Don't forget Kessel had a wrist problem after crashing into the net. The trainer tapped up his wrist.
Likely a maintenance day for him.
I like the lines he's got going in practice. Hopefully this time he sticks with them. Although I'm not sure I like the idea of BOTH Orr and McLaren sitting out. I thjink you need to dress at least one of them (Orr is my preference)
I hope Kostko got shipped back to Toronto for Marlies game.
Wow Kessel not practicing - this could mean so many different things.
I know Orr played well, but I think we need to inject 'hockey' players into the lineup.
I'd take a fourth-line of:
Hamilton - McClemment - Frattin over the 2 goons.
With the fourth line being so prevalent and important in this series, that line could outplay theirs easily IMO.
Orr played well in his role last night though. He also almost scored a goal. His role is needed, but not McLaren.
We need a 4th line that can actually take regular shifts. Both Orr and McLaren are not needed. Frattin and Gardiner need to be put in the lineup. They both can give us a much needed spark in the lineup. I like Hamilton's game on the 4th line as well.
Orr played well in his role last night though. He also almost scored a goal. His role is needed, but not McLaren.
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Kessel and Kostka had an off-ice workout with #Leafs strength coach, Anthony Belza.
Get Kessel 'roided up for game twoArash Madani @ArashMadani 2m
Kessel and Kostka had an off-ice workout with #Leafs strength coach, Anthony Belza.
I hope Kostko got shipped back to Toronto for Marlies game.
I hope Kostko got shipped back to Toronto for Marlies game.
JonasTSN1050: Cody Franson is not practicing with the Leafs today. Bruised foot according to @DarrenDreger
JonasTSN1050: Phil Kessel not at practice today either. Unclear as to why
JonasTSN1050: Nazem Kadri back with Joffrey Lupul today, Mikhail Grabovski now centering Jay McClement and Leo Komarov.
JonasTSN1050: Additionally, Mike Kostka not practicing today.