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

[Topkatz]

Hi Leafs. Oiler fan in peace.

Was just wondering how Marincin is doing? He was hyped for a while for the Oilers and a lot of Oiler fans were upset at him leaving. Personally, I always felt his play was lacking and I was not sure he would make it in the NHL. He has talent, but his mental strength and physicality were his weaknesses I felt which I never thought was a good mix.

 

[SprDaVE]

Hi Leafs. Oiler fan in peace.

Was just wondering how Marincin is doing? He was hyped for a while for the Oilers and a lot of Oiler fans were upset at him leaving. Personally, I always felt his play was lacking and I was not sure he would make it in the NHL. He has talent, but his mental strength and physicality were his weaknesses I felt which I never thought was a good mix.

Meh. Playing like a #6-7 defender. Good positioning with good mobility for his size but has struggled with the pace and has been fighting the puck a whole lot (turnovers, missed passes, bobbled pucks). Where he shines is on the PK with his huge reach and positioning. He reminds me a lot of Hal Gill.

Babcock and the coaches seems to like him though. They probably see the untapped potential that most saw over the years.

 

[Rogie]

Man, it's just tooooo long a wait to watch our beloved Leafs!

I like this team - a lot.

Call me an optimist or whatever, I just can't help myself.

We are playing a different style of hockey from the run and gun, and, I don't care if it's lower scoring (obviously want to see more goals) as much as I"m very happy to see the shots and shot attempts limited compared to the last few years!

We're going in the right direction, even though, we've only just begun, lol, (carpenters!!!).

 

[SprDaVE]

Man, it's just tooooo long a wait to watch our beloved Leafs!

I like this team - a lot.

Call me an optimist or whatever, I just can't help myself.

We are playing a different style of hockey from the run and gun, and, I don't care if it's lower scoring (obviously want to see more goals) as much as I"m very happy to see the shots and shot attempts limited compared to the last few years!

We're going in the right direction, even though, we've only just begun, lol, (carpenters!!!).

Are you for real?

You do you though.

 

[Mess]

0-4-0 Columbus is not going to be very happy in this one.

Leafs might be the favourites in this game.

 

[Cor]

lol how low are ratings going to be for this game?

 

[Cor]

Hi Leafs. Oiler fan in peace.

Was just wondering how Marincin is doing? He was hyped for a while for the Oilers and a lot of Oiler fans were upset at him leaving. Personally, I always felt his play was lacking and I was not sure he would make it in the NHL. He has talent, but his mental strength and physicality were his weaknesses I felt which I never thought was a good mix.

Horrible. Unimpressive.

Can't handle a puck, and when he does, he usually does something stupid with it. Not great positionally either. Not a lot of IQ.

 

[SprDaVE]

0-4-0 Columbus is not going to be very happy in this one.

Leafs might be the favourites in this game.

Teams love to take it out on the Leafs. We're the slump buster masters... don't forget.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

lol how low are ratings going to be for this game?

It should be pretty high.

Leaf loyalists need to keep track of chichimen for Chychrun.

 

[Mess]

Teams love to take it out on the Leafs. We're the slump buster masters... don't forget.

Sens take on the Pens tonight and there is a possibility that both Leafs weekend opponents are 0-4-0 when they take on the Leafs as they look for their 1st wins at the expense of ours.

 

[SprDaVE]

Sens take on the Pens tonight and there is a possibility that both Leafs weekend opponents are 0-4-0 when they take on the Leafs as they look for their 1st wins at the expense of ours.

The plan is coming a long nicely.

 

[WTFMAN99]

I expect to be slump busters for Columbus and Pittsburgh.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Babcock wants the Jays to have longevity in the playoffs so the Leafs can lose games out of the spotlight.

Joey Bats hits a near grand slam yesterday. Babcock = John Gibbons

 

[Rogie]

Stop living in the past.

This team is not a slump busting team - lol.

 

[TLeafsFan]

More rubber found twine for the Leafs against the Sens than Columbus did. So there's that.

 

[Mess]

Stop living in the past.

This team is not a slump busting team - lol.

Your last sentence even made you laugh out loud finding it hard to say it with a straight face.

Leafs under Babcock will be a more blue collar hard working team and we have yet to see what effect that will have on the opposition on a nightly bases.

Leafs had a well known reputation in the past as quitters that lacked compete and pride in their own play which made it easy for the opponents to get their games back on track when the Leafs were on their schedule. This year if teams take the Leafs for granted they might be disappointed.

 

[saltming]

Man, it's just tooooo long a wait to watch our beloved Leafs!

I like this team - a lot.

