winning clutch goal in Game 6. This guy is going to be money in playoffs if we make it.
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The whole management team is making the first road trip, including Sakic and team President Josh Kroenke.
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Just don't let Mackinnon score or he'll be hailed as the next Peter Forsberg. 
Seriously though it should be a good game, hoping for another solid performance by JB.
Seriously though it should be a good game, hoping for another solid performance by JB.
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Looking at Colorado's top 9, it really isn't that bad.
Superior team than EDM in 5 years no doubt.
Also, giving Mackinnon 3rd line minutes with opporunity on the powerplay will only help his development. Most #1 picks usually start off in a top 6 role and have a lot of responsibility at such a young age.
Superior team than EDM in 5 years no doubt.
Also, giving Mackinnon 3rd line minutes with opporunity on the powerplay will only help his development. Most #1 picks usually start off in a top 6 role and have a lot of responsibility at such a young age.
You know you're cocky when you go to other teams' forums in packs to talk about how good your team is.
I feel bad for Edmonton
MacKinnon looks better than Hall, RNH and Yakupov.
-Blazing speed
-Insane IQ
-Smart decision making.
He's going to be the best player drafted 1st overall since Stamkos.
Crosby
Tavares
Stamkos
MacKinnon
Oilers miss out IMO.
MacKinnon has made some great passes...I know it's early but he could easily get 65-70 points playing from the 3rd line.
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Should be a great match.
Two teams with electrifying players who don't face each other very often. As I don't get to watch the Leafs very often I'm particularly curious in seeing how JVR does. I remember being a big fan of him when he entered the league but have not really been able to judge him since then due to lack of exposure
Two teams with electrifying players who don't face each other very often. As I don't get to watch the Leafs very often I'm particularly curious in seeing how JVR does. I remember being a big fan of him when he entered the league but have not really been able to judge him since then due to lack of exposure
HOCKEYGOON
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And by the time the next Crosby/Lemieux/Gretzky is available they'll be too good to draft him (McDavid)
Go have a look at our PG thread bud. Your fellow Leafs fans are no better.
Go read the thread on the main board comparing EDM vs. Colorado in 5 years.
It really puts into perspective how bad the management is in Oil City.
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