Pre-Game Talk: Oilers vs Leafs-The Return of Eakins

[Stats01]

This made me laugh my ****ing ass off



Sorry, but if you want to see effort look at the Calgary Flames right now (not saying they'll keep it up for an 82 game season), but you can't say that about the Oil this far. We outplayed Vancouver in that 6-2 beating? Really?

I'm a Leaf fan and I saw the game on Thursaday, you guys definitely didn't out play the Habs, if the Oilers want to see effort look at what the Flames did tonight. Up by one late in the game and guys were going down and blocking shot after shot after shot. I counted at least 3 blocked shots on one shift when NJ was putting pressure on. Thats what you call effort, thats winning hockey.

 

[rojac]

Which series? Love TNG! (and the movies)

I was assuming the original because of the James/Jim thing but I could be wrong.

 

[MuchoMacho]

I'm a Leaf fan and I saw the game on Thursaday, you guys definitely didn't out play the Habs, if the Oilers want to see effort look at what the Flames did tonight. Up by one late in the game and guys were going down and blocking shot after shot after shot. I counted at least 3 blocked shots on one shift when NJ was putting pressure on. Thats what you call effort, thats winning hockey.

the game was tied on that shift.

 

[hockeywiz542]

http://www.torontosun.com/2013/10/11/bernier-gives-maple-leafs-great-confidence

FRANSON WILL PLAY

Cody Franson won’t win any beauty contests, but he’ll make it to Saturday night’s contest against the Oilers.

Knocked nose-first into the stanchion at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Thursday night, the Toronto defenceman departed the ice, leaving a puddle of blood. But after a difficult flight home where the cabin pressure increased his discomfort, Franson joined the team on Friday morning wearing a full bubble cage to protect five-to-10 stitches. He hopes to shed it by game time, pending medical clearance.

His biggest worry — a concussion from the hit delivered by Nashville’s Mike Fisher — was not detected.

“All the symptoms are pretty good, it’s just a matter of pain,” Franson said.

Nothing had come from the league as of Friday afternoon about a possible suspension for Fisher, who quickly texted his old teammate after the game to make sure he was recovering. Franson had just thrown the puck up ice and was unable to get his hands back out to protect being ridden into the protruding pole.

“I had no choice but to go face-first,” Franson said. “But that’s not Fisher’s style. He didn’t mean to do that. It’s over with as far as I’m concerned.”

 

[HellasLEAF]

Screw Eakins.

Think we're gonna steam roll them. They will score though. Think Bernie let's in a few against that offence.

Leafs 5 - 3

Kessel
JVR
Phaneuf
Raymond
Kadri

Yakupov
Hall
Hemsky

 

[legendinblue]

Let's get two points. I'm quite excited that we play the Oilers tbh, I'm looking forward to watching what their kids can do.

 

[Liferleafer]

Woke up at 5:30 this morning for no reason.....couldn't figure it out. I realize now that I am totally pumped for this game!!

 

[naturalnumbas]

Haven't seen much of Edmonton. So don't know what to expect.

Can't remember too many Saturday games vs Canadian teams that we dominated, I guess with the exception of that mtl game last season.

Also, I think because of Eberle's draft position people give him a certain potential and value, but if you look at the facts, Colton Orr is clearly head and shoulders above him.

 

[Liferleafer]

Haven't seen much of Edmonton. So don't know what to expect.

Can't remember too many Saturday games vs Canadian teams that we dominated, I guess with the exception of that mtl game last season.

Also, I think because of Eberle's draft position people give him a certain potential and value, but if you look at the facts, Colton Orr is clearly head and shoulders above him.

Well that goes without saying. Who would you want to have your back in a bar fight?

Orr>>>>Eberle.

 

[Daisy Jane]

So, it seemed like the logical thing to do.

Naturally.
(but now that you brought it up, I'm going to assume that he doesn't. I THINK i've heard Bowen call James, "Jim." once or twice, but that doesn't mean anything. I know JVR hates being called Jim he said it in an interview.

Which series? Love TNG! (and the movies)

for me personally - I love DS9 the best. (then TNG, Original Movies). but I'm trying to get into the Original series. (that's my mum's favourite).

I was assuming the original because of the James/Jim thing but I could be wrong.

it was the episode where Spock thought Kirk was dead - and then he walks in and Spock grabs his shoulders and goes "JIM!"

I'm curious to see David Tennant.... I mean Dallas Eakins strategy against the Leafs?

