Pre-Game Talk: Leafs @ Panthers | TUE Feb. 4, 2014 | 7:30pm ET, SNET-O

[ANDI P IS CUTE]

but I think Timmy will be playin

 

[Divine]

but I think Timmy will be playin

I hope so, he played awful against the Blue Jackets. His style was always Reimer like to a degree. He'd make a lot of saves, some in spectacular fashion, but with his unorthodox style he lets out a lot of rebounds. Without Boston's strong defense to shelter him, it's fairly easy to cash in on those.

 

[Stats01]

I hope they put him in for the Florida game, to let him get a feel of the ice for a bit... then keep him out of the next few.

Hopefully Ashton and Holland will be back for TB and Vancouver.


Can't believe Clarkson has been out for so long. I really feel for the guy this season. Still have hope he'll turn it around, this season could not have went worse for him. He was really turning it around when he got injured, too. Of course, half of you will respond with our record without him in the lineup... to which I respond with a laugh and our record with/without Colby Armstrong in the lineup. It's all a coincidence at this point.

Yeah couldn't have gone any worse than it has for Clarkson. Only way this season can be somewhat turned around and looked as a positive is if he has a great playoff run and leads this team to a couple of series wins. Other than that this year should be thrown out the window...and to think we have him for another 6 years.

 

[Rayzorexe]

21 minutes ago
@markhmasters: Carlyle says JVR has the flu; may travel to Florida on his own

Hope he gets better by tomorrow..

 

[BiggestLeafsFanEVER*]

any updates on holland?

 

[kesleaf]

Reim-Time?

please.

Bernier is our #1. We play him like every other team plays their starting goalie.

 

[mcleex]

Man the Leafs are rolling I really hope they don't **** the bed in Florida by relaxing and taking it easy. Although if someone said would you lose these 2 games to destroy the Canucks on Saturday I would say deal!

 

[Hurt]

Man the Leafs are rolling I really hope they don't **** the bed in Florida by relaxing and taking it easy. Although if someone said would you lose these 2 games to destroy the Canucks on Saturday I would say deal!

You would? I wouldn't. I'd rather have 4 points than 2.

 

[Sergei Berezin]

Per Twitter:

- Holland, Ashton, Smith out vs. FLA

- JvR has the flu and didn't practice, but may fly to Florida on his own, but his status is uncertain vs. FLA

- Clarkson is probable vs. FLA

- Smithson replaced McKegg on roster, McClemment replaced him on third line with Smithson the 4th C

- One reporter mentioned that Bolland looked really uncomfortable today

- FLA/TB roadie is the annual father-son trip

 

[leafstilldeath*]

Per Twitter:

- Holland, Ashton, Smith out vs. FLA

- JvR has the flu and didn't practice, but may fly to Florida on his own, but his status is uncertain vs. FLA

- Clarkson is probable vs. FLA

- Smithson replaced McKegg on roster, McClemment replaced him on third line with Smithson the 4th C

- One reporter mentioned that Bolland looked really uncomfortable today

- FLA/TB roadie is the annual father-son trip

First just keep winning boys.

Second, clarktard should be left on IR or in pressbox. No need to mess with the good thing we have going.

Without Clarkson, Leafs are 13-4-1
With Clarkson, Leafs are 17-17-5

Keep that scrub out of the team!

 

[DemLeafs]

First just keep winning boys.

Second, clarktard should be left on IR or in pressbox. No need to mess with the good thing we have going.

Without Clarkson, Leafs are 13-4-1
With Clarkson, Leafs are 17-17-5

Keep that scrub out of the team!

Dude what is your issue? This is the third thread you've posted that in. And 'clarktard'? Really?

 

[TieClark]

First just keep winning boys.

Second, clarktard should be left on IR or in pressbox. No need to mess with the good thing we have going.

Without Clarkson, Leafs are 13-4-1
With Clarkson, Leafs are 17-17-5

Keep that scrub out of the team!

Repeating that pointless stat in every thread is pretty damn annoying. Tampa is 2nd in the division without Tampa... keep him out!

