Pre-Game Talk: First Battle of (Crippled) Ontario of 2013 - Sens @ Leafs - Dave Keon returns to ACC

[CanadasTeam]

uhh isn't Frattin supposed to be out for minimum 1 week

fixed ^^

Yup. Apparently this is the new standard reply to the media by the club.

By saying "minimum" they're not committing to a target date and it's an open ended date, lol... pretty clever me thinks.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

fixed ^^

Yup. Apparently this is the new standard reply to the media by the club.

By saying "minimum" they're not committing to a target date and it's an open ended date, lol... pretty clever me thinks.

also gives a bit of breathing space for the players IMO.

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

If we lose this game, I don't even know...

They're basically playing their AHL roster.

So are we

lol

I was actually thinking that he was talking about us.

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

Hughson, Simpson and Healy are in Winnipeg tonight.

Hoping against hope that they don't show up to ACC tomorrow.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Why does it matter if Keon wants his number retired completely? What's he going to do if MLSE raises it up? Not talk to us again for years? Oh wells.

anyway - ugh to the pre-game, Keon or not. Congrats on the 50th anniversary 63 team

 

[paradeofwolves]

uhh isn't Frattin supposed to be out for 1 week

Mirtle article I read had Carlyle quoted as saying minimum of a week and that he hoped to be playing before the end of the month.

Also from Mirtle's twitter:

Leafs have put Matt Frattin on IR. Carlyle made it sound like they're hoping he's back by end of month, so expect much longer than a week.

Of course this is just one opinion but I doubt think he'll be out for just 1 week. Hope that comes true though.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Why does it matter if Keon wants his number retired completely? What's he going to do if MLSE raises it up? Not talk to us again for years? Oh wells.

To be honest, If that what it takes, Then that's what it takes.

He quite arguably the best player to play for us. It's the #14 as well, It's not a particularly "sexy" number like #7 or #9.

 

[WeWantACup]

Today show ....Dave Keon Returns and retiring numbers , Leafs without Riemer, and oh Dion my captain.

itunes
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/leaf-matters/id577173646?mt=2

MP3
http://podalmighty.com/index.php/component/k2/item/169-leaf-matters

 

[Mansfield]

orr brown mclaren LOL

Gooon it up! pity none of them are centers...

 

[cup67]

keon in town to see the leafs will lift the jinx on the leafs

 

[BayStBullies]

That Cooke incident was brutal; it feels bad taking advantage of it as a team that faces them post the incident. With that said; we've had our own share of unfortunate luck. Last season was derailed due to a midget head hunting our goalie.

Go leafs! We could use a win; but losing Frattin when already down Lupul... is just brutal. Especially with our starter sidelined; when showing signs of getting over his last injury. MacArthur ruins every line he touches; McClement should never be above the 3rd line.

 

[BayStBullies]

KEON?

HOLY ****!!!!

Who cares about the game, is Keon really coming back? You know what this means, the Curse of Keon is over! Hang him up in the rafters too! Just be like oh hey, now that you're here by chance, we just so happen to have your banner ready, we'll raise it as a surprise.

WE NEED THIS MORE THAN THE WIN ON SATURDAY FOR OUR LEAFS FUTURE.

I agree; heck... retire 3 numbers for the guy if it helps!

 

[Warden of the North]

Key game tomorrow. Have to hope that PHI-MON doesnt go to OT too.

 

[4evaBlue]

The game will probably go a bit like this.

 

[BayStBullies]

The game will probably go a bit like this.

Is that Brown (minus a mustache) hitting Karlsson?

 

[The Reaper]

Key game tomorrow. Have to hope that PHI-MON doesnt go to OT too.

Why?

 

[jughead42*]

I can't believe Keon is coming back. He's a bit before my time, but my dad was hearbroken over the fact he was so bitter towards the leafs. I only wish he could have lived long enough to see this, it would have meant a lot to him. I'm surprised there isn't more hype about his return, I know it's something I thought we'd never see. The suits in attendance better show their proper respects for how big this occasion is and the players better realize it too. If they do, I see a certain victory. Time to make a deposit on bet365 for this one, there's no way we crap the bed with Keon in the house.

 

[LeafOfBread]

I can't believe Keon is coming back. He's a bit before my time, but my dad was hearbroken over the fact he was so bitter towards the leafs. I only wish he could have lived long enough to see this, it would have meant a lot to him. I'm surprised there isn't more hype about his return, I know it's something I thought we'd never see. The suits in attendance better show their proper respects for how big this occasion is and the players better realize it too. If they do, I see a certain victory. Time to make a deposit on bet365 for this one, there's no way we crap the bed with Keon in the house.

Keon came back for 2007 as well, so that might be why the buzz isn't as big

 

[WeWantACup]

This game has the feel of the first must win of the season. Two hurting teams trying to stay in the top 8

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Battle of the cripples indeed. GO LEAFS GO!

 

[Asif16*]

Who the **** is keon?? Sorry, I became a leaf fan since 2007

 

[CBinTokyo]

Hello other Ontario team fans,

Just thought I'd stop by and give you a little update on the opposition. Today the Sens called up Eric Gryba, David Dzuirzynski and Derek Grant. Gryba and DD (as he is affectionately called on the Sens board) are noted for their pugnacity, testosterone and belligerence. DD is being some what groomed to be a Chris Neil type player. Gryba is hopefully a future Carkner but needs a lot more fighting experience to be even remotely the same player. Lacks foot speed but he's a big lad with the ability to be a physical type of defender.

Its not really a coincidence that they've been called up for this game against what I would consider one of the tougher teams in the NHL right now. After losing Karlsson, Ottawa has to change its tactics and be ready to protect the many young players in our line up. We're probably about to become a dump and chase instead of possesion team.

Expect a spirited and physical affair. Ottawa may be looking for a fight, though maybe that's not the greatest idea given who Toronto employs but we need some kind of spark with the direction our season is headed. Hopefully, this ignites the rivalry *fingers crossed*.

PS: what's the latest on Frattin? I'd like to pick him up for my fantasy team.

Cheers, Leaf fans.

Have him start with Brown in the first, then tackle McLaren in the 2nd, and top it off with the Championship Match in the third. Win or lose as long as he survives he'll be getting his experience.

 

[ULF_55]

If we lose this game, I don't even know...

They're basically playing their AHL roster.

MVP - goaltender

Leafs a non playoffs team, Sens took the Rangers deep.

No brainer, Sens win easily.

 

[ULF_55]

Who the **** is keon?? Sorry, I became a leaf fan since 2007

My favorite, just ahead of Horton.

 

[Hurt]

Who the **** is keon?? Sorry, I became a leaf fan since 2007

Dave Keon. Leafs great. Read up on the Leafs history if you ever have time. Lots of great players and teams that every fan should know about.