Pre-Game Talk: leafs @ RANGERS Friday 1/13 7:00pm EST.

[Kaapodonna]

Been Jonesing for days now. I need my fix, I need my fix! Did anyone else go through withdrawals? I'm pretty serious though. Anyone?

Here for sure! LET'S GO RANGERS!

 

[Graves94]

He's likely just saying that. That would be very dumb starting him against the Rangers.

Not that dumb, since I believe he feels that the Ottawa game, a division game, and team they're fighting for a playoff spot against, might be the more important game and would want his #1 playing in that one.

 

[aufheben]

Not that dumb, since I believe he feels that the Ottawa game, a division game, and team they're fighting for a playoff spot against, might be the more important game and would want his #1 playing in that one.

That's true I didn't consider that.

 

[Kovalev27]

Coach should absolutely play his starter in that divisional game and new guy you know he's dying to prove himself you want to play him quickly.

Tell you what though that kid is going to be chomping to get a W against us all things considered.

I expect him to play well

 

[Algernop Kreider]

Nash and Vesey played very well together early on. I wouldn't mind seeing them back together.

Kreider - Stepan - Zuccarello
Miller - Hayes - Buchnevich
Vesey - Zibanejad - Nash
Grabner - Lindberg - Fast

 

[Killem Dafoe]

The collective gasp in here will be deafening if Buch takes a big hit in this game.

 

[DanielBrassard]

You need 73 to open up space for 93 on the PP. Without 73 on the PP, PK can cheat to Zib. Can't have that. Especially with the LH McDonagh feeding Zib.

I think PB could replace Pirri effectively.

 

[rangers1314]

Sounds like Fast is going to be out tomorrow and Saturday....this flu going around is a real killer

 

[Gardner McKay]

The collective gasp in here will be deafening if Buch takes a big hit in this game.

The wisdom of the elderly... right as always.

I hope the organization works with him in the off season and Buch himself works on putting on another 10-15 pounds.

 

[nevesis]

That pass by Buch through the legs at 44 seconds in...

 

[Bob Richards]

Fresh garrison in the trenches soon.

I'd say the team did a pretty good job to hold it down without them. This injection is going to be awesome. Free trades.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Toronto game on a Friday night?

I'm sure the officiating will be fair and balanced.

 

[ZiGOODejad]

Toronto game on a Friday night?

I'm sure the officiating will be fair and balanced.

Kudos that was hysterical

 

[Anthony5967]

I think PB could replace Pirri effectively.

That is what I figure. Buch was between the circles on the PP early on but after awhile he was on the wall (Pirri's spot).

 

[trilobyte]

Cannot wait to see some more 'efficient touch' action from Buchnevich.
I was just getting into really enjoying all those deft little things he did so easily, when blammo he was out of the show.
He is so incredibly welcomed back. Have to be patient. He won't be firing on all cylinders right away. That's OK.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Lineup for tomorrow. Pirri comes out of the lineup for Zibanejad when he's healthy. Lindberg comes out of the lineup for Fast when he's not sick anymore.

Kreider-Stepan-Zucc
Nash-Pirri-Buch
Vesey-Hayes-Miller
Grabner-Hrivik-Lindberg

 

[Boruto]

2Gs or 1G1A or we send Buchnevich back down.

 

[The Lunatic Fridge]

in b4 Buch scores in his 1st shift back and makes HFNYR lose their ****

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I think PB could replace Pirri effectively.

Agreed, I would slide Buch into Pirri's spot on PP1.

 

[Rangers ftw]

Lineup for tomorrow. Pirri comes out of the lineup for Zibanejad when he's healthy. Lindberg comes out of the lineup for Fast when he's not sick anymore.

Kreider-Stepan-Zucc
Nash-Pirri-Buch
Vesey-Hayes-Miller
Grabner-Hrivik-Lindberg

I would guess Lindberg plays over Hrivik, no?

 

[Revel]

My lines for tomorrow:

Kreids - Steps - Zuuc
Grabs - Hayes - J.T.
Vesey - Lindberg - Nash
Pirri - Hrivik - Buch

I put it together this way because the first two lines have shown proven chemistry this season and AV mentioned how happy he was with both lines in today's presser.

Vesey benefits from Nash, and Nash is a one-man wrecking crew...so they can easily play together. Throw Lindberg in the middle as Mika isn't back...and Lindberg is a more intelligent/responsible player than Pirri. I think a line of Vesy-Lindberg-Nash could be interesting...though I realize long term that we don't want a guy like Nash having to be Centered by a 3rd/4th liner like Lindberg. This would just be for a game or two. Unfortunately, this leaves me having to put Buch on 4th line RW...but he's just coming back and limited minutes is definitely the way to get him back in the groove. And it's unlikely Fast will play tomorrow (Fast has lost 8 pounds in the last few days due to his illness). Put Hrivik in the middle, as he's more defensively responsible than Pirri.

I think this would be a good way to go for tomorrow. All 4 lines would be a threat.

 

[17futurecap]

Brooks has the practice lines in an article this morning.

The Chris Kreider-Derek-Stepan-Zuccarello unit will remain intact, as will the Michael Grabner-Kevin Hayes-J.T. Miller trio. Oscar Lindberg skated between Buchnevich and Nash at practice while Marek Hrivik centered Jimmy Vesey and Brandon Pirri.

 

[Revel]

Brooks has the practice lines in an article this morning.

The Chris Kreider-Derek-Stepan-Zuccarello unit will remain intact, as will the Michael Grabner-Kevin Hayes-J.T. Miller trio. Oscar Lindberg skated between Buchnevich and Nash at practice while Marek Hrivik centered Jimmy Vesey and Brandon Pirri.

My first 2 lines were dead on...and I was close on the last 2 lines. I'm really happy with the lines AV is going with.

Feels good to be able to roll 4 dangerous lines again. This feels sooooo good. Love that our line-up is getting healthy. We are a force again. Watch out NHL! RIP Leafs.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Only 12 hours until game day!

 

[Revel]

only 12 hours until game day!

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