GDT: Ottawa @ Toronto Dec 27th, 7pm, SN

[TheDoldrums]

Wanted to get something going because this is an interesting tweet...

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[PromisedLand]

Interesting that next gen game is at 7 pm

 

[Suntouchable13]

Who came up with the schedule? Right back to Columbus after this game. Brilliant!

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[TMLife17]

Hildeby scratched might get a call up tomorrow

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I believe Gio is supposed to be back this week.

 

[ACC1224]

I can confirm there is no section 327 at SBA.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

The Battle of Ontario is always good hockey. I hope Matthews can stay hot and extend his lead for another Rocket.

 

[Evilhomer]

The Leafs always seem to destroy teams on these kids' day games. I recall afternoon games against Carolina and Columbus in years past. This should be a high-scoring game.

 

[Squiffy]

Interesting Hildebeast not dressing today for the Marlies, right? You wonder if he is backing up, Sammy or Jones could be done with the flu bug running through us?

Personally I don’t want to rush him up. Watch a game from the bench, sure, but let’s keep him on a normal career path and not try to get him up 4 months in to his AHL career please?

 

[Nineteen67]

Three games in four days- they’ll need a back up goalie.

 

[TMLife17]

Three games in four days- they’ll need a back up goalie.

He’s already there waiting for us

 

[DarkKnight]

Three games in four days- they’ll need a back up goalie.

He’s on the Marlies. If we can ride a Kallgren last two years, think he will suffice.

 

[LeafSteel]

Anyone else inclined to keep Giordano out a bit longer to shake the rust and leave Benoit/Lagesson in at 3LHD?

I think they’ve earned it and really don’t know what to expect from a 40 year old who has been out for a month.

Having said that, if anyone is capable of killing it, it’s Gio. The guy is unbelievable.

 

[DarkKnight]

Anyone else inclined to keep Giordano out a bit longer to shake the rust and leave Benoit/Lagesson in at 3LHD?

I think they’ve earned it and really don’t know what to expect from a 40 year old who has been out for a month.

Having said that, if anyone is capable of killing it, it’s Gio. The guy is unbelievable.

How’s he going to shake off the rust not playing though?

 

[crump]

Lineup

 

[LeafSteel]

How’s he going to shake off the rust not playing though?

How many practices did he draw into before being put into a gameplay situation?

I think some practices would be beneficial.

Doesn’t matter. Keefe is still the coach, after all.

 

[DarkKnight]

How many practices did he draw into before being put into a gameplay situation?

I think some practices would be beneficial.

Doesn’t matter. Keefe is still the coach, after all.

I thought Keefe said he was ready pre-break but they wanted to give him more time for conditioning. Anyways looks like he isn’t in tonight.

 

[Stephen]

Better show up for this one and beat down on Jacques Martin for old times sake.

 

[leafsfan5]

Always a tough game when you're facing the off-season champions

Hope Matthews can hold his own against Stutzle

 

[BertCorbeau]

Welp unexpectedly got a call today and offered up free tickets for the game tonight, the wife and I will be taking out boys (almost 4) to their first ever Leaf game.

Win or lose it’s going to be a fun night

 

[fahad203]

Better show up for this one and beat down on Jacques Martin for old times sake.

I still get deja vu thinking Jacques Martin still is with the Sens
Keep hearing Patrick Lalime in my head.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Welp unexpectedly got a call today and offered up free tickets for the game tonight, the wife and I will be taking out boys (almost 4) to their first ever Leaf game.

Win or lose it’s going to be a fun night

congrats and enjoy man! happy for you and the family

 

[rumman]

Welp unexpectedly got a call today and offered up free tickets for the game tonight, the wife and I will be taking out boys (almost 4) to their first ever Leaf game.

Win or lose it’s going to be a fun night

as a kid, who doesn't remember their first NHL game, fond memories indeed, the Gardens was home to many wonderful nights, be them hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, concerts, and twice I got to skate on the ice for the Whipper Billy Watson skatathon...........

 

[Nineteen67]

Always a tough game when you're facing the off-season champions

Hope Matthews can hold his own against Stutzle

For some reason, Ottawa usually shows up against the off-season champs.