Call me an optimist or whatever, I just can't help myself.

We are playing a different style of hockey from the run and gun, and, I don't care if it's lower scoring (obviously want to see more goals) as much as I"m very happy to see the shots and shot attempts limited compared to the last few years!

We're going in the right direction, even though, we've only just begun, lol, (carpenters!!!).

I agree with you. An I'm a leafs fan so of course I like this team, the players could use some upgrades, but I'm true blue through and through.
The style of play is truly a pleasant change. Let's see how long they sustain it for. My fingers are crossed that we will be able to watch them play their hearts out for most of the games this season.

 

[Rogie]

Your last sentence even made you laugh out loud finding it hard to say it with a straight face.



Leafs under Babcock will be a more blue collar hard working team and we have yet to see what effect that will have on the opposition on a nightly bases.

Leafs had a well known reputation in the past as quitters that lacked compete and pride in their own play which made it easy for the opponents to get their games back on track when the Leafs were on their schedule. This year if teams take the Leafs for granted they might be disappointed.

The 'lol' wasn't because it was hard for me to say it with a straight face, I'm laughing out loud that people think we are the same old same old that we used to be - THAT'S why I'm LOL.

I guess I'm just old and don't know the nuances of how to properly use emoticons then.

No, actually, I don't think this team is a slump busting team. (okay, a bit of that thinking is hoping)

Last year and the year before are history.

I think this is a new team and even though it's only 3 games, I see them as a different team.

I meant the 'lol' more as I'm laughing at all the people who think we are what we were, which is just history now.

Maybe we are what we were and maybe we aren't - I'd prefer to think that we aren't what we were! wow, can't believe is just said that!!!!

 

[Pyrophorus]

lol how low are ratings going to be for this game?

I somewhat follow the Jays, but I can't watch baseball, in fact Hockey is the only sport I can watch a full game.

Hell on Monday, I'll be more interested in the election...and follow the Jays on Twitter.

 

[Pyrophorus]

The 'lol' wasn't because it was hard for me to say it with a straight face, I'm laughing out loud that people think we are the same old same old that we used to be - THAT'S why I'm LOL.

I guess I'm just old and don't know the nuances of how to properly use emoticons then.

No, actually, I don't think this team is a slump busting team. (okay, a bit of that thinking is hoping)

Last year and the year before are history.

I think this is a new team and even though it's only 3 games, I see them as a different team.

I meant the 'lol' more as I'm laughing at all the people who think we are what we were, which is just history now.

Maybe we are what we were and maybe we aren't - I'd prefer to think that we aren't what we were! wow, can't believe is just said that!!!!

I 100% agree with you.

Many things are new, including the coaching and play.

 

[Brock Radunske]

So...when does the pre-season end?

 

[Mess]

The 'lol' wasn't because it was hard for me to say it with a straight face, I'm laughing out loud that people think we are the same old same old that we used to be - THAT'S why I'm LOL.

I guess I'm just old and don't know the nuances of how to properly use emoticons then.

No, actually, I don't think this team is a slump busting team. (okay, a bit of that thinking is hoping)

Last year and the year before are history.

I think this is a new team and even though it's only 3 games, I see them as a different team.

I meant the 'lol' more as I'm laughing at all the people who think we are what we were, which is just history now.

Maybe we are what we were and maybe we aren't - I'd prefer to think that we aren't what we were! wow, can't believe is just said that!!!!

I have great faith in Babcock as well that he will be able to whip this group that lacks talent into a more cohesive unit on the nightly basis getting better results.

Although the slump busters reputation is TBD at this point and Columbus in this game losing their first 4 and Kessel on Saturday once viewed retrospectively afterwards will give us a better idea.

If the Leafs pound the struggling BJ like the Sens did yesterday that sends one message, but if angry Jackets team takes it out on the Leafs then slump busters will be alive and well. If you asked me honestly which outcome I expected I don't know which one I would pick as every Leaf game is complete guesswork of which one might show up.

 

[deletethis]

Hi Leafs. Oiler fan in peace.

Was just wondering how Marincin is doing? He was hyped for a while for the Oilers and a lot of Oiler fans were upset at him leaving. Personally, I always felt his play was lacking and I was not sure he would make it in the NHL. He has talent, but his mental strength and physicality were his weaknesses I felt which I never thought was a good mix.

I've been thoroughly unimpressed with his talent as much as anything.

 

[Mess]

Clarkson is expected to play against the Leafs tomorrow his 1st game of the year coming off IR.

 

[Daisy Jane]

lol how low are ratings going to be for this game?

LOL right?

i'm going to watch, though as these stupid losers own my soul