Pre-Game Talk: Leafs @ Islanders, Feb 27 7 PM

[leafstilldeath*]

I didn't know which thread to post this on so I thought I'd post it here.

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters 15m
Carlyle on working on generating speed thru neutral ice in practice: "We're a transition team"

Looks like Randy is starting to accept it.

Looks like the "Toaster" is finally working lol


Another funny comment from Carlyle:

"Kessel is not the most energetic when it comes to practice" (paraphrasing).

 

[leafstilldeath*]

Who do we want to win tomorrow?

DET or OTT?

I would say LEAFS

But would like to see Red Wings win in regulation. Bury the Sens and put further distance. And give the gold medal winning coach something to smile about

 

[LeeIs]

dammit. I thought the game was on tonight. Gotta wait 24hrs more.

 

[CaperLeaf]

wait I thought Bolland was coming back against the isles on thursday. no?

Bolland practiced this morning then left the ice and came back out with the red do not hit jersey on! Seems a set back. No time line to come back.

 

[LeafOfBread]

dammit. I thought the game was on tonight. Gotta wait 24hrs more.

Is it just me or does this happen to you often?

 

[LeeIs]

Is it just me or does this happen to you often?

It happens from time to time. But tonight I was really stoked. I thought first game back. I rushed to work to catch the beginning of the game online. lol. But yeah it happens in normal season too.

 

[Peasy]

Can't wait to watch some good Leafs hockey on NA rinks tomorrow, its been too long...

 

[Quares27]

OT I guess but why the hell did the Leafs remove the calendar from their homepage? was such an easy way to check old games and they just have a white empty space where it used to be

Anyway so based on injuries it sounds like these are the lines tomorrow?

JVR-Bozak-Kessel
Lupul-Kadri-Clarkson
Raymond-Kulemin-Bodie
Mclaren-Mcclement-Smith

 

[Duffman955]

Can't wait to watch some good Leafs hockey on NA rinks tomorrow, its been too long...

Yep, Leafs brand hockey is most entertaining. Tons of goals for, tons of goals against, big saves, big plays, big hits, big fights, no lead is safe.

 

[Sundinisagod]

Bolland practiced this morning then left the ice and came back out with the red do not hit jersey on! Seems a set back. No time line to come back.

Doh!!!

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Why do I get a feeling this will be a tough game, and we are going to come out sluggish.

 

[Peasy]

Why do I get a feeling this will be a tough game, and we are going to come out sluggish.

I remember watching their first game back after the 2010 Olympics, it was against Carolina and it was ****ing embarrassing.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I remember watching their first game back after the 2010 Olympics, it was against Carolina and it was ****ing embarrassing.

You can almost call it, they will come out listless, Bernier will stand on his head and keep us in the game, we will be down 1-0 after one, and then wake up after the intermission and take over the game.

 

[SprDaVE]

Seems like teams always play way above their heads when a top player goes out. Plenty of examples to chose from.

We'll see how it goes.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I remember watching their first game back after the 2010 Olympics, it was against Carolina and it was ****ing embarrassing.

That team finished 29th. Who cares what happened 4 years ago with a terrible team?

 

[LeafalCrusader]

They should get Holland back up till Bolland's ready.

JVR Bozak Kessel
Lupul Kadri Kulemin
Raymond Holland Clarkson
Smith McClement Bodie

 

[The Reaper]

Detroit wins uh oh

 

[ThrillinPhil]

We must win tomorrow please! There is No Johnny T, so idk which Ontario Boy could potentially light it up against us. Please, we will look very weak if we dont win this game. 2 POINTS!

 

[MrDiddlez]

Really important 2 points against a team that just lost their franchise player. These are the games we have to win if we want to get out of the wildcard spot and into a guaranteed spot.

 

[Canada4Gold]

if Bolland isn't ready Holland should be here, we don't need Holland down to make cap space until Bolland actually comes off LTIR.

 

[TheThrill81*]

You can almost call it, they will come out listless, Bernier will stand on his head and keep us in the game, we will be down 1-0 after one, and then wake up after the intermission and take over the game.

Don't quit your day job.

 

[JackJ]

Thought Bolland would have been ready after the Olympics

 

[Ozil]

I'm stoked for tomorrow. Been way too long without Leafs hockey. Now the fun starts.

 

[MrPiff17]

Excited to see the NHL back, can't wait 'till the game tonight, GO LEAFS!

Also cheering for the Pens tonight!

 

[thunderhawk905*]

Thought Bolland would have been ready after the Olympics

Modano was out for 6 months with the same injury way back when, so I'd say Bolland is doing just fine from a recovery standpoint.