GDT: Penguins@Leafs 7 PM CBC HNIC

[SprDaVE]

Hopefully we get bounces to go our way tonight.

 

[Suntouchable13]

That's what I like. Challenge Willy. Go out there and go toe-to-toe with the best.

 

[ACC1224]

Babcock is one of the few individuals who's voice I hear when reading their quote.
Oddly enough Paul Hendrik would be the other one.

 

[thewave]

Jeez what’s the context here aha. Guy is such a doof

Or he has social anxiety, is actually really smart and leans towards being an introvert.

You know.

 

[thewave]

Nylander with a winger more on the same level as Matthews gets? Madness! What does Babcock want to try and win this game?? It can not be though, no, how could this be the case with Polak drawing in...

Uncanny

 

[Macallan18]

Willy and Mitch!! Love it!!

 

[SniperOnTheWing]

Nylander with a winger more on the same level as Matthews gets? Madness! What does Babcock want to try and win this game?? It can not be though, no, how could this be the case with Polak drawing in...

Uncanny

Don't worry the leash will be short, one turnover or GA and the blender will come back out. Marner will probably land back on Kadri's line before the game is half over. I hope not, I really love the Nylander-Marner combo, but Babs hasn't given it enough rope yet.

 

[stakesishigh]

Feels like it has been forever, glad we're back.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Babcock is one of the few individuals who's voice I hear when reading their quote.
Oddly enough Paul Hendrik would be the other one.

i know what you mean.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Thank God we won't see Komarov on the PP tonight with Leivo back in

 

[tmlfan98]

I feel like this game could show why we got Plekanec in a good way. If he's as good defensively as people say, we can match Kadri against Crosby and Pleks against Malkin, which leaves Willy and Mitch to deal with Brassard and Kessel.

 

[PromisedLand]

I feel like this game could show why we got Plekanec in a good way. If he's as good defensively as people say, we can match Kadri against Crosby and Pleks against Malkin, which leaves Willy and Mitch to deal with Brassard and Kessel.

bozak line plays against their 4th line? and still ends up sucking...

 

[ULF_55]

I feel like this game could show why we got Plekanec in a good way. If he's as good defensively as people say, we can match Kadri against Crosby and Pleks against Malkin, which leaves Willy and Mitch to deal with Brassard and Kessel.

Not sure who Babcock will match with but it would be nice to see the Plekanec line justify the cost.

Have to think that is one of the most talented 4th. lines they'll ice this year ... if they play up to their ability and Plekanec isn't done.

 

[Rogie]

Man, Babcock’s hatred of Willy is real! Telling the media he has to outplay his opposition like that!!

/sarcasm

Yeah, we're lucky to have a coach like Babcock guiding these young players - - telling them to be responsible - rise to the challenge - (good pro) work as hard as they can.

 

[kk87]

**** me Pittsburgh's offence is good. If the Plekanec/Kadri lines can attempt to contain Crosby and Malkin, hopefully Mitch and Willie can tear their defence and bottom 6 to shreds

 

[X66]

This many days off between games is great for resting guys like Andersen and getting Matthews back to 100%, but I think it makes the team really rusty and when you lose and you have another long delay you just stew on it.

If the Leafs lose today they don't play again until Wednesday, which means it'll be nearly 3 weeks since their first win, even though it's only been 5 games.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

So if Freddy has another stinker is it Fatigue or Rust tonight?

 

[GardinerTheForward]

I am somewhat expecting the fourth line to be the bes tline tonight. i think they match pitt's 4th line and wreck havok.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Those are some sexy lines other than Komarov on the Kadri line. I’d rather Leivo and Kapanen playing ahead of Brown and Komarov but I get it I guess

 

[PromisedLand]

can we just break the bozak-jvr combo please

hyman-nylander-marner
marleau-kadri-leivo
jvr-plek-kappy
komarov-bozak-brown

come on babs lets meet in the middle. i won't call you out for having hyman playing top line and polak in line up as long as you break up jvr-bozak combo

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

Ouhhh yeah Willy and Marner together! Hoping for a big game for both of them as well as Hyman!

 

[Budsfan]

 

[member 262271]

So if Freddy has another stinker is it Fatigue or Rust tonight?

Rust is injured.

 

[LeafsNation75]

I'm just happy that the Leafs are finally back to playing a game, I hope for a better effort compared to their last game and the bounces can go their way.

 

[PuckMagi]

can we just break the bozak-jvr combo please
i won't call you out for having hyman playing top line and polak in line up as long as you break up jvr-bozak combo

I've wanted him to break up JVR and Bozak for a long time... but I feel like we're past the point of no return. They've played together on the same line for years now and probably neither will be back next year. Feels like we gotta ride that combo out for the rest of the year.

Switching Hyman and Marleau would be a massive improvement.