GLG!!!!

teehee.
love Broadchurch. Love Tennant.

Hey guys, Oilers fan here. Excited for the game tomorrow! Our record is 1-3, but we've played much better than it suggests. Other than the Vancouver game, we outplayed the opposition in all of our games, and have played better than at any point last year. Losses are due to a combo of defensive breakdowns and weak goaltending.

However, it seems Eakins has this team's attention, because we're forechecking hard, shooting, putting in a ton of effort, and actually hitting. I hope you guys don't expect an easy W just cause of our record! Hoping for a great game.

that should make you scared. We play better when the other team works harder.

I still laugh at the people who wanted to hire Eakins over RC. To me Carlyle has developed and influenced way more players than Eakins did.

Watch for Kadri to have a big game for revenge on Eakins for calling him fat.

Haven't seen much of Edmonton. So don't know what to expect.

Can't remember too many Saturday games vs Canadian teams that we dominated, I guess with the exception of that mtl game last season.

for me I always find that we don't do well against the Western Cdn Teams that I can recall. if we win, it "squeak" it out. But we've not seen THIS team go up against Western Canada, so "Allons-y, Leafs!"

 

[daner]

Does anyone happen to know if their are any ceremonies planned at the game tonight/prior?

Very much appreciated, thanks!

 

[Hurt]

Gameday skate will be broadcasted on the Leafs website from 10:30AM - 12:30PM.

 

[Clark4Ever]

We should be able to take this one, but the Oilers always seem to give us trouble at the ACC. Bernier will likely be the difference maker.

 

[leafsfuture]

This is going to be a fun game. There is a lack of tough stay-at-home D on both sides. Going to be a lot of rushes up with the puck

 

[Mr Scarface*]

This is going to be a fun game. There is a lack of tough stay-at-home D on both sides. Going to be a lot of rushes up with the puck

Yeah you got that right. High scoring game is what is expected. Leafs will prevail, because of the Oilers being one of the softest teams in the NHL and us being the hardest. Carlyle will be squatting them Oilers hard.

 

[Saul Goodman]

This one is shaping up to be a night full of pond hockey. Carlyle will not be a happy camper.

I have a feeling the Leafs offense is going to expose their goaltending tonight. Kadri and some of the other young guys should be motivated playing against their old coach too.

 

[Liferleafer]

With all of the Oiler fans on the main board telling us how crappy our players are....and how we are, and I quote, "significantly" worse this year....can we please just steamroll these creampuffs tonight....please??

 

[Eb]

With all of the Oiler fans on the main board telling us how crappy our players are....and how we are, and I quote, "significantly" worse this year....can we please just steamroll these creampuffs tonight....please??

Gotta go take a look.

I haven't laughed this morning yet.

Edit: where on the main board?

 

[rojac]

Naturally.
for me personally - I love DS9 the best. (then TNG, Original Movies). but I'm trying to get into the Original series. (that's my mum's favourite).

DS9 is my favorite too,

 

[Liferleafer]

Gotta go take a look.

I haven't laughed this morning yet.

Edit: where on the main board?

Oilers winger thread. Last page. Guy named horseradish says we will be picking 5-10 in the draft and our roster is worse than last years.

 

[rojac]

This one is shaping up to be a night full of pond hockey. Carlyle will not be a happy camper.

I have a feeling the Leafs offense is going to expose their goaltending tonight. Kadri and some of the other young guys should be motivated playing against their old coach too.

Do the players really care that much about going up against a former coach or a former team? Or is that kind of thing just a product of the media looking for a storyline every game?

 

[Eb]

Oilers winger thread. Last page. Guy named horseradish says we will be picking 5-10 in the draft and our roster is worse than last years.

What does that mean? Where is that?

 

[BayStreetBullies*]

Oilers winger thread. Last page. Guy named horseradish says we will be picking 5-10 in the draft and our roster is worse than last years.

That's just cruel. At least curse us with the 1st overall pick so we can draft Sam Reinhart.

 

[Liferleafer]

What does that mean? Where is that?

on the trade board. Thread is titled "One of the Oilers wingers".

 

[Liferleafer]

Do the players really care that much about going up against a former coach or a former team? Or is that kind of thing just a product of the media looking for a storyline every game?

I think it depends, I think a guy like Grabo would like to play well against TO/Carlyle, but as far as Eakins, don't think there is any ill will there.