GDT: Leafs@Bruins 7 PM CBC

[ACC1224]

Inserting Mr. Net Clearer and Safe Presence.

Do you mean Polak and Martin?

Thought Polak was sick?

 

[SprDaVE]

Thank god.

 

[BertCorbeau]

I wouldn't put much stock into the morning skate lines. We don't know the status on Rielly's injury, or if Hainsey/Polak's are in game-shape after their illness.

It's going to be a tough game tonight too, I imagine they wouldn't want to put any of those guys in the line up if they're not 100%. While the Leafs catching the Bruins would be good for home ice in the first round, they have such a large cushion on a playoff spot that ensuring everyone is healthy for the playoffs is a priority.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Prett easy to unite against the Nucks!

And the Habs.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

It isn't true hate like both fan bases seem to have for the Habs but the likely playoff match up is heating things up. Neither is an under-dog where they would come away happy from losing a close series. I am okay with a vocal minority from both sides stirring the pot because there isn't that natural rivalry. We need to have emotion or winning is just a stat, even if it's just "synthetic" hate. At this point I can only muster mild disapproval of the Bs so hopefully we have a hard fought game tonight as a playoff preview.

Yeah I just can't hate a team with Bergeron on it. He's too likable

 

[Cor]

Rielly-Hainsey
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Dermott-Carrick

????

f***ing love it

 

[SprDaVE]

This is the best top 6 pairings we've had all year.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Thank god.

Wish it was Hollywood instead of Carrick but I'll take it

 

[Liminality]

As much as Holl deserves to be in, I think this is a good looking lineup for us.

 

[AppsSyl]

 

[PromisedLand]

My prediction:

• Matthews line Vs Bergeron line = Stalemate
• Kadri line Vs Riley Nash line = Kadri line has to dominate. no other way
• Bozak line Vs Krejci line = Krejci line will take advantage of the bozak line (the minuses from here will have to be evened out by the pluses from Kadri line)
• Moore line Vs Kuraly line = anything can happen lol

 

[Atomos2]

Rielly-Hainsey
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Dermott-Carrick

????

****ing love it

Sick d pairings. Actually looks like a legit defence.

 

[Liferleafer]

And the Habs.

That goes without saying!!!

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

This is the best top 6 pairings we've had all year.

Definitely. We have an above average defense imo

 

[Budsfan]

 

[PromisedLand]

Wowza! That defense looks good!

 

[Liferleafer]

As much as Holl deserves to be in, I think this is a good looking lineup for us.

Well, at least Polak isn't in...but i would still go Holl over Carrick.

 

[AppsSyl]

Wowza! That defense looks good!

Agreed! Kinda sad Holl didn't get another look in Carrick's place though.

 

[SprDaVE]

Well, at least Polak isn't in...but i would still go Holl over Carrick.

They couldn't keep him up because he was on an emergency call up. As soon as Rielly was off IR they had to send him back first.

 

[Daisy Jane]

I would have done holl vs. carrick just for another look vs. a big game.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Well, at least Polak isn't in...but i would still go Holl over Carrick.

As good as Holl has been, Boston is a different animal compared to the Isles and Rangers. I like that Carrick is in for this one personally. Especially since Boston has the last change.

 

[zeke]

Thank god.

So we're finally icing our best possible lineup.

It only took until February.

 

[BertCorbeau]

They couldn't keep him up because he was on an emergency call up. As soon as Rielly was off IR they had to send him back first.

Oh right, forgot that he was on emergency loan and not a call up.

 

[Liferleafer]

They couldn't keep him up because he was on an emergency call up. As soon as Rielly was off IR they had to send him back first.

Ah yes, forgot about the emergency callup....thanks.

 

[Liferleafer]

So we're finally icing our best possible lineup.

It only took until February.

Just showcasing the trade bait....no it's go time.