Pre-Game Talk: Devils @ Leafs - MONDAY

[Faustus]

First line needs to pull their thumbs out and play hockey today. They have been brutal for 3-4 games. It's no wonder the Leafs have barely been scraping by.


They need to get on Moose early; he has been shaky lately.


I hope they sit Frattin one more game. No need to rush him, since Kadri can make anyone better this year.

 

[fahad203]

Finally game day. Felt like ages


Kovulchuck always has good games against the Buds, I really think he's the key.

Kessel does neet to step a bit more. I am not seeing the creativity I saw last year, granted Lupul was a big part of that.


Any word on the D? I am really getting tired of seeing our D getting hemmed in due to lack of mobility. People are going to say, well we won, so what's the big deal? well we beat a lousy Islander team who came back to tie the game down from 2 goals. That's the big deal

 

[Pi]

Wow, glancing at some stats and Brodeur is really not good against the Leafs. Wish he was playing.

Stats: 51GP 22W 18L 3OT .903 2.58GAA

 

[BertCorbeau]

Scrivens or Reimer getting the start?

 

[Hurt]

Wow, glancing at some stats and Brodeur is really not good against the Leafs. Wish he was playing.

Stats: 51GP 22W 18L 3OT .903 2.58GAA

Hedberg is slightly worse with a 3GAA and .897

 

[Pi]

Hedberg is slightly worse with a 3GAA and .897

Even better. I don't know why, but for some reason we always do well against the Devils.

 

[Hockeylaw]

This is a game we have no business losing.

Leafs will be fresh on home ice, with injured players having returned to the lineup (hopefully Frattin will follow suit). NJ played Saturday, is at the end of a road trip, and is without Martin Brodeur.

Leafs need to be able to capitalize, especially considering the Devils are nipping at their heels in the standings, with a game in hand.

 

[Faustus]

I'm assuming Frattin will be in tonight, since Brownie has been shipped out.

 

[SteveV*]

I'm assuming Frattin will be in tonight, since Brownie has been shipped out.

Yes, skating with Kadri and Mac as we speak.

 

[SprDaVE]

I'm assuming Frattin will be in tonight, since Brownie has been shipped out.

Definitely looks like it.

I guess I was wrong. I thought they'd keep Frattin fresh for Wednesday, but I guess it's a good time to get him back to game shape.

 

[SprDaVE]

This is a game we have no business losing.

Leafs will be fresh on home ice, with injured players having returned to the lineup (hopefully Frattin will follow suit). NJ played Saturday, is at the end of a road trip, and is without Martin Brodeur.

Leafs need to be able to capitalize, especially considering the Devils are nipping at their heels in the standings, with a game in hand.

I agree.

I'll be very disappointed if they come out flat, like they have done in the last couple weeks.

We haven't seen a 60 minute game from the Leafs in a while.

 

[Asif16*]

Now that Brownie is gone.....trade liles, MAC and connoly next. Waive steckel. Send either one of holzer/kostka down. Put Komi in beside phaneuf.

 

[TheBigThree]

Reimer be in game form. Anyone know if frattin is playing today?

 

[SprDaVE]

Now that Brownie is gone.....trade liles, MAC and connoly next. Waive steckel. Send either one of holzer/kostka down. Put Komi in beside phaneuf.

From a month in the press box to top pairing material.

Only in Toronto.

 

[Asif16*]

From a month in the press box to top pairing material.

Only in Toronto.

Ok fine. Trade komi's ass and call up gardiner lol. That good for ya

 

[SpeakerForTheDead]

Even better. I don't know why, but for some reason we always do well against the Devils.

Except in the playoffs. I will never forget that embarrassing 6 shot game.

 

[FlareKnight]

Hopefully the team starts strong here. The long weekend was good for the team to rest and hopefully get back to playing intelligently out there. Also a good chance for Reimer to get more practice in.

Adding Frattin should only make the third line more dangerous. Hopefully he can just play a solid game after missing a good amount of time.

From a month in the press box to top pairing material.

Only in Toronto.

It is pretty fitting for Toronto. Guys regularly go from the Marlies to top pairing here .

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Any practice notes or tweets?

 

[Offspring]

We're rolling with Reimer tonight. Here's hoping he's in game shape.

 

[Warden of the North]

Cant see why we wouldnt play Reimer. Coming off a win and needs to get back in top form like he was pre-injury. Only way to do that is to play.

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

Frattin is doubtful for tonight.

Carlyle says maybe needs a day or two, game time decision.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Awful news for the canes but good news for the leafs is that they lost ward for around 6-8 weeks. Florida although hasn't been the best also have the problem with Jose Theodore. They are heavy competitors for getting the last few spots.

 

[Asif16*]

Frattin is doubtful for tonight.

Carlyle says maybe needs a day or two, game time decision.

That means more steckel...hoooray

 

[Blayzer]

FFS...I hate Steckel. This team is so close to a roster full of guys I love, except for Steckel. Every year there is a Wallin, Dupuis, Lundmark or Steckel that seems to hang around

 

[Leaf Rocket]

“@TGfireandice: Devils' lines today: Matteau-Loktionov-Kovalchuk; Elias-Zajac-Clarkson; Ponikarovsky-Henrique-Bernier; Barch-Gionta-Carter. Butler extra.”