Not to mention we have 4 players injured or sick... somebody is coming in.

 

[TootooTrain]

First just keep winning boys.

Second, clarktard should be left on IR or in pressbox. No need to mess with the good thing we have going.

Without Clarkson, Leafs are 13-4-1
With Clarkson, Leafs are 17-17-5

Keep that scrub out of the team!

New material is needed. Kessel scoring at an insane pace has more to do with the team than anything.

Those player-to-team record correlations are never accurate.

 

[kesleaf]

Per Twitter:

- Holland, Ashton, Smith out vs. FLA

- JvR has the flu and didn't practice, but may fly to Florida on his own, but his status is uncertain vs. FLA

- Clarkson is probable vs. FLA

- Smithson replaced McKegg on roster, McClemment replaced him on third line with Smithson the 4th C

- One reporter mentioned that Bolland looked really uncomfortable today

- FLA/TB roadie is the annual father-son trip

 

[Warden of the North]

Clarkson probably replaces JvR if hes still sick. Wrong wing, but should be fine for a game.

 

[TootooTrain]

Clarkson probably replaces JvR if hes still sick. Wrong wing, but should be fine for a game.

I'd stick Raymond up there and let Clarkson work back slowly.

Clarkson was on the 1st PP unit in practice though with jvr out so we might see that too.

 

[TieClark]

I'd stick Raymond up there and let Clarkson work back slowly.

Clarkson was on the 1st PP unit in practice though with jvr out so we might see that too.

That line would suddenly suck if you throw Raymond there... where is the net presence? You have 2 wingers on the perimeter and Bozak

 

[Muston Atthews]

Repeating that pointless stat in every thread is pretty damn annoying. Tampa is 2nd in the division without Tampa... keep him out!

Not to mention we have 4 players injured or sick... somebody is coming in.

Im assuming you meant Stamkos lol

 

[BertCorbeau]

Per Twitter:

- Holland, Ashton, Smith out vs. FLA

- JvR has the flu and didn't practice, but may fly to Florida on his own, but his status is uncertain vs. FLA

- Clarkson is probable vs. FLA

- Smithson replaced McKegg on roster, McClemment replaced him on third line with Smithson the 4th C

- One reporter mentioned that Bolland looked really uncomfortable today

- FLA/TB roadie is the annual father-son trip

Disagree with this decision .. McKegg looked fine in a limited role on Saturday, still needs seasoning in the minors (his skating isn't NHL calibre yet) but give him sheltered minute again .. If the Leafs can open a 2-3 goal lead in the latter half of the game, give him more time .. Otherwise use McClement on the third line

Smithson isn't that much more of an upgrade than McKegg

 

[780rx]

Could Lupul not sub in for JVR and have clarkson take a spot on the second line?

 

[fahad203]

I am really not feeling Clarkson's return. We have been playing really without him. Just because he makes 5+ doesn't mean he should be guaranteed a spot.

The kids are playing their you know what off, I would hate to see being replaced by this guy.

I know some posters are defending him, winning does that. Don't forget how bad he was and he is.

 

[Cor]

Could Lupul not sub in for JVR and have clarkson take a spot on the second line?

Lupul - Kadri - Kulemin are finally starting to click again, don't break that up.

Clarkson - Bozak - Kessel is a fine line. When JVR comes back Clarkson moves down to the 3rd line.

 

[TootooTrain]

That line would suddenly suck if you throw Raymond there... where is the net presence? You have 2 wingers on the perimeter and Bozak

It's one game most likely so I don't see the issue. If there's one thing that's been proven since Phil got here is that it doesn't really matter who he plays with, he manages to make an impact on the game.

 

[cup67]

Reim-Time?

please.

no please, lets keep the winning streak

 

[Pyrophorus]

Could Lupul not sub in for JVR and have clarkson take a spot on the second line?

Its what I would do. Clarkson can stay on the 3rd.
2nd is: Raymond-Kadri-Kulemin, or slot Holland on the left.

Smithson