Pre-Game Talk: Leafs & Sabres, B2B Home and Home

[ACC1224]

Two wins here would be absolutely huge.
After an easy night for Andersen, I lean towards starting him in both.

Predict they split the 2 games.

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[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I'd be SHOCKED if Keefe started Andersen in both games

 

[ACC1224]

I'd be SHOCKED if Keefe started Andersen in both games

Yeah, I don't expect it but it would nice to see them continue their roll.

 

[Burnie97]

I'd like to see Andy start both... but yeah... unlikely.

I'd rather see Hutch in the away game though tomorrow at 4pm, and Andy at home on a Saturday night.

Leafs can definitely win both if they keep this type of play up. Buffalo is banged up a bit, and they haven't been very good for a long while.

 

[Warden of the North]

2 wins here would have solidly back on track.

I'd even be very happy with 3 of 4 points

 

[SprDaVE]

I would give Andersen the Saturday home game, especially since Buffalo will be in the same boat as us.

Either way, Hutchinson will get a game.

 

[Clark4Ever]

We need a reliable backup goalie the rest of the way. We have to give Hutchinson another shot to build his confidence, and if he's not the right guy, we have to find out quickly so we can explore other options.

 

[WilliamInLondon]

Leafs should play Hutchinson - as tempting as it might be keep the momentum, letting the backup get a few reps in and potentially coming out with a victory is better for the long-term success of the team. The offence is clicking for the Leafs right now and the Sabres are missing Dahlin - probably now is the best time to play Hutchinson than ever; I'd start him for the away game tomorrow just to relieve any must-win pressure on Saturday if the Leafs lose with Anderson tomorrow.

 

[Super Mega]

Hutch with a fresh team is a must see so I am pretty sure he gets that 4pm game. Will be hard to evaluate this player but you can tell management trying to feel things out with the new regime before making a move.

Not sure how you get a backup upgrade with these cap constraints but it feels all the more vital with the leafs needing to play catch up in the standings.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I would give Andersen the Saturday home game, especially since Buffalo will be in the same boat as us.

Either way, Hutchinson will get a game.

He will even though he doesn't deserve it

 

[Pi]

We are 10-2 against the Sabres in the past two seasons.

I expect a 3/4 points at least.

I'd start Hutchinson on Friday and Andersen at home. This team is playing well again. Don't think they will play good or bad depending on who is in net.

5 straight wins would be nice to have...we need to have a good win streak/point streak.

We are basically back in the race and with the way we can play, I have no doubt we are going to be 2nd or 3rd in the division by the end.

 

[NiftyMits]

I expect a minimum 3 out of 4 points for these two games. Best time to capitalize is now with all our surrounding teams playing poorly. Hopefully Eichel doesnt continue his hot streak

 

[Stephen]

Just start Andersen in both games to get a groove going and get back to the sports science stuff afterwards.

 

[CelticDruid]

Just show up and compete and everything should be peachy.

Weekend sweep coming up.

 

[razkaz]

I think Hutchinson plays Friday and Andersen gets the Saturday game. They have another b2b on Tuesday/Wednesday so they'll need the backup to start helping them out

 

[Stephen]

Dahlin is also out so we should really capitalize.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I was advocating Andersen get all three starts in a row for Detroit/Buf/Buf home&Home but the way the team is playing I don’t think it matters who starts they will win both.

i understand it was Detroit but Keefe significantly knocked down the top six minutes as the game progressed. It could have been a little worse for detroit. Classy move by Keefe also on a secondary note and not trying to blow them out hard.

Buffalo is like a hime game to ha. So home and home means two home games for us

Might see some interesting minutes for the top six guys Friday early and late in the game also if we get a good lead. What a difference with Keefe. The stag-nation is no gone!

Feels go for Spezza i bet because he looks really pumped.

 

[stickty111]

 

[Jozay]

Id maybe start Hutch the first game so that Andersen doesnt get his routine messed up with that early start.

Either way, I'd give Hutch one and Andersen one and hope for a split.

 

[ShaneFalco]

So long Shore

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Two big wins here would go along way to solidifying our playoff position and keeping Buffalo in a free fall.

 

[Warden of the North]

Boom

 

[Gallagbi]

Anyone know what the TOI for our D has been since Keefe took over? Seems like that Muzzin pair is more of the 3rd pair.

 

[Mickey Marner]

4pm start on black Friday? Ok then.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Boom

Will someone please think of the children!