GDT: GAME #18: BRUINS @ LEAFS | FRI 10-NOV @ 7:00 PM ACC | TSN4/FAN590

[CanadasTeam]

GAME #18
BRUINS @ LEAFS

FRI 10-NOV @ 7:00 PM
AIR CANADA CENTRE | TSN4

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[CanadasTeam]

Yesterday's lines at practice..

 

[Damisoph]

I really liked the 11-12-28 line vs. the Wild.

GLG

 

[canadon]

No Jake tonight looks like.... Or maybe just taking more time to rest before the game...

 

[Rob Brown]

Huge weekend...really sucks that we'll likely be without Auston but hopefully we can improve from the shitshow that was Wednesday.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

No Jake tonight looks like.... Or maybe just taking more time to rest before the game...

Where do you see that? He had a maintenance day yesterday but he was expected to play I thought?

 

[cannucky]

he didn't actually read the post .

 

[Brobust]

Atlantic games are too important. Wouldn't be surprised if Matthews and Andersen played both and then got 4 days off.

 

[PromisedLand]

Yesterday's lines at practice..

This is so bush league by Babcock. Marleau and Brownie can dig up pucks and play well on boards why not Leivo there?

And Babcock is back to that disaster duo of bozo and JVR

Effing BS

 

[GoonieFace]

This is so bush league by Babcock. Marleau and Brownie can dig up pucks and play well on boards why not Leivo there?

And Babcock is back to that disaster duo of bozo and JVR

Effing BS

And what exactly has Leivo done to stand out and earn a spot there? Nothing is the answer.

 

[Mess]

I really going to watch Nylander vs. Pastrnak in these 2 games as a sub plot to the games themselves.

Nylander likely going to be inspired to show Leafs management that he is as good as Pastrnak with these head to head matchup weekend games.

 

[PuckMagi]

I'm not too concerned about the lines. Without Matthews in the lineup, any line combos will be temporary. No sense in trying something new if it all has to be shuffled around again when Matthews gets back. That's why I think he went back with JVR - Bozak - Marner. They've played a lot together, so might as well have a familiar line for the next few games. When Matthews comes back, we can hopefully get some better lines more set in stone.

 

[X66]

And what exactly has Leivo done to stand out and earn a spot there? Nothing is the answer.

This is not really a fair argument for Leivo, because even when he does prove himself (5 goals in 12 games two years ago, 10 points in 13 games last year) he gets the shaft because of how loaded we are on the wings and Babcock will always favour the vet in that situation.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Atlantic games are too important. Wouldn't be surprised if Matthews and Andersen played both and then got 4 days off.

Have you seen how beat up Boston is? I'd love for Matthews to be back but if he's not 100% let him rest.

 

[Gary Nylund]

And what exactly has Leivo done to stand out and earn a spot there? Nothing is the answer.

Oh I don't know about that, he was quite good last game when most of the rest of the team wasn't. Whatever, I don't care too much where Leivo plays, as long as he plays. I'm sick of seeing that Marner/JVR/Bozak line though, would give that combo a loooooooong rest. Come to think of it, I'm sick of Bozak and JVR together. Oh well.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

This is not really a fair argument for Leivo, because even when he does prove himself (5 goals in 12 games two years ago, 10 points in 13 games last year) he gets the shaft because of how loaded we are on the wings and Babcock will always favour the vet in that situation.

I think the problem is Leivo has to beat out one of Marner, JVR or Nylander. The only real vet is JVR and JVR is a better player.

Until we get injuries or a trade he just doesn't fit on the top nine.

 

[ToneDog]

I really going to watch Nylander vs. Pastrnak in these 2 games as a sub plot to the games themselves.

Nylander likely going to be inspired to show Leafs management that he is as good as Pastrnak with these head to head matchup weekend games.

With no Matthews, the door is wide open for Willie to step up. I am sure Babs and company would welcome an inspired Nylander showing that he is as good or better than Pasta.

 

[PromisedLand]

And what exactly has Leivo done to stand out and earn a spot there? Nothing is the answer.

riiigghhttttttt.......

 

[Nooodles]

And what exactly has Leivo done to stand out and earn a spot there? Nothing is the answer.

Okay Babs, morning skate starts in a few minutes, time to stop posting on hf.

 

[Damisoph]

I really going to watch Nylander vs. Pastrnak in these 2 games as a sub plot to the games themselves.

Nylander likely going to be inspired to show Leafs management that he is as good as Pastrnak with these head to head matchup weekend games.

Babcock has even said he wishes Willie could play against Pastrnak every game since he always elevates his game. Hoping for big things from him this weekend.

 

[canadon]

Where do you see that? He had a maintenance day yesterday but he was expected to play I thought?

Not at practice this morning looks like (post #2).

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Not at practice this morning looks like (post #2).

That was the lines from yesterdays practice.

 

[jrgtml67]

? The lines posted were from yesterdays practice ? what are the lines at todays? I thought they practice around 1130 to 1230 no?

 

[canadon]

That was the lines from yesterdays practice.

Sorry about that. Yep, did not read the post above the tweet.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

I'm guessing no updates on Auston's status as of yet?