GDT: Sat, 10-Oct-2015 | OTT @ TOR | 7:00P ET | CBC | Battle of Ontario

[BoardsofCanada]

It might be unfair to Anderson but it seems like leads are rarely safe with him. His MO is usually big save, big save and then softy. There was a lot of net open on the far side on the first Leaf goal. That got them back in the game and changed everything. I don't think I'll ever feel comfortable with him as our number one.

 

[dingbatz]

That was a heart attack of a game. Glad we managed to squeak out a victory.

 

[DrEasy]

It doesn't matter who they play! Win or lose the 3 stars go to Laff players

Well, how could you blame them. They don't really know those teams from far away countries that their Leafs are facing.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

It's great we got the 2 points and the top line+Andy looked incredible. It's not great that we didn't get the ROW and the fact that we couldn't comfortably close out Buffalo and Toronto (on the second half of a back-to-back).

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

HST
MacZibRyan
PrincePageauLazar
MichalekSmithChiasson

Is that the Tax Line?

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Cowen was the best defender tonight

 

[DrEasy]

Is that the Tax Line?

Good one! This one might stick!

 

[SensFactor]

Was at the game tonight. Gotta say we played just ok after the 3 zero lead. There is something terribly wrong with zibenjad and Ryan line. They were getting schooled all night. Out top line was good. Our 4th line was good. Wiercioch struggled alot tonight from what I saw. As much as I like lazar I think it might be time for him to go to the Ahl to pick up his play.. Hes a kid playing against men and it showed.. He was getting muscled off the puck often. I'd put in Prince in his place. Lastly, Anderson was brilliant.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Is that the Tax Line?

They're very taxing on the opponent's defence.

 

[dingbatz]

Is that the Tax Line?

The taxmen.

 

[DrEasy]

I'm also partial to "A Turris Line", which I might change my current nickname to.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Cowen was the best defender tonight

Not sure I'd go that far

Karlsson was not good in OT but he was the best IMO

 

[Sens Rule]

Is that the Tax Line?

Wow! Nice!

 

[Cosmix]

I want:

Michalek - Zibby - Lazar
MacArthur/Prince - Pageau - Ryan

Ryan gets two fast playmakers.
Zibby gets to keep a large and speedy line.

That 4 line was gold tonight.

I would do those changes as Pageau and MacArthur/Prince would add more quickness. Putting Zibanejad with Michalek and Lazar as the third line is where he and they belong.

Yes that 4th line is gold alright, fool's gold!

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

They're very taxing on the opponent's defence.

The Tax Line... When they score the other team pays the tax

 

[Senscore]

Hoffman, Turris, Stone.

HST.

Nothing is certain but death and taxes, baby.

 

[DylanSensFan]

2-0. Beating Toronto in their building on a Saturday night is never an easy task (even with the sorry state of their team), so I'll take the two points.

exactly... call me in November and December, if the team is still playing like this. Until then, let them get their legs. Despite the fact that they've played badly in both games -- the games were wins. This fan base is both fickle and fragile.

 

[Sensrule]

Well that was a roller coaster of emotions, can't enjoy the win too much bring on the Habs tomorrow night,

 

[Cosmix]

The taxmen.

I have that album on vinyl!

 

[DylanSensFan]

Not sure I'd go that far

Karlsson was not good in OT but he was the best IMO

Both made mistakes, but both were excellent. Karlsson is just a machine at moving the puck. Cowen's skating is much improved over last year -- his mobility and confidence is a lot higher.

 

[Viletho]

Not sure I'd go that far

Karlsson was not good in OT but he was the best IMO

I'm wondering if they should use Karlsson as a forward when they play 3 on 3.

It's not like the D stay at the blue line anyway. The 3 skaters out there skate deep in the O-Zone. I think we would benefit more from that.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Post-game thread is up:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1964597