Pre-Game Talk: Toronto @ Columbus - Friday Oct 16

[frankthetank91]

And Clarkson was a Leaf killer when he was with the Devils.

Hat trick incoming

Clarkson was a Leaf killer when he was with the Leafs so naturally he'll continue with Columbus.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[Suntouchable13]

Every time I am looking at our lineup, I am thinking "how will ever get a win?"

 

[Mess]

Lupul is already down the 4th line with the new coach.

Sending a message early for a top 6 forward.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

At least Gardiner isn't being scratched this year.

 

[StevieBlunder]

Komarov on the top line how about that. Help boost Bozak's value please!

Also, Matthias-Kadri-Boyes could be our only scoring line...

 

[Primary Assist]

Lupes on the 4th line. That's something neither one of the past 2 coaches would have ever even considered. I love it! Coaches can preach accountability all they want, but it's a move like this that really sends the message.

 

[Guy Boucher]

Lupul is already down the 4th line with the new coach.

Sending a message early for a top 6 forward.

That's just how Hendricks listed them. The Spaling line has gotten more minutes, and more important minutes than the Holland line.

 

[Suntouchable13]

There is no line 1, line 2, line 3, line 4, here. They are all about equal in talent

 

[Guy Boucher]

There is no line 1, line 2, line 3, line 4, here. They are all about equal in talent

Well I did notice that during the Sens game, Babcock benched Arcobello, PAP and Grabner in the 3rd period.

He just rolled the Kadri, Bozak and Spaling lines and had Holland play on the wing on Kadri's line.

So there's 3 lines and a 4th line.

 

[Budsfan]

I think Babcock is trying to get both Offense and Checking on every line, all those lines can both score and check because of the player mix, next game could be interesting.

Defense also has those elements within each pairing.

 

[mcleex]

Man this season is so painful there is literally nothing to look forward to.

I know we are supposed to be patient and expect a top lottery pick. But until that happens this is so frustrating. These lines are garbage. The team can't score goals. Goalies are not good. And we aren't really seeing any prospects

 

[Suntouchable13]

Man this season is so painful there is literally nothing to look forward to.

I know we are supposed to be patient and expect a top lottery pick. But until that happens this is so frustrating. These lines are garbage. The team can't score goals. Goalies are not good. And we aren't really seeing any prospects

I agree. That lineup is so bad. if Babcock gets 25 wins out of this group, then he should have a statue on legend's row.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[Gigi Elle]

Man this season is so painful there is literally nothing to look forward to.

I know we are supposed to be patient and expect a top lottery pick. But until that happens this is so frustrating. These lines are garbage. The team can't score goals. Goalies are not good. And we aren't really seeing any prospects

Only three games in. You'll never make it

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[fahad203]

I forgot about the leafs...... still watching the Jays

 

[PuckMagi]

I'm happy to see the Gardiner - Phaneuf pairing

I've been wanting that for a LONG time

 

[Rare Jewel]

Man this season is so painful there is literally nothing to look forward to.

I know we are supposed to be patient and expect a top lottery pick. But until that happens this is so frustrating. These lines are garbage. The team can't score goals. Goalies are not good. And we aren't really seeing any prospects

Well regardless, they're playing much better in terms of effort and style. So if people can't get behind that after all the bellyaching of the last 2 or 3 years then I don't know what to say really.

Much more watchable than before.

 

[LeafingTheWay]

I love the fact Gardiner's been given an opportunity and has run away with it really well.

Gardiner and Kadri were the two biggest studs on our team that were treated badly, but I like where things are going. Gardiner got rewarded substantially and looks to be a lock for that top pairing this season. Kadri didn't follow up on his last two games and got his punishment for it. I'm confident though that Kadri will be given a LOT more opportunities soon.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Am I the only one who is enjoying our team even if the loses are coming? I mean I am seeing the change and I am seeing the smiles becuase htey are making progress?

 

[Bomber0104]

Fantastic quote by Babcock there that Budsfan just posted above... right at the end of the video.

The game of hockey is as much about how much your line is scoring as is how much is getting scored on you.

Probably a new concept to some of our younger Leafs fans but that Phil Kessel concept of off-the-rush, even-strength hockey is a thing of the past.

We're moving back to the more traditional way of playing the game.

I'm predicting about 20% of the players we currently have on our team are prepared to play that style.

 

[Bad News Bears]

CBus got pumped by the Sens. Bob looks like trash. Hopefully not a back-on-track game for him and a brick wall in goal again (playing Price was brutal enough). Our kids deserve a win for their effort.

 

[ConnorTO]

I forgot about the leafs...... still watching the Jays

and u need to feel to mention how great the jays are by commenting here about the leafs...

 

[horner]

Well regardless, they're playing much better in terms of effort and style. So if people can't get behind that after all the bellyaching of the last 2 or 3 years then I don't know what to say really.

Much more watchable than before.

I am with you.

I love Babs and what he is teaching these players.

Colture means everyday you bring it.

Unlike last yr when we feel like it.