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

[PuckMagi]

excited to see clarkson on the top line... i expect beast mode to continue!

 

[Confucius]

Has the flu

Anyone know why so many players get the flu? Every year at least a handful on every team, they're young in great shape. I'm almost 60, an average person and I think I've had the flu once in my entire life

 

[ACC1224]

Anyone know why so many players get the flu? Every year at least a handful on every team, they're young in great shape. I'm almost 60, an average person and I think I've had the flu once in my entire life

A bunch of guys always in close proximity who travel a lot and interact with all sorts. Once one gets it, it goes around pretty quick.

 

[ACC1224]

Expecting a win here tonight.

 

[Delicious Dangles*]

A bunch of guys always in close proximity who travel a lot and interact with all sorts. Once one gets it, it goes around pretty quick.

I also suspect that with all the physical exertion these athletes go through, their immune systems aren't 100%.

 

[ACC1224]

I also suspect that with all the physical exertion these athletes go through, their immune systems aren't 100%.

Yep, throw in a few dirty girls on the road and it's no surprise someone catches something.

 

[Raging Bull]

Yep, throw in a few dirty girls on the road and it's no surprise someone catches something.

I blame Lupul.

 

[AustonMitchWilly]

Clarkson hasnt been allowed the time to develop chemistry with any offensive players. If he is put with Kessel and Bozak his assignment will be going to the net and getting in front of the goalie. Im fairly certain he can do that.

This. He's been the guy to jump around, play with everyone, and get blamed for it.

"Clarkson looks lost out there"....

Well ya, he is lol, he hasnt been able to make any chemistry ya dingus.

 

[Warden of the North]

No practice today? Beat guys havent said a peep

 

[Vexed]

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 2m
Jvr flies into lauderdale today. He's skating this morning. Clarkson 3rd line and smithson 4th line appear to be only changes. #TMLtalk

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 2m
Bernier and thomas are tonight's expected starters. #TMLtalk

 

[ACC1224]

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 2m
Jvr flies into lauderdale today. He's skating this morning. Clarkson 3rd line and smithson 4th line appear to be only changes. #TMLtalk

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 2m
Bernier and thomas are tonight's expected starters. #TMLtalk

Who is Clarkson in for?

 

[BonMorrison]

Who is Clarkson in for?

Bodie or McLaren, I'm assuming. Holland is still sick/hurt.

Van Riemsdyk - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - Kulemin
Raymond - McClement - Clarkson
McLaren/Bodie - Smithson - Orr

 

[BlueAndWhite]

Who is Clarkson in for?

Holland is out, so Clarkson could take his spot on the third line.

 

[ACC1224]

Holland is out, so Clarkson could take his spot on the third line.

Good call, forgot about Holland. What's wrong with him?

 

[Warden of the North]

McLaren likely sits for Clarkson.

 

[Atomos2]

McLaren likely sits for Clarkson.

Nope. Apparently its orr-smithson-mclaren. So bodie will sit.

Carlyle

 

[Pinto]

Good call, forgot about Holland. What's wrong with him?

Lace bite. His foot swelled up so big he couldn't put weight on it.

 

[Warden of the North]

4th line probably plays like 2 minutes tonight.

 

[ShaneFalco]

4th line probably plays like 2 minutes tonight.

Let's hope so with Smithson in there

And if Bodie sits and McLaren plays....... I'm at a loss for words

 

[Territory]

Nope. Apparently its orr-smithson-mclaren. So bodie will sit.

Carlyle

I don't understand this... Bodie is much more suited for the 4th line than Mclaren and Orr.

 

[shaner8989]

Nope. Apparently its orr-smithson-mclaren. So bodie will sit.

Carlyle

That's ****ing putrid unless we roll 3 lines which is possible with the long break approaching

 

[ShaneFalco]

I don't understand this... Bodie is much more suited for the 4th line than Mclaren and Orr.

And has playing well, hustling, hitting......even Carlyel said he's been a nice surprise. But let's sit him in favour of Mclaren. Moronic

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

Holland still hurt?

 

[ACC1224]

He must be hoping McLaren can find some sort of groove after being out so long. Wish they'd just waive him.

 

[Suntouchable13]

How is McLaren an NHL player? He has ECHL level skill.