GDT: Tampa @ Toronto - Tuesday 7pm - The Dryden Hunt Era Begins!

[ACC1224]

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Time to move on from the last two games.

Assuming they'll go back to Murray for this one.

Guessing we'll hear more updates after they practice today.

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[ULF_55]

Can you imagine an outdoor game at -42 with the windchill?

I know this isn't an outdoor game, but it can happen so quickly.

We can have a 40 degree temperature change here over 24 hours.

Time to get back on track!

Stomp the Lightning.

 

[1specter]

Going to be a tough game. Lightning have been rolling while the Leafs have looked a little off since the Calgary game (I don't count Anaheim since they're basically an AHL team at this point ). Hopefully the way the last game in Tampa went left a sour taste and they'll be motivated for some revenge.

 

[leafsfan5]

Our likely 1st round opponent

Would love to destroy them. We need to develop some distance between us, home ice is crucial imo

 

[Fogelhund]

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[kb]

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We can just put Malgin on that lin......wait a minute.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Aashir Mallik]

Game 9
Tampa is up 5-3


Let’s get the dub

 

[saffronleaf]

ugh won't be able to watch

 

[PromisedLand]

4 point game. don't F up and get it done in regulation

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Our likely 1st round opponent

Would love to destroy them. We need to develop some distance between us, home ice is crucial imo

It's not even January that's FAR from decided

 

[darrylsittler27]

It's not even January that's FAR from decided

They win this one and the last 2 games go poof. It would be a great time for Dubas to make an impact move too.

 

[ACC1224]

They win this one and the last 2 games go poof. It would be a great time for Dubas to make an impact move too.

Christmas freeze is on, that impact move will have to wait.

 

[leafsfan5]

It's not even January that's FAR from decided

Realistically the top 3 in the Atlantic is determined. Boston/Toronto/Tampa have already created separation from the pack, and Boston has created separation from us/Tampa

Thus, this is our likely opponent

 

[1specter]

Realistically the top 3 in the Atlantic is determined. Boston/Toronto/Tampa have already created separation from the pack, and Boston has created separation from us/Tampa

Thus, this is our likely opponent

The Bruins have been on an insane run but they've had a good schedule with lots of home games and have played less games. They are also an older team... I don't know if they'll fall out of first but I imagine they will hit a rough patch at some point.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I hope we come out playing strong this game.

 

[Stephen]

It's a statement game if we win and a nothing burger if we lose.

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[Mess]

It's a statement game if we win and a nothing burger if we lose.

Your tongue in check analysis is spot on.

 

[Mess]

Realistically the top 3 in the Atlantic is determined. Boston/Toronto/Tampa have already created separation from the pack, and Boston has created separation from us/Tampa

Thus, this is our likely opponent

That makes it a good barometer game seeing its perhaps the most likely 1st round opponent and a potential rematch from last year.

 

[ZEBROA]

This is my veterans day here on Hfboards so i expect them to win.

 

[leafsfan5]

That makes it a good barometer game seeing its perhaps the most likely 1st round opponent and a potential rematch from last year.

I don't necessarily think the team see it that way, it's still only December for them. As a fan I look forward to this stuff, but Keefe likely has them focusing more short term and building good habits instead of thinking about likely 1st round opponents

This game won't mean a whole lot come April, especially since Tampa plays a lot more loose now and tightens up come playoff time. But, it would still be nice to win and get some distance between us and TB

 

[LeafsandSharksfan]

 

[leafsfan5]

The Bruins have been on an insane run but they've had a good schedule with lots of home games and have played less games. They are also an older team... I don't know if they'll fall out of first but I imagine they will hit a rough patch at some point.

I hope they hit a big rough patch and we can overtake. Would much rather prefer they have to take on Tampa Bay in round 1 than us

 

[LeafSteel]

No “respect in the handshake line” bullshit tonight.

Go out and kick their asses, and someone run Perry every time he touches the puck tonight.

Go Leafs Go!