Pre-Game Talk: Thursday February 28 | Leafs @ Islanders 7pm SNET-O | Bounce Back Game

[blue82]

imo if reimer does not start tonight in the second of a back to back where scrivens was extremely busy the night before then that would translate to reimer not physically being ready to play, if thats the case he should not be the backup..so by using my logic Reimer will start tonight

 

[KingBuzzo]

Looks like Reimer is getting the start. Hopefully he can pick up right where he left off.

 

[ryno23]

Folks lets take a big picture approach to this

So far this month we are 8-6 and will have a winning month. Last month we went 4-3 so that is back to back winning months. We win tonight and its a 9-6 month Keep having winning months and that leads to a playoff berth.

I see the potential of this team by how good they play some games and expect it game after game and get frustrated when you see efforts like last night and the game against Carolina but then then think every teams has those games and its how you rebound.

We have been in almost every game and have had a chance to win them. This team is so far ahead of last year's team is ridiculous. Do they need a few upgrades sure but in a playoff series they can compete against any East team including Pits and Bos would they win? probably not but would still be a good series.

Now this can all change with one losing streak but right now I have a different feeling about this team where I go into every game and expect them to win instead of hoping they don't get smoked or lose.

The culture around this team is really changing and getting better with each game.

 

[blue82]

this is going to be a tough game..were pretty much starting the game down 2-0 as we have to already count moulson and tavaras goals that they will score

 

[Warden of the North]

Reimer likely starting

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets

Optional skare for the leafs on long island. Ben scrivens is here. James reimer gets morning off...expected starter tonight. #tmltalk

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Lets win this please....

 

[p.l.f.]

after costco's game last night i can almost hear RC:
"thanks for helping out guy, you filled in a hole for us while we were hurting a bit"

dragnet theme

 

[Toque*]

Last nights loss wouldn't have been so bad if we won in Ottawa....and we all know who's fault that was...Ben "the bed crapper".

 

[number72]

I expect another hit from behind to the head by Phaneuf on Taveres and then him to skate away from Carkner and turn the puck over and finally turtle.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I expect another hit from behind to the head by Phaneuf on Taveres and then him to skate away from Carkner and turn the puck over and finally turtle.

Luckily Carkner is injured!

 

[Hurt]

Has cor99 expressed that he will be posting the GDT at some point?

 

[Schenn]

Please let Frattin play. Please let Frattin play.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Has cor99 expressed that he will be posting the GDT at some point?

It's still early though. we've got 6 hours before the game. I don't think we should worry until 4 at the earliest.

 

[Warden of the North]

Please let Frattin play. Please let Frattin play.

Is there any indication hes that close?

 

[Hurt]

It's still early though. we've got 6 hours before the game. I don't think we should worry until 4 at the earliest.

Sounds good. Up for grabs at 4.

 

[Igy]

Please let Frattin play. Please let Frattin play.

Doubtful. With us having 3 days off, I can see Frattin coming back on Monday against the Devils.

 

[Warden of the North]

Well look at that. last games hero is scratched

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters

Nabokov starts for NYI; Ullstrom & Aucoin will be scratched; Martinek, Finley, Boulton in the lineup v Leafs

 

[aarons3005]

praying for frattin to come back and put this team on his back again

 

[sommervr]

There is nothing wrong with Kessel that a good flogging wouldn't cure. Perhaps a keel-hauling might be required

 

[HockeyThoughts]

Bounce back nothing. Tavares will score a hat trick and the Leafs will lose again.

Tonight humiliating lose to Montreal was a season ender.

With this attitude you should know you're not invited to our PGT and GDTs when we make the playoffs

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I hope they are starting reims because they are confident he's healed as close he can possibly at this time, not due to the recent performances of Scrivens. As many times I get a heart attack when scrivy gives up the big rebound and handles the puck, I can handle it a bit longer if it meant having reims a hundred percent.

 

[Warden of the North]

I hope they are starting reims because they are confident he's healed as close he can possibly at this time, not due to the recent performances of Scrivens. As many times I get a heart attack when scrivy gives up the big rebound and handles the puck, I can handle it a bit longer if it meant having reims a hundred percent.

Apparently hes 100%, he just wanted a bit more time to get used to the knee brace before playing. Was on TSN radio yesterday.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Apparently hes 100%, he just wanted a bit more time to get used to the knee brace before playing. Was on TSN radio yesterday.

I hope you are right and this is true. Hockey players are stubborn and cocky, they are more than willing to play through injuries at times, hence I am scared this might be the case.

 

[bobbyflex]

will Komisarek ever get a shot again? Holzer hasn't been very good lately

 

[Leaf Rocket]

ATM I rather see Liles in to get some help on the mobility aspect in our